NFL free agency 2021: 5 AFC teams that got better
These five AFC teams did a nice job in 2021 NFL free agency, getting considerably better for the upcoming campaign.
5. Denver Broncos
The Broncos have done a nice job of getting better around third-year quarterback Drew Lock. Denver is trying to build a tremendous defense and may have done so by adding cornerback Kyle Fuller and re-signing safeties Justin Simmons and Kareem Jackson. It’s not been a whirlwind for the Broncos, but they’ve built up the secondary 2while also moving money around to keep future Hall of Fame edge rusher Von Miller.
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4. Los Angeles Chargers
With Justin Herbert in the old as a tremendous second-year quarterback, the Chargers had to fix the offensive line. While work remains for general manager Tom Telesco, he did a terrific job by signing All-Pro center Corey Linsley and guard Matt Feiler, fortifying 40 percent of the line. Additionally, the defense was kept current by keeping cornerback Michael Davis in town, helping to deal with the loss of Casey Hayward.
3. Cleveland Browns
Cleveland didn’t spend crazy money, but it did a nice job of adding to the defense without losing any important players in the offseason. Browns general manager Andrew Berry was able to land safety John Johnson and corner Troy Hill, both from the Los Angeles Rams. Cleveland was also able to bring in defensive lineman Malik Jackson, giving it some fortification on the front. It’s a nice trio of moves to contend for the AFC North in 2021.
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2. New York Jets
After finishing 2-14, the Jets decided to go into free agency with the notion of spending lavishly. Compared to most tams in the AFC not named the New England Patriots, they did exactly that. New York brought in linebacker Jarrad Davis and edge rusher Carl Lawson to beef up the front seven while signing Corey Davis to provide a top target on the offense. Those three moves along should upgrade both sides of the ball.
1. Jacksonville Jaguars
No AFC team did more to help itself, which is partially a function of having gone 1-15, and also a function of singing high-quality players. Jacksonville brought in Pro Bowl corner Shaquil Griffin from the Seattle Seahawks on a three-year pact while also acquiring pass-rusher Roy Robertson-Harris, prying him from the Chicago Bears. Offensively, Jacksonville signed receiver Marvin Jones on a two-year deal, giving — in all likelihood — Trevor Lawrence a nice, veteran weapon.
