NFL Nation reporters break down the second day of free agency for every team, looking back at the deals made Thursday and ahead to deals that could be on the horizon.
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AFC East | AFC North| AFC South | AFC West
NFC East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC West
AFC EAST
The Bills did not make any moves Thursday but introduced their five free-agent signings, including quarterback AJ McCarron and defensive tackle Star Lotulelei. Although the Bills signed McCarron to a two-year, $10 million deal that offers good value to Buffalo as a bridge quarterback, they made a much larger financial commitment to Lutulelei. At $50 million over five years with $25 million guaranteed, Lotulelei becomes the Bills' highest-paid player.-- Mike Rodak | Analysis for every notable signing
Mike Pouncey joined Ndamukong Suh, Jarvis Landry, Lawrence Timmons and Julius Thomas as veterans released or traded by the Dolphins this offseason. Miami frees $7 million in salary cap space by moving on from Pouncey, who was signed through the 2020 season. The Dolphins replaced him with 30-year-old center Daniel Kilgore, whom they acquired on Thursday in a trade with the 49ers. The Dolphins' shuffling of the offensive line continued when veteran Josh Sitton signed a two-year deal on the same day former Miami guard Jermon Bushrod left for the Saints. -- ESPN | Analysis for every notable signing
Acquiring Jason McCourty and a seventh-round pick (219) from the Browns in exchange for a sixth-round pick (205) gives the Patriots a potential No. 2 cornerback to pair with their top option, Stephon Gilmore. McCourty was going to be released by the Browns, and perhaps in hopes of avoiding a bidding war, the Patriots elected to trade for McCourty instead. The club continues to monitor the offensive tackle market after losing Nate Solder to the Giants, with two of their backups -- LaAdrian Waddle and Cameron Fleming -- still available. -- Mike Reiss | Analysis for every notable signing
The Jets solidified their secondary by retaining CB Morris Claiborne (one year, $7 million). A Claiborne-Trumaine Johnson tandem gives them two corners who can play press-man coverage. They filled a hole at kicker, signing Cairo Santos to replace Chandler Catanzaro. They could be in the tight end market after losing Austin Seferian-Jenkins. -- Rich Cimini | Analysis for every notable signing
AFC NORTH
The Ravens are reversing their course at wide receiver. Baltimore failed Ryan Grant's physical over an issue with his ankle, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Ravens have now turned their focus toward Michael Crabtree, who had a visit set up with Baltimore only a few hours after being released by the Oakland Raiders. Crabtree is scheduled to meet with team officials on Friday. He would significantly help the Ravens revamp their wide receiver group. Baltimore also restructured defensive tackle Brandon Williams' contract, freeing up $5.6 million of cap space. -- Jamison Hensley | Analysis for every notable signing
The Bengals re-signed tight end Tyler Eifert to a one-year deal. The Bengals made it no secret that they wanted Eifert back, at an appropriate price, after he missed the majority of the past two seasons due to injury. This is a key re-signing because of how important Eifert is to the offense when he's healthy. The offense hasn't been the same since Eifert played almost a full season in 2015, and he'll be a key part if he's on the field this year. This likely will be the last major signing by the Bengals this offseason, although center Russell Bodine still remains a free agent -- Katherine Terrell | Analysis for every notable signing
The Browns introduced their new quarterback Tyrod Taylor to the media, and Hue Jackson vowed that Taylor is the Browns starter for 2018. The Browns also traded McCourty to New England. Since Friday, they've made four trades, acquired three players and signed seven more. The one position they have not addressed is receiver, where Terrelle Pryor remains unsigned. -- Pat McManamon | Analysis for every notable signing
The Steelers remain one of the league's most inactive teams. Their only signing this week was third-string running back Fitz Toussaint to a one-year deal for the vet minimum. The Steelers likely will sign at least one defensive player but seem intent on bargain shopping -- unless they make an unexpected run at the Honey Badger to cure their safety ills. -- Jeremy Fowler
AFC SOUTH
The Texans were relatively quiet on Thursday, but did bring back cornerback Johnathan Joseph on a two-year deal. Joseph was the Texans' top corner last season and a locker room leader. The Texans could still use more help in the secondary, especially at strong safety. One possibility is the recently-released Tyrann Mathieu, who likely will be looking for a hefty contract. -- Sarah Barshop | Analysis for every notable signing
The Colts continued their methodical approach in free agency. The only substantial move they made was having offensive lineman Ryan Jensen in for a visit to go along with the official signing of defensive lineman Denico Autry. Jensen is a versatile lineman who spent his first couple seasons playing guard before starting every game at center last season for the Baltimore Ravens. Jensen met with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the the Colts sent a private plane to bring him to Indianapolis. Tight end Eric Ebron is scheduled to meet with the Colts on Sunday. He was recently released by the Detroit Lions. -- Mike Wells | Analysis for every notable signing
The Jaguars continue to address tight end, one of their weakest positions. They signed two on Thursday in Niles Paul (Washington) and Austin Seferian-Jenkins (New York Jets). They've combined for 173 catches for 1,926 yards and 12 touchdowns in their careers, though Paul only has two TD catches in six seasons. Neither is a dynamic playmaker, but they're certainly an upgrade from what the Jaguars have had at the position over the past several seasons. They are also reportedly going to have former Seattle tight end Luke Wilson in for a visit on Friday as well. -- Mike DiRocco | Analysis for every notable signing
The Titans introduced Malcolm Butler and Dion Lewis after agreeing to terms with the two former Patriots on Tuesday. Butler and Lewis both have inspiring underdog stories that will help them fit in well with the new culture Mike Vrabel hopes to build in Tennessee. Both players talked about the upside of playing with the Titans, and it's a positive moving forward that free agents view Tennessee as a contending destination. The Titans are approaching the second wave of free agency by bringing in players for visits. Signing a backup quarterback could be their next move. Chad Henne visited Thursday. -- Cameron Wolfe | Analysis for every notable signing.
AFC WEST
On a day quarterback Case Keenum officially signed his two-year deal with the Broncos, the team carved out a little more salary cap room to do some more business in the days and weeks ahead. They converted $16 million of linebacker Von Miller's $18 million base salary into a signing bonus. That created $12.375 million in additional cap room. The Broncos also took a look at cornerback Delvin Breaux, who has missed all but six games in the past two seasons because of two separate fractures to his fibula. Breaux is a big corner (6-foot-1, 210 pounds) who could be a steal if he can pass his physical and remain healthy. He played at a near-Pro Bowl level in 2015 when the Saints often matched him up on opponents' top receivers. The Broncos are still looking for help in the offensive line and possibly another receiver. -- Jeff Legwold | Analysis for every notable signing
The Chiefs re-signed veteran punter Dustin Colquitt, an important piece of their special teams success in recent seasons. Colquitt has a nice touch inside the 20 and his high kicks are relatively easy to cover. The Chiefs are preparing to meet with former Jaguar Chad Henne as they look for a backup to starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes II. -- Adam Teicher | Analysis for every notable signing
The second day of free agency was again quiet for the Chargers. Free agent kicker Sebastian Janikowski arrived at the Hoag Performance Center, but no word yet if the two sides reached a deal. The Chargers also lost two free agents to other teams, with defensive end Jerry Attaochu signing a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers and right guard Kenny Wiggins agreeing to undisclosed terms with the Detroit Lions. Chargers coach Anthony Lynn did take some time out of his day in Los Angeles to go watch quarterback Josh Rosen during his UCLA pro day, as the Bolts continue to closely evaluate the quarterback position in anticipation of this year's draft in April. -- Eric D. Williams | Analysis for every notable signing
It was a busy Day 2 for the Raiders as general manager Reggie McKenzie, as is his manner, waited for the second wave of free agents. On the day, Oakland signed WR Jordy Nelson (Packers), RB Doug Martin (Buccaneers), TE Derek Carrier (Rams), FB Keith Smith (Cowboys), safety Marcus Gilchrist (Texans), LB Tahir Whitehead (Lions) and re-signed TE Lee Smith. The Raiders also released WR Michael Crabtree in a financial move that essentially equated to a trade for Nelson. The Raiders did not lose any more of their own UFAs on Thursday as the likes of MLB NaVorro Bowman, QB EJ Manuel, FS Reggie Nelson and DB Keith McGill remain unsigned. Bowman, though, is the most likely to be re-signed. -- Paul Gutierrez | Analysis for every notable signing
NFC EAST
So far, so quiet for the Cowboys and free agency. They have not signed a player or had one in for a visit to The Star. Fullback Keith Smith became the second player to leave, joining the Raiders after the Cowboys did not tender him as a restricted free agent. The Cowboys did not want to pay $1.9 million to Smith, who played 12 percent of the offensive snaps. Finding a fullback could be on the
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