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NFL Free-Agent Signings That Make So Much Sense They Feel Bound to Happen

As we look ahead to NFL free agency, which begins March 18, some signings seem to fit like a glove. Oftentimes, a player will choose to reunite with a coach or has the skill set to fill a need. That type of pairing is easier to spot before it materializes into a done deal.

Last year, the Detroit Lions signed defensive end Trey Flowers, which made sense because of his ties to head coach Matt Patricia from New England and the void at defensive end as Ezekiel Ansah tested the free-agent market.

Usually, it's not that easy to connect the dots, but there are logical reasons for certain teams to target specific veterans.