NFL teams have an opportunity to address roster holes during free agency, but how do those transactions change draft boards—if at all?
It's best to acquire veterans to fill shallow spots on the depth chart—that allows some flexibility during the selection process. General managers don't have to limit their targets to match specific needs.
The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed tight ends Tyler Eifert and C.J. Uzomah. Yet, team brass may still look for an upgrade at the position in April. The former has played just 14 games in three years. Last year, the latter started more than eight contests in a single season for the first time in four campaigns.