Cuts: Mike Pollak, Robert Geathers, Greg Little
Lost: Terence Newman
Signed: Pat Sims, Denarius Moore, Michael Johnson, Brandon Ghee, A.J. Hawk
Drafted: Cedric Ogbuehi, Jake Fisher, Tyler Kroft, Paul Dawson, Josh Shaw, Marcus Hardison, C.J. Uzomah, Derron Smith, Mario Alford
The Bengals were their usual conservative selves this offseason, they signed other teams cuts to cheap deals. Pat Sims and Michael Johnson were signed with the intent of bolstering a weak Bengals pass rush, while A.J. Hawk was signed to provide depth at inside linebacker.
The Bengals draft was focused more on the future of the team. The Bengals used their first two picks on offensive tackles Cedric Ogbuehi and Jake Fisher, both of which will be sitting behind Andrew Whitworth and Andre Smith in 2015. Tyler Kroft was drafted to replace Jermaine Gresham, who remains unsigned and Paul Dawson should provide depth at an area of weakness for the Bengals last year. The rest of the Bengals draft should provide nice depth for the team.
Cuts: Paul McQuistan
Losses: Miles Austin, Jordan Cameron, Brian Hoyer, Ahtyba Rubin, Jabaal Sheard, Buster Skrine
Retirements: Jim Leonhard
Signings: Thad Lewis, Dwayne Bowe, Josh McCown, Rob Housler, Brian Hartline, Randy Starks, Tramon Williams
Drafted: Danny Shelton, Cameron Erving, Nate Orchard, Duke Johnson, Xavier Cooper, Ibrahim Campbell, Vince Mayle, Charles Gaines, Malcolm Johnson, Randall Telfer, Hayes Pullard, Ifo Ekpre-Olomu
The Browns spent their offseason acquiring new talent on the offensive and defensive line and signing a veteran quarterback to replace Brian Hoyer. The new Browns defensive line should be improved from it's 2014 form and the offensive line and the newly signed Rob Housler should be quality blockers for a Browns offense that will be focused on the run. While the Browns signed veterans Brian Hartline and Dwayne Bowe and drafted Vince Mayle, the Browns pass attack is still the teams' biggest weakness. The Browns signed Tramon Williams to replace Buster Skrine at corner.
Cuts: Lance Moore, Brett Keisel
Losses: Brice McCain
Retirements: Troy Polamalu, Ike Taylor, Jason Worilds
Signings: DeAngelo Williams
Drafted: Bud Dupree, Senquez Golson, Sammie Coates, Doran Grant, Jesse James, Leterrius Walton, Anthony Chickillo, Gerod Holliman
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a time of transition. Defensive stalwarts Jason Worilds, Brett Keisel, Troy Polamalu, and Ike Taylor are gone and Dick LeBeau is in Tennessee. The Steelers will be counting on Keith Butler to replace Dick LeBeau and they are counting on the players that they've drafted in recent years to make an impact. The Steelers should get solid returns from their rookie class, but they should also expect some growing pains as well.
As usual, the Steelers were conservative in free agency, as they only signed running back DeAngelo Williams, who will be acting as a three game stand-in and back-up for Le'Veon Bell.
Did the Ravens' AFC North rivals get better or worse this offseason? Discuss.