2024 NFL free agency: Experts debate best, worst deals

NFL free agency has started to slow down a week after officially opening. Teams have added impact playmakers across their depth charts, though free agents such as Xavien Howard and Connor Williams are still available for more moves. Notably, Kirk Cousins, Saquon Barkley, Calvin Ridley, Danielle Hunter, Arik Armstead, Robert Hunt and Russell Wilson have found new homes. Some teams made a lot of noise with top-dollar additions, while others focused on value signings.

What are the best overall signings, most improved teams, top value contracts and most questionable moves so far? Our NFL experts are weighing in on what we’ve seen in this offseason’s free agency, and we will continue to update this file throughout the week with new questions.

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Which team is the most improved after the past two weeks?

Stephania Bell, fantasy football analyst: Houston Texans. They shocked the league last season — in large part because of the play of C.J. Stroud and the coaching and leadership of DeMeco Ryans — and they’re only getting better. One of the areas where they struggled, the run game, improved with the veteran addition of Joe Mixon. Their defense got a boost from the additions of Danielle Hunter and Denico Autry to complement Defensive Rookie of the Year Will Anderson Jr. It almost makes you feel bad for the rest of the AFC South.

Matt Bowen, NFL analyst: Philadelphia Eagles. It’s hard to argue against the Eagles after they added some difference-makers in free agency. Running back Saquon Barkley has the explosive, dual-threat ability to elevate the Philly offense. On defense, outside linebacker Bryce Huff is a flamethrower off the edge, while safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson has the versatility and demeanor to boost a secondary that struggled in 2023.

Jeremy Fowler, national NFL writer: Tennessee Titans. Tennessee has needs all over the field, so credit to GM Ran Carthon for…