Steelers Frontrunners, Bengals' Burrow Key in AFC North

0:00On March 25, free agency in the AFC North has shaken things up with the Pittsburgh Steelers emerging as the early front runners. They're banking big on Aaron Rodgers sticking around for what could be his 22nd NFL season after a strong 24 touchdown year that clinched the division title. New coach Mike McCarthy has bolstered the roster with running back Rico Dowdell, wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., and defensive backs like Jamel, Dean and Darnell Savage to pair with stars, Jalen Ramsey and Joey Porter Jr. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bengals are leaning on continuity under coach Zach Taylor, with everything hinging on Joe Burrow staying healthy all season. Their offense looks loaded with Jamar Chase, T-Higgins and Chase Brown forming a dynamic trio. Defensively, additions like Jonathan Allen and Boyet Mayfay of Front should help offset losing Trey Hendrickson while young linebackers Demetrius Knight and Barrett Carter gain experience.

1:00The Baltimore Ravens took a hit, losing key pieces like center, Tyler Linderbaum, Tideon's Isaiah likely and Charlie Colar and others in free. Agency Lamar Jackson remains the division's top talent, but replacements are thin despite Trey Hendrickson joining the past rush. New coach Jesse Mentor must get more from veterans, Mark Andrews, Derek Henry, Zay Flowers and Rashad Bayman to keep the offense humming. Over in Cleveland, the Browns quarterback mess drags them down under new coach Todd Monkin, with the Sean Watson getting another chance alongside. Shade Doer, Sanders, who struggled in his debut. The offensive line is in rebuild mode, they're awaiting Joe by Tonyo's decision and skill positions need draft help to fill voids. As teens gear for the draft in training camp, the Norstays wide open if Rogers Bolts Pittsburgh or Burrow Falters setting the stage for A, tight race ahead.