Changes in AFC North after free agency’s 1st wave

Some teams made several changes while others were quiet during the first week of free agency.

Here's a look at what's changed within the AFC North:

Baltimore Ravens

2021 record: 8-9

Free agent additions: Safety Marcus Williams, tackle Morgan Moses, defensive tackle Michael Pierce

Key signing:baltimore adding Williams is a clear signal the team understands they need to get better in the secondary.

The former second-round pick tallied 312 tackles, 15 interceptions, 38 passes defended and three forced fumbles during his five years in New Orleans.

Cincinnati Bengals

2021 record: 10-7

Free-agent additions: Guard Alex Cappa, center Ted Karras, right tackle La'el Collins, tight end Hayden Hurst.

Key signings: After giving up 70 sacks on Joe Burrow in 20 games last year, Cincinnati rebuilt its offensive line by adding three starters to the group.

Cleveland Browns

2021 record: 8-9

Free agent additions:quarterback Deshaun Watson, wide receiver Amari

Cooper, wide receiver Jakeem Grant, defensive tackle Taven Bryan and defensive end Chase Winovich

Key signing: Watson chose Cleveland over New Orleans and Atlanta. The Browns gave Watson a fully guaranteed five-year deal worth $230 million.

Pittsburgh Steelers

2021 record: 9-7-1

Free agent additions: Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, linebacker Myles Jack, defensive back Levi Wallace, guard James Daniels, center Mason Cole and wide receiver Gunner Olszewski

Key signing: The Steelers will look different at quarterback with Trubisky replacing the retired Ben Roethlisberger.