Best NFL team fits for remaining free agents, trade candidates - ESPN

With the NFL draft in the rearview mirror and the opening of training camps still two months away, there are several intriguing veterans available on the free agent market. The latest addition is wideout DeAndre Hopkins, who was released by the Cardinals on Friday after three years with the team. Hopkins can still help a contender in 2023.

Which teams should target Hopkins and the other top unsigned players? Let's find ideal landing spots for 10 veterans and three more players who requested trades over the past two months.

When I evaluate free agent-team matches, I'm looking at how each player fits in a scheme, how each might be able to help immediately and whether the team has the cap space to add players. Remember: This late in the process, it's highly unlikely players will get multiyear contracts. They're looking at one-year, low-risk deals that include incentives to make some more cash.

Let's get into the list, and we'll go in alphabetical order, starting with the best quarterback on the market:

Best team fit: Detroit Lions

I see a void behind Jared Goff in Detroit, which should add a proven, veteran signal-caller. Bridgewater can be a high-level No. 2 and fit the Lions' play-action heavy pass game. He's a rhythm thrower with the movement skills to get on the edges in this offense's boot schemes, too.

Adding Bridgewater would also give third-round draft pick Hendon Hooker more time to recover from an ACL injury while acclimating to a pro passing offense. Bridgewater can still play; in 16 starts over the past two seasons, he has completed 66.1% of his passes while throwing 22 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions.

Best team fit: New Orleans Saints

The Saints addressed their front during the draft, adding defensive