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Consistency and competition are two words Ashton Hagans Jersey  that come to mind regarding the AFC North division. In 2022, the teams finished in the same order that they had in 2021, with the winning the crown, the settling for runner-up, the coming in third and the taking up the rear. Each team went 3-3 in the AFC North in what continues to be one of the best divisions in football.The division's two best teams played in an epic wild card showdown that was decided by 98-yard fumble return for a score. In what could be a foreshadow of things to come, the Ravens played that game without , whose future in Baltimore has and will continue to be a hot-button topic.They didn't make the playoffs, but the Steelers did go 9-8 while running their streak of non-losing seasons to 19. Pittsburgh went 7-2 down the stretch on the strength of return, All-Pro exploits and improved play during his rookie season. For a 33rd straight year, the Steelers finished ahead of the Browns, who suffered their second straight losing season despite boasting one of the league's best rushing attacks.With free agency just days away, here's a look at the biggest needs for each AFC North team. Isaiah Rider Jr. Jersey    Top needs: WR, CB, EDGE, LG, QBCap space24.3M (9th)Top draft picks:No. 23, No. 86 Baltimore's first order of busine s is figuring out the future of Jackson, who could find himself playing elsewhere next season if he and the Ravens do not agree on a long-term deal. The Ravens would surely get a hefty return if they trade him (which would require him getting franchise tagged again), but Baltimore would obviously prefer to keep the former league MVP.Regardle s of what happens at quarterback, the Ravens needs to upgrade their receiving corps. , and (who Baltimore showed interest in recently) would be solid free agent options.  The Ravens may need to replace po sible free agents in cornerbacks and , defensive ends and , and starting left guard . Po sible free agent options at cornerback include current Eagle and longtime Steeler . Longtime  , a versatile lineman who played both tackle and guard in Indianapolis, would be a solid addition to the Ravens' offensive line.Former Brown and fellow journeyman are  Jordan McLaughlin Jersey two free agent options at defensive end. Veteran outside backers , Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, and 33-year-old could be summoned to Baltimore once free agency begins.Top needs: S, ILB, OT, CB, RBCap space35.6M (6th)Top draft picks:No. 28, No. 60  Each of the Bengals' needs are manageable. Cincinnati drafted last year in the event that departed this offseason. Hill is in line to start, but the Bengals would be wise to bring in a veteran to back him up. The Bengals may also be in the market for a new starting strong safety if departs this offseason. , who had two picks and two forced fumbles for the last year, could be an option here.There will also be an opening at inside linebacker with the expected departure of . Fortunately for Cincinnati, there are several solid options here in free agency that include longtime Buccaneer , former Colt/Brown Jr. former Steelers first-round pick and former first-round pick , among others.The Bengals heavily invested in their offensive line last offseason Juan Hernangomez Jersey , and it led to vastly better protection for before injuries finally caught up to them in the AFC Championship Game. That being said, with coming off an injury and with entering the final year of his rookie deal, it wouldn't hurt to add to the outside of their offensive line. , the Eagles' former first-round pick who recently played in the Super Bowl, would be a good free agent fit.  Cornerback isn't a pre sing concern, given emergence as a rookie. is a free agent, though, and with coming off an injury, the Bengals should try to  Malik Sealy Jersey add to this position. If he doesn't re-sign with Minnesota, veteran would make sense given he remains a highly productive player who may be willing to take le s money to play for a title contender.The Bengals' high-powered offense may be in need of replenishments at running back. Third-down specialist is a free agent, and former Pro Bowler could be a cap casualty. Look for the Bengals to spend a relatively high draft pick on a running back if they part with Mixon. A good free agent option here could be , who ran for 17 touchdowns with the last year. This is a suming that Williams doesn't re-sign with Detroit.Po sible free agent options to replace the potential departure of Perine include former Pro Bowler , a versatile player who with the led the league in rushing during his rookie season.  Team needs: WR, ILB, DT, DE,  James Johnson Jersey CBCap space-13.4M (23rd)Top draft picks:No. 43The Browns reportedly plan to open things up next season. Cleveland will likely attack the position in both free agency and in the draft. In a perfect world, the Browns would reunite with , but the Browns don't have the a sets to make that happen. Cleveland could, however, try to reunite Watson with two of his other top targets from his Houston days: and . Cooks is under contract, though, so the Browns would have to give up something in order to bring him to Cleveland.Walker is one of several Browns linebackers set to enter free agency. The Browns could try to fill one of those openings with Bush, who had a promising start to his career in Pittsburgh before suffering a serious knee injury in 2020. Bush had a rocky 2021 season but rebounded with a solid 2022 campaign.  Cleveland will have to replace Clowney and fellow starter a suming Bryan doesn't re-sign. A solid option to replace Bryan could be , who won his second ring with the Chiefs after enjoying his best season to date in 2022. Saunders ended his fourth season in the NFL with a sack of in the Super Bowl.Team needs: NT, DE, DT, OT, ILB, CB, Kevin Garnett Jersey  WRCap space81,000 (17th)Top draft picks:No. 17, No. 32, No. 49 Pittsburgh's inability to stop the run late in the fourth quarter cost them several games during the first half of the 2022 season. The Steelers will undoubtedly addre s this i Omari Spellman Jersey  sue by adding some new blood to their defensive line.  The team will likely try to keep , who played well in his first season in Pittsburgh. But the Steelers will try to find a true nose tackle after prioritizing other needs in recent years. Look for them to addre s this need during the draft. , a former Steeler who recorded a career-high 11 sacks for the last year, would be a big addition to Pittsburgh's defensive line if they are willing to spend. , the Steelers' starting left tackle, continues to show signs of promise. But the Steelers don't have much depth behind him, so it would make sense to either draft or bring in a veteran to back up him and starting RT . Don't be surprised to see the Steelers use a considerably high draft pick on this position after using free