AFC North.(NFL: Free agents PREVIEW)

BALTIMORE RAVENS

CAP SPACE: The team is about $10 million under the cap but isn't likely to pursue many big-name free agents because it has a lot of holes to fill. The Ravens would like to sign a starting running back and a quarterback and shore up the offensive line. MOVING ON: The defensive line could be hit hard by free-agent defections. DT Maake Kemoeatu and LE Anthony Weaver will get attention on the market, and the Ravens have unproven backups in both cases. DTs Aubrayo Franklin and Dwan Edwards have decent size and played well in part-time roles, but they lack experience and take plays off. Jarret Johnson is undersized at end and is more of a stopgap solution. The team is better equipped to deal with the likely losses of SS Will Demps and LB Tommy Pulley. If RB Jamal Lewis and backup Chester Taylor leave, the team won't have a proven back. TARGETS: The team would like to find a replacement for or a challenger to QB Kyle Boiler. Jon Kitna (Bengals) is a possibility, but the Ravens likely will wait to see whether Kerry Collins or Daunte Culpepper becomes available. Drew Brees might have too high of an asking price. The team might look at RB Ahman Green, but it also will keep negotiations open with Lewis and Taylor. The team needs a right tackle, right guard and center. OTs Jason Fabini (Jets) and Scott Gregg (Jets) and G Brock Gutierrez (Lions) are options. Last years starters, C Mike Flynn and RG Keydrick Vincent, aren't guaranteed roster spots.--Mike Preston

CLEVELAND BROWNS

CAP SPACE: The team is about $25 million under the cap and will be aggressive in the market. The Browns will court outside linebackers with pass-rush skills. Because Jason Fisk is undersized (6-3, 300) and aging (33), nose tackle is a major need. A veteran to replace WR Antonio Bryant also is a priority, and the team wants to add an interior offensive lineman. MOVING ON: If LE Orpheus Roye leaves, his replacement likely will be a free agent or a draft pick. That's because backup Nick Eason is inconsistent and needs more of a mean streak. If LT LJ. Shelton departs, backup Nat Dorsey likely will get a shot. Dorsey is 6-7,322 and athletic but lacks experience. TE Aaron Shea figures to have a minimal role if he returns. Plans are for Kellen Window and Steve Heiden to be 1-2 at the position. TARGETS: The team will consider paying big money for 49ers OLB Julian Peterson, who has the pass-rush and coverage skills coach Romeo Crennel covets. Peterson had a decent year in 2005 after missing most of 2004 with an Achilles' injury. The Ravens' Maake Kemoeatu would be an ideal replacement for Fisk. Crennel's 3-4 scheme revolves around the nose tackle; Kemoeatu (6-5,350) could tie up two blockers and let the linebackers roam. A big, reliable target, Seahawks WR Joe Jurevicius would address the team's red zone issues. Steelers WR/PR Antwaan Randle El is a versatile threat whose signing would weaken a division rival. The Browns would like to sign Saints C LeCharles Bentley, a Cleveland native, and move him to guard. He's proficient at both positions.--Steve Doerschuk

CINCINNATI BENGALS

CAP SPACE: The focus will be on beefing up the defense, which ranked 28th in 2005. The club is about $4 million under the cap, so it must spend wisely to shore up glaring needs at tackle and strong safety. A tight end, good blocker and receiver could make the offense even more explosive. MOVING ON: Losing ...