The 2018 NFL draft is over, which means teams are done adding new players and the offseason excitement is over, right? Well, no actually, the draft being over simply means personnel people across the league are turning back to free agency. 

Sure, most big-name free agents were scooped up before the draft, but that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of high-end players still available. In fact, some notable players—former Dallas Cowboys wideout Dez Bryant comes to mind—have entered the market since it first opened.

We're likely to see quite a bit of movement in the coming weeks as teams look to address needs they didn't fill in the draft and make room for the pieces that were added.

With this second wave of free agency kicking off, we're here to examine the best available veterans and to identify their best fits based on factors like skill sets, team needs and scheme fits. We'll be specifically examining starting-caliber free agents who can be team-changing contributors in the right situations—and identifying what those right situations are.

S Eric Reid: Carolina Panthers

Former San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid is a starting-caliber player, is just 26 years old and is looking for work. He had a meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals earlier in the offseason but is without a contract.

According to Paul Daugherty of Cincinnati.com, the Bengals' passing on Reid had nothing to do with his kneeling during the anthem last season and was "strictly business."

Whatever the reason Cincinnati didn't want the 2013 Pro Bowler, it left a versatile defensive back there for the taking—and the Carolina Panthers certainly could use him.

Carolina ranked 18th in pass defense in 2017 (229.1 yards per game allowed) and would benefit from a top-tier safety in its secondary. The team did add defensive backs Rashaan Gaulden and Donte Jackson in the draft, but both are expected to play cornerback. Reid would give the Panthers talent and depth at safety.

He played strong and free safety for the 49ers and even spent time in the box as a linebacker. He would immediately improve the Carolina defense and provide defensive coordinator Eric Washington with some schematic options.

WR Dez Bryant: Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars lost two tremendous receivers in Allen Hurns and Allen Robinson in free agency. While they did bring in Donte Moncrief and draft DJ Chark, Bryant could help ratchet up the Jaguars passing attack.

Now, Moncrief, Chark, Marqise Lee and Dede Westbrook do make up a formidable receiving corps. Bryant, however, could make it even better. While he isn't quite the dominant No. 1 receiver he once was, he still grabs the attention of defenses and is a threat in the red zone.

Just imagine opponents trying to cover big targets like Bryant and tight ends Austin Seferian-Jenkins and Niles Paul inside the 10-yard line while also having to worry about Leonard Fournette.

Former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo praised Bryant.

"If I was talking to any of the GMs or coaches, I would tell them he's not going to hurt the locker room in any possible way," Romo said, per Todd Archer of ESPN.com. "He's going to come out, and he'll be a great teammate when he gets there."

The Jaguars are ready to challenge for a title. Bryant could help them do that.

DT Johnathan Hankins: Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons have one of the most talented rosters in the NFL, but they lost a big piece when defensive tackle Dontari Poe signed with the Panthers. With guys like Derrick Shelby, Grady Jarrett and Takkarist McKinley along the defensive front, the line can still be a strength. But free agent Johnathan Hankins would make it one of the best lines in the league.

Hankins is a playmaker. He amassed an impressive 44 tackles and two sacks with the Indianapolis Colts last season, but Indianapolis decided to part ways with him.

Salary would be the big issue for Atlanta to sign Hankins, as the team has just $3.5 million in cap space, according to Spotrac. The Falcons, however, could free up some money by getting a new deal done with quarterback Matt Ryan—which may happen sooner than later.

"I'm not sure if it will be today, tomorrow or in a couple of weeks, but I really think we are moving in the right direction," Ryan said, via the team's official site.

Hankins would give the Falcons the replacement for Poe they need. Atlanta would give Hankins a shot at a ring. It would be a win-win if the Falcons can make it happen.

TE Julius Thomas: Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks lost a big piece of their red-zone offense when Jimmy Graham left in free agency. Graham had just 520 yards, but he also racked up 10 receiving touchdowns in 2017.

While the Seahawks did sign Ed Dickson, they could use additional help at tight end to replace Graham. This is why it would make sense to bring in Julius Thomas. While Thomas wasn't especially productive with the Miami Dolphins last season—he had just 388 yards and three scores—he's still a 6'5", 262-pound target.

Here's the ting to keep in mind with Thomas: He wasn't a premier tight end with either the Dolphins or the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he was also playing with quarterbacks Blake Bortles and Jay Cutler. When he was playing with Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos in 2013 and 2014, he scored 12 touchdowns each season.

Thomas and Dickson would give the Seahawks a quality set of tight ends to target in the red zone. Seattle would give Thomas an elite quarterback in Russell Wilson and a chance to revive his career.

TE Gary Barnidge: Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys parted with Bryant and may lose star tight end Jason Witten. According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, Witten is considering two different television offers, while Dallas hopes he decides not to retire.

"He has some things to think about and discuss with his family from a professional perspective," owner Jerry Jones said, per Mortensen.

While Dallas drafted Stanford tight end Dalton Schultz in the fourth round, it's going to have a hard time replacing Witten if he does move on to a second career.

If the Cowboys want to add a veteran pass-catcher at tight end, they should consider former Cleveland Browns standout Gary Barnidge. You might have forgotten about Barnidge because he didn't play last season, but he was a Pro Bowler in 2015 and is looking to return to the NFL.

As Barnidge said, he didn't want to play for the league minimum when he could rest for a year instead.

"I was trying to weigh, 'Do I go play for a little bit of money or I can sit at home, rest my body, still get paid something and then be ready to go for next year and get another opportunity,'" Barnidge said, per Alex Marvez of Sporting News.

Barnidge could play for a contender in Dallas, while the Cowboys would get a tight end who amassed 1,655 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2015 and 2016.

LB Lawrence Timmons: Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense took a major hit when Ryan Shazier suffered a spinal injury last season. A sideline-to-sideline player at inside linebacker, Shazier was the glue of the Pittsburgh defense, and replacing him is going to be far from easy.

That's why the Steelers should bring back inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons, who spent last season with the Dolphins. While Timmons is on the older side (he'll turn 32 on May 14) and isn't as fast or as rangy as Shazier, he's still a quality player and is familiar with defensive coordinator Keith Butler's system.

Timmons wasn't what the Dolphins hoped they were getting last season. He even missed two games after disappearing from the team—one by not being there and one via a team suspension. He was still productive, however, piling up 84 tackles and three passes defended.

Timmons would not replace Shazier outright, but he would add depth and experience to the position. It would also make for a reunion that could help Timmons thrive. In his last season with the Steelers, in 2016, Pittsburgh's 2007 first-round pick racked up an incredible 114 tackles, 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble and two interceptions.

Timmons would be a good fit for the Steelers defense. Pittsburgh is the best fit for Timmons.

S Ron Parker: Cleveland Browns

The Browns have been busy overhauling their secondary—which allowed 230.3 passing yards per game in 2017—during the offseason. They acquired defensive back Damarious Randall via trade and drafted former Ohio State cornerback Denzel Ward fourth overall.

The plan for Cleveland is to make Ward its No. 1 corner, move Randall to free safety and shift Jabrill Peppers to strong safety. Peppers was woefully miscast as a free safety last season, and Randall played safety in college, so this plan makes sense.

But the Browns could use some insurance in case either Randall or Peppers falters in their revised role.

This is where former Kansas City Chiefs safety Ron Parker comes in. The Newberry College product isn't an elite defensive back, but he is a starting-caliber player with experience at both safety spots. He started at least 15 games in each of the past four seasons and finished 2017 with 67 tackles, two interceptions and four passes defended.

Parker could provide depth behind Randall and Peppers and extend his playing career. Browns general manager John Dorsey was previously the GM in Kansas City, so there is some familiarity as well.

Parker, of course, would have to be willing to join a rebuilding franchise, but he is set to turn 31 in August, and Cleveland might be his best opportunity to compete for a significant role.

LB Derrick Johnson: Los Angeles Rams

Linebacker Derrick Johnson was a mainstay on the Chiefs defense for 13 seasons, but the team decided to part ways with him this offseason as part of its youth movement. While Kansas City no longer has a home for Johnson, the one-time Texas standout isn't ready to hang up his cleats.

"I plan on playing for several more years because I love this game so much, but I look forward to retiring as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs when my career is over," Johnson said, via the Chiefs' official website. 

Well, the Los Angeles Rams just so happen to have an opening at inside linebacker after trading away starter Alec Ogletree. The Rams are ready to challenge for the Super Bowl now, and Johnson could help them do so.

While the Rams did draft inside linebacker Micah Kiser in the fifth round, Johnson would bring L.A. both veteran savvy and production. Though he is nearing the end of his career, Johnson is a starting-caliber player who amassed 71 tackles in 15 games last season.

The Rams wouldn't necessarily need Johnson to be an every-down player, but they could use him to help improve a run defense that ranked 28th in the NFL (122.4 yards per game allowed) last season. They could also offer Johnson a chance to finish his career with a championship.

RB C.J. Anderson: Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers came close to making the playoffs last season. If not for a poor start to the season and some inconsistent play on offense, they might have been able to make a legitimate run at the Super Bowl. After all, L.A. won nine of its final 12 games.

One of the Chargers' biggest issues on offense was the running game. They averaged only 99.7 yards per game (24th in the NFL) and 3.8 yards per carry. While Melvin Gordon was a quality starter—he rushed for 1,105 yards—the Chargers didn't have a quality second back to spell him.

Los Angeles did just spend a seventh-round draft pick on Justin Jackson, but it still has plenty of room for a proven veteran. That's where former Broncos running back C.J. Anderson comes in.

Anderson is a quality rusher in his own right—he topped 1,000 yards on the ground last season—and isn't a liability in the passing game. He caught 28 balls for 224 yards last season.

By joining Los Angeles, Anderson could return to the shared-backfield role he thrived in throughout the 2014 and 2015 seasons, when he averaged 4.7 yards per carry. Adding Anderson would give the Chargers one of the best No. 2 backs in the league, allow them to lighten Gordon's load and help produce more consistency in the running game.