Changing your official NFL jersey number is one thing. That is obviously superfluous and almost completely an aesthetic choice. But changing teams, either through trade or in free agency?
Hoo buddy, now we’re talking about some real news, some actual movers and shakers.
As the 2024 NFL season begins this weekend, you might find yourself staring at your TV in confusion now and again. Why? Because one of the more familiar players in the league, to you, is now wearing a different uniform and playing for a different team in a different city. Don’t worry. You’re not alone. Given that the meat of the NFL offseason happens in February, March, and April, it’s a lot to take in and remember.
Here’s a handy guide on some of the most notable NFL players you know and love who are now on new teams in 2024.
1
DT Christian Wilkins, Las Vegas Raiders
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2023 team: Miami Dolphins
2
RB Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles
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2023 team: New York Giants
3
QB Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
2023 team: Minnesota Vikings
4
WR Keenan Allen, Chicago Bears
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2023 team: Los Angeles Chargers
5
RB Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens
Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
2023 team: Tennessee Titans
6
DE Danielle Hunter, Houston Texans
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2023 team: Minnesota Vikings
7
RB Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers
Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
2023 team: Las Vegas Raiders
8
RB Austin Ekeler, Washington Commanders
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2023 team: Los Angeles Chargers
9
WR Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland Browns
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2023 team: Denver Broncos
10
DE Brian Burns, New York Giants
Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports
2023 team: Carolina Panthers
11
LB Patrick Queen, Pittsburgh Steelers
Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
2023 team: Baltimore Ravens
12
WR Stefon Diggs, Houston Texans
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13
DE Arik Armstead, Jacksonville Jaguars
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2023 team: San Francisco 49ers
14
RB Tony Pollard, Tennessee Titans
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2023 team: Dallas Cowboys
15
CB Carlton Davis, Detroit Lions
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2023 team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
16
WR Diontae Johnson, Carolina Panthers
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2023 team: Pittsburgh Steelers
17
CB L’Jarius Sneed, Tennessee Titans
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2023 team: Kansas City Chiefs
