In Pittsburgh, Aaron Rodgers joined. Hollywood is where Davante Adams went. In Seattle is Cooper Kupp. The Big Apple is Russell Wilson’s most recent destination.
However, Pete Carroll, 73, is the oldest person on the sidelines in Las Vegas this NFL season. After 14 years with the Seahawks, Carroll took a year off from coaching to take the helm of the Raiders.
The two most well-known quarterbacks to switch teams are Wilson and Rodgers. Jameis Winston, Justin Fields, Geno Smith, and Sam Darnold also found new homes.
Adams and Kupp were joined by a number of elite wide receivers, including George Pickens, Stefon Diggs, DK Metcalf, and Deebo Samuel.
Josh Sweat and Milton Williams, two defensive standouts who helped the Philadelphia Eagles thrash Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, made a big impact on the defensive end. Darius Slay, a teammate, also went on. Minkah Fitzpatrick and Jalen Ramsey switched sides. Talanoa Hufanga, Joey Bosa, Dre Greenlaw, Jonathan Allen, and Grady Jarrett are all dressed in new uniforms.
The top 25 players on new teams are as follows:
Rodgers, AaronFollowing two dismal seasons with the New York Jets, the four-time NFL MVP decided to prolong his career with the Steelers. Last season, the 41-year-old Rodgers went 5-12, the poorest record of his career. Nevertheless, he had a 90.5 quarterback rating, threw for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. In order to bounce back from their recent postseason setbacks, the Steelers and coach Mike Tomlin are hoping Rodgers has one more run.
Jameis Winston and Russell WilsonThe quarterback, a 10-time Pro Bowl selection, is playing for his fourth team in five seasons. Last season, he had a 6-1 start in Pittsburgh, but the squad ended the season with five straight losses. In 11 games during the regular season, Wilson passed for 2,482 yards, 16 touchdowns, five picks, and a passer rating of 95.6. The New York Giants signed him, added Winston, and selected quarterback Jaxson Dart in the first round.
Smith, GenoAfter a trade with the Seahawks, Carroll and Smith reconnected in Las Vegas. The Raiders have consistency at quarterback in Smith, a two-time Pro Bowl selection who revitalized his career in Seattle after taking Wilson’s place.
Darnold, SamDarnold made a fortune with the Seahawks in free agency following a standout season in Minnesota. During his 14-4 season with the Vikings, he threw for 4,319 yards, 35 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, and a passer rating of 102.5.
Fields, JustinChicago’s 2021 No. 11 overall pick, who went 4-2 in six starts, showed promise in Pittsburgh. The New York Jets will give him a chance to establish himself.
Adams, DavanteDuring the previous season, the three-time All-Pro traveled from Las Vegas to New York before rejoining the Los Angeles Rams on the West Coast. Last season, Adams caught 85 passes for 1,083 yards and eight touchdowns.
Kupp CooperKupp, the 2021 AP Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl MVP, was acquired by the Seahawks in exchange for Metcalf. In 12 games in 2024, Kupp caught 67 passes for 710 yards and six touchdowns, but he hasn’t played a full season since 21.
DK MetcalfThe Steelers handed Rodgers a No. 1 receiver prior to his official signing. In 15 games during the previous season, the two-time Pro Bowl selection caught 66 passes for 992 yards and five touchdowns for Seattle.
Samuel DeeboBy acquiring Samuel from San Francisco, the Washington Commanders provided Jayden Daniels with another playmaker.
Diggs, StefonThe four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver traveled to New England to provide Drake Maye with a top option after suffering an ACL tear.
Pickens, GeorgeIn order to complement CeeDee Lamb and increase Dak Prescott’s options, the Dallas Cowboys acquired the erratic Pickens from Pittsburgh.
Tunsil LaremyTo shield Daniels’ blind side, the Commanders acquired the five-time Pro Bowl left tackle from Houston.
Thuney, JoeThuney was traded from Kansas City to Chicago, which restructured its offensive line to better guard Caleb Williams. Thuney was a two-time All-Pro guard.
Josh Sweat Sweat converted two and a half Super Bowl sacks into a $76.4 million contract with the Cardinals.
Williams, MiltonThe Patriots offered Williams a $104 million contract after he recorded two sacks in the Super Bowl.
Darius KillsAfter switching from the Eagles to the Steelers, the six-time Pro Bowl cornerback remained in Pennsylvania.
Jonnu Smith, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Jalen RamseyIn addition, Pittsburgh acquired three-time All-Pro cornerback Ramsey to strengthen its coverage unit. In the transaction that sent tight end Jonnu Smith to Pittsburgh, the Steelers shipped Fitzpatrick, a three-time All-Pro safety, to Miami.
Allen, JonathanAllen joined the Vikings to improve the defensive line’s interior after spending eight years in Washington and two Pro Bowl seasons.
Jarrett, GradyAfter ten seasons in Atlanta, the two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman moved to Chicago.
Hufanga Talanoa and Greenlaw Dr.An All-Hufanga departed San Francisco for Denver in 2022 to pursue a career in safety. Greenlaw, the seasoned linebacker, also did.
Bosa JoeyAfter nine seasons with the Chargers, the five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher inked a contract with the Buffalo Bills.
