17 NFL veterans who changed teams in 2024 and will look bizarre in new uniforms, like Saquon Barkley
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May 30, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the ball during practice at NovaCare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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
Aug 16, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (97) looks on during the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
2023 team: Miami Dolphins
2. RB Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles
Aug 1, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) stretches during practice at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-885163 ORIG FILE ID: 202400801_bs_sq4_1586.JPG
2023 team: New York Giants
3. QB Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons
Jun 3, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) is interviewed after Falcons OTA at the Falcons Training facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
2023 team: Minnesota Vikings
4. WR Keenan Allen, Chicago Bears
Aug 10, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) goes in motion prior to the snap during the first half against the Buffalo Billsat Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
2023 team: Los Angeles Chargers
5. RB Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens
Jul 27, 2024; Owings Mill , MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) after a drill during the afternoon session of training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center, Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
2023 team: Tennessee Titans
6. DE Danielle Hunter, Houston Texans
Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) celebrates after sacking Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
2023 team: Minnesota Vikings
7. RB Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers
Aug 10, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
2023 team: Las Vegas Raiders
8. RB Austin Ekeler, Washington Commanders
ASHBURN, VA - JULY 25: Austin Ekeler #30 of the Washington Commanders participates in a drill during training camp at OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park on July 25, 2024 in Ashburn, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
2023 team: Los Angeles Chargers
9. WR Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland Browns
Aug 4, 2024; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) makes a catch during practice at the Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
2023 team: Denver Broncos
10. DE Brian Burns, New York Giants
Jul 26, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) walks the sideline during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-891617 ORIG FILE ID: 20240726_zr4_14.JPG
2023 team: Carolina Panthers
11. LB Patrick Queen, Pittsburgh Steelers
Jul 28, 2024; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) participates in drills during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
2023 team: Baltimore Ravens
12. WR Stefon Diggs, Houston Texans
Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs (1) before the game against the New York Giants at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
2023 team: Buffalo Bills
13. DE Arik Armstead, Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Arik Armstead (91) walks to be interviewed after a combined NFL football training camp session between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 at EverBank Stadium’s Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
2023 team: San Francisco 49ers
14. RB Tony Pollard, Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 10: Tony Pollard #20 of the Tennessee Titans stiff arms George Odum #30 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at Nissan Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776171305 ORIG FILE ID: 2166249045
2023 team: Dallas Cowboys
15. CB Carlton Davis, Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III (23) practices during mini camp at Detroit Lions headquarters and practice facility in Allen Park on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
2023 team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
16. WR Diontae Johnson, Carolina Panthers
Aug 17, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (5) warms up during pregame warm ups against the New York Jets at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
2023 team: Pittsburgh Steelers
17. CB L'Jarius Sneed, Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans L'Jarius Sneed (38) fields questions from the media on the second day of training camp Thursday, July 25, 2024. Denny Simmons/The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK
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