{"id":62029,"date":"2025-08-11T18:07:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T18:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/62029\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T18:07:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T18:07:07","slug":"pete-carroll-aaron-rodgers-head-a-list-of-familiar-faces-in-new-places-this-nfl-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/62029\/","title":{"rendered":"Pete Carroll, Aaron Rodgers head a list of familiar faces in new places this NFL season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aaron Rodgers<\/a> joined Pittsburgh. Davante Adams<\/a> went to Hollywood. Cooper Kupp<\/a> is in Seattle. Russell Wilson<\/a>\u2019s latest stop is the Big Apple.<\/p>\n

But the oldest face in a new place this NFL season is 73-year-old Pete Carroll on the sideline in Las Vegas. Carroll is leading the Raiders after a one-year hiatus from coaching following 14 years with the Seahawks.<\/p>\n

Rodgers and Wilson are the most notable quarterbacks who changed teams. Geno Smith<\/a>, Sam Darnold<\/a>, Justin Fields<\/a> and Jameis Winston<\/a> also found new homes.<\/p>\n

Several star wide receivers joined Adams and Kupp on the move, including DK Metcalf<\/a>, Deebo Samuel<\/a>, Stefon Diggs<\/a> and George Pickens<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On the defensive side, Super Bowl standouts Josh Sweat<\/a> and Milton Williams<\/a> cashed in after helping the Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> dominate Patrick Mahomes<\/a> and the Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>. Teammate Darius Slay<\/a> also moved on. Jalen Ramsey<\/a> and Minkah Fitzpatrick<\/a> swapped teams. Jonathan Allen<\/a>, Grady Jarrett<\/a>, Joey Bosa<\/a>, Talanoa Hufanga<\/a> and Dre Greenlaw<\/a> are wearing new uniforms.<\/p>\n

Here are 25 of the top players on new teams:<\/p>\n

Aaron Rodgers<\/a><\/p>\n

The four-time NFL MVP chose to extend his career with the Steelers after two disappointing seasons with the New York Jets<\/a>. The 41-year-old Rodgers had the worst record of his career last season, going 5-12. But he still threw for 3,897 yards with 28 touchdowns, 11 interceptions and a 90.5 passer rating. The Steelers and coach Mike Tomlin are hoping Rodgers has one more run to help them overcome their recent playoff failures.<\/p>\n

Russell Wilson<\/a> and Jameis Winston<\/a><\/p>\n

The 10-time Pro Bowl quarterback is on his fourth team in five seasons. He started 6-1 in Pittsburgh last year but the team lost five straight games to end the season. Wilson had 2,482 yards passing, 16 TDs, five picks and a 95.6 passer rating in 11 games in the regular season. He signed with the New York Giants<\/a>, who also added Winston and then drafted QB Jaxson Dart in the first round.<\/p>\n

Geno Smith<\/a><\/p>\n

Carroll reunited with Smith in Las Vegas following a trade with the Seahawks. Smith, a two-time Pro Bowl pick who rejuvenated his career in Seattle after replacing Wilson, gives the Raiders stability at QB.<\/p>\n

Sam Darnold<\/a><\/p>\n

After a breakout year in Minnesota, Darnold cashed in with the Seahawks in free agency. He threw for 4,319 yards, 35 TDs, 12 picks and a 102.5 passer rating while going 14-4 with the Vikings.<\/p>\n

Justin Fields<\/a><\/p>\n

The No. 11 overall pick in 2021 by Chicago showed promise in Pittsburgh, going 4-2 in six starts. He\u2019ll get an opportunity to prove himself with the New York Jets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Davante Adams<\/a><\/p>\n

The three-time All-Pro went from Las Vegas to New York during last season and back to the West Coast with the Los Angeles Rams<\/a>. Adams had 85 catches for 1,083 yards and eight TDs last season.<\/p>\n

Cooper Kupp<\/a><\/p>\n

The Seahawks traded Metcalf and signed Kupp, the 2021 AP Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl MVP. Kupp hasn\u2019t played a full season since \u201921 but had 67 receptions for 710 yards and six TDs in 12 games in 2024.<\/p>\n

DK Metcalf<\/a><\/p>\n

Before Rodgers officially signed with the Steelers, they gave him a No. 1 receiver. The two-time Pro Bowl pick had 66 catches for 992 yards and five TDs in 15 games last season for Seattle.<\/p>\n

Deebo Samuel<\/a><\/p>\n

The Washington Commanders<\/a> gave Jayden Daniels another playmaker, acquiring Samuel from San Francisco.<\/p>\n

Stefon Diggs<\/a><\/p>\n

Coming off a torn ACL, the four-time Pro Bowl wideout headed to New England to give Drake Maye a top option.<\/p>\n

George Pickens<\/a><\/p>\n

The Dallas Cowboys<\/a> acquired the mercurial Pickens from Pittsburgh to team with CeeDee Lamb<\/a> and bolster Dak Prescott<\/a>\u2019s options.<\/p>\n

Laremy Tunsil<\/a><\/p>\n

The Commanders got the five-time Pro Bowl left tackle from Houston to protect Daniels\u2019 blind side.<\/p>\n

Joe Thuney<\/a><\/p>\n

A two-time All-Pro guard, Thuney was dealt from Kansas City to Chicago, which revamped its offensive line to better protect Caleb Williams.<\/p>\n

Josh Sweat<\/a><\/p>\n

Sweat turned 2 1\/2 sacks in the Super Bowl into a $76.4 million deal from the Cardinals.<\/p>\n

Milton Williams<\/a><\/p>\n

After getting two sacks in the Super Bowl, Williams received a $104 million deal from the Patriots.<\/p>\n

Darius Slay<\/a><\/p>\n

The six-time Pro Bowl cornerback stayed in Pennsylvania, going from the Eagles to the Steelers.<\/p>\n

Jalen Ramsey<\/a> and Minkah Fitzpatrick<\/a> and Jonnu Smith<\/a><\/p>\n

Pittsburgh also boosted its coverage unit by trading for Ramsey, the three-time All-Pro cornerback. The Steelers sent Fitzpatrick, a three-time All-Pro safety, to Miami in the trade that also brought tight end Jonnu Smith<\/a> to Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Allen<\/a><\/p>\n

After two Pro Bowl seasons in eight years in Washington, Allen signed with the Vikings to boost the interior of their defensive line.<\/p>\n

Grady Jarrett<\/a><\/p>\n

The two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle joined Chicago after 10 seasons in Atlanta.<\/p>\n

Talanoa Hufanga<\/a> and Dre Greenlaw<\/a><\/p>\n

An All-Pro safety in 2022, Hufanga left San Francisco for Denver. So did Greenlaw, the veteran linebacker.<\/p>\n

Joey Bosa<\/a><\/p>\n

The five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher signed with the Buffalo Bills<\/a> after nine seasons with the Chargers.<\/p>\n

___<\/p>\n

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