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NFL impact players on new teams
Marshawn Lynch is back in the NFL, this time with his hometown Oakland Raiders, after a year away. Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports

NFL impact players on new teams

With 2017 NFL training camps getting underway, there are plenty of new faces in new places. Which players will make the biggest impacts in their new homes? There were key acquisitions across positions.

Here are 25 of the most prominent names who could be huge for their new teams.

 
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Mike Adams, S, Panthers

Mike Adams, S, Panthers
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A two-time Pro Bowl safety, Adams joins the Panthers at age 36 after three seasons in Indianapolis. His new team hopes Adams can plug a leaky pass defense after totaling 12 interceptions in the last three seasons.

 
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Prince Amukamara, CB, Bears

Prince Amukamara, CB, Bears
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Staying healthy has been a major issue for Amukamara during his career, but he's proved capable at cornerback when healthy. After one season in Jacksonville in which he played 14 games, Amukamara joins a Chicago defense in desperate need of help.

 
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Martellus Bennett, TE, Packers

Martellus Bennett, TE, Packers
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Bennett had a strong rebound season acting as New England's second tight end and filling in for Rob Gronkowski late in the year. He could carve out an even bigger role in Green Bay with Aaron Rodgers throwing him the ball.

 
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A.J. Bouye, CB, Jaguars

A.J. Bouye, CB, Jaguars
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Bouye was the recipient of the biggest free agent contract in the offseason after his breakout 2016 season in Houston. Jacksonville had plenty of money to spend and hopes Bouye can duplicate his recent play.

 
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Kenny Britt, WR, Browns

Kenny Britt, WR, Browns
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Britt reached 1,000 yards receiving for the first time last season in L.A. and now has a bigger challenge replacing Terrelle Pryor in Cleveland. It remains to be seen who will be passing him the ball.

 
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Calais Campbell, DE, Jaguars

Calais Campbell, DE, Jaguars
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Campbell adds a veteran presence to a young Jacksonville defense after spending nine seasons in Arizona. He's been a consistent contributor in recent seasons and had eight sacks and three fumble recoveries last year.

 
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Jamaal Charles, RB, Broncos

Jamaal Charles, RB, Broncos
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Coming off surgeries to both knees, Charles is out to prove he isn't done after nine seasons in Kansas City. He's hoping to form a dynamic running back committee with C.J. Anderson.

 
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Jared Cook, TE, Raiders

Jared Cook, TE, Raiders
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A talented, physical player, Cook came on late last season in Green Bay. He had 377 yards receiving in only 10 games and adds a more capable pass-catching tight end to the Oakland offense.

 
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Brandin Cooks, WR, Patriots

Brandin Cooks, WR, Patriots
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New England sent its first-round pick to New Orleans for Cooks, only entering his fourth season. The former Saint has two consecutive 1,100-yard seasons with a total of 17 touchdowns over that time.

 
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Eric Decker, WR, Titans

Eric Decker, WR, Titans
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Despite missing most of last season due to injury, Decker has a chance to emerge as Tennessee's No. 1 wide receiver this year. A three-time 1,000-yard receiver, Decker is a major red zone target for Marcus Mariota.

 
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Pierre Garcon, WR, 49ers

Pierre Garcon, WR, 49ers
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Garcon immediately becomes San Francisco's No. 1 wide receiver after reaching 1,000 yards for the second time last year. He will also reunite with his former offensive coordinator in Washington, Kyle Shanahan, who takes over as head coach for the Niners.

 
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Mike Gillislee, RB, Patriots

Mike Gillislee, RB, Patriots
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The Patriots signed Gillislee away from the rival Bills, and he's expected to assume the primary ball carrier role vacated by LeGarrette Blount. Gillislee averaged 5.7 yards per carry in consecutive seasons in Buffalo.

 
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Stephon Gilmore, CB, Patriots

Stephon Gilmore, CB, Patriots
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Gilmore will pair with Malcolm Butler to make an impressive cornerback tandem in New England. The former Bills corner made the Pro Bowl last season.

 
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Mike Glennon, QB, Bears

Mike Glennon, QB, Bears
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After sitting behind Jameis Winston in Tampa Bay over the last two years, Glennon will be handed the reins in Chicago. If he struggles, the Bears have No. 2 overall draft choice Mitchell Trubisky waiting.

 
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DeSean Jackson, WR, Buccaneers

DeSean Jackson, WR, Buccaneers
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Jackson gives the Bucs a great deep threat, pairing with star wide receiver Mike Evans. Tampa Bay also added first-round tight end O.J. Howard, giving Jameis Winston plenty of weapons.

 
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Alshon Jeffery, WR, Eagles

Alshon Jeffery, WR, Eagles
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Jeffery played five seasons in Chicago and will now try to revitalize his value on a one-year deal in Philadelphia. He immediately becomes Philly's No. 1 receiving option and hopes to get back to 1,000 yards for the third time.

 
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Eddie Lacy, RB, Seahawks

Eddie Lacy, RB, Seahawks
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Seattle struggled to run the ball last season without Marshawn Lynch and hopes the oft-injured Lacy is the answer. He has conditioning stipulations in his contract, and the Seahawks hope a svelte Lacy can help the offense.

 
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Marshawn Lynch, RB, Raiders

Marshawn Lynch, RB, Raiders
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Lynch returns home to Oakland after a year away from football. He's set to replace Latavius Murray as the Raiders' primary running back, though he only managed to play seven games in 2015.

 
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Jeremy Maclin, WR, Ravens

Jeremy Maclin, WR, Ravens
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Maclin was a surprise cut by the Chiefs late in the offseason, saving future cap space. He struggled with a torn groin last season but had 1,088 yards receiving and eight touchdowns in 2015.

 
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Latavius Murray, RB, Vikings

Latavius Murray, RB, Vikings
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Murray comes over from Oakland to battle rookie Dalvin Cook for carries. The lanky runner had more than 1,000 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns last year.

 
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Julius Peppers, LB/DE, Panthers

Julius Peppers, LB/DE, Panthers
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Peppers returns to where it all started to probably finish his career in Carolina. He had 7.5 sacks with the Packers last season and will be expected to make a similar contribution at age 37.

 
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Adrian Peterson, RB, Saints

Adrian Peterson, RB, Saints
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Peterson played only three games last year due to a knee injury, but the future Hall of Famer has high hopes in his new offense. He will battle incumbent Mark Ingram for carries in New Orleans.

 
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Dontari Poe, DT, Falcons

Dontari Poe, DT, Falcons
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Poe reunites with the man who drafted him, Scott Pioli, to help the Atlanta defense after five seasons in K.C. His market was somewhat limited due to some back issues that have slowed him the last two seasons.

 
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Terrelle Pryor, WR, Redskins

Terrelle Pryor, WR, Redskins
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Pryor has a big role replacing DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon in Washington. The converted quarterback was Cleveland's No. 1 receiver last season, finishing with 77 catches for 1,007 yards.

 
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Jabaal Sheard, LB/DL, Colts

Jabaal Sheard, LB/DL, Colts
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Sheard comes over from New England to help fix a mediocre Colts defense. He has 36 sacks in six seasons, including 13 over the last two years with the Pats.

Seth Trachtman is a fantasy sports expert and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto.

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