NFL players who will thrive on their new teams

Cleveland spent heavily to acquire Beckham from the Giants, but he enters a great situation. Baker Mayfield showed impressive ability in his rookie season, and Beckham should get opportunities for single coverage with former LSU teammate Jarvis Landry, David Njoku and Nick Chubb garnering plenty of attention. 

Bennett, who effectively replaces Trey Flowers at defensive end for the Patriots, proved last year in Philadelphia that he still has a lot left in the tank after recording nine sacks. He was more of a situational player with the Pats but should get back to every-down work in New England.

Bucannon was miscast in Steve Wilks' system with Arizona last year but reunites with former Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles in Tampa Bay. He's had trouble staying on the field but should have plenty of opportunities to make plays on his new team.

A top slot corner, Callahan won't have much of a learning curve in Denver after following former Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. Denver's division rivals, the Chiefs, Chargers and Raiders, feature impressive wide receiver corps, so the signing was an important one for the Broncos.

San Francisco's head coach Kyle Shanahan has repeatedly shown comfort with the players he's coached in the past, as is the case with Coleman. Last year's Jerick McKinnon signing hasn't worked out for the 49ers, but Coleman has a chance to get the most snaps of his career after backing up Devonta Freeman for four years in Atlanta. He averaged a career-high 4.8 yards per carry last year, and at worst will serve well as a short-yardage and third-down back.

The tight end is a key part of the Saints offense, with Jimmy Graham and Benjamin Watson producing huge numbers under Sean Payton. Cook is coming off a career year in Oakland but could be in a position to build on it while taking pressure off No. 1 wideout Michael Thomas. Cook is one of the fastest tight ends in the game, and quarterback Drew Brees has proved he doesn't need a big window to find his receivers.

Crowder is coming off an injury-plagued season in Washington but was productive the previous two years. He could play a key role in the slot with the talented Sam Darnold throwing passes, and new head coach Adam Gase should be able to scheme him open.

Chicago moved on from Jordan Howard in favor of the more versatile Davis. He will pair with Tarik Cohen and has a clearer path for carries after getting a career-high 112 carries and averaging 4.6 yards per run with the Seahawks last season.

Flowers got a huge payday from Detroit after coming over from New England. The transition will be easy for him, moving to the same defensive scheme with former Pats defensive coordinator Matt Patricia now leading the Lions. He has a total of 21 sacks over the last three seasons.

The Chiefs traded Ford after a breakout season in which he recorded 13 sacks and had a league-high seven forced fumbles. Injuries have been a problem for Ford in the past, but he shows an elite first step when healthy and should have some help with San Francisco expected to take another pass rusher early in the draft.

Funchess is physically more like a tight end than wideout, lacking elite speed but showing great size and ability to box out defenders. His production fell off in Carolina last year, but he had 840 yards receiving and eight scores in 2017. Andrew Luck should be able to take advantage of Funchess' strengths, as he did with Eric Ebron last year.

While he's not the elite pass rusher that he was in 2014 when he led the league with 22 sacks, Houston is still a good edge rusher. He has a total of 18.5 sacks over the last two seasons in 27 games, and Colts GM Chris Ballard knows him well after coming over from Kansas City himself. Indy really needed an edge rusher, and Houston has plenty left in the tank at age 30.

Howard was traded at minimal cost from Chicago and is expected to compete for early down work with the Eagles. He wasn't a great fit in Chicago due to his mediocre ability to catch passes but had 5.2 yards per carry and more than 1,600 yards from scrimmage in his rookie season in 2016. The Eagles have third-down specialists on their roster already, so they won't be asking too much of Howard as an early-down and short-yardage back.

There was a significant market for Humphries' services as arguably the top slot receiver on the market. He cashed in with Tennessee, which has been lacking in the slot and was looking for a receiver who could complement Corey Davis. Humphries had a career-high 76 catches last year and could build on that total next season if Marcus Mariota can stay healthy.

Hyde started last season as Cleveland's lead back before getting traded to the Jags. The former second-round pick has two 900-yard rushing seasons in his career but has yet to fully realize his potential. At worst, he's a potential third-down back behind Damien Williams but could even get early-down duties if Williams is unable to reproduce what he did last season after replacing Kareem Hunt.

Ingram moved on from New Orleans after eight seasons. He was suspended at the start of last season but still showed ability when he returned, averaging 4.7 yards per carry behind Alvin Kamara. Baltimore is expected to run the ball even more this season after promoting Greg Roman to offensive coordinator and going all in on quarterback Lamar Jackson, so Ingram could see more work than ever this season.

Jackson was mostly productive in three seasons with Jacksonville, but the team couldn't afford to have him back. He made up part of an elite defensive line and will move to another great one in Philly, lining up at defensive tackle next to star Fletcher Cox. With Cox taking so much attention, Jackson could have a monster year ahead at age 29.

Mathieu is effectively replacing Eric Berry at safety for the Chiefs, as the team's defense undergoes a scheme change under new coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. Landon Collins thrived in Spags' scheme in New York, and Mathieu could be set to do the same if he can stay healthy.

Nelson moved to the outside in K.C. last year, but he's most effective as a slot corner. He's likely to get that job back after signing with the Steelers. While the fifth-year cornerback draws too many penalties for his handsy play, he's generally strong in coverage and fills a major need in Pittsburgh.

The Panthers were sad to see 12-year center Ryan Kalil retire after last season but have found a solid replacement in Paradis. The former Denver Bronco is coming off an injury-plagued season but has been an effective NFL starter since 2015.

Richardson is now with his fourth team in four years, but the Cleveland defensive line could be the most talented that he's played with during that time. He will complement former No. 1 overall draft choice Myles Garrett and former Giant Olivier Vernon perfectly in what looks like a scary pass rush that's developing in Cleveland.

The Packers were desperate for a pass rusher, and they added two in Za'Darius Smith and Preston Smith. The latter didn't put up big sack numbers in Washington, but he's a powerful rusher who is known for getting penetration. Meanwhile, Za'Darius had a breakout 2018 season with Baltimore, recording 8.5 sacks with somewhat limited snaps. With more regular work in Green Bay, he could be set for a huge year.

Thomas finally got his big payday, signing with Baltimore and replacing Eric Weddle. His 2018 season ended prematurely in Seattle due to a fractured leg, but he's a proven playmaker joining what was arguably the league's top defense last year. The Ravens have lost significant talent from last year's roster, but coordinator "Wink" Martindale should put Thomas in a position to succeed.

Vernon was acquired from the Giants and gives Cleveland arguably the best edge rush duo in football opposite Myles Garrett. While he's struggled to stay healthy over the last two seasons, Vernon has still recorded 13.5 sacks in 23 games during that time. After the Browns also signed Sheldon Richardson, opposing offensive lines could have a big problem when playing Cleveland.

Weddle wanted to return to Southern California, and he signed with the Rams after a terrific season in Baltimore. He's one of the oldest defensive players in the NFL at age 34 but has made three straight Pro Bowls as a game-changing free safety. Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will know exactly how to utilize Weddle, who should get plenty of opportunities for interceptions with the Rams strong pass rush pressuring opposing quarterbacks.