Familiar faces in new places: A refresher on notable NFL acquisitions at every position ahead of 2023 season

Every NFL offseason, plenty of big names change teams, and 2023 has been no exception, with dozens of starters at every position swapping uniforms via trade or free agency. We’ve already highlighted our favorite moves of the year, identifying the top transitioning talent with our 2023 All-Acquisitions lineup, but now, we’re offering a refresher on even more veterans in new homes.

Specifically, we’re reviewing all of this year’s notable moves at every major position, from quarterback to head coach. Many of the following names will be familiar, and all of them will be playing on new teams in 2023. While our rundown isn’t exhaustive — each position was confined to mostly starters or top backups — it should get you up to speed ahead of the season.

Note: an asterisk (*) denotes a player acquired via trade.

Quarterback

Running back

Wide receiver

Tight end

Offensive line

Defensive line

Defensive end/outside linebacker

Linebacker

Cornerback

Safety

Kicker

Punter

Coaches