A change of scenery can be exactly what an NFL player needs to take the next step in their career.
These moves can allow players to spring free of a positional logjam that has limited their playing time, find a scheme that better fits their skill set or play with different teammates who may better maximize their potential. There's been several historical instances of a promising prospect finally breaking out after getting traded or signing a free-agent deal with a new franchise.
That trend could continue next season, especially with so many tantalizing talents set to sign new contracts this spring.