In any given NFL offseason, fans get excited about new players joining their favorite team through trades or free agency. Adding talent brings promise. But it doesn't always work out.
Which players have excelled in their new surroundings through 10 weeks , providing strong production to their new teams in 2025? George Pickens ' new beginning with the Cowboys and Rico Dowdle 's huge campaign with the Panthers have been some of the biggest success stories. But what about players like Dre Greenlaw and Will Fries , who came off injuries. Have they bounced back?
From star defenders to electric offensive playmakers, here are five faces who are certainly working in their new places -- and five who are not.
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