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NFL Free Agency: 6 Players That Need a Change of Scenery

Oct 6, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Seattle Seahawks guard James Carpenter (77) blocks against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Seattle Seahawks guard James Carpenter (77) blocks against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 22, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Matthews (24) carries the ball against the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm Stadium. The Chargers won 26-13.Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Matthews (24) carries the ball against the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm Stadium. The Chargers won 26-13.Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Which NFL free agents-to-be are most in need of a new destination?

The NFL free agency period can be stressful for players who, whether by their choice or not, are looking at the possibility of moving to a new team. The choice can have lasting consequences that will impact the rest of the players’ lives.

Players leave, and stay for a lot of reasons. Some seek the biggest paycheck. Others look for an opportunity to become a starter. A few players have been known to take less money to sign with a team that might win a championship.

There are also family situations that need consideration. Are the business aspects of a move worth uprooting their family and moving their kids to a new school? What about charities or business investments in the previous city? These decisions aren’t always as simple as money and wins.

Sometimes it is best for an individual player to stay with their current team. Other times it is in the player’s best interest to find a new home, even if they don’t wish to leave their current community.

Discussed here are six players who, for various reason, should consider moving on to a new team. It might not be the easiest decision to make, but it will be the correct one in the player decides to do so.

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