After about two months away from the game, Anquan Boldin apparently wants back in, but not with the team that signed him in August.
The Buffalo Bills have given Boldin permission to seek a trade as the veteran contemplates a return from retirement, and they have until next Tuesday to get a deal done.
Though he would be entering his 15th season, Boldin is coming off an eight-touchdown, 584-yard season and can still provide a boost to a contending team experiencing troubles at the wide receiver position.
Should he be game, here are three teams that could use the veteran and give him a chance at another championship this season:
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City has put together a high-paced offense despite a lack of impactful receivers outside of Tyreek Hill. After losing red-zone specialist Chris Conley to an Achilles injury earlier this year, the Chiefs are missing a go-to target near the end zone.
Despite losing a step or two, Boldin's best uses come on third down and in the red zone, where he can use his awareness and experience best - not to mention the leadership he could provide to a very young receiving corps.
Detroit Lions
Boldin is already familiar with the Lions after spending the 2016 season on their roster. Detroit looks to have jumped the gun, relying on youth to produce without Boldin.
However, rookie Kenny Golladay has missed the last three games and TJ Jones has struggled to make an impact as the team's third receiver in the injured wideout's place. Golden Tate has also been impacted by injury and the Lions' offense is struggling with losses in three of their last four games.
It's too late in the season to expect Matthew Stafford to build a bond with a new guy, so Boldin could be the ideal solution in Detroit.
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta's offense is lost without offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, and the team has become increasingly dependent on two struggling stars - Julio Jones and Devonta Freeman. The Falcons went 1-for-4 in the red zone against the New England Patriots last week with Jones pulling in the sole score from in close.
Boldin's wisdom could both help the Falcons receivers snap out of their funk while also adding an extra scoring threat to a team that's still in its division hunt despite a nasty Super Bowl hangover.
