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Faces in new places: 1st look at NFLers in new colors

Jim Matthews / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

The NFL's offseason training sessions - better known as OTAs - serve two purposes: subjecting millionaires to potential season-ending injuries and providing the first glimpse of players in new jerseys.

Via free agency and the draft, numerous players will take the field for new teams this coming season. Here's the first glimpse at some marquee faces in new places (and colors).

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Kirk Cousins, Vikings

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The NFL's former highest-paid player per year put on a Vikings helmet for the first time this week.

Baker Mayfield, Browns

The No. 1 overall pick in April's draft has been busy through rookie minicamp and OTAs, acclimating himself with the Browns.

Case Keenum, Broncos

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Keenum is happy to be joining his fourth team in six years.

Saquon Barkley, Giants

The No. 2 pick in the draft will rock No. 26.

Jarvis Landry, Browns

Landry switched shades of orange when he was dealt from the Dolphins to the Browns.

Ndamukong Suh, Rams

Suh's scowl now resides on the West Coast.

Marcus Peters, Rams

Peters will be repping and playing in his home state for the foreseeable future.

Aqib Talib, Rams

And he has a new partner in the defensive backfield in Talib.

Brandin Cooks, Rams

The Rams finished their offseason makeover by acquiring Cooks, who will wear his third new look and number in as many seasons.

AJ McCarron, Bills

McCarron is back in his customary No. 10, and in a starter's role ...

Josh Allen, Bills

... but the Bills' first-round pick is already nipping at his heels.

Carlos Hyde, Browns

After four years in San Fran, Hyde looks different in Cleveland brown and orange.

Josh Rosen, Cardinals

As Rosen surmised on Instagram, the Cardinals' logo suits him.

Sam Bradford, Cardinals

The rookie will begin his career looking over Bradford's shoulder.

Jimmy Graham, Packers

The uber-athletic tight end is wearing a new shade of green after three seasons in Seattle.

Tyrod Taylor, Browns

T-Mobile's already dialing up passes from a new locale.

Bradley Chubb, Broncos

Chubb opted for a number close to that of his pass-rushing mate, Von Miller.

Lamar Jackson, Ravens

Jackson got in his first pro reps at rookie minicamp.

Christian Kirk, Cardinals

Larry Fitzgerald's understudy clearly isn't superstitious.

Sam Darnold, Jets

The future is here for the Jets.

Brandon Marshall, Seahawks

The latest free agent to sign is already getting work in with his new team.

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