With NFL minicamps and team OTAs taking place, we get our first glimpse of the football season on the horizon. That includes our first look at free-agent signings and big-name trade pieces in their new team colors.

To whet your appetite for NFL football, here's a look around the league at some key players participating in drills in their new team threads.

Arizona Cardinals

Newly acquired quarterback Carson Palmer tosses the ball during drills. (USATSI)
Newly acquired quarterback Carson Palmer tosses the ball during drills. (USATSI)

Cleveland Browns

Linebacker Paul Kruger, formerly of the Ravens, hits the pads.
Linebacker Paul Kruger, formerly of the Ravens, hits the pads. (USATSI)

Denver Broncos

Ex-Patriot Wes Welker joins Peyton Manning during a break in Broncos practice. (USATSI)
Ex-Patriot Wes Welker joins Peyton Manning during a break in Broncos practice. (USATSI)

Detroit Lions

Running back Reggie Bush runs drills for the Lions. (USATSI)
Running back Reggie Bush runs drills for the Lions. (USATSI)

New England Patriots

Former Rams standout WR Danny Amendola breaks in his new Pats gear. (USATSI)
Former Rams standout WR Danny Amendola breaks in his new Pats gear. (USATSI)

Former Buccaneers RB LeGarrette Blount takes a handoff from QB Ryan Mallett. (USATSI)
Former Buccaneers RB LeGarrette Blount takes a handoff from QB Ryan Mallett. (USATSI)

Reunited, former Broncos coach Josh McDaniels pats Tim Tebow on the helmet. (USATSI)
Reunited, former Broncos coach Josh McDaniels pats Tim Tebow on the helmet. (USATSI)

Oakland Raiders

Veteran CB Charles Woodson (2) returns to the silver and black and leads the team on a run, including new acquisition Nick Roach, LB, formerly of the Bears (53). (USATSI)
Veteran CB Charles Woodson (2) returns to the silver and black and leads the team on a run, including new acquisition Nick Roach, LB, formerly of the Bears (53). (USATSI)

QB Matt Flynn, formerly of the Seahawks, practices alongside backup QB Terrelle Pryor. (USATSI)
QB Matt Flynn, formerly of the Seahawks, practices alongside backup QB Terrelle Pryor. (USATSI)

San Diego Chargers

Former Colts DE Dwight Freeney runs drills at Chargers minicamp. (USATSI)
Former Colts DE Dwight Freeney runs drills at Chargers minicamp. (USATSI)

San Francisco 49ers

Wide receiver Anquan Boldin, acquired from the Ravens in a post-Super Bowl trade between the Harbaugh brothers, gets some work in. (USATSI)
Wide receiver Anquan Boldin, acquired from the Ravens in a post-Super Bowl trade between the Harbaugh brothers, gets some work in. (USATSI)