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5 Biggest Surprises From the First Day of NFL Free Agency

5 Biggest Surprises of the First Day of NFL Free Agency

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The first day of free agency saw plenty of premier names change locations. From former All-Pros to future Hall of Famers, no one was safe on the first day of free agency, and these five moves were the biggest surprises on day one of the 2015 NFL Free Agency period.

5. St. Louis And Philadelphia Swap Quarterbacks

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5. St. Louis And Philadelphia Swap Quarterbacks

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In a surprising move for both teams, the Rams jettisoned former No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford to Philadelphia for Nick Foles. This move all but eliminated both teams from the Marcus Mariota debate.

4. Julius Thomas Signs With Jacksonville

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4. Julius Thomas Signs With Jacksonville

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Former Denver Broncos star TE Julius Thomas jumped ship and landed down south in Jacksonville. Instead of catching passes from Peyton Manning, Thomas will be part of a rebuilding project in Jacksonville with Blake Bortles under center.

3. Frank Gore Spurns Philadelphia For Indianapolis

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3. Frank Gore Spurns Philadelphia For Indianapolis

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Instead of landing in Philadelphia like most expected, Frank Gore, the 49ers' all-time leading rusher, agreed to terms with the Indianapolis Colts. Gore will now take pressure off Andrew Luck in the backfield and replace the failed experiment that was Trent Richardson.

2. Detroit Replaces One All-Pro Defensive Tackle With Another

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2. Detroit Replaces One All-Pro Defensive Tackle With Another

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In one of the biggest trades today, Detroit acquired future Hall of Fame defensive tackle Haloti Ngata from the Baltimore Ravens for two mid-round draft picks. Ngata will now replace Ndamukong Suh, who is close to signing with the Miami Dolphins.

1. Seattle Acquires An Elite Receiver

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1. Seattle Acquires An Elite Receiver

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In the biggest shocker of the day, the back-to-back NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks acquired All-Pro tight end Jimmy Graham from the New Orleans Saints for Max Unger and a first-round pick. Graham is immediately Seattle's best receiver and will give Russell Wilson the go-to weapon he has never had.

Brian Kalchik is a Houston Texans writer and featured writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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