Peyton Manning is gone, Los Angeles is back, and 32 teams are gearing up for another run at the Lombardi Trophy.
NFL training camps kick off this week, and there are seven new head coaches. Only the NFC North and AFC West return all four coaches from last season.
There are plenty of rookies in the spotlight, too, among them the two quarterbacks selected at the top of the draft — the Rams' Jared Goff and Philadelphia's Carson Wentz — neither of whom begins camp as the starter.
A look at the comings, goings and questions surrounding each NFC team:
NFC WEST
Arizona
Camp location: Glendale, Ariz.
Hello: The Cardinals are looking to turn up the heat on opposing quarterbacks with the acquisition of outside linebacker Chandler Jones, and the drafting of talented but trouble-prone defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche. The team also added guard Evan Mathis and rookie center Evan Boehm.
Goodbye: It could be the end of the road for center Lyle Sendlein, 32, and defensive end Dwight Freeney, 36, neither of whom has been re-signed. Safety Rashad Johnson (Tennessee) and cornerback Jerraud Powers (Baltimore) are elsewhere.
Big questions: How much does Larry Fitzgerald have left in the tank? Will Tyrann Mathieu be back from knee surgery for the opener?
Los Angeles
Camp location: Irvine
Hello: The Rams made a power play to move up to the No. 1 spot to draft California quarterback Jared Goff. In need of receiving targets, the club drafted receiver Pharoh Cooper and tight end Tyler Higbee.
Goodbye: A fresh start in L.A. included letting go of familiar defensive fixtures Chris Long and James Laurinaitis. Corner Janoris Jenkins turned down a five-year deal from the Rams and signed a more lucrative one with the Giants, as did safety Rodney McLeod with the Eagles.
Big questions: How quickly can Goff secure the starting job, seeing as he's making the transition to playing under center? How will tailback Todd Gurley build on his outstanding rookie year?
San Francisco
Camp location: Santa Clara.
Hello: It's a coastal change for Coach Chip Kelly, who was 26-21 in almost three seasons in Philadelphia. Rookie DeForest Buckner adds horsepower to a defensive line that's lacking.
Goodbye: The 49ers will miss guard Alex Boone, who signed a four-year deal worth $26.8 million with Minnesota. The team parted ways with receiver Anquan Boldin.
Big questions: Can Kelly help Colin Kaepernick regain some of the promise he showed earlier in his career, or will Blaine Gabbert wind up with the quarterback job? Will NaVorro Bowman be even better after his impressive bounce-back season a year ago?
Seattle
Camp location: Renton, Wash.
Hello: The Seahawks rekindled memories by signing back a couple of their former players: defensive end Chris Clemons, who spent the previous two years in Jacksonville, and cornerback Brandon Browner, who won a Super Bowl with New England and then was a bust in New Orleans.
Goodbye: Marshawn Lynch retired, and the team watched tackle Russell Okung (Denver), linebacker Bruce Irvin (Oakland) and defensive tackle Brandon Mebane (San Diego) depart in free agency.
Big questions: Is the offensive line an Achilles' heel for this team? How well will running back Thomas Rawls (ankle) and tight end Jimmy Graham (knee) recover from injuries that cut short their 2015 seasons?
NFC EAST
Dallas
Camp location: Oxnard, Calif.
Hello: The Cowboys are hoping they have their answer at running back in No. 4 pick Ezekiel Elliott, who denied domestic-violence allegations that surfaced against him this week. Dallas also drafted linebacker Jaylon Smith, but the former Notre Dame standout likely will miss the season rehabilitating his reconstructed knee.
Goodbye: A defensive line overhaul included parting ways with Greg Hardy, Jeremy Mincey and Nick Hayden.
Big questions: Can this team recapture its 2014 form now that quarterback Tony Romo and receiver Dez Bryant have had time to heal? Will a playmaker step up on defense?
New York Giants
Camp location: East Rutherford, N.J.
Hello: The Giants have invested big bucks in their defense, re-signing defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul and plucking high-priced defensive linemen Olivier Vernon and Damon Harrison from free agency. The club fortified its defensive backfield with the addition of cornerbacks Janoris Jenkins and first-round pick Eli Apple.
Goodbye: The biggest departure was longtime coach Tom Coughlin, replaced by Ben McAdoo. The team also bid farewell to cornerback Prince Amukamara, linebacker Jon Beason, guard Geoff Schwartz and receiver Rueben Randle.
Big questions: Can the Giants relocate their defense? Is their offense more than Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr.?
Philadelphia
Camp location: Philadelphia.
Hello: Eagles traded up twice to select North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz with the No. 2 pick. They also signed free agent Chase Daniel, but Sam Bradford remains the starting quarterback for the moment. Other signings include cornerback Leodis McKelvin, receiver Rueben Randle and center Stefen Wisniewski.
Goodbye: In addition to giving up on the Chip Kelly experiment, the team parted ways with running back DeMarco Murray, linebackers DeMeco Ryans and Kiko Alonso, and cornerback Byron Maxwell.
Big question: How soon before Wentz goes from No. 3 to No. 1? Is tailback Ryan Mathews durable enough to get through a season?
Washington
Camp location: Richmond, Va.
Hello: The Redskins strengthened their secondary by signing dynamic cornerback Josh Norman and safety David Bruton Jr. Rookie Josh Doctson provides another target in a robust group of receivers.
Goodbye: Robert Griffin III is gone, as is running back Alfred Morris, both of whom looked to be the future of the franchise a few years ago. On the other side of the ball, the team bid farewell to defensive tackle Terrance Knighton, defensive end Jason Hatcher and safety Dashon Goldson.
Big question: Can Kirk Cousins pick up where he left off last season when he strung together three 300-yard passing games to clinch the division?
NFC NORTH
Chicago
Camp location: Bourbonnais, Ill.
Hello: The Bears upgraded at linebacker with the addition of playmaker Danny Trevathan _ among Coach John Fox's standouts in Denver _ Jerrell Freeman and first-round pick Leonard Floyd.
Goodbye: Offensive coordinator Adam Gase left to become head coach of the Dolphins, and the Bears also parted ways with a couple of familiar offensive weapons: running back Matt Forte and tight end Martellus Bennett.
Big questions: Both Carolina and Denver made huge strides in their second seasons under Fox, so can the Bears (6-10 in 2015) follow that pattern? What about Jay Cutler's protection, with four new offensive line starters?
Detroit
Camp location: Allen Park, Mich.
Hello: With the surprise retirement of Calvin Johnson after nine seasons, the Lions needed help at receiver. They signed free agents Marvin Jones and Jeremy Kerley. Rookie tackle Taylor Decker will help protect the oft-battered Matthew Stafford.
Goodbye: Johnson is the landscape-shifting loss, but the Lions also said goodbye to defenders Stephen Tulloch, Rashean Mathis and James Ihedigbo.
Big questions: What will life after Megatron be like, especially for Stafford? Can the Lions generate a running game and take some pressure off their quarterback, who has been sacked 89 times the last two years?
Green Bay
Camp location: Green Bay, Wis.
Hello: Typically, the Packers weren't extremely active in free agency. They did sign tight end Jared Cook, giving Aaron Rodgers another capable target. Their first two draft picks _ UCLA defensive tackle Kenny Clark and Indiana tackle Jason Spriggs _ will help them beef up in the trenches.
Goodbye: Defensive tackle B.J. Raji has stepped away from football and said he will not play for at least the 2016 season. Fullback John Kuhn is gone, as is receiver James Jones.
Big questions: How will Jordy Nelson bounce back after a devastating knee injury? Which Eddie Lacy will show up this season?
Minnesota
Camp location: Mankato, Minn.
Hello: The Vikings were looking for another big target for Teddy Bridgewater, and they found one in their first-round pick, 6-foot-2, 210-pound Laquon Treadwell. The team took a long look at former Cincinnati safety Reggie Nelson, but wound up signing free agent Michael Griffin.
Goodbye: Receiver Mike Wallace was released after one lackluster, two-touchdown season. The team fired offensive line coach Jeff Davidson and replaced him with Tony Sparano.
Big questions: Can the Vikings christen their new stadium with a second consecutive NFC North title? Will an improved supporting cast help Bridgewater take a big step forward?
NFC SOUTH
Atlanta
Camp location: Flowery Branch, Ga.
Hello: With the Falcons releasing Roddy White, there's ample opportunity for Mohamed Sanu to step in and complement Julio Jones. Center Alex Mack should be a stabilizing force on the offensive line.
Goodbye: Gone are White, nose tackle Paul Soliai, receiver Leonard Hankerson and linebacker Justin Durant.
Big questions: Quarterback Matt Ryan took a step backward last season. Can he and offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan make strides in Shanahan's second season? How does the club recover from the bottom dropping out after last season's 5-0 start? Will Devonta Freeman build on his strong 2015?
Carolina
Camp location: Spartanburg, S.C.
Hello: In a sense, the Panthers are victims of their success. Most of their money went to retaining current players, instead of spending on free agents. They're expecting strong performances from rookie defensive tackle Vernon Butler and corners James Bradberry and Daryl Worley.
Goodbye: Gone are cornerbacks Josh Norman and Charles Tillman, along with safety Roman Harper.
Big questions: How much will getting receiver Kelvin Benjamin back help an offense that's already clicking? Can Panthers avoid the doldrums that often strike Super Bowl losers?
New Orleans
Camp location: White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.
Hello: Forever looking to turn around their sagging defense, the Saints added tackles Nick Fairley and rookie Sheldon Rankins and linebacker James Laurinaitis, and brought back safety Roman Harper.
Goodbye: Some familiar names are gone _ receiver Marques Colston, tight end Benjamin Watson, running back Khiry Robinson and guard Jahri Evans.
Big questions: Can defensive coordinator Dennis Allen do what Rob Ryan could not, and whip a U-turn on that side of the ball? Can Drew Brees build on the momentum from the end of last season, when the Saints won three of the last four?
Tampa Bay
Camp location: Tampa, Fla.
Hello: The Buccaneers made big strides with their offense last season, and now it's the defense's turn. Rookie cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III and defensive end Noah Spence are expected to make a splash. Tampa Bay also picked up corner Brent Grimes and defensive end Robert Ayers.
Goodbye: Kicker Connor Barth is gone, to be replaced by second-rounder Roberto Aguayo. Guard Logan Mankins retired after the season.
Big questions: The Buccaneers tripled their 2014 win total last season, but it wasn't enough to save Lovie Smith's job. Can Dirk Koetter get this franchise to the playoffs for the first time in nine years?
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