10 NFL Stars Who Nearly Played For Other Teams

By Michael Potts /

4. Jimmy Graham - Miami Dolphins

The 2015 Free Agency period erupted within minutes of opening. Gigantic trades were flying through all day, but none bigger than Jimmy Graham's shock move from the Saints to the Seattle Seahawks. He could well be the perfect foil for Russell Wilson as the Seahawks look to put last year's disappointment behind them, but he came very close to signing for the Dolphins. Details are scarce over why that trade didn't happen, though some rumours have suggest that New Orleans wanted star pass-rusher Cameron Wake to be involved in the deal, a player the Dolphins weren't ready to part with.