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Gostkowski now kicking for former teammate in Tennessee

Playing for a team other than the New England Patriots for the first time since entering the NFL in 2006 definitely feels a bit odd for kicker Stephen Gostkowski.

Coming off season-ending hip surgery, he weighed whether he wanted to keep playing and head to another team. The chance to play for former teammate Mike Vrabel in Tennessee was an opportunity he just couldn't pass up.

''It feels weird, but it also feels ... it's kind of a cool feeling, like a fresh start, start over,'' Gostkowski said.

''I feel like a rookie again.