Whether they’re rookies adapting quickly to the NFL, veterans finally getting a shot or backups stepping in for injured teammates, there are surprises on NFL teams’ depth charts every preseason. And 2016 is no different.
As the regular season approaches, here are seven of the most unexpected likely starters looking ahead to Week 1:
Anthony Steen, C, Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins will likely have an unfamiliar face at center for their opener against the Seahawks, as Anthony Steen seems poised to start in place of the injured Mike Pouncey. Steen made his first ever start at the center position during Miami’s third preseason game.