NFL training camps afford an opportunity for players to either establish themselves as starters or show they deserve playing time, but sometimes injuries affect the rotation.
Teams preach the value of the “next man up” out of necessity, but it doesn’t always work out for the best. However, some players around the league have been taking full advantage of injuries to teammates normally higher on the depth chart.
Antone Smith, Atlanta Falcons
Devonta Freeman and rookie Tevin Coleman both sustained hamstring injuries and will be sidelined for two weeks, per ESPN’s Vaughn McClure.