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NFL Waiver Wire 2017: Underrated Role Players Who Would Boost Contenders

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The right role player can make all the difference in the NFL.

Fans don't have to look much further than last year's Super Bowl for proof, wherein rotational back James White scored three touchdowns for the New England Patriots.

The third week of the preseason provides a little reinforcement in this area. Notable veterans turned role players like Adrian Peterson and Jamaal Charles, respectively with the New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos, have looked good as new faces for hopeful contenders.

With releases and free agents buoying the market once again, let's take a look at a few role players contenders might consider.