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Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws during warm ups before a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
From new homes to increased roles, there was a lot of change that happened for local players in the NFL this offseason.
With the 2018 season set to kick off Thursday night, we're about to find out just how much these locals will be involved in their teams' plans.
Whether it's watching how Alex Smith performs in his new Washington surroundings or seeing if Jamaal Williams can excel in a more prominent role in Green Bay, there will be plenty of reasons to watch Utah ties in the NFL during the 2018 season.