Season-ending injuries are a saddening part of football, but six NFL players who missed the conclusion of the 2014 regular season are poised for a resurgent year during the 2015 campaign.
Offseason additions, development of teammates and personal recovery were each factors of the list, while a respective player’s ability to stand out at his position was considered, too.
Carson Palmer, QB, Arizona Cardinals
Trailing 14-10 during the fourth quarter of a matchup with an NFC West foe in the St. Louis Rams, Palmer sustained a torn ACL in his left knee. Per Darren Urban of the team’s official website, Palmer recently offered encouraging words about his recovery:
“I’m not even thinking about my knee.