“Next man up” is a phrase that gets uttered in every locker room around the NFL when it comes to the unfortunate reality of injuries. But there is a downstream effect beyond just the top backup getting starting reps. It also creates an opportunity for practice squad players to get more meaningful reps when they would normally just be on the scout team. Such is the case for undrafted rookie WR Ke’Shawn Williams right now with Calvin Austin III injured.
“Undrafted rookie WR Ke’Shawn Williams said he’s felt like he’s improved over the summer and early regular season and that he’s relished the practice reps he’s gotten this week with Aaron Rodgers what with Calvin Austin down,” TribLive’s Chris Adamski paraphrased from Williams’ media availability today.