Several teams are feeling the ill-effects from a rash of injuries that struck during a gritty Week 6 slate of NFL action. It was the latest salvo in a string of ailments that have been plaguing some of the league's biggest stars during the 2023 season.
While many teams are taking a "next man up" approach to replacing these key contributors by using a depth option already on the roster, there may also be a wave of free-agent signings in the coming days. Rather than risk losing games with an ineffective backup playing a key role, clubs could look to the scrap heap to pluck off a serviceable talent.