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No one ever wishes an injury on a teammate, but in the NFL it's common knowledge that one man's ailment is another's opportunity.
With tight end Tory Humphrey going on injured reserve Thursday with a fractured forearm and the health of running backs Brandon Jackson and DeShawn Wynn still somewhat tenuous, Saturday night's preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns could become a showcase for the Packers' backup tight ends and running backs, two position groups in heated battles for roster spots.
At tight end, with Donald Lee and Jermichael Finley essentially functioning as co-starters, backups Spencer Havner, Evan Moore and Devin Frischknecht will get plenty of opportunity to play.
The most intriguing of those prospects could be Havner, who's also a linebacker and special-teams regular trying to use his versatility to make the team. Residing on the top special teams units, Havner has a great chance to earn a roster spot if he can prove valuable as a back..
Source: Packers.com