Why backup quarterbacks matter more than ever -- and why some NFL teams still lack a plan
Briefly

While Josh Johnson fought hard to stay in the NFC title game after a violent hit, he eventually recognized the severity of his concussion symptoms, leading to his exit.
Following the NFC title game, NFL owners acknowledged a rising quarterback crisis, creating a new emergency third quarterback exemption to ensure teams have more options on game days.
Johnson's experience has highlighted a pressing issue in the NFL where injuries can drastically affect a team's performance, prompting changes to roster management rules.
The recent statistics indicate a troubling trend, as teams are struggling to find competent quarterbacks despite an increase in players at the position overall.
Read at ESPN.com
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