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Originally Posted by Logan
In theory though, we could find ourselves at the point where we don't have enough active TEs on the roster, for example, due to injuries. If that should come up, should we also sign the worst rated TE that is at the same level of experience?
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No.
Part of the challenge is maintaining enough diversity to handle these situations as long as you can. Yes, at some point you will no longer be able to field a legal roster... that is, in part, the idea. Having a few guys on the roster of versatile weight (like a 228-lb FB, perhaps, who could become a TE in this situation, or could become a RB or WR if the situation mandated it) is part of the long-term strategy.
I listed kickers and punters because they are completely restricted in this game -- nobody at any other position (other than P/K) of any other weight can ever be switched to P or K. That would have made it almost necessary for every team to carry a third P/K to be able to handle a retirement or a serious injury... and given that this challenge is already so strict, that seemed too much (upon having this pointed out to me).
As for running out of QB, TE, DE, or anywhere else... you're on your own. At some point every team will suffer enough retirements that they can no longer field a legal team, and then they are finished by necessity.