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The backup player drafted specifically to protect against a starter's potential injury, effectively insuring a roster's most valuable position.
REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE
"Drafted his handcuff in the last round, just in case."
LORE & ORIGIN
Standard fantasy football roster-strategy term for insurance-style backup drafting, foundational vocabulary in fantasy roster construction.
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Related To:Handcuff Plus
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