5 veterans who could lose significant snaps to rookies

With rosters beginning to tentatively shake out during offseason activities, many veterans are at home taking some much-needed time off to recuperate.

But rookies are in minicamps, fanning the flames of eventual position battles waiting to take place in training camp. Here are five veterans who could lose a significant amount of snaps to incoming rookies:

Prince Amukamara, Jaguars

A prized free agent prior to the draft, Amukamara could be relegated to slot duties with Jacksonville using Davon House and rookie Jalen Ramsey outside.

Amukamara is on a one-year "show me" deal with the Jags, so he can't be happy about the selection of Ramsey, as his opportunities to justify a big, long-term contract will be limited.

With the Jaguars looking to build for the future, Amukamara will have to try to fit in where he can in 2016, and likely move on after the season.

Pierre Garcon, Redskins

The Redskins essentially selected a younger version of Garcon when they drafted Josh Doctson 22nd overall. While Garcon still figures to be a major part of the Redskins' attack, the TCU product could begin stealing targets - especially in the red zone - sooner rather than later.

Garcon has been a steady presence since signing with the Redskins in 2012, but was considered a likely cap casualty after they drafted Doctson. The Redskins insist they'll hang on to Garcon and his $10.2-million cap hit, but he could be quickly phased out of the offense if Doctson picks up the playbook quickly.

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Giants

The Giants aren't going to pay Janoris Jenkins $62.5 million to sit, so Rodgers- Cromartie is going to have to fend off Eli Apple on the outside. A move to the slot is highly unlikely for DRC as his skills don't translate to that role, so he needs to lock down the starting role and keep Apple's playmaking abilities on the bench.

That could be difficult given Apple's ball skills and high profile, but DRC is still getting it done: He played the second-most snaps (888) of any Giant last season while grabbing three interceptions and forcing two fumbles.

DeMarco Murray, Titans

How many carries will Murray cede to Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry?

Murray finds himself in a similar situation as last season: on a new team with lots of depth at running back. Will Mike Mularkey stick with him even if it's painfully obvious he's being outplayed, as Chip Kelly did in Philadelphia? With the franchise heavily invested in Henry's success, that seems unlikely.

Murray needs to get back to his 1,800-plus-yard form from 2014 to avoid either a time split with Henry or an outright benching.

Kyle Williams, Bills

Williams, a stalwart on the Bills' defensive line for the past 10 seasons, is coming off a knee injury that required meniscus surgery and, at 32, could be winding his career down.

First-round pick Shaq Lawson will occupy one defensive end spot while Adolphus Washington will compete with Williams for the other. Some are speculating Williams could be cut, but it's more likely he stays on as a rotational option that gives the Bills some locker room leadership.

Either way, Williams' usage is probably going down in 2016.