NFL outlines practice squad rules and salaries for 2026 season

The NFL provided details on practice squad structures and salaries for the 2026 season. Teams can have up to 17 players on practice squads, which includes 16 NFL-eligible players and one from the International Player Pathway program. Eligibility for practice squads generally requires players to be rookies or second-year individuals, although some experienced players can also join. Salaries are divided by service time, with players under two years set to earn $13,750 weekly, increasing in subsequent years, while those with more experience can negotiate within set minimum and maximum ranges. Teams are able to promote practice squad players to their active roster weekly, though there are limitations on how often this can occur.

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