NFL teams begin filling 16-man practice squads following final roster cuts

NFL organizations began forming 16-man practice squads on Monday, August 31, following the league-wide deadline to reach 53-man active rosters. Teams finalized these primary lineups on August 30 before opening the transition process the following morning. Practice squad members participate in team drills but remain ineligible for game-day competition unless officially elevated to the active roster. Each player is eligible for a maximum of three in-season elevations before they must return to the practice squad. Rival clubs may recruit players from another team's squad, provided the athlete is signed directly to a 53-man active roster. Compensation for these roles is set at $13,750 per week for most players, while veterans with more than two years of league experience receive a minimum of $18,350 per week.

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