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NFL Practice Squad Rules 2023: Everything You Need to Know
Minimum and Maximum Salaries
- The minimum weekly salary for a veteran on the practice squad in 2023 is $16,100.
- The maximum weekly salary for a veteran on the practice squad in 2023 is $20,600.
Player Compensation
Players are paid on a scale system based on their NFL experience:
- Players with two or fewer seasons of NFL experience receive a fixed weekly salary each year.
- Players with three or more seasons of NFL experience are paid a higher weekly salary.
- Players with six or more seasons of NFL experience receive the maximum weekly salary.
NFL Cut Day
NFL cut day is the day when teams must reduce their rosters to 53 players.
Practice Squad Rules
Practice squad rules have become more team-friendly in recent years:
- Teams can now have up to 16 players on their practice squad.
- Practice squad players can now be activated for up to three games without being counted against the active roster.
- Practice squad players are now eligible for the NFL's injured reserve list.
Increased Revenue
The NFL's increased revenue has led to higher salaries for practice squad players.
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