Practice squad players can be signed by other teams onto their active rosters whenever they see fit. The Carolina Panthers found that out to their cost before embarking on a crunch Week 1 showdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars to begin the campaign.
According to reports, the Panthers lost veteran defensive lineman Sam Roberts. To rub further salt into the wound, it was a bitter division rival that swooped to steal him off Carolina's practice squad.
Roberts, who didn't quite do enough to make the 53-man roster in Carolina, was quickly signed back onto the team after clearing waivers.