Under the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, NFL teams are capped at 16 padded practices during training camp and the preseason, with no more than three consecutive padded practices permitted. This forces head coaches like the Kansas City Chiefs’ Andy Reid to get creative with scheduling.
On Sunday, Reid ran his third extended practice in as many days — but the players dressed in shorts and shells, carefully staying within the assigned restrictions.
“We were non-pads, but we had a nice long practice with it, got a lot done for a non-padded practice,” said Reid. “Part of the league rules on what you’ve got to do, what you can do and can’t do.