NFL practice squad: Rules, eligibility, size, salary, more

Amba Etta-TawoPractice squad eligibility is often one of the most misunderstood things about how NFL teams are allowed to build their rosters. Let’s break down the basics of how practice squads are constructed, who is and is not eligible, and how much money players on NFL practice squads make on both a weekly and an annual basis.

Now that the New York Giants have set their initial 53-man roster, attention will turn to the practice squad. NFL teams can begin establishing a practice squad at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, one hour after the waiver period expires.

Practice squad basics

Practice squads can consist of as many as 10 players

Some teams may have an 11th “International player,” whose primary…