Whats it mean if a NFL team keeps a player on the practice squad.?

Question

and how many players can make the practice squad?

Answer 1

My friend from high school is on the practice squad for the 49ers... RB Thomas Clayton if u care...He was drafted last year and did ok in the pre season. He didn't make the roster but made the practice team.

49ers had 8 guys on the practice team. U get paid about 90,000-$100,000...U practice with the team and u wear a t-shirt on the sidelines during the game.

Answer 2

A team can keep 8 players on the practice squad. They can practice but not play as they are not on the active roster.

Another team can sign a player off another team's practice squad; but if they do they must spend at least three games on the active roster of the signing team.

And I think we will see Lattimore on the Cowboys' practice squad. I have heard rumors Dallas will also try him at fullback if they do. Did you know Lattimore is Ray Lewis' younger brother? That's cool.

Answer 3

That player doesn't suit up for games but they practice with the starters. kind of like a tackling dummy.

Answer 4

the practice squad is like a tiny minor league/ JV system(8 players allowed) the players that make it on the squad just basically practice to get better but they do not take up a nfl roster spot. if someone is hurt then you can call up a practice squad player to fill it.