Ah, it's that time again. Getting ahead of the game, here's a primer on PS eligibility rules and players. Please read before asking/repeating basic questions:
https://www.patsfans.com/salary-cap/2017/05/02/listing-the-2017-patriots-who-are-eligible-to-be-placed-on-the-practice-squad/
Basics:
https://www.patsfans.com/salary-cap/2017/05/02/listing-the-2017-patriots-who-are-eligible-to-be-placed-on-the-practice-squad/
Basics:
- PS squad can be built starting at 1 PM, September 3rd
- Anywhere from 6 to 10 players can be on at any given time
- The player must first clear waivers before getting placed on the PS
- A player who has not accrued a season of NFL experience is eligible for the practice squad. (e.g. a rookie).
- A free agent who was active (46-man game-day roster) for fewer than nine games during their accrued season(s) is eligible for the practice squad (e.g. Woodrow Hamilton).
- A player cannot be on a practice squad for a third season unless his team has a full 53-man roster.
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