New NFL Salary Rules for 2024: A Comprehensive Guide

Practice Squad Salary Increase

The NFL has raised the salaries for practice squad players to $12,500 per week, an increase from the previous $11,500.

This adjustment reflects the growing importance of practice squad players in the league.

Practice squad members now earn $225,000 over an 18-week season, up from $207,000.

Veteran players with at least two years of experience are eligible for the practice squad.

This change allows teams to retain experienced players who may not be ready for a starting role.

The new rules also allow teams to have up to 16 players on their practice squad, 1 more than in past seasons.

The NFL made several other minor changes to its practice squad rules.

Teams can now activate up to two practice squad players per game.

Practice squad players are now eligible for the playoffs.

Injured players can now be placed on the practice squad.

These changes are expected to improve the quality of the practice squad and give teams more flexibility in managing their rosters.