New roster rules for this season

Seems good for teams.

restrictive IL rules ?

UDFAs the Giants signed just saw their odds dramatically increase.

In comment 15718417 section125 said:

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restrictive IL rules ?

They don't want teams using the IL to stash players that don't make the 53 man roster.

A few spots and didn’t make players have to be inactive on game day.

In comment 15718417 section125 said:

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restrictive IL rules ?

Back in the day, the Washington Redskins used to infamously stash non-injured players on IR.

That’s especially true at positions like WR or LB, where the team was not very active in the UDFA market.

In comment 15718447 Big Blue Blogger said:

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That’s especially true at positions like WR or LB, where the team was not very active in the UDFA market.

Good call on the WRs, especially with guys like Sills, Bachman, Proehl, etc.

In comment 15718447 Big Blue Blogger said:

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That’s especially true at positions like WR or LB, where the team was not very active in the UDFA market.

Unless they change it, I believe at least 10 of the 16 have to have maximum of 2 vested years in the league.

Of the 16 PS players can 6 be veterans
Can 2 players be called up to make the roster at 55 on game day and not have to go through waivers in order to go back to the Practice Squad and can they only be called up twice during the season.
Are 4 players on the Practice Squad protected each week.

will be the first player in NFL history to come back from injured reserve twice in one season?

In comment 15718517 myquealer said:

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will be the first player in NFL history to come back from injured reserve twice in one season?

I'd put my money on K-Toney. The dude can have like three mini-seasons now.

In comment 15718513 Des51 said:

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Of the 16 PS players can 6 be veterans Can 2 players be called up to make the roster at 55 on game day and not have to go through waivers in order to go back to the Practice Squad and can they only be called up twice during the season. Are 4 players on the Practice Squad protected each week.

I am more interested in rule changes regarding players moving to and from the practice squad than any other roster management rules. You are right for focusing on this issue.

In comment 15718421 Eric from BBI said:

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UDFAs the Giants signed just saw their odds dramatically increase.

WOW Good Point

In comment 15718517 myquealer said:

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will be the first player in NFL history to come back from injured reserve twice in one season?

Kadarius Toney!

nor the teams. Thus, the change in rules despite the possibility of teams gaming the system. I'm guessing that the League will do a more thorough job of self-policing in the future.

I think it's safe to say that the owners and the players' union both recognize that the increase in the number of games causes a corresponding increase in injuries. Players are bigger and faster than ever, which causes more injuries. The increase in injuries makes it likely that even more players will want to, or be forced to, play hurt this season.