Key details about NFL practice squads:
– They can include up to 16 players.
– One exempt spot is reserved for a player from the International Player Pathway (IPP) program.
– Eligibility rules include:
– Players without an accrued season (rookies).
– Players who were on the active roster for fewer than nine regular-season games in their only accrued seasons.
– Up to four players per team with no more than two accrued seasons.
– Up to six players per team with no accrued season limitations (vested veterans).
– Teams may also bring back players they previously released, along with new additions.
The Chiefs can officially finalize their practice squad at Noon Central Time on Monday, Aug. 31, following the NFL waiver claim period. One confirmed addition already reported is:
– CB D’Arco Perkins-McCallister (via roster reporting news sources)
Note: The IPP program spot remains available, and teams typically unveil a full list of practice squad signings as the process progresses, including potential returns of players previously cut and several new additions.
