NFL Teams Finalize Practice Squads After Cut-Down Day

As the NFL teams finalize their 53-man rosters, many players are signing practice squad contracts for the 2024 season. The Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, and Houston Texans have all been active in forming their practice squads, aiming to fill up to 17 slots each. Notable signings include wide receivers Tim Patrick and Allen Robinson by the Lions and key defensive additions by the Steelers. The practice squad rules, expanded since the COVID-19 pandemic, allow teams to elevate players to the active roster up to three times a season before requiring a full roster spot. Practice squad players' salaries are determined based on their experience, with those having fewer than three accrued seasons earning $12,500 per week for the 2024 season. The Denver Broncos' preseason performance was notably uplifted by rookie quarterback Bo Nix, sparking some optimism for the franchise.