We take a look at how the practice squad process actually works, in addition, the criteria for practice squad eligibility.
Final cutdowns will be made by all 32 NFL teams by Saturday at 4 p.m. EST.
Around 700 players are facing the prospects of being unemployed by this weekend, but not all is lost for those who get their pink slips this week. In many professional sports teams, getting cut often signals the end with the team, but the NFL offers a saving grace for some who don't make their team's final 53-man rosters.
The dream of running out of the tunnel on Sunday is not necessarily over yet.