When the Green Bay Packers start working one week from today to officially prepare for their season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, their roster will look very different than it has in years past. Most seasons have consisted of 63 players in the building — a 53-man roster plus ten players on the practice squad. However, a 2020 NFL roster will have six extra players for a total of 69, with added flexibility for gameday activations in the event of COVID-related issues.
That different roster composition dictates that coaches and general managers approach final cuts a bit differently.