With teams having recently cut their rosters down from 90 players to 75, and then to 53, and then adding 10 to their practice squad, this is the time on the NFL calendar when roster maneuvering is at its peak. That means now is a good time to take a look at the Collective Bargaining Agreement and take a refresher on some of the rules and procedures NFL teams must abide by for the regular season.
Active List
A team’s Active List (roster) cannot exceed 53 players.