Working on the team's personnel is a 24/7 job and one that extends beyond the 53-man roster. The New England Patriots, of course, are particularly meticulous when it comes to this as they place special emphasis on the back and of their active roster as well as their practice squad.
Consequently, it is unsuprising to read a report by ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss about the Patriots paying five of the 10 members of their practice squad above-average salary:
Per the collective bargaining agreement, players on the practice squad receive at least $7,200 per week, which amounts to a minimum base salary of $122,400.