Time to brush up on the NFL's practice squad rules. First off, the deadlines:
Saturday, September 5, 1 p.m.: Roster cutdowns to 53 players
Sunday, September 6th: 9 a.m.: Last call for waiver claims on roster cuts
Sunday, September 6th, 9 a.m: Teams can start signing 10 players to Practice Squads
First off, players have to pass through waivers first to be placed on the practice squad. This means all other teams have a crack at claiming them. If claimed, those players have to be placed on the active roster.