Although the Rams cut their roster down to 53 players on Tuesday, they’ll really get to carry 69 players for the 2022 season. That’s because the NFL permits teams to have 16 players on the practice squad.
Up to two players per week can be elevated from the practice squad to the game-day roster, allowing them to play in regular-season games. So it’s not simply a place to stash young talent. Veterans are also permitted to land on the practice squad.
