The preseason is over, which means the Cincinnati Bengals will have their 53-man roster set soon. Then comes the formation of the 16-man practice squad.
Here are some rules that govern who can and who can’t join practice squads in the NFL:
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Teams can keep up to 16 players (17 if they keep one international player).
Rookies obviously are eligible.
Players who were on the active list for fewer than nine regular-season games during their only season in the league.
Up to 10 players per team who have played no more than two seasons in the NFL.
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