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nfl11 days ago•16 min saved

Patriots reveal 2026 initial practice squad, IPP slot included

The New England Patriots announced their initial 16-player 2026 practice squad, featuring 12 players (including Lorenz Metz as the IPP) and five spots still open for future additions; a reported sign of guard Jake Kubas wasn’t included in the release. The piece explains practice-squad logistics: players practice with the team, can be elevated to the active roster (up to two per week, up to three times per season), and can be signed away from other teams’ squads at any time.

via 98.5 The Sports Hub|

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sports11 days ago•6 min saved

Steelers Target 17-Man Practice Squad With IPP Exemption

With the 53-man roster set, Pittsburgh is assembling a 17-man practice squad (potentially aided by an IPP exemption for EDGE Julius Welschof). The tracker lists Nester, Juanyeh Thomas, Travis Homer, Lew Nichols, Brandon Smith, Max Hurleman, Lake McRee, Steven Jones, Esezi Otomewo, Kyler Baugh, Doneiko Slaughter, Sebastian Castro, Jacoby Windmon, Julius Welschof, Car’lin Vigers, Bradyn Swinson, and Brandon Johnson. Thomas’s IPP link to Mike McCarthy and Welschof’s IPP status are noted; several preseason standouts could be elevated later in the season as injuries dictate.

via Steelers Depot|

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sports12 days ago•9 min saved

NFL Practice Squads 2026: Full 32-Team Roster Tracker After Cutdowns

After Sunday’s 53-man cuts, teams began filling 16-player practice squads (including up to six veterans) with rules allowing two weekly elevations and up to three activations; CBS Sports tracks every team's practice-squad signings for all 32 NFL clubs, including IPP spots.

via CBS Sports|

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sports3 years ago•6 min saved

Packers' Youthful Rookies Impress at Minicamp

The Green Bay Packers held their rookie minicamp over the weekend, with head coach Matt LaFleur praising the energy and effort of the 48 participants. The camp included the debut of the Packers' 13-player draft class, as well as 11 undrafted free agents, 14 tryout players, nine returning players, and one international player. The Packers allocated Nigerian linebacker Kenneth Odumegwu through the NFL's International Pathway Program, while local player Jack Plumb was among the 14 tryout players competing for a spot on the 90-man offseason roster. Special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia received his first opportunity to lead a practice as assistant head coach.

via Packers.com|

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