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The Dallas Cowboys set their initial 53-man roster on Sunday afternoon and it will undergo a few changes before things are fully finalized and ready for them to begin their Week 1 preparation.
While the Cowboys have a final (ongoing) 53-man roster, they also have to put together a practice squad.
Some FAQ topics answered regarding an NFL practice squad:
- NFL teams are allowed to have 16 players and can carry a 17th if the extra is from the league’s International Pathway Program.
- A maximum of six players on the squad can have NFL experience.
- Each Tuesday of the season the league can “protect” four of them so that they cannot be poached.
- Every week the Cowboys (or any NFL team) can promote two players from the squad to their active roster but only three times maximum. Beyond that the player must be a member of the active roster.
This post from Hogs Haven covers some of the NFL’s practice squad details more in depth if you are curious.
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2026 Dallas Cowboys Practice Squad
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