After setting their initial 53-man roster on Sunday, the Los Angeles Rams now have a chance to assemble their practice squad. They can sign 16 players to the practice squad, plus one international player, giving them 17 available slots to use.
For the most part, teams bring back players they recently cut by signing them to the practice squad, keeping them in the mix for the 2026 season. That's expected to be the path taken by the Rams, re-signing many of the guys they just waived or cut on Sunday.
Teams can begin assembling their practice squads after waivers process at around 1 p.m. ET on Monday, so it won't be long before there's a flurry of moves made. We'll be tracking all of the Rams' practice squad signings below.
How many players can teams sign to the practice squad?
Each team can sign 16 players
to the practice squad. They can also carry one international player, bringing the total up to 17 players.
When can teams start signing players to the practice squad?
Teams can start signing players to their practice squad after waivers process at 1 p.m. ET. Only players who have cleared waivers or are free agents can be signed to the practice squad. Any player claimed off waivers will go to that new team's 53-man roster.
Who is eligible for the practice squad?
All players are eligible for the practice squad, no matter how many years they've been in the NFL. However, teams can only carry a maximum of six veterans with unlimited accrued seasons.
Can practice squad players play in games?
Yes, the NFL allows teams to promote up to two players from the practice squad to the game-day roster each week. Each player can be elevated a maximum of three times in a season.
Who will the Rams sign to their practice squad?
There are a lot of quality candidates, and you can check out our 17-man prediction here.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams 2026 practice squad tracker: All of LA's signings
