# NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/1/24 ## Player Additions - **Buffalo Bills:** Added WR Jake Kumerow and DT Jaylen Ferguson. - **Carolina Panthers:** Added LB Chandler Wooten and DB Myles Hartsfield. - **Chicago Bears:** Added CB Duke Shelley and S Elijah Benton. - **Cincinnati Bengals:** Added CB Tre Flowers and DL Damion Square. - **Cleveland Browns:** Added DL Tommy Togiai and LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. ## Player Releases - **Arizona Cardinals:** Released RB Eno Benjamin and LB Devon Kennard. - **Dallas Cowboys:** Released DL Tarell Basham and LB Devante Bond. - **Denver Broncos:** Released DB Delrick Abrams and DL Jonathan Kongbo. - **Detroit Lions:** Released OL Jason Cabinda and DL Bruce Hector. - **Green Bay Packers:** Released OL Luke Tenuta and DL LaDarius Hamilton. ## Other Updates - **Indianapolis Colts:** Placed DL Chris Williams on injured reserve. - **Jacksonville Jaguars:** Activated CB Sidney Jones from the physically unable to perform list. - **Las Vegas Raiders:** Waived LB Blake Martinez. - **Miami Dolphins:** Promoted OL Adam Pankey from the practice squad to the active roster. - **Minnesota Vikings:** Signed CB Nnamdi Oguayo to the practice squad. ## Analysis The NFL practice squad is a roster of up to 16 players who can practice with the team but are not eligible to play in games. Teams can sign players to the practice squad at any time during the season, and players can be promoted to the active roster at any time. The practice squad is an important part of NFL teams' player development programs. It allows teams to keep players on their roster who are not quite ready for the active roster but who have the potential to contribute in the future. The practice squad also gives teams a way to add depth to their roster in case of injuries or other roster changes. The NFL practice squad rules have changed several times over the years. In 2020, the NFL expanded the practice squad to 16 players and allowed teams to protect four players from being poached by other teams. In 2022, the NFL added a new rule that allows teams to elevate up to two practice squad players to the active roster for each game. The NFL practice squad is a valuable tool for teams to develop players and add depth to their rosters. The changes to the practice squad rules in recent years have made it even more important for teams to have a strong practice squad program.
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