How many players can NFL teams have in training camp?

Teams are gearing up for action as the countdown to another NFL season begins. It’s been over five months since the Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII, and the anticipation of the NFL’s return is rapidly intensifying. Training camps will shortly substitute the tedious, football-deprived summer days for all 32 NFL teams.

For rookies looking to secure a spot on their team’s roster, training camps offer a crucial chance to prove themselves. The start dates for training camps vary among NFL teams, with some requiring rookies to arrive earlier than veterans. However, it’s safe to assume that all groups will have their players report between mid- and late July. In fact, some rookies may begin reporting as early as July 19th.

Additional glitter to the training camps is the fans who are allowed to see their favorite star players up close and personal before the start of the new season. Most teams host open practices for the public, allowing players to showcase their skills to fans and earn their affection.

During training camp, NFL teams can have a maximum of 90 players on their roster. This limit encompasses all players under contract, such as rookies and veterans, as well as any additional players invited for tryouts or to fill in during preseason practices. The NFL rules also say that teams have to have 90 players on their active rosters for the start of training camp, after two cuts, they eventually must work their way down to the 53 players that will be on the team throughout the season.