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I think fans believe a practice squads sole purpose is to find future starters or key contributors. However, I assume a week out from the start of a new season it is more important for a team to sign players that know their system so they can step in and fill a role in practice when needed without having to teach a system. Plus, if a player is needed early, you can activate a guy that knows the system.
Now obviously a team will grab a few outside players they like, but they have to bring in players that can step in on Monday and know what is going on in practice.
So shockingly a practice squad's main purpose is to help your team in practice, which is why 80% of teams practice squads consist of thier own previosly cut players.
Now obviously a team will grab a few outside players they like, but they have to bring in players that can step in on Monday and know what is going on in practice.
So shockingly a practice squad's main purpose is to help your team in practice, which is why 80% of teams practice squads consist of thier own previosly cut players.