NFL approves 3rd QB exemption

11 hours ago, Jumper_Dad said:

Just saw today they have to be on the 53 man roster and can not be a practice squad guy.

3 hours ago, spindoc said:

That's not how it reads if I'm not mistaken. Of course it was written by lawyers and I ain't one.  Seems you can field an emergency QB without adding to the 53 but he can only be activated by the first 2 exiting through disqualification or injury (ruled out) and not for poor performance.  Teams that dress 3 on their 53 man roster don't have those caveats and the 3rd can enter under any circumstances, but are not allowed another QB with the emergency designation apart from the gameday 53.

 

I can't imagine any teams dressing 3 on their gameday roster and taking up a spot for an extra position player with this new rule.

1 hour ago, Jumper_Dad said:

Only 48 of 53 dress on game day, this QB I think would be the 49th in uniform on game day.

52 minutes ago, spindoc said:

 

Yes.  I should have clarified.  

This makes more sense, thanks.