Roster expansion is coming in multiple ways
I’ve already detailed the roster expansion in the CBA, but here is a summary of that information:
- The gameday active list increased from 46 players to 48 players.
- 53-man regular-season roster limit is set to increase to a 55-man roster limit.
- Practice squads increase from 10 players to 12 in 2020 and 2021. They’ll increase to 14 players starting in 2022.
- Additionally, teams will be able to elevate a maximum of two players per week. Previously they could only elevate one player. They also are allowed to send players back to the practice squad twice without risking players on waivers.
All of these changes are intended to give teams more roster flexibility. The Chiefs have historically done a really good job managing their roster and developing talent on the practice squad. Additional roster space and flexibility will only help their ability to continue doing that.