NFL practice squad players' pay in 2025 depends on their accrued seasons in the league:
- Players with two or fewer accrued NFL seasons earn a minimum of $13,000 per week. If they remain on the practice squad for all 18 weeks of the regular season, they would make about $234,000 annually
- Players with more than two accrued seasons earn between $17,500 and $22,000 per week, depending on negotiation within that range. Over 18 weeks, this equates to an annual salary between $315,000 and $396,000
The weekly salaries for less experienced players are set to gradually increase through 2030, starting at $13,000 in 2025 and rising to $16,750 by 2030. Veteran players' salary ranges also increase over time, with a 2025 range of $17,500 to $22,000 per week
. These salaries are paid for the 18-week regular season, but practice squad players do not receive signing bonuses or guaranteed contracts like active roster players
. Practice squad players can be elevated to the active roster for games, and if signed by another team to their active roster, they are guaranteed at least three game checks
. In summary, NFL practice squad players in 2025 make from $13,000 to $22,000 per week depending on experience, translating to roughly $234,000 to $396,000 annually for a full season on the squad
