Practice squad signings: Shipley signed to Steelers

[Mr. Krab]

Originally Posted by J Diddy

I'm pretty sure the only rule is they have to be on the 53 man active roster. I've never heard of an ability to match.

A team would have to offer the player a contract would they make the claim, i assume. Then Pittsburgh would have to match that contract and promote him to the 53 man roster.

At least that's the way i understand it.

[RustShack]

Originally Posted by Mr. Krab

A team would have to offer the player a contract would they make the claim, i assume. Then Pittsburgh would have to match that contract and promote him to the 53 man roster.

At least that's the way i understand it.

Yeah I'm pretty sure they don't get to match it. They just run the risk of losing him by not having him on the roster.

[morphius]

Originally Posted by RustShack

Yeah I'm pretty sure they don't get to match it. They just run the risk of losing him by not having him on the roster.

Yup, isn't there a story out there of Carl chasing some practice squad player down as he was trying to get out of the city to sign with some other team?

[chop]

Originally Posted by morphius

Yup, isn't there a story out there of Carl chasing some practice squad player down as he was trying to get out of the city to sign with some other team?

Yes, I think the guy was a fulback and he signed with Atlanta