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Teams choose IR, practice squad, or the 53 for each bubble player

Official definitions: two designate-for-return spots on cutdown day, PUP/NFI options, then practice squad after waivers. Map those onto RSO IR instead of guessing dollars.

By RSO NFL Desk / Published August 24, 2026 / Updated October 17, 2026

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  • Official definitions: two designate-for-return spots on cutdown day, PUP/NFI options, then practice squad after waivers. Map those onto RSO IR instead of guessing dollars.

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