NFL Injury Lists Decoded | New York Giants News

NFL injury lists can be confusing, but here’s the breakdown: PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) is for players hurt during football activities—they can’t practice but stay on the roster. Active PUP means no drills, reserve PUP means missing at least four games (but new 2026 rules let them return after just two weeks). IR (Injured Reserve) is for serious injuries, letting teams replace players; up to two IR players can return during the season, but must be placed on IR before final roster cuts. NFI (Non-Football Injury) covers injuries or illnesses from off-team activities, with similar rules to PUP. The system gives teams flexibility during training camp while balancing player safety and team competitiveness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea61fc504f38dafe