Should NFL Make Major Roster-Rule Change? | Steelers Morning Rush

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the concept of gameday inactive players, why they're necessary, and if they'll continue as the league and the NFLPA negotiate potential changes to the CBA, as the NFL seeks the addition of an 18th game to its schedule. Right now teams can dress 48 players without restriction, and also dress one emergency backup quarterback, from a roster of 53 players, meaning at least four members of the team each week must be in street clothes on the sideline. How is that situation beneficial, why is it necessary and will it continue into the future? Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices