what is the pup list in nfl

The PUP list in the NFL stands for "Physically Unable to Perform" and is a roster designation used for players who suffered injuries during football-related activities prior to the start of training camp. The PUP list is a roster designation that NFL teams use for players who were injured before training camp began. When a player is placed on the PUP list at the start of training camp, he is put on the active/PUP list. He counts against the team’s 90-man roster and can participate in meetings but is not allowed to practice. If the player practices, even once, during training camp, he must leave the PUP list. Players on the PUP list may participate in team meetings and use team training and medical facilities, but cannot practice with their team. There are two separate PUP lists: an active PUP list used prior to the start of the regular season, and a reserve PUP list used during the regular season. Players on the active/PUP list designation are unable to take part in training camp practices due to football-related injuries. Players can be moved off the PUP list to the active roster at any time prior to the start of the regular season, even after one practice. A player cannot be placed on the PUP list, however, once he has taken the field for a practice or game.