How long do NFL players have to stay on the PUP list? All you need to know about rules and regulations

Up to 90 players from NFL teams arrive at training camp and put in long, intense sessions in an attempt to earn a spot on the active roster for the start of the regular season. One of the most often used terms in NFL news stories is "PUP list” whenever training camps begin each season.

PUP, which stands for Physically Unable to Perform, designates a player who is unable to practice due to any football-related injury. Players with football-related injuries who are placed on the PUP at the beginning of training camp are still considered active players.

A player may be taken off the PUP list at any time during training camp and resume practicing right away if they were placed on it prior to the commencement of camp. He is also permitted to attend team meetings and make use of the organization's facilities while on PUP during the preseason.

The player is also permitted to work out on the sidelines during practices, but he is not permitted to take part in any team training exercises, seven-on-sevens, walkthroughs, or other team activities.

There are two different kinds of PUP lists. An active PUP list is used before the regular season begins, while a reserve PUP list is used during the regular season.

Prior to the start of the regular season, players who have been added to the active/PUP list may be transferred to the reserve/PUP list during roster reductions. However, if a player is placed on the reserve/PUP list, they are not included in the active roster and are required to miss the first four regular-season games.

If at the end of the preseason a player is still on the PUP list, they need to be either traded, released or placed on the reserve/PUP list. If not, they are counted against the 53-man roster.

It is not possible for a player who has been placed on the reserve/PUP list to play during the first four weeks of the regular season. However, he can be used right away following the completion of the four games.

2024 NFL PUP list names in review

A list of players whose teams have placed on the PUP list for 2024 training camp can be found below:

Baltimore Ravens

Keaton Mitchell (RB)

Buffalo Bills

Tommy Doyle (OT)

Carolina Panthers

D.J. Wonnum (LB)

Yosh Nijman (OL)

Jalen Coker (WR)

Amare Barno (LB)

Chau Smith-Wade (DB)

Cam Sims (WR)

Cincinnati Bengals

DJ Ivey (DB)

Devonnsha Maxwell (DL)

Denver Broncos

Drew Sanders (LB)

Caden Sterns (DB)

Delarrin Turner-Yell (DB)

Detroit Lions

D.J. Reader (DL)

Marcus Davenport (LB)

Brian Branch (DB)

Green Bay Packers

Zach Tom (OL)

Tucker Kraft (TE)

Donovan Jennings (OL)

Houston Texans

Andrew Beck (RB)

D'Angelo Ross (DB)

Del'Shawn Phillips (LB)

Jacksonville Jaguars

Arik Armstead (DL)

Kansas City Chiefs

Jaylen Watson (DB)

Charles Omenihu (DL)

Derrick Nnadi (DL)

Joe Thuney (OL)

Miami Dolphins

Jaelan Phillips (LB)

Odell Beckham Jr. (WR)

Bradley Chubb (LB)

Cameron Goode (LB)

Isaiah Wynn (OL)

Tahj Washington (WR)

Minnesota Vikings

T.J. Hockenson (TE)

New England Patriots

Terrell Jennings (RB)

New Orleans Saints

Ryan Ramczyk (OL)

Juwan Johnson (TE)

Chase Young (DL)

Tanoh Kpassagnon (DL)

Nephi Sewell (LB)

New York Giants

Theo Johnson (TE)

Evan Neal (OT)

New York Jets

Mike Williams (WR)

Nick Bawden (FB)

Leonard Taylor (DL)

Philadelphia Eagles

Sydney Brown (DB)

Seattle Seahawks

Abraham Lucas (OL)

Jerome Baker (LB)

Tyrel Dodson (LB)

Lance Boykin (CB)

Jerrick Reed II (DB)

Drake Thomas (LB)

Cameron Young (DL)

Las Vegas Raiders

Darien Butler (LB)

Jake Johanning (G)

Jackson Powers-Johnson (G)

Jalen Guyton (WR)

Kolton Miller (OT)