McCann to Practice Squad

[SMU2007]

Doesn't make 53 but at least gets kept on the practice squad. Good luck to you bryan!

[mrydel]

What is the low down on that. I assume he is paid. Is there a pricing structure? I would guess he is eligible to be called up immediately in case of injury. Anyone know the details on how this works?

[cutter]

What is the low down on that. I assume he is paid. Is there a pricing structure? I would guess he is eligible to be called up immediately in case of injury. Anyone know the details on how this works?

"They can be paid considerably less than active squad players: The minimum salary from 2008 to 2010 is $5,200 per week (2008-2010)[2] for 17 weeks, or $88,400 per season, in comparison to the NFL minimum rookie salary of $285,000. "
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scout_team

[mrydel]

But he is making a decent living while bettering his skills. That is great.

I hope Shawnbrey can do as well. He needs it.

[cutter]

yep, agree.
keeps them in the system until an opportunity appears.
stray observation: I saw a comment on a Rams fan board that they should go after Shawnbrey if he was put on waivers.

[03Mustang]

Most recent grads would be pretty happy with an $88k starting salary! Best of luck to Bryan - there are tons of stories of guys putting in their time on the practice squad before finally getting a shot (Miles Austin, for example).

[SMU89]

From an older (08) article on NFL.com

PRACTICE-SQUAD STRATEGY
Smart coaches and front-office executives have used bigger money than the practice squad wage structure ($79,000) to keep players around the franchise for a long time. I remember trying to get a player off the Patriots' practice squad when Bill Parcells was the GM/coach in New England and I was with the Jets. Parcells gave his key practice-squad players the same money he gave his undrafted rookies who made the team, and he expected them to stay with him when other teams came calling. And it worked.

It still couldn't prevent other clubs from trying to sign his players, because technically players on the practice squad are free agents. But Parcells' show of loyalty toward his practice squad players was almost always followed by them turning down offers from other teams. It was smart business. And it is a growing business trend in the NFL today.

Today the number of years a player is eligible for the practice squad has expanded from two to three under certain conditions. I heard of a player on the practice squad with a $500,000 salary. There is no limit on what a club can pay a practice squad player, but it all counts toward the team's salary cap. With NFL teams averaging over $7 million of cap space in reserve, you will see more teams paying very good money for players on the practice squad.

[RE Tycoon]

Another example of a successful practice squad player would be this year in Houston, Arian Foster. With the Texans potent offense many think he'll be the next RB sensation. Practice squad is no longer a career ender.

[Junior]

Wish he would have made the 53, but that's he's still in a great position. Congrats, Bryan!

[ponyscott]

Hes come a long way in his life and am proud of him if he indeed at least made the PS! Where did you get this info?....it isnt anywhere on Dallas Cowboy official blogs or on McCanns FB page....is it official or guessing SMU2007?

[Mestengo]

I hope SM makes it. If not $ 8 an hour is tuff..

[ponyscott]

Doesn't make 53 but at least gets kept on the practice squad. Good luck to you bryan!

Bump....why give BS information SMU2007? As I asked at the time where was your info coming from....wrong information and is not good to spread BS. Loss of credibility big time.

[PonyPride]

Bryan McCann was picked up off waivers by the Baltimore Ravens (the Philadelphia Eagles also put in a waiver claim). He now is on Baltimore's 53-man roster.

[ponyscott]

Bryan McCann was picked up off waivers by the Baltimore Ravens (the Philadelphia Eagles also put in a waiver claim). He now is on Baltimore's 53-man roster.

Oh we know that PP, but am calling out BS information that should never have been posted here previously by SMU2007.

[82Pony]

Try this site for reliable info....

www.nfl.com/transactions