If there are NFL training camps this summer, the number of players involved might be more than usual.
Jason La Canfora of NFL.com reports that the league's competition committee has discussed expanding the training camp rosters to 90 or more players as a way to offset the lack of OTAs and minicamps that usually fill the offseason.
La Canfora quotes one general manager who said "I don't know anyone in my position who wouldn't support it. We'd love to be able to bring 90 in (for training camp). And from the players' side, it's more opportunities for them."
In the past, teams have been able to bring 80 players to camp and then trim that down to 53 before the regular season starts. Without an offseason evaluation period, however, rookie free agents and non-roster invitees have not had a chance to display their talents to coaches and GMs.
The way we see it
While this is far from official, it is a positive sign that GMs and the competition committee are discussing what will happen after a new CBA is signed. Free agency is expected to be quite chaotic due to the short amount of time teams will have to fill their needs, making an expanded camp roster very helpful.
Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/06/23/report-camp-rosters-could-be-expanded
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