NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement

Article 20
Other Provisions

Section 4(c)(vii)
Roster Exemption

(c)(vii)

No player may be placed on roster exempt under this Section 4(c) unless the Club has provided written notice to the player and the NFLPA of its intent to place the player on roster exempt at least five days prior to the Club’s second preseason game. Once such written notice is provided, the Club must place the player on roster exempt in accordance with Subsections (i)–(iii) above.