How Many Active NFL Players Are There?

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Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) is introduced before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
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BetMGM @BETMGM Sep 12, 2024, 10:37 AM

There are 1,696 active players in the NFL.

Each franchise trims their roster to 53 by Aug. 27, with 32 total teams making up the league.

In addition, 48 players are active during each NFL gameday.

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