PUP vs Short term IR

[Jets31]

What is the real difference here?

Short term IR is limited to one guy per season.

Can you put more than one guy on the PUP? I thought you could.

What I'm really getting at is why wasn't Dee put on the PUP instead of IR?

PUP is back after 6 games and IR is 8. Did he really need that much time to heal?

 

[NickSINYC]

What is the real difference here?

Short term IR is limited to one guy per season.

Can you put more than one guy on the PUP? I thought you could.

What I'm really getting at is why wasn't Dee put on the PUP instead of IR?

PUP is back after 6 games and IR is 8. Did he really need that much time to heal?

Once you practice PUP is off the table. The only way you get there is no practice time at all.

 

[Golden Rott]

I think that PUP is for players that are unable to practice at the beginning of camp. Since Milliner practiced, he is ineligible for PUP.

Link is to an article that explains the different designation better than I could, here is what they say about PUP -- it is froma 49er site, sot he references are all to Niners players:

http://www.ninersnation.com/2015/7/...serve-nfi-list-rules-2015-san-francisco-49ers

Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) Rules

First, under the NFL Rules, there are two classifications of Physically Unable to Perform (PUP). There's the Active/PUP and the Reserve/PUP. Both PUP classifications are for football-related injuries.

The Active/PUP (Preseason PUP list) allows players who are unable to start training camp the ability to sit out until the medical staff provides clearance. Once they are medically cleared, they're allowed to practice immediately.


Second, there's the Reserve/PUP (regular season PUP list). Any player starting on the Active PUP list (and has not practiced) with the team becomes eligible for the Reserve/PUP at the end of training camp. Once a player practices during training camp, all PUP list options are off the table. This is important to note. Once Ian Williams and Aaron Lynch were removed from the list last year, they could not be returned to the list. Starting them on the PUP list at the beginning of camp leaves it on the table as an option if there is a setback.

 

[Jets31]

Ah, ok. Makes sense. Don't know why I didn't realize that.