Can NFL Player Play 17 Games In Season? (1 Viewer)

[theprince]

Was thinking that if Gonzo was traded on Chiefs' bye week to a team that has had its bye week (NYG), he could theoretically play 17-games this season. Fantasy Gold! Is that even legal under the CBA? Has it been done before?

 

[[scooter]]

Is it possible to play in a Thursday game, get cut/traded, then play again on Sunday/Monday?

 

[Balance]

Is it possible to play Sunday, get traded and play on Monday? Or what if a player played Sunday morning, got traded and played Sunday afternoon, got traded and played Sunday night?

I don't understand the question. What are we after here?

 

[yeltneb]

Yes, it's possible. Why wouldn't it be?

 

[bigupsetter]

Is it possible to play Sunday, get traded and play on Monday? Or what if a player played Sunday morning, got traded and played Sunday afternoon, got traded and played Sunday night?I don't understand the question. What are we after here?

This is not possible under current professional sports protocol. It is standard for the team to perform physical on newly traded/acquired player. This scenario wouldn't be possible because it wouldnt give the acquiring team time to inspect the goods, get then cleared, suited up on the field in few hours isnt enough time. The cap makes trading more complicated- which is why in-season trading is difficult (and is probably the biggest hurdle in moving a big name like Gonzo) Though, playing in 17 games is completely feasible with the bye week schedule bye schedule being random - i.e. NFC East trade with AFC West. Conversely a player could also wind up with 2 bye weeks, I know we don't like to mention things like that around here...lol

 

[[scooter]]

Jerry Rice played in 17 games in 2004.

 

[theprince]

Of course, it would be Rice.

 

[[scooter]]

Rice's website says that 3 other players have played in 17 games since 1933. I would imagine that the other 3 happened after 1977 (when the league went to a 16-game schedule) but I can't find anything.

 

[Doug Drinen]

The other three are Dexter Carter 1995, Micah Ross 2004, and Chris Singleton 1993.

 

[Chase Stuart]

Conversely, Antonio Bryant played 15 games in 2004 without missing a game.