<P> Physically unable to perform (PUP) is a designation used in the National Football League for players who suffer from football - related injuries during the preseason . Players on the PUP list may participate in team meetings, and take advantage of the training and medical facilities, but cannot practice with the team . There are two separate PUP lists: a preseason PUP list and a regular - season PUP list . </P> <P> A player who, as a result of football - related injuries, is unable to take part in training camp practices may be assigned to the preseason PUP list . Players can be moved off the PUP list to the active roster at any time, even after one practice . A player cannot be placed on the PUP list, however, once he has taken the field for a practice, even if only for a few minutes . </P>

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