International Player Rules & Isaac Alarcón

If he is on the 53 at some point, he would have to clear waivers to go back on our PS.
Yes
And just from what I’m reading the process is he has to be on the 53 then clear waivers before you can then sign him to PS and designate him
I don’t think we will keep him on the 53 unless they feel he won’t clear waivers
 
I don’t know why they don’t allow every team an international active roster exemption for one player, but exclude kicker and punter from that exemption. That way there would be 32 international players on an NFL roster, and it would help the game, help the player and help the team.
 
I don’t know why they don’t allow every team an international active roster exemption for one player, but exclude kicker and punter from that exemption. That way there would be 32 international players on an NFL roster, and it would help the game, help the player and help the team.
Yeah, why not? I see the expansion of the NFL globally at some point in the far future.
 
Yes
And just from what I’m reading the process is he has to be on the 53 then clear waivers before you can then sign him to PS and designate him
I don’t think we will keep him on the 53 unless they feel he won’t clear waivers

His performance & potential warrants that he be on the 53 man roster!

 
Alarcon is deemed as the best offensive lineman in all of Mexico. I have seen him move Dlinemen backwards. I can't find a definitive scouting report, but he holds his own.
I like this guy. Hard Knocks features him a bit during the Texans’ game. I thought he looked pretty darn good.

I liked his mother’s enthusiasm. She was awesome!
 
So basically, Alarcon could end up on the active roster this season so long as he spends three weeks on the practice squad.

Meaning his only chances of being on the 53 would be an injury to one or more of the backups ahead of him; or if the coaches are so impressed by his development they will create a roster spot for him once he's eligible.
 
I like this guy. Hard Knocks features him a bit during the Texans’ game. I thought he looked pretty darn good.

I liked his mother’s enthusiasm. She was awesome!
I would like to see how he does against premier linemen.
 
So basically, Alarcon could end up on the active roster this season so long as he spends three weeks on the practice squad.

Meaning his only chances of being on the 53 would be an injury to one or more of the backups ahead of him; or if the coaches are so impressed by his development they will create a roster spot for him once he's eligible.
We would probably have to see a lot of movement, but it wouold be interesting to see.
 
IP: International Player
IPPP: International Player Pathways Program
IPP: International Player Program (Common abbreviation of IPPP).
  • Offseason:
    • IP does not count against the 90 man roster limit.
  • Regular Season:
    • If waived, goes though the standard waiver process.
    • When signed to practice squad, team as the option of IPP exemption.
  • If team takes IPP exemption for regular season:
    • Once signed to practice squad, can't be signed by another team.
    • Does not count against the practice squad player limit.
    • The team is required to keep the player for the season.
    • Can't be signed to his team's 53 or any team's 53 for the season.
  • If team does not take IPP exemption for regular season:
    • Same rules as all practice squad players.

If they think Alacorn might have any future in the NFL, IPP Exemption is the way to go. No impact to the cap or the PS roster. But for his PS salary, he's a free player.
 
Alarcon seems like a better guard than Knight. Knight has the advantage that he can play OT too.

If the Cowboys go with Steele and Nsehke as backup OTs then the battle becomes Knight vs Alarcon vs Braylon Jones (who also has played center).

If the Cowboys go with Steele and Knight as backup OTs, then Alarcon might be looking at PS without the IPP exception. Unless Alarcon balls out today or a Cowboy OL gets hurt.

We could use another backup interior olineman. Developmental is still good, as the need gets greater with Williams leaving in 2022, then McGovern and Knight in 2023.
 
We could use another backup interior olineman. Developmental is still good, as the need gets greater with Williams leaving in 2022, then McGovern and Knight in 2023.

I don’t think Williams is leaving next year. At least, I hope not. Williams is the type of player I would like to see re-signed. Practices hard, plays hard, gives it his all, never a problem off the field, etc.

McGovern is pretty much just a backup.
 
I don’t think Williams is leaving next year. At least, I hope not. Williams is the type of player I would like to see re-signed. Practices hard, plays hard, gives it his all, never a problem off the field, etc.

McGovern is pretty much just a backup.

I like Williams, but I don't see how we afford yet another Olinemen making in the teens. We'll be over 100mil just for Dak and the oline. LG is a good position to spend less.
 
Isaac Alarcón (#60 @ Left Guard) has greatly improved from last year to this year. I believe it would be a BIG mistake to lose him to another team.

Played 2nd Half vs Steelers ...


Played 4th Quarter vs Texans ...


I agree 1000% .. he is as good or better than Steele and with a bigger upside. We have seen Steele and he is what he is which is awful. Just because he also plays OT just as awful makes him better? Don't get it.
 
Alarcon seems like a better guard than Knight. Knight has the advantage that he can play OT too.

If the Cowboys go with Steele and Nsehke as backup OTs then the battle becomes Knight vs Alarcon vs Braylon Jones (who also has played center).

If the Cowboys go with Steele and Knight as backup OTs, then Alarcon might be looking at PS without the IPP exception. Unless Alarcon balls out today or a Cowboy OL gets hurt.
I’ll be shocked if Knight makes the team this year. He is way down the OT list, not a top backup at OG, and has had a miserable camp and preseason. He’s had enough time with Dallas to show he has no potential.

I think Steele hangs on as he has now had his first offseason and training camp and has at least made progress. They will likely keep Alarcon around too.
 

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