[Royal Hawaiian Opihi]

Each team will be allowed a 3 player development squad for players with 0-3 years of NFL experience (Players entering their 4th NFL season are NOT eligible for the DS) . For the 2002 season, the development squad will have a 2000cb development squad cap with 10 contract years available (max 5/player). In 2003, the Development Squad will increase to 4 players, 2750cb's, and 12 contract years. In 2004, the Development Squad will increase to its final size of 5 players, 14 contract years, and 3500cb's. Development squad cyberbuck and contract year caps will not count against a teams regular cap unless a player is activated to the active roster.