What is one consequence for teams regarding players who are on IR?

One consequence for teams regarding players who are on Injured Reserve (IR) is that they must continue to pay the player's full salary. When a player is placed on IR, it indicates that the player is unable to participate in games due to injury. While the player is sidelined, the team still bears the financial responsibility for the player's contract, which includes paying their salary. This rule exists to protect players' financial interests and ensure that they continue to receive compensation despite being unable to contribute on the field.

Other options present scenarios that are either based on misunderstandings of IR rules or do not capture the essence of the commitment teams have towards players on IR. For instance, teams cannot trade players on IR until they are healthy enough to return, and while they can sign another player to take the place of the injured one, there are rules and limits regarding roster changes. Altering the terms of a player’s contract while they are on IR would typically be subject to negotiation and league regulations, not merely a consequence of placing them on IR.