Which condition is NOT a requirement for Extended Injury Protection?

Extended Injury Protection is designed to support NFL players who suffer injuries that impact their ability to continue playing. The conditions for this protection typically include specific criteria that ensure the player's injury is recognized and the need for support is legitimate.

The requirement that players must have completed off-season rehab, played their last game of the season, and sustained an actual injury aligns with the purpose of Extended Injury Protection. Completing off-season rehab shows dedication to recovery, playing the last game signifies that the player was active in the season prior to the injury, and sustaining an injury is the central reason for the need for this protection.

In contrast, passing a preseason physical test is not a requirement for Extended Injury Protection. The physical test assesses a player’s fitness and readiness for the upcoming season but does not influence eligibility for injury protection related to past injuries. Thus, the absence of this requirement demonstrates that the focus is more on the actual injury and subsequent rehabilitation rather than on health assessments that occur before the season starts.