53 players is the best roster size in Franchise mode of Madden NFL 25. Read on to learn the best roster size, as well as how many players should you have for each position!

Best Roster Size for Franchise Mode

53 Players is the Best Roster Size

The best roster size in Franchise Mode is 53 players on the team, which is also the maximum amount of players you can have on an NFL team.

There are a lot of benefits to having a lot of players on the team such as having substitutes ready in case of injuries, as well as having multiple players up for trade offers.

Best Players and All Player Ratings

You Can Cut Players to Save Money

In case a 53-man roster affects your franchise financially, you can always release players who are not performing well on your team to save money in the long run.

How to Release Players

Here's how to Release players in Franchise mode:

1. Go to Manage Roster and select NFL Rosters.
2. View Player Card of any player on your team.
3. Navigate to Overview
4. Select Release and then confirm.

How Many Players for Each Position in a Roster?

Best Roster Set Up

In general, your team's roster should have at least 3 Quarterbacks (QB), 11 Offensive Linemen (C, LT, RT, LG, RG), 9 Defensive Linemen (LE, RE, DT), and 7 Linebackers (MLB, ROLB, LOLB), as these positions have the most important roles in any football play.

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