active list
Britishnoun
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Deciding that Smith was healthy enough to play if needed, the team left Smith on the active list along with Lock and recently-signed practice squadder Sean Mannion.
From Seattle Times
Smith, listed as questionable with a groin injury, conducted an on-field agility drill workout more than two hours before the game and threw some passes, which was enough to convince the team to leave him on the 48-player active list.
From Seattle Times
If a team puts three quarterbacks on the active list for a game, it can’t use the emergency option.
From Washington Times
The Lions proposed allowing teams to designate an emergency third quarterback from their inactive list or practice squad who would be eligible to enter a game if the first two quarterbacks on the active list are ruled out.
From Seattle Times
Just behind Francona on the active list is Showalter, who led the Mets to 101 wins in his first season with the team.
From Washington Post
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