Based on Pro Football Reference, 24,953 people have played in the NFL. However, please note, some of the early 1920's, 1930's rosters are incomplete so there might be a few more players in that total.
Since the inception and merger if the league, there have been approximately 5000 players
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Herschel Walker. Walker, a brakeman, finished 7th in men's two man with driver Brian Shimer at the 1992 Games in Albertville. He played the 1992 NFL season with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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An NFL team has 53 men on its roster not counting injured reserve.
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cam newton came to the nfl in 1991
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