Each National Lacrosse League team may carry twenty-three players on their active roster.
Also, teams may place players on a number of restricted lists, such as "injured reserve," "unable to play," "hold out," and "protected."
The league has an annual trade deadline, which typically falls right before the final month of the season.
An unrestricted free agent (‡) is any player who has reached thirty-two years of age and has played six seasons in the league.
A franchise player (†), limited to two per club, earns an automatic twenty-percent above the league's maximum salary.