We are now 51 days from the 2026 NFL Agent Exam. Typically, people really start to focus on the test after Memorial Day, when, apparently, things become real. We’re really excited about our coming upgrade to the Inside the League exam prep offering, our new exam application, which will give users an unlimited number of 60-question practice exams. We think it’s the missing link to the exam prep universe, and immeasurably improves our two current practice exam offerings.

We’re rolling it out on Tuesday, when it goes live. In the meantime, you probably have questions. Here’s our attempt to clear up any of them before launch.

So how does it work?: Once you register and pay ($250 plus tax), you can create an unlimited number of practice exams. Each one will have 60 questions that come from our “well” of 200 questions. You might get the same question if you create enough practice exams, but the order will change every time and, for the most part, it will be different questions each time. You can create an exam, then come back to it if you run out of time. Or, if you’re just not feeling that one, you can create a completely new one.

Will there be an answer key?: Of course, and we’ll be able to tell you how many you missed, as our current practice exams do. However, unlike our current practice exams, when you answer a question, you’ll find out immediately if you got it right or wrong. There will also be an answer explanation for each one of course. We’re toying with including video explanations of how to work the problems, as well, but that would be down the line.

What if I read the answer explanation and still don’t understand?: We’re hoping our explanations will be complete and thorough, and will not require any extra explanation. Right now, we don’t have a mechanism for providing extra instruction beyond what’s on the exam application. At some point, we will probably provide links to our videos that further explain the topic relevant to the question, but you will have to have purchased that video to gain access ($50 plus tax for each of our six monthly sessions).

Is there any way to gauge how quickly I’m completing a practice exam?: Yes. We’ve added a clock to each one. As long as you are actively using the exam — you’ve logged into your account and the page is engaged — the clock will run. When you move to another page, it will stop. That way, we hope you’ll get a good sense of how quickly you’re moving through the content. The most common reason for failing the exam is running out of time.

How long is my registration good for?: A year. If you get bad news in July, you’ll have the remaining 12 months after purchase to practice up before the next one rolls around. The end date will be readily available, so it won’t sneak up on you.

The actual exam is made up of questions from five topics. Will the exam application follow these ratios as well?: Yes. Questions will come from the NFLPA memo setting forth the ratio of questions in each of five categories. The categories are CBA (39), Salary information resources (2), NFL Policies and Procedures (9), NFLPA Regulations Concerning Contract Advisors (8) and NFLPA Players Inc. (2). Sixty questions total.

Will the two current practice exams remain available?: Eventually, no. They’ll both be taken down. The exam application will be all we maintain.

Will more questions be added later?: Maybe. We envision having as many as 300 questions in the well at some point. However, for the current exam cycle, we’ll probably stay at 200.

People who subscribe to ITL get a discount on the current practice exams. Will ITL subscribers also get a discount on the exam application?: We’re still figuring that out. Probably, later. For now, we’re going to have test-takers pay the introductory price ($250 plus tax) and that’s all.

If you’re taking the exam, we hope this new application helps you ready yourself for next month in a fair, cost-effective way. Still have questions? DM us at @insidetheleague on Twitter. We’re here to help.