1) I have no knowledge to back this up (my obligatory 30 seconds of googling came up empty), but I would think it works like being on IR, right? In any event, I think the team can decide who to give rings to. 2) Absolutely not. No disrespect to him, as I have no ill will for him at all for making the call he did. But rings should go to those who suit up and take the risk. Active roster, trainers, ball girls, heck, give it to practice squad guys. But not someone who chose not to be a part of the effort this year.