3.2.3 Final Roster Declaration
The final cut down date will be Monday after the final pre-season NFL game or Monday before the first NFL regular season game (whichever is later if there is any difference) at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Each team must designate a max 40 active players, 12 DTS players, and up to 3 IR players. On, or prior, to final cut down day, each owner must post a message in the league forum listing his a) active players, DTS players, c) IR players, if any, and d)The number of contract years for each player on the active roster or IR. If a team does not meet this deadline, a penalty of $5 AFL will be imposed. If final cuts aren’t made within 48 hours of the first NFL game a new owner will be sought.