League Constitution

1. Each GM will pay an annual league fee of $150. This fee is not linked to the salary cap.
2. A $5 draft support fee will be added to cover materials, supplies, and other items for the draft.
3. Fees will be collected at the auction. A team that has not paid its fees will forfeit games once the season starts until fees are paid in full.

1. Top four teams receive a percentage of total monies collected as follows:
   Champion45%

   Runner-Up30%

   3rd Place15%

   4th Place10%
2. The winner of the 5th/6th place matchup will receive the higher 1st round draft pick between the two teams for the following season.

1. Teams shall carry no fewer than 15 and no more than 20 players on their roster at all times.
2. There are no positional limits on a team roster. Each team must carry the minimum number of players at each position to field a legal starting lineup.
3. Player position eligibility is determined by what position the player is listed as on the league management platform. A player listed at multiple positions may be started at any of those positions.
4. No roster changes may be made after kickoff of the first league playoff game, including for injuries.

1. Each team shall start the following each week:
   Quarterback (QB)1

   Running Back (RB)2

   Wide Receiver (WR)2

   Flex (WR/RB/TE)1

   Tight End (TE)1

   Superflex (QB/WR/RB/TE)1

   Defensive Team (DST)1
2. Starting lineups must be submitted through the league management platform. Player changes are permitted until affected players' games have begun.
3. If a GM fails to submit a lineup by the deadline, the previous week's lineup will serve as the default.

1. Managers are required to field a complete and active starting lineup each week.
2. Strategic benching of eligible players solely to avoid negative scoring outcomes is prohibited.

1. Each team must submit a lineup each week that they believe gives them the best chance of winning. Deliberately submitting a weaker lineup is prohibited.
2. If a team is suspected of tanking, the matter may be brought to a vote of GMs and result in league-approved discipline or ejection.

The draft will be held online beginning each year on July 1st at noon CST.

1. The draft consists of three rounds comprising all unrestricted free agents and rookies.
2. GMs will have 24 hours to make a selection.
3. Draft picks must be announced to the league via Sleeper, email, text, or other communication.
4. If a GM exceeds the 24-hour window, the next team on the clock may draft immediately.
5. Draft order is determined by the prior season's standings. The team with the worst record picks first; the league winner picks last.
6. All draft picks must be signed to a minimum contract length of one year.
7. Draft salary scale:
   Draft Salary Scale

   1st Round — Picks 1-2	$8/yr
   1st Round — Picks 3-4	$7/yr
   1st Round — Picks 5-6	$6/yr
   1st Round — Picks 7-10	$5/yr
   2nd Round	$3/yr
   3rd Round	$2/yr

   1st Round — Picks 1-2$8/yr

   1st Round — Picks 3-4$7/yr

   1st Round — Picks 5-6$6/yr

   1st Round — Picks 7-10$5/yr

   2nd Round$3/yr

   3rd Round$2/yr
8. All contract lengths must be determined and submitted prior to kickoff of the first regular season game.

1. Between the draft and the auction, divisions for the coming season will be set. Divisions will be of equal size and determined at random.

The auction will be held in person on the Saturday before Labor Day Weekend at 1:00 PM.

1. A player becomes a free agent after the championship game in the expiring year of their contract.
2. Up to three players per team may be designated as Restricted Free Agents (RFAs) no later than 72 hours before the auction.
3. RFAs are auctioned alongside all other free agents.
4. The original GM of an RFA has the right to match the highest bid and retain the player at that salary.
5. A GM who acquires a player at auction that puts them over the salary or roster cap must immediately make appropriate moves to comply.
6. All free agents are subject to salary cap and contract length rules.
7. All contract lengths must be submitted no later than kickoff of the first regular season game.
8. Unsigned RFAs become unrestricted free agents following the auction.

1. Any player not on a roster is a free agent eligible to be claimed off the waiver wire via blind bid.
2. The minimum amount a free agent may be signed to is the agreed league minimum.
3. Any player acquired after the draft and auction may only be signed through the current season.
4. If the league platform improperly awards a waiver claim, the Commissioner may correct the error.

1. If a player is placed on injured reserve by their NFL team, the GM has two options:
   Taxi Squad

   50% of salary counts against cap, frees roster spot.

   IR Slot

   Full salary counts against cap, frees roster spot. Upon return, GM must place on Taxi Squad or drop another player.
   If a player on IR retires due to injury, all future contract years are voided.
2. If a player is injured but not placed on NFL IR, no salary cap relief is available.

1. If a GM cuts a player, they remain responsible for the player's full current-year salary plus 50% of salary for each remaining contract year.
2. If a player is cut by his actual NFL team, the GM is still obligated to honor the contract.

1. If a player retires for any reason, all future contract years are voided.

When circumstances arise not covered by these rules, a two-thirds majority vote of General Managers shall determine the outcome.

Rules may only be changed during the off-season. If four or more GMs support a rule addition, subtraction, or change, the referendum will be subject to a two-thirds majority vote.