Starting with the 1990 season,
all DL must be actual DL and weigh at least 265 lbs. To cover this, it is recommended each team roster twice as many DL as you start. A 3-4 base defense team should have at least 6 DL, a 4-3 base team needs 8.
* Injury Exception (3-4 base defense) If a team with a 3-4 base defense falls below 6 probable/healthy players (questionable or worse...gotta play the probables before a LB) then they may plug a LB in at DL.
* Injury Exception (4-3 base defense) If a team with a 4-3 base defense falls below 8 probable/healthy DL then they may plug in a LB for depth.
* The Injury Exception is a temporary fix, and not meant as a way to circumvent the rule. If you're short on defensive line personnel, you'll need to either make a reasonable effort to sign one off the street or convert that depth LB to a DE__________________________________________________________________________________
Rules for Injury ExceptionThe LB must be at the end of the DL depth chart and not start unless the serious injuries are really bad that he has to start.
Probable injuries do not count for this rule, only questionable or worse.
Rosters are
not required to carry 2 times the DL they start, though it is highly recommended you do so
Violations will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Last edited at 7/04/2020 5:46 am
