Ensures the smoothness of the league while upholding its guiding principles and regulations. The Commissioner should consult the Conference Presidents on interpreting the by-laws, but final application, interpretation and punitive punishment lies with the Commissioner.

1.1.2 - Appointment of Conference Presidents:

The Commissioner does not possess the authority to directly appoint Conference Presidents.

1.1.3 - Players Voice and Representation:

The Commissioner's role includes representing players' (NFL Players) voices within the league.

1.1.3.A - Salary and Compensation: The Commissioners role is to ensure structures, guaranteed money and contract terms would be normally accepted by a competitive agent representative.

1.1.3.B - Misuse of Player Talent: Players who do not receive playing time commensurate with their ranking in their position will lead to the top talent to seek a trade, the Commissioner will grant these opportunities as depicted in bylaw Article (33).

1.1.4 - Executive Authority:

The Commissioner retains overarching executive authority in the league, guiding its direction and resolving issues not otherwise addressed in these bylaws.

1.1.5 - Penalties Not Covered by Bylaws:

The Commissioner is the final arbitrator for any penalties to be leveled against a player unless otherwise specifically stated in the bylaws.

1.1.6 - Vetoing Ballot Measures:

The Commissioner reserves the right to veto any ballot measure that did not achieve at least 28 votes in favor of it.

1.1.7 - Executive Amendment of Bylaws:

The Commissioner cannot executively amend the bylaws except in situations where both Presidents agree the change will prevent detrimental results to the leagues longevity and it passes with a league vote in favor of the change with at least 22 of 32 votes in favor.

1.1.8 - Schedule Creation and Implementation:

The Commissioner has ultimate authority and responsibility for producing an annual league schedule in accordance with scheduling bylaw Article (34).

1.2 - Vice-Commissioner Role and Authority:

In the event the Commissioner is temporarily unavailable or incapacitated, a Pre Selected Vice-Commissioner shall be appointed to fulfill the role.

1.2.1 - Appointment:

The Commissioner will announce this appointment annually on the MFL message board. The Vice-Commissioner cannot be a Conference President.

1.2.2 - Authority:

The Vice Commissioner has no authority as long as the Commissioner is able to fulfill their duties. When assuming the role of Commissioner, they assume all powers as per the bylaws.

1.2.3 - Tenure:

The Vice-Commissioner will serve until the Commissioner is available again or until a formal election can be held, but their tenure shall not exceed 365 days.

1.3 - Conference President Role and Authority:

Each conference (AFC and NFC) shall have one representative serving as a President.

1.3.1 - Tenure:

A Conference President's tenure is continuous, unless resignation or impeachment.

1.4 - Conference President Nomination, Election, Impeachment & Resignation:

1.4.1 - One Time Executive Appointment:

As a foundational act, Darren (Rams owner) and Chris (Chiefs owner) are executively appointed as Conference Presidents by the Commissioner. This is a unique, one-time appointment and the only instance where the Commissioner will directly appoint Conference Presidents.

1.4.2 - Eligibility for Candidacy:

The following are the minimum requirements for eligibility.

1.4.2.A - Candidates must be members of the conference with the vacant presidential seat.

1.4.2.B - Candidates must have a minimum of three years of active participation in the league.

1.4.2.C - Candidates require at least five endorsements from owners within the same conference.

1.4.3 - Nomination Process:

Eligible candidates are announced to the league and a vote is taken.

1.4.4 - Impeachment and Resignation:

The following covers Impeachment and Resignation.

1.4.4.A - Impeachment requires a minimum of 22 votes in favor.

1.4.4.B - The Commissioner can veto an impeachment that does not receive at least 28 votes in favor.

1.4.4.C - Conference Presidents can resign, initiating a new election process.

1.5 - Violation of Principles or Bylaws by Commissioner or Conference President:

1.5.1 - Committee Formation:

3 team members will be formed of owners with at least 3 years in the league.

1.5.1.A - The commissioner and Conference Presidents and the person who raised the complaint will not be part of the special council.

1.5.2 - Order of Events:

The special council order of events are as follows.

1.5.2.A - Volunteers are requested - if none, the President & or Commissioner, but not the accused shall appoint 3 teams to the special council within 72 hours of the complaint.

1.5.3 - Timeline of Events:

The special council has 72 hours from appointment to determine if a violation has occurred.

1.5.4 - Resolution:

Proven violations may result in the removal from league leadership roles or expulsion from the league. A league vote can be taken if a resolution cannot be agreed upon.

1.6 - Bylaw Initiative and Review:

1.6.1 - Review Period:

Reviewed annually to ensure they remain relevant and comprehensive.

1.6.2 - Proposal Period:

The exclusive period for proposing bylaw amendments shall be from the end of the fantasy football season until February 1st.

1.6.3 - Proposal Eligibility:

All league members may make recommendations to the Presidents for amendments or additions to the bylaws.

1.6.3.A - Submissions: Will be posted on the MFL website in the “Legislative Thread” message board

1.6.3.B - Format: Proposal format to Presidents.

Proposed rule change / add. Refer to the existing bylaw.
A short summary for the rule proposition and change.

1.6.4 - Ballot Determination:

The Presidents will determine whether or not the proposal will be added to the voting ballot in accordance with the bylaws.

1.6.5 - Ballot Clarity & Writing:

The Presidents will write the proposals in a manner conducive for clarity and voting. The final verbiage will be presented to the original owner for review and to ensure the concept of the message is captured in the vote.

1.6.6 - Voting Passage Requirement:

The commissioner has final determination on the voting methods and requirements to pass each presented ballot measure. The commissioner cannot require any vote requirement to exceed their veto power.

1.6.7 - Monetary Prizes:

Will always require at least 28 votes in favor of a rule change.

1.6.8 - Non Monetary Prizes:

The Commissioner will determine and have executive authority over non monetary prizes and compensatory draft picks.

Schedule Changes

Standard Penalties for conduct.

Salary Cap Penalties.

1.6.9 - Off Limit Voting:

Roster Composition, size, make up etc.

Scoring

Reducing League Fee

1.6.10 - Vetoes:

Any ballot initiative that does not receive super majority support (24 or more votes) can be vetoed by the commissioner.

1.6.11 - Proposal Frequency:

Proposals/rules cannot be brought up for modification, voting, amending etc within 3 years of the previous proposal/amendment.

1.6.12 - Tracking & Documentation:

All new Rules & amendments will be date marked at the end of the bylaws in Appendix (D).

1.7 - Player Advocacy and Representation:

One of the Commissioners chief duties is to ensure that the “NFL Players” are fairly paid, compensated for being cut, injured, traded, etc. This includes the structure of their deals and to mimic a drive for them to maximize their compensation and playing time.

ARTICLE 2: OWNER ACTIVITY & DUTIES

2.1 - Roster and Franchise Management:

Each franchise owner is solely accountable for the following. Setting starting lineups, managing all team transactions, meeting all league deadlines.

2.2 - Platform Engagement:

2.2.1 - In Season:

Owners must log in to the league platform at least once every 7 calendar days.

2.2.2 - Off-Season:

Owners must log in at least once every 14 calendar days.

2.2.3 - Slack:

Slack is the league chat platform.

2.3 - Voting:

All owners in the league have a duty to participate in voting, all voting is mandatory.

2.4 - Compliance & Penalties:

Owners failing to meet activity requirements will face penalties as detailed in Article (28).

2.5 - Communication Settings:

Owners must have notifications enabled at all times within the MFL settings.

2.6 - Adherence to Deadlines & Payments:

Owners shall meet the following requirements: Meet all deadlines as specified in the bylaws and fulfill all payment obligations in a timely manner.

2.7 - Bylaw Familiarity:

Owners shall thoroughly comprehend the bylaws and fundamental league operations and ensure constant access to the bylaws for reference.

2.8 - Salary Cap Management:

Owners must comply with the following: Maintain and update their personal team cap tracker and ensure their team's details align with the league's Salary Cap Tracker.

2.9 - Team Presentation:

Owners are encouraged to use a team banner that reflects the ethos of the league. Banners should display Division, Conference, and League titles using icon trophies, ensuring consistency with the league's visual standards.

ARTICLE 3: SEASONAL DEFINITIONS

3.1 - In Season:

The "In Season" phase begins on Wednesday at 11 PM Eastern Time, one day before the start of the first regular season NFL game each year.

3.2 - Off Season:

The "Off Season" phase commences 7 calendar days after the conclusion of the Bizarro superbowl, calculated at 0800 the following day the Bizarro Superbowl concludes.

ARTICLE 4: LEAGUE FINANCIAL DUES & INSURANCE

4.1 - Franchise Dues:

4.1.1 - Amount:

The annual franchise fee is $100.

4.1.2 - Distribution:

All funds are held in league safe and distributed by league vote.

4.1.3 - Holding:

Funds are held in leaguesafe.

4.1.4 - Deadline:

This fee is due by February 15th of each year.

4.1.5 - Refunds:

The franchise fee is non-refundable.

4.1.6 - Allocation:

The collected fees are used for:

4.1.6.A - League prize distributions.

4.1.6.B - Covering MFL platform costs.

4.2 - Insurance Bond:

4.2.1 - Amount:

The insurance bond is set at $100 unless otherwise specified by the Commissioner.

4.2.2 - Payment:

The insurance bond is due upon acquiring ownership of a franchise.

4.3 - Reimbursement of Insurance Bond:

4.3.1 - Maximum Reimbursement:

Regardless of a franchise's draft capital, the maximum reimbursable amount from the insurance bond remains $100.

4.3.2 - Draft Picks:

Trading of future draft picks is an acknowledgment of the reimbursement rules outlined below. I think this needs to be above 4.3.2, since it references the reimbursement rules “outlined below”.

4.3.3 - Reimbursement Breakdown:

The bond reimbursement based on traded draft picks is as follows:

4.3.2.A - 1st round draft pick: $35

4.3.2.B - 2nd round draft pick: $15

4.3.2.C - 3rd round draft pick: $1

4.3.4 - Forfeiture:

The insurance bond will be forfeited if an owner exits the league due to violations or cause.

ARTICLE 5: PRIZE MONEY, CONTESTS & PICK COMPENSATION CONTESTS

5.1 - Total Annual Prize Pool:

Computed from 32 teams contributing $100 each, totaling $3,200.

5.2 - Recurring Fees:

$110 allocated for the website at Myfantasyleague.com (Note: Amount is subject to change based on the platform's pricing).

5.3 - Prize Distribution:

Listed below for price structure.

5.3.1 - Weekly High Scorer:

$20 each week for 13 weeks, totaling $260.

5.3.2 - Yearly High Scorer (Regular Fantasy Season):

$130 once = $130.

5.3.3 - Division Winners:

$225 for each of 8 winners = $1,800.

5.3.4 - Playoff Game Winners (Week 14 & 15):

$25 for 10 winners = $250.

5.3.5 - Conference Winners:

$100 for 2 winners = $200.

5.3.6 - League Champion:

$250 once = $250.

5.3.7 - Super Bowl Runner-Up:

$100 once = $100.

5.4 - League Domination Pot:

5.4.1 - Amount:

$100 once = $100 (Payout for 2 consecutive league championships).

5.4.2 - Balance:

Rolls over and accrues.

5.5 - Prize Picks (Hosted on MFL):

5.5.1 - Survivor Pool Winner:

Receives Pick 2.33.

5.5.2 - Confidence Pool Winner:

Receives Pick 2.34.

5.5.3 - Pick'em Pool Winner:

Receives Pick 2.35.

5.6 - Supplemental Draft Picks:

5.6.1 - Drawing:

Conducted during the off-season before the rookie draft.

5.6.2 - Eligible Draft Rounds:

All draft picks will be in the 3rd round or later.

5.6.3 - Quantity Determination:

The commissioner will randomly select how many picks of each round from the 3rd to the last to lottery.

5.6.4 - Lottery Site:

Random selection is completed on draftpicklottery.com.

5.6.5 - Owner Entries:

Each owner is allocated an entry based on rankings of 1-32, with the league champion being given one entry and subsequent placements accordingly.

5.7 - Prize Payouts:

All prize money is distributed at the end of the Bizarro Superbowl.

5.8 - Adjustments to Prize Pool:

If there's an increase in league costs for website hosting or any other unforeseen expenses, the additional amount will be evenly deducted from the division Winners prize pool or a review of increasing league fees.

5.8.1 - Funds Maintenance:

Funds will be maintained in a leaguesafe.com account. Instructions for submitting team ownership dues will be provided by the commissioner.

ARTICLE 6: DUAL PLAYER COPIES PROVISION

6.1 - Ownership Limitation:

Teams are prohibited from owning both copies of the same player simultaneously.

6.2 - Bidding and Contract:

Bids on each player copy are independent of each other, resulting in distinct contracts for each copy.

6.3 - Free Agency Restriction:

Should a team roster one copy of a player, it is ineligible to place bids on the other copy during free agency, waiver wire periods, or similar acquisition processes.

ARTICLE 7: ROSTER REQUIREMENTS

7.1 - Active Roster:

7.1.1 - Off Season:

Teams are allowed a maximum of 50 players.

7.1.2 - In Season:

Rosters must be reduced to a maximum of 41 players.

7.1.3 - In Season Minimum Active Roster Size:

Owners must maintain at least 24 players.

7.2 - Taxi Squad Limit:

During both the In Season and Off Season periods, teams can maintain a Taxi Squad with a maximum of 10 players.

7.3 - Injured Reserve (IR):

7.3.1 - Off Season:

The IR slot remains closed. No players are permitted to be placed in this slot. Players left in the IR Slot by team owners will be forced to the active roster. If this causes a roster limit violation, the owner will have 24 hours to comply before penalties are applied.

7.3.2 - In Season:

There's no limit to the number of players a team can place on IR.

7.4 - Roster Limitations, Cuts & Deadlines:

Three roster cuts will be enforced to ensure teams comply with the set roster limits before the NFL regular season commences.

7.4.1 - 1st Cut:

Due by 11 pm ET on the Thursday prior to the first regular season NFL game. Post-cut, the maximum active roster limit is 47 players.

7.4.2 - 2nd Cut:

Due by 11 pm ET on the Monday preceding the first regular season NFL game. Following this cut, the active roster should have no more than 44 players.

7.4.3 - 3rd Cut:

Due by 11 pm ET on the Wednesday preceding the first regular season NFL game. After this final cut, teams should have an active roster of precisely 41 players.

ARTICLE 8: CONTRACT STRUCTURES & RULES

8.1 - Contract Salary Calculation:

Contract Salary = (Winning Bid) x (Contract Years)

8.2 - Maximum Contract Length:

8.2.1 - Free Agency:

Up to 6 years.

8.2.2 - Rookies:

Up to 4 years.

8.2.3 - Waivers & FCFS:

Ref Bylaw Article (13.4).

8.3 - Fifth-Year Options:

8.3.1 - Eligibility:

Restricted to Bizarro 1st round draft picks.

8.3.2 - Exercise Period:

Options must be declared between the 3rd and 4th contract years.

8.3.3 - Salary Calculation for 5th Year:

8.3.3.A - Top 16 Ranking: +35% of drafted position salary.

8.3.3.B - Rank 17-32: +20% of drafted position salary.

8.3.3.C - Rank 33 and beyond: No salary increment.

8.3.4 - 5th Year Details:

It counts as a distinct 1-year contract, separate from the initial deal. Which will begin immediately at the end of the 4th year contract.

8.3.5 - Trade Restrictions:

Below governs players trade implications.

8.3.5.A - Loss of Eligibility: Players traded or cut before the off-season of years 3 & 4 will lose their 5th-year option eligibility.

8.3.5.B - Transferability: Players who have already had their 5th year exercised before being traded shall have their 5th year contract move with them to their new team.

8.4 - Additional Contract Provisions:

Franchise and Transition Tags Details can be found in bylaw Article (21).

8.5 - Contract Structure Types:

8.5.1 - General Rule:

No player can receive more than 50% of their total salary in any year for contracts spanning 3 or more years.

8.5.2 - Even Structure:

Total contract value is evenly distributed over the contract years.

8.5.3 - Front Loaded:

Annual salary decreases each year. Contract modification to a front loaded structure is permitted until the kickoff of the first game of week 8.

8.5.4 - Back Loaded:

Annual salary increases each year.

8.5.4.A - Duration: Maximum of 4 years.

8.5.4.B - Total Salary Cap: Cannot exceed $80M per contract.

8.5.4.C - Cumulative Back Loaded Contracts: Cannot exceed $200M annually.

8.5.5 - Restrictions for Taxi Squad Players:

If a player with a back-loaded contract is demoted post-week 8, their salary will adjust at the back-loaded rate. No changes to back-loaded contracts are allowed after the kickoff of week 8; all are locked in at their current structure for the remainder of the season.

8.5.6 - Salary Structure Guidance:

For specifics on FRONT & BACK LOADED contract percentages, refer to the quick reference tab on the salary cap tracker and the “Structure & Cancellations” tab.

8.5.7 - Franchise Player Contract:

8.5.7.A - Maximum Players: Teams can have only one designated Franchise Player.

8.5.7.B - Trade Restrictions: Players designated as the Franchise Player cannot be traded.

8.5.7.C - Contract Restrictions: Back Loaded contracts are prohibited for Franchise Players.

8.5.7.D - Announcement: Franchise Player designations must be posted on the MFL message board under “Franchise Player” within 7 days post the Bizarro Super Bowl or as directed by the Commissioner.

8.5.7.E - Contract Duration:

8.5.7.E.a - Minimum Length - 3 years.

8.5.7.E.b - Maximum Length - 4 years.

8.5.7.F - Eligibility: Players must be in the last year of their current contract.

8.5.7.G - Salary Calculation: The annual salary for the Franchise Player is computed as the average of the top 5 salaries at their position plus an additional 15%.

ARTICLE 9: CONTRACTS - TRADING & RESTRUCTURING

9.1 - Salary Rounding:

Always round salaries to the nearest tenth. Ensure that the annual sums align with the original total contract salary before any front or back loading adjustments.

9.2 - Trading Player Contracts:

9.2.1 - Modifications:

Players may be traded with their existing contracts without any modifications.

9.2.2 - Documentation Requirements:

Any changes to a player's contract during a trade must be documented in the trade comments section on MFL. No other methods of communication for these changes will be recognized or valid.

9.3 - Contract Salary Adjustments in Trades:

Trading teams can decrease a player's salary with the following stipulations: The adjusted salary must not be less than 65% of the current salary for that year.

9.3.1 - Salary Penalty:

The original team retains the difference as a salary penalty.

9.3.2 - Trade Restrictions:

Trades cannot convert a back-loaded contract to another back-loaded type, nor a front-loaded to another front-loaded, including mere percentage changes in each year; except when necessary to meet contract structure guidelines (e.g: holding salary back in a trade and the year with retention needs to be adjusted to meet contract bands)

9.4 - Special Considerations:

For back-loaded contracts adjustments post-week 8

9.4.1 - Contract Locked:

Players' contracts are locked in their back loaded format and cannot be adjusted.

ARTICLE 10: CUTTING PLAYERS & GUARANTEED MONEY

10.1 - General Provision on Guaranteed Salary:

All guaranteed salaries from year 2+, will be applied to the subsequent season.

10.2 - Off Season Cuts:

10.2.1 - All Contracts:

Year 1 guaranteed salary: 50%.

10.2.2 - Front Loaded:

10.2.2.A - Years 2-3 guaranteed salary: 20%.

10.2.2.B - Years 4+: No guaranteed salary.

10.2.3 - Back Loaded:

10.2.3.A - Years 2-4 guaranteed salary: 25%.

10.2.4 - Even Loaded:

10.2.4.A - Years 2-4 guaranteed salary: 20%.

10.2.4.B - Years 5+: No guaranteed salary.

10.2.5 - Injured Reserve Players (Designated IR):

10.2.5.A - Year 1 guaranteed salary: 25%.

10.2.5.B - Years 2+ guaranteed salary: 15%.

10.2.6 - Rookie Players:

The following applies.

10.2.6.A - No penalty if cut by 11PM ET, Thursday prior to Week 1, 1st NFL game.

10.2.6.B - Acquired through trade or waivers will have regular penalties applied.

10.2.6.C - Cut before the deadline (Need to reference this) will have their drafted yearly salary retained, which will be the minimum waiver bid during off-season.

10.2.7 - Released Players:

All players released from teams or whose contract ends prior to free agency will be locked until auction.

10.3 - In Season Cuts:

10.3.1 - All Contracts:

Year 1 guaranteed salary: 50%.

10.3.2 - Front Loaded:

Years 2+ guaranteed salary: 35%.

10.3.3 - Back Loaded:

Years 2+ guaranteed salary: 40%.

10.3.4 - Even Loaded:

Years 2+ guaranteed salary: 35%.

10.3.5 - Injured Reserve Players (Designated):

10.3.5.A - Year 1 guaranteed salary: 25%.

10.3.5.B - Years 2+ guaranteed salary: 30%.

10.4 - Off & In Season Cuts for Taxi Squad Players:

10.4.1 - Promotions:

Players will be "promoted" to an even salary for the cut.

10.5 - FCFS & Waiver Wire Acquisitions:

10.5.1 - No Penalty Cuts:

Up to three times per season.

10.5.2 - Timing & Contract:

Players must be on a 1-year deal and cut within 28 days from pickup, down to the exact minute.

10.5.3 - Cut Stipulation:

These players cannot have been placed in the starting lineup during the 28-day grace period.

10.5.4 - Posting Requirements:

Owners must make a post on the "No Penalty Cut Players" board.

New Owner Note:

- If you're a new owner reading these bylaws for the first time, visit Slack, post in the general chat saying, "I love Bizarro and all you miscreants."

ARTICLE 11: STARTING LINEUPS

Starting lineups are hidden until a players kickoff of their NFL game.

11.1 - Offense:

Total Offensive Starters: 9

- QB: 1

- RB: 1

- WR: 3

- TE: 1

- PK: 1

- FLEX WR/RB: 1

- FLEX WR/TE: 1

11.2 - Defense:

General Rules

11.2.1 - Formation Requirements:

Owners must adhere to a designated formation as specified in the bylaws.

11.2.2 - Reading Formations:

Multiple formations and starting lineup options are available. To decipher formations, read them as (DL) - (LB) - (DB).

11.2.3 - Defensive Starters:

11 total defensive starters.

11.2.4 - Defensive Formations:

11.2.4.A - 3-4-4 Formation:

- DE: 1, DT: 1, FLEX DE/DT: 1

- LB: 4

- S: 1, CB: 1, FLEX S/CB: 2

11.2.4.B - 3-3-5 Formation:

- DE: 1, DT: 1, FLEX DE/DT: 1

- LB: 3

- S: 2, CB: 2, FLEX S/CB: 1

11.2.4.C - 4-1-6 Formation:

- DE: 1, DT: 1, FLEX DE/DT: 2

- LB: 1

- S: 3, CB: 3

11.2.4.D - 4-2-5 Formation:

- DE: 1, DT: 1, FLEX DE/DT: 2

- LB: 2

- S: 2, CB: 2, FLEX S/CB: 1

11.2.4.E - 4-3-4 Formation:

- DE: 1, DT: 1, FLEX DE/DT: 2

- LB: 3

- S: 1, CB: 1, FLEX S/CB: 2

11.3 - Lineup Requirements:

Fielding a complete lineup is mandatory.

11.3.1 - Players Status Requirements:

Players from NFL teams who are healthy shall be started in lineups over players not assigned to any NFL team or marked as OUT, PUP, Bye, etc. Players marked as IR, PUP, Out, or on bye weeks can be started only if there are no active, healthy players available for the lineup. This rule does not include owners who submit their lineup while a player is listed as available.

11.3.2 - Illegal Lineup Penalties:

Penalties for illegal lineups are detailed in bylaw Article (29).

11.4 - Backup Players:

The below governs submission.

11.4.1 - Number of Backup Players:

One Player per position can be submitted as backup.

11.4.2 - Backup Player Sequence:

Backups are sequenced from top to bottom of the submission and ranked by order. No backup will be entered into a lineup to create an illegal lineup.

11.4.3 - Backup Player Operation Examples:

11.4.3.A - Example 1: If an owner lists WR and RB as the initial two backups and starts two TEs, and if the WR is listed before the RB; the WR will replace the TE that's sidelined due to injury. Even though either position can replace the player.

11.4.3.B - Example 2: For a 3-4-4 start and an LB is ruled out, with the backup order being S/CB/LB/DT/DE, the Safety would sub in for the Linebacker, altering the formation to 3-3-5.

11.4.4 - Backup Player Submissions:

Backup players must be submitted on MFL alongside weekly lineups and updates.

11.4.5 - Backup Player Qualification:

Players must be active on a NFL starting lineup to qualify.

11.4.6 - Commissioner Action:

Commissioner oversees submissions post-NFL Monday night games.

ARTICLE 12: SALARY CAP

12.1 - Total Salary Cap:

The total salary cap for teams is set at $150M.

12.2 - Off Season:

Soft Cap. During the off-season, owners are allowed to exceed the salary cap.

12.3 - In Season:

Hard Cap. During the regular season, teams cannot exceed the $150M salary cap.

12.4 - Backloaded Salary:

The maximum total amount allowed for back loaded salaries is $200M.

12.5 - Penalties:

Will be applied for exceeding the cap as detailed in bylaw Article (28).

ARTICLE 13: WAIVER WIRE

Due to MFL system limitations Owners must ensure that during submission they check the box that says “Don’t do add/drop immediately, instead submit it as a waiver claim”

13.1 - Off-Season Before Free Agency:

Released players remain locked until the commencement of the Free Agency auction.

13.2 - After Free Agency:

13.2.1 - Process Days:

Every Wednesday at 10:00 EST.

13.2.2 - Bidding Format:

Blind Bid.

13.2.3 - Bid Minimum & Increment:

Minimum bid starts at $500K, with increments of $100K.

13.2.4 - Bid Ties:

In the event of a tie, the earliest submitted bid is deemed the winner.

13.2.5 - First Come First Serve (FCFS):

No FCFS during the off-season.

13.3 In-Season Waiver Wire:

13.3.1 - Process Days:

Every Wednesday at 10:00 EST.

13.3.2 - Bidding Format:

Blind Bid.

13.3.3 - Bid Minimum & Increment:

Minimum bid starts at $500K, with increments of $100K.

13.3.4 - Bid Ties:

In the event of a tie, the earliest submitted bid is deemed the winner.

13.3.5 - First Come First Serve (FCFS):

FCFS starts after waivers and runs until Monday night at 23:00.

13.4 - Waiver Wire Contracts:

13.4.1 - Contract Posting:

Owners must post the contracts of their newly acquired players in the “Waiver Wire Contracts” section of the message board within 72 hours.

13.4.2 - Missed Deadline:

Failure to meet the deadline results in a default assignment of a 1-year contract.

13.4.3 - Contract Options:

Available options below.

13.4.3.A - 1 year at the winning bid.

13.4.3.B - 2 years at 150% of the bid as the annual salary.

13.4.3.C - 3 years at 200% of the bid as the annual salary.

13.4.4 - Deadline for Multi Year Contracts:

Kickoff of game 1 in week 12.

13.5 Player Release and Re-signing:

No team can release and re-sign the same player (either copy 1 or 2) within a 48-hour window. For this rule, both copies of a player are considered identical

13.5.1 - First Violation:

First violation, player is released and cut in accordance with league bylaws.

13.5.2 - Second violation:

In addition to the player being released, the offending team will incur a $1M cap penalty for the following season.

13.5.3 - Third violation:

The commissioner will review the team's actions, and consider removal from the league.

13.6 - Postseason Rules:

The following govern waivers and drops at kick off of game 1 of the Bizarro Post Season games in week 14.

13.6.1 - Released/Dropped Players:

Players will be locked until the upcoming Free Agency Auction.

13.6.2 - Free Agent Access:

All teams will have access to Free Agents dropped before the post season begins.

ARTICLE 14: TRADING

14.1 - Trade Oversight:

The Commissioner retains the authority to veto a trade that's perceived as "not in the best interest of the league." Such circumstances include cases of fraud, error, collusion etc. However, individual disagreements or opinions of other owners don't qualify as reasons for trade rejection.

14.2 - Trade Cool Down:

Once a player has been traded, he cannot be traded back to the originating team until after one NFL game has taken place for the traded player. Bye weeks do not count as NFL Games for this purpose.

14.3 - Off-Season Trading:

Trading remains unrestricted and open throughout the off-season after legislative offseason items are concluded.

14.4 - In-Season Trading:

In-season trades can be conducted up to the kickoff of week 13.

14.5 - Trade Validation:

All trades must be formalized on the MFL website for them to be recognized as legitimate.

14.5.1 - Trade Component Requirements:

There's no requirement for owners to receive any assets in return during a trade.

14.5.2 - Trading Contracts on Dual Copy Players:

Owners are permitted to exchange player contracts during a trade.This is permitted for same player copies only.

14.6 - Trade Disputes & Challenges:

The following will be addressed and voted on within 7 calendar days from complaint submission.

14.6.1 - Owner Rights:

Each owner has the right to challenge a trade once per season, but only if they believe that the trade is harmful to the league's overall integrity.

14.6.2 - Complainant Requirements:

The disputing owner must notify the Commissioner, providing substantial evidence to support their claim.

14.6.2.A - This evidence will then be showcased to the entire league on the disputing owner's behalf.

14.6.3 - Voting on Disputes:

A league-wide vote will ensue on the contentious trade.

14.6.3.A - A minimum of 28 votes is required to overturn the trade decision.

14.6.4 - Commissioner Involved Trades:

In instances where the Commissioner is a part of the disputed trade, a delegated unbiased league member will act in the Commissioners role.

ARTICLE 15: TAXI SQUAD

15.1 - Eligibility:

To qualify for the Taxi Squad, a player must have three or fewer years of experience

as per the MFL website standards.

15.2 - Maximum Bench Spots:

The maximum allowed on the Taxi Squad for any team is 10.

15.3 - Player Salaries:

Players assigned to the Taxi Squad will be charged 10% of their total salary for that year.

15.4 - Promotions & Contract Announcement Timeline:

Owners must declare any promotion from the Taxi Squad on the designated “Taxi Squad Promotions” message board within 72 hours.

15.4.1 - Missed Deadline:

Failure to make an announcement within this period will result in the player being assigned an even-loaded contract.

15.5 - Demotion & Promotion Cool Down:

Once a player has been promoted from the Taxi Squad, they cannot be demoted back to the Taxi Squad for 120 days.

ARTICLE 16: TAXI SQUAD CLAIMS

16.1 - Process:

Claiming Owner Claim Steps must be followed below.

16.2 - Notification and Posting Requirements:

Post on the designated MFL message board under the “Taxi Squad Claims” section.

16.2.1 - Posting Format:

The claim post must include the following.

16.2.1.A - The name and position of the player in question.

16.2.1.B - The total salary (which may be more than the current salary, but not less).

16.2.1.C - Contract Structure shall be listed IAW bylaws.

16.3 - Holding Team Options:

The holding team has 72 hours to respond to the MFL message board post with their decision to retain the player at their new salary.

16.4 - Binding Action of Claim Initiation:

Once a claim is initiated, it is binding and irreversible. The claiming owner must complete the process.

16.5 - Claim Exclusivity:

Players who are currently under a claim cannot be traded to another team.

16.6 - Trade Deadline & Claim Implications:

Any claim initiated before the official trade deadline will be considered valid, even if the timeline of events would land after the trade deadline.

16.7 - Penalties:

For any violations or refusals to follow through with the claim process, penalties will be imposed as outlined in bylaw Article(28).

ARTICLE 17: PLAYOFF FORMAT

17.1 - Playoff Eligibility:

A total of 14 teams will qualify for the playoffs based on their win/loss record for the season.

17.2 Seeding Structure:

17.2.1 - Division Winners:

The top 8 teams that win their respective divisions will automatically qualify for the playoffs.

17.2.2 - Wild Card Teams:

An additional 6 teams will qualify as wild cards:

17.2.2.A - AFC: The top 3 teams in the AFC that didn't win their division will qualify.

17.2.2.B - NFC: The top 3 teams in the NFC that didn't win their division will qualify.

17.3 Tiebreakers for Wild Card Spots:

Follow league tie breakers in accordance with bylaws.

17.4 - Playoff Structure:

17.4.1 - Week 14 (Round 1) Seeding & Matchups:

17.4.1.A - Division Winners: Seeded 1 through 4.

17.4.1.B - Wild Card Teams: Seeded 5 through 7.

17.4.1.C - Matchups & Bye Week

- Seed 1 receives Bye Week.

- #2 vs #7

- #3 vs #6

- #4 vs #5

17.4.2 - Week 15 (round 2) Seeding & Matchups:

Teams reseed from Round 1 with the highest seeding playing against the lowest seed and so forth.

17.4.3 - Week 16 (Conference Finals):

This week hosts the Conference Championship games.

17.4.4 - Week 17 (Superbowl):

This week concludes with the Bizarro SuperBowl.

ARTICLE 18: ANNUAL DRAFT ORDER & TIE BREAKERS

18.1 - Draft Order Determination:

The annual draft order is determined based on the performance of the teams in the previous season, taking both regular season records and playoff performance into account.

18.2 Regular Season Tie Breaker Rules:

The following is used to break all ties in the league.

18.2.1 - Overall Winning Percentage:

The team with the higher winning percentage over the course of the regular season will be ranked higher.

18.2.2 - Divisional Winning Percentage (For Division Ranking Only):

(For Same Division Teams Only): If the tied teams are from the same division, their winning percentage within the division will be compared.

18.2.2.A - H2H will be the next tie breaker for divisional standings.

18.2.3 - Conference Winning Percentage (For Conference Ranking Only):

(For Same Conference Teams Only): If the tied teams are from the same conference, their winning percentage within the conference will be compared for determining Conference standings.

18.2.3.A - H2H will be the next tiebreaker for Conference standings.

18.2.4 - Head to Head:

Only applicable when all teams have played an equal number of games against each other.

18.2.5 - Total Points Scored:

If the tie is still not broken after applying the above criteria, the team that scored the most total points over the course of the regular fantasy season will be ranked higher.

18.2.6 - Coin Toss 2 of 3:

In the event that a teams tie breaking cannot be completed with the above, the commissioner will live stream a coin toss with the winner winning 2 out of 3. The team with the highest scoring bench gets to choose heads or tails.

18.3 - Playoff Teams Draft Order:

The draft order for teams that qualified for the playoffs will be based on the inverse order of their finish in the playoffs. This means the team that won the championship will pick last, and the first team eliminated will pick first among the playoff teams.

18.4 - Eliminated Playoff Team Tie Breaker:

For teams that get eliminated in the same round of the playoffs, ties will be broken using the tiebreaker rules outlined in section 18.2.

ARTICLE 19: ANNUAL ROOKIE DRAFT

19.1 - Draft Timing:

The annual rookie draft is set to commence on or around May 15th every year. The exact date can be adjusted to be subsequent to the NFL draft to ensure team owners have adequate knowledge of rookie placements.

19.2 - Draft Structure:

19.2.1 - Number of Rounds:

The draft will be conducted over 6 rounds.

19.2.2 - Format:

The draft will follow a straightforward ordered sequence from the 1st to the 32nd pick.

19.2.3 - Clock:

Each team owner has 12 hours to make their selection once they are on the clock.

19.3 - Clock Expiry:

If a team's draft clock expires, their pick will be skipped and the draft will continue with the next team.

19.3.1 - Recovering Skipped Pick:

The team with the expired clock can contact the commissioner at any time to select an available rookie player. The ongoing draft will not halt for this selection.

19.4 - Draft Conclusion:

The annual rookie draft concludes once the final rookie player has been selected.

19.5 - Rookie Contracts:

Upon the conclusion of the rookie draft the following apply.

19.5.1 - Contract Posting:

Contracts must be posted on the message board under the heading “Rookie Contracts”. Team owners must submit the contracts for their drafted rookies within 168 hours (7 days). The post should include:

19.5.1.A - Player's name and position, Contract length and total salary (calculated as Winning Bid multiplied by the number of years). The structure of the contract (whether it's backloaded or front-loaded). The total salary percentage for each year of the contract. An example format for the post will be provided on the message board for clarity.

19.5.2 - Missed Deadline:

If a team owner misses the deadline, the concerned rookie will automatically be assigned a 1-year contract.

19.5.3 - Rookie Contract Modification:

Rookie contracts can be modified without a taxi squad move, an unlimited number of times until the deadline for cutting rosters to 41 in accordance with bylaw Article (7.4).

ARTICLE 20: ANNUAL FREE AGENT AUCTION

20.1 - Auction Timing:

The annual free agent auction is slated to begin on or around April 25th each year.

20.2 - Players Seeking Trades:

Will be auctioned off before tagged players.

20.2.1 - Nomination Order:

All players will be nominated at once.

20.2.2 - Contract Restrictions:

The length of the contract may not exceed the number of years remaining on the existing contract before entering the pool.

20.3 - Transition Tagged Players:

Will be auctioned off before any remaining free agents.

20.3.1 - Nomination Order:

All players will be nominated at once.

20.3.2 - Both Player Copies Tagged:

In cases where two copies of a player are tagged, the auction for the player who was tagged first will commence before the other.

20.3.3 - Auction Participation Eligibility:

No owner may participate in the transition tag auction unless they hold a 2nd round pick or higher in the upcoming rookie draft. No owner may trade away picks and participate in the transition Tag auction at the same time.

20.3.4 - Exercising Transition Tag:

Tag holders must post within 48 hours, post auction completion if they intend to exercise their tag in the appropriate message board on MFL.

20.3.5 - Contract Announcement:

Winning bidders of the tagged players have 72 hours post-auction to announce the contract terms.

20.4 - Free Agent Players:

Auction will begin immediately at the conclusion of the Tagged Auction.

20.4.1 - Auction Clock:

Each player's auction lasts for 24 hours. The clock resets with every new highest bid placed.

20.4.2 - Bidding:

All bids during the auction are "blind", meaning other team owners cannot see the amount of any active bid.

20.4.3 - Nominations:

Each franchise can nominate players for the auction.

20.4.4 - Franchise Limitations:

There's no minimum limit for nominations, but a maximum cap of 7 nominations per franchise.

20.4.5 - League Limitations:

The auction will have a maximum of 150 active nominations at any given time.

20.5 - Free Agent Contracts:

20.5.1 - Contract Posting:

Owners must announce the contract terms for the free agents they won, within 168 hours (7 days) from the end of the auction. Contract details should be posted on the message board under “Free Agent Contracts”. The post should include:

20.5.1.A - Player's name and position.

20.5.1.B - Contract length and total salary (calculated as Winning Bid multiplied by the number of years).

20.5.1.C - The structure of the contract (whether it's back loaded or front-loaded).

20.5.1.D - The total salary percentage for each year of the contract.

20.5.1.E - A sample format for this post will be available on the message board to guide owners.

20.5.2 - Missed Deadline:

If an owner fails to announce the contract details within the stipulated time, the concerned player will be assigned a default 1-year contract.

20.6 - Trading Players Post-Auction:

20.6.1 - Without Assigned Contract:

If a player's contract terms haven't been announced, the player can be traded along with their signing rights.

20.6.2 - With Assigned Contract:

If a player's contract has been established, any trades involving that player shall adhere to bylaws governing trades.

20.7 Auction Conclusion:

The annual free agent auction concludes once the final player auction on the board is completed.

ARTICLE 21: FRANCHISE, TRANSITION TAGS & TRADE SEEKING

21.1 - Usage:

Owners may only assign one of each tag type annually. If the tagged player is traded after assignment/posting, the owner cannot use another tag of that type in the same year.

21.2 - Franchise Tags:

Application can be used on a player in the final year of their contract. Consecutive tags on the same player are permissible.

21.2.1 - Exercise Period:

Can be used on a player in the final year of their contract. Consecutive tags on the same player are permissible.

21.2.2 - Announcement Deadline:

Owners must announce their intention to use the franchise tag by 0001 ET, March 16th each year on the MFL message board.

21.2.3 - Salary Structure Per Application:

Listed below.

21.2.3.A - 1st Consecutive Tag: Player receives the greater of 125% of the average winning bid of the top 5 players at their position or their current salary plus 25%, whichever is greater.

21.2.3.B - 2nd Consecutive Tag: Player receives the greater of 150% of the average winning bid of the top 5 players at their position or their current salary plus 50%, whichever is greater.

21.2.3.C - 3rd Consecutive Tag: Player receives the greater of 175% of the average winning bid of the top 5 players at their position or their current salary plus 75%, whichever is greater.

21.2.3.D - Limitation: Players can be franchise-tagged a maximum of three consecutive times. After the third consecutive tag, the player will be released to Free Agency.

21.3 Transition Tag:

Is used to release players into the Free Agency pool with some stipulations. The tag holding team may exercise the tag to keep the player or release the player and receive pick compensation from the bid winning franchise.

21.3.1 - Exercise Period:

Application can be used on a player in the final year of their contract.

21.3.2 - Announcement Deadline:

Owners must declare their intention to use the transition tag by 0001 ET, March 16th each year on the MFL message board.

21.3.3 - Procedure:

Players with the transition tag are released to the Free Agency pool.

21.3.4 - Exercising the Tag:

Tag holding teams have 48 hours from the conclusion of the Tagged Player Auction to match the winning bid and retain the player's services.

21.3.5 - Pick Compensation:

The tag holding team will receive a 2nd round pick or higher in the upcoming draft from the winning team. The tag holding team may choose whichever 2nd round pick is being held. If no 2nd round pick is held, then a 1st will be relinquished.

21.3.6 - Salary Structure:

The tag holding team will sign the player at 90% of the original winning bid per year or 500k, whichever is greater.

21.3.7 - Bidding without Draft Picks:

Owners who win tagged players but do not have pick compensation will be fined $10M in salary cap per year of the contract.

21.4 - Trade Seeking Tag:

Rule is to govern players who meet the misuse of player talent Article (33).

21.5 - Franchise Player Contract:

Has unique applications and rules governing players signed under this contract. Reference Bylaw Article (8).

ARTICLE 22: AVERAGE WINNING BID / SALARY DETERMINATION

22.1 - Calculation Date:

All average salary determinations will be carried out at the conclusion of the Free Agency Auction.

22.2 - Computation:

The following is used to compute the average salary.

22.2.1 - Criteria:

The average salary is calculated using the original winning bid of that player's salary on their current contract. Example: a player won in Free Agency for $8M, would be their salary no matter contract structure.

22.2.2 - Top 5 Players:

The total salaries of the highest-paid five players in a position are combined and divided by five to obtain the average salary for the top 5 players.

22.2.3 - Top 10 Players:

Same math computation as for 5 players, except for 10.

ARTICLE 23: INJURED RESERVE (IR)

23.1 - Eligibility for IR:

Players are eligible for the Injured Reserve list if, and only if, they are officially designated as "IR" on the MFL platform.

23.2 - Roster Exemption:

Players placed on the Injured Reserve list do not count towards the team's active roster limit.

23.3 - Salary Implications:

Despite being on IR, the entire salary for the year of the injured player will still count towards the team's salary cap.

23.4 - Activation from IR Deadline:

Owners must move players from IR to active roster when designation is removed. MFL will prevent lineup submissions until teams are compliant.

ARTICLE 24: PLAYER RETIREMENT

24.1 - Notification of Retirement:

In the event a player officially retires from the NFL, the owner of that player must post a notice on the MFL message board titled “Retired Players”. Failing to do so will result in the cut being processed as per bylaw Article (10).

24.2 - Posting Requirements:

The post should clearly indicate whether the owner is opting for a "Complete Release" or "Rights Retained" for the retiring player.

24.3 - Complete Release Definition:

The owner relinquishes all rights and claims to the retired player.

24.3.1 - Penalty for Cutting:

None.

24.4 - Rights Retained Definition:

The owner retains the rights to the retired player.

24.4.1 - Penalty for Retaining Rights:

10% of the player's remaining salary, applied in year of release.

24.4.2 - Players Return from Retirement:

If a player who had retired decides to come out of retirement:

24.4.2.A - The player will automatically be signed by the original team that retained the rights.

24.4.3 - Contract Length:

1 year.

24.5 - Salary Determination:

The salary will be 90% of the average of the top 5 salaries at the player's position.

24.6 - Player’s Return from Retirement:

24.6.1 - In Season:

The player will not be eligible for First-Come-First-Serve (FCFS) pickups and will be available in the weekly blind bid waivers.

24.6.2 - Off Season Before FA Auction:

The player will be a part of the Free Agency Auction.

24.6.3 - Off Season Before Regular Season Start:

The player will be available for the weekly blind bid waivers.

ARTICLE 25: CAREER ENDING INJURIES

25.1 - Definition:

A "Career Ending Injury" is defined as an injury that prohibits a player from returning to professional football.

25.2 - Penalty for Dropping Player

25.2.1 - Remaining Salary Calculation:

For the remaining salary of the current year when the injury occurred: 5% penalty.

25.2.2 - Subsequent Years:

For the subsequent years (Year 2 and beyond): No penalty for dropping the player.

ARTICLE 26: DETERMINING A PLAYER'S POSITION

26.1 - Source of Classification:

The official and only source to determine or classify a player's position shall be MFL (MyFantasyLeague).

26.2 - Position Challenges:

No challenges or disputes regarding a player's position designation on MFL will be entertained. All owners must refer to and abide by the positional classifications as provided by MFL for all league activities and transactions.

26.3 - Positional Changes on MFL:

Owners must stay updated with any positional changes made by MFL and adjust their rosters and strategies accordingly.

ARTICLE 27: SCORING

27.1 - Source of Scoring:

The official scoring settings for the league are determined by and sourced from MFL (MyFantasyLeague).

27.2 - Location of Scoring Settings:

Owners can refer to the "Scoring Spreadsheet" located under the "Salary Cap Tracker" tab on the league website to view detailed scoring settings.

27.3 - Finality of Scoring:

All scoring results, as presented by MFL, are final. Owners are not permitted to appeal or challenge the scoring results.

27.4 - Stat Corrections:

MFL may occasionally provide stat corrections based on official NFL statistics and updates. These corrections are automatically applied to the league's scoring by the MFL platform.

27.5 - Finality of Game Results:

No game result is considered final until all MFL-provided stat corrections for that week have been processed and applied.

ARTICLE 28: TYPES OF PENALTIES

28.1 - Standard Penalties:

The following are standard penalties that can be imposed for rule violations:

28.1.1 - Transaction Freeze:

A temporary prohibition on making any transactions.

28.1.2 - Cap Penalty:

A financial penalty applied to the team's salary cap.

28.1.3 - Fantasy Game Score Penalty:

A deduction of points from the team's fantasy game score.

28.1.4 - Game Forfeiture:

A team loses a game due to rule violations.

28.2 - Commissioner Penalties:

In certain circumstances where a standard penalty is deemed insufficient, the Commissioner may impose additional penalties. These can include, but are not limited to:

28.2.1 - Loss of Draft Picks:

The team may lose one or more draft picks in upcoming drafts.

28.2.2 - Change in Draft Positions:

The team's draft position may be adjusted unfavorably.

28.2.3 - Dropping of Players:

The Commissioner may force the team to drop certain players from its roster. This penalty should be relatable to the offense.

The Commissioner's authority to impose these penalties is reserved for situations where a standard penalty does not adequately address the infraction or conduct.

28.3 - League Removal:

In extreme cases, the Commissioner may remove a team or owner from the league. Grounds for removal can include, but are not limited too:

28.3.1 - Consistent Negligence:

Repeated failure to meet league deadlines and obligations.

28.3.2 - Financial Delinquency:

Failure to pay league dues on time.

28.3.3 - Non-Participation:

This can involve not participating in the draft, not voting in league matters, or consistently failing to set lineups. A team that fails to submit a lineup for two consecutive weeks is especially at risk of removal.

ARTICLE 29: PENALTIES FOR LINEUP VIOLATIONS

29.1 - Invalid or Illegal Lineup:

An invalid or illegal lineup is one that does not conform to the league's lineup rules. This could be due to starting players on bye weeks, starting injured players, or not adhering to the position requirements, among other things.

29.2 - Penalty Structure:

The following penalties will be applied for submitting invalid or illegal lineups:

29.2.1 - Each Offense:

A deduction of 5.0 points from the team's weekly score. Additionally, all draft picks held by the franchise in the upcoming season will be penalized 4 draft positions.

ARTICLE 30: DISPUTE RESOLUTION

30.1 - Initial Resolution:

All franchise owners are encouraged to address and resolve disputes at the earliest opportunity and at the most localized level. Open communication, mutual respect, and understanding are essential for the effective resolution of disputes.

30.2 - Mediation:

If the involved parties are unable to reach a consensus on their own, they should consider selecting a mutually agreeable third-party arbitrator from within the league to mediate and provide a non-binding recommendation. The arbitrator should be someone who is impartial to the dispute.

30.3 - Commissioner Intervention:

To involve the commissioner the following steps should happen.

30.3.1 - Submission Review:

This request should clearly outline the nature of the dispute, efforts made for resolution, and any relevant evidence or information.

30.3.2 - Commissioner's Review:

Upon receiving the request, the Commissioner will review all presented materials, may ask for further clarifications from the involved parties, and will render a decision in a timely manner.

30.3.3 - Decision Finality:

By participating in the league, all franchise owners implicitly agree to respect and abide by the Commissioner's decisions. Once the Commissioner has provided a resolution, it will be considered final and binding, with no further appeal rights.

30.4 - Maintaining League Harmony:

While disagreements are natural in competitive settings, all franchise owners are reminded of the importance of maintaining league harmony and goodwill. Disputes should be handled professionally, avoiding personal attacks or unconstructive behavior.

ARTICLE 31: TEAM NAME AND IMAGERY

31.1 Consistency with NFL Naming:

All Bizarro teams should align their team name in some manner with their respective NFL counterpart. This can be a direct representation, a playful twist, or a creative variation, but the reference to the original NFL team should be recognizable.

31.2 - Imagery and Banners:

In addition to the team name, the team's imagery, including icons and banners, should echo the aesthetic or theme of the corresponding NFL team. This ensures a level of uniformity and homage to the original franchises.

31.3 - NFL Team Name Changes:

If an NFL team undergoes a name change, Bizarro team owners representing that NFL team will be notified and given a specific time frame in which to update their team's name, imagery, and banners to reflect the change.

31.3.1 - Submission of New Assets:

Owners are required to submit new icons, names, and banners to the Commissioner or designated league representative within the given time frame. Creativity and uniqueness are encouraged while ensuring a clear link to the new NFL team name.

31.3.2 - Failure to Comply:

Should an owner fail to submit the updated name and imagery within the given time frame, they may be subject to penalties as stipulated in the league bylaws or at the discretion of the Commissioner.

31.4 - Creative Freedom:

While maintaining a connection to the NFL team name is essential, owners are encouraged to showcase their creativity and individuality in crafting their team names and imagery, making their team unique and distinct within the Bizarro league.

ARTICLE 32: CHANGING FRANCHISES

32.1 - Purpose:

The purpose of this provision is to promote league stability, continuity, and commitment from team owners, while also providing a mechanism for owners to assume leadership of vacant teams under specific circumstances.

32.2 - Limitation on Changing Franchises:

Each owner within the league is permitted to claim or switch to a vacant team franchise only once during their tenure in the league. Once an owner has made such a switch, they will not be allowed to change franchises again.

32.2.1 - Non-transferability:

The one-time change privilege is non-transferable and cannot be deferred or assigned to another league member or prospective owner.

32.3 - Procedure for Changing Franchises:

Below is the procedure for switching franchises.

32.3.1 - Notification:

The Commissioner will notify league members that a team is vacant. An owner wishing to change franchises must notify the Commissioner and league members of their request.

32.3.2 - Vacant Team Selection:

Upon receiving notification, the Commissioner will provide the requesting owner with a list of currently vacant teams. The owners will provide their preference of teams to fill.

32.3.3 - Team Assignment:

The membership committee will determine which eligible teams will receive which franchises.

32.3.4 - Historical Record:

The league's historical records will note the franchise change for that owner, ensuring transparency and adherence to the one-time change rule.

32.3.5 - Commissioner Approval:

All team moves will require Commissioner approval. The commissioner may reject a team's request for any reason to include filling the franchise with a new owner.

32.4 - Exceptions:

There are no exceptions to this rule. Once an owner has changed franchises, they will not be eligible to do so again.

32.5 - Consequences of Unauthorized Changes:

Owners who attempt to change franchises without following the prescribed procedure or after they have already exercised their one-time change privilege will be subject to penalties as defined in the league bylaws or at the discretion of the Commissioner.

ARTICLE 33: MISUSE OF PLAYER TALENT

33.1 - Rule Concept:

Purpose of this article is to represent how players would respond to not getting playing time while also being a top contender in their role. For this rule to be applicable it would require a franchise owner to sit top talent a significant part of the season.

33.2 - Determination of Talent Use:

33.2.1 - Time Period Calculation:

Weeks 1-13 are used for computing % of games available for players.

33.2.2 - Ranking Calculation:

Weeks 1-14 or the last week with “byes” in the NFL, are used for computing players' end of season ranking.

33.2.2 - Minimum Games Required to Play:

Players must have played (started) in at least 65% of all their available games if healthy for at least 8 regular season games. If 8 games are available, the player would have to start in at least 5.

33.2.3 - Positions that can start 3 or more:

The top 16 players will be included in this policy.

33.2.4 - Positions that can start 2:

The top 10 players will be included in this policy.

33.2.5 - Positions that can start 1:

The top 5 players will be included in this policy.

33.2.6 - Team Friendly Option:

Teams may retain the player for +25% of the winning bid that their contract is based off. Contracts will need to be restructured as needed.

33.2.6.A - Contract Restrictions: Contracts may remain back loaded during this process or changed to front or even, however no contract that was front or even may be changed to backloaded.

33.2.6 - Traded Players in Season:

The following governs players who were traded during weeks 1-13.

33.2.6.A - The player must have been on a team for at least 8 of the 13 regular season games to qualify.

33.2.6.B - Players that are traded will still qualify if their total time on a roster equals 8 games.

33.2.6.C - For the purpose of this rule, both copies of a player count as 1 for time determination.

33.3 - Player Seeks Trade:

Players who do not get playing time commensurate with their ranking will be allowed to seek a trade in the off season.

33.3.1 - Starting Salary Bid:

A trade for this policy will be the player going into the pool starting at 90% of their existing salary (the winning bid used to compute the contract).

33.3.3 - Players Won by Current Team:

The existing team cannot retain the player at anything less than the existing salary prior to the auction + 25%. If the final bid is less than this, it will be adjusted upwards to be compliant.

33.4 - Contract Restrictions From Auction:

33.4.1 - Existing teams:

33.4.1.A - Contract Length: The new contract may not exceed the original contracts current # of years left.

Example: Player entering an auction with 2 years on contract is won back by the original team for a higher salary. The longest the contract can be is 2 years.

33.4.1.B - Contract Structure: The new contract may only be back loaded if the original contract structure entering the auction was back loaded.

33.4.2 - New Teams:

33.4.2.A - Contract Restrictions: The new contract may not exceed 4 years.

33.5 - Auction Rules:

Auction in accordance with bylaw Article (20).

ARTICLE 34: SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

34.1 - Matchup Requirements:

Each team will have at least the minimum following matchups.

34.1.1 - Division Matchups:

Each team will play each division opponent twice per season.

34.1.2 - Conference Matchups:

Each team will play each conference opponent once per season.

34.1.3 - InterConference Matchups:

Each team will play 8 teams from the opposing conference once per season. These matchups the Commissioner will endeavor to rotate as randomly and equally as possible.

ARTICLE 35: MEMBERSHIP & TEAM VACANCY COMMITTEE

35.1 - Process:

The following will govern how owners are replaced in the league.

35.1.1 - Identifying Potential Members:

Owners in the league may recommend candidates to the league in conjunction with public forum postings conducted by league commissioners.

35.1.2 - Standardized Questionnaire:

All potential candidates will be provided with Appendix (A). This must be completed in its entirety and submitted to the membership committee.

35.1.3 - Committee Review:

Committee members will review applicants and existing owners wishing to take over vacant franchises and take a vote on which members to induct into the league if any. The committee will review all potential candidates, internal and external, to take over a franchise and vote accordingly with who to fill a team.

35.1.4 - Ties:

In the event of a committee vote resulting in a tie, the commissioner will act as the tie breaker.

35.2 - Committee Formation:

A committee is formed by having both conference presidents select 2 members from their conference.

35.2.1 - Member Requirements:

Members must have been playing in the Bizarro league for at least 2 years and be in good standing with the league.

35.3 - Committee Confidentiality:

All discussions and votes in the committee are strictly private, membership committee members or expressly forbidden to share any information, voting, or discussion with any members outside of the committee.

35.3.1 - Breach of Trust:

Membership committee members who create a breach of trust will be fined no less than $5M in the upcoming season and no more than $20M in the upcoming season and barred from any future committee participation.

ARTICLE 36: ELECTING A NEW COMMISSIONER

36.1 - Tenure:

The Commissioner, as the creator of the league, shall serve indefinitely with no set term limit. The Commissioner's role is sustained until the league collectively determines that the Commissioner can no longer perform to the best of their ability for the benefit of the league.

36.2 - Commissioner Removal:

Below governs the removal process.

36.2.1 - Unanimous Vote:

The Commissioner may only be removed from their position through a unanimous vote by all active league members, excluding the Commissioner and any appointed Presidents or Vice-Commissioners.

36.2.2 - Qualifier:

Such a vote is to be conducted only under circumstances where the league members believe the Commissioner is unable to fulfill their duties effectively and fairly.

36.2.3 - Vote Requirements:

The removal process is to be initiated by a formal proposal supported by at least ⅔ of the league members followed by a unanimous voting process.

36.3 - Election of New Commissioner:

36.3.1 - Voting Process:

The following will govern the voting process.

36.3.1.A - Requires a super Majority of votes to be elected (75% or 24).

36.3.2 - Qualifications:

Must have been a league member for at least 3 years.

36.3.3 - Number of Candidates:

No Cap.

APPENDIX (A)

Fantasy Football Agreement

Read and copy the below and post to MFL for new members.

Bizarro Fantasy Football League Bylaws Acknowledgment

As a franchise owner in the Bizarro Fantasy Football League, I hereby acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Bylaws Agreement: I have reviewed, understand, and agree to abide by all the rules and regulations set forth in the League Bylaws.

2. Active Participation: I commit to actively participate in all league activities throughout the season.

3. Sportsmanship: I pledge to maintain integrity and sportsmanship at all times.

4. Compliance: I understand that failure to adhere to these rules may result in penalties as outlined in the Bylaws.

By signing or posting this acknowledgment on the league message board, I confirm my commitment to the league and its rules.

Member Name (Print): ___________________________

Date: ___________________

[Post this acknowledgment on the league message board to confirm your agreement and understanding of the League Bylaws.]

APPENDIX (B)

Significant Dates

Date	Event	Article
Post SuperBowl	Prize Dispersal
From End of SuperBowl - February 1st	Ballot Initiative - Proposals to Presidents
February 1st - February 15th	Ballot Initiative - Presidents Proposals to Commissioner
March 1st	Annual Franchise Fee Due Deadline
0001 EST March 16th	Franchise/Transition Tag Announcement
Approx April 25th	Free Agent Auctions
Approx. May 15th	Draft - Rookie
Annually - Conclusion of Free Agency Auction	Tag Calculation Update
11PM EST Thursday Prior to 1st NFL Game	Roster Cuts Round 1 (47 Players)
11PM EST Thursday Prior to Game 1 Week 1	No Cut Penalty - Rookies (10.2.6)
11PM EST Monday Prior to 1st NFL Game	Roster Cuts Round 2 (44 Players)
11PM EST Wednesday Prior to 1st NFL Game	Roster Cuts Round 3 (41 Players)
11PM EST 24 hours before Week 1 Game 1	In Season - Starts
Kickoff Game 1 - Week 8	Back Loaded Contracts are Locked
Kickoff Game 1 - Week 8	Frontloaded Contracts are Locked
Kickoff Game 1 Week 13	Trade Deadline	14
Kickoff Game 1 Week 14	Dropped Players Locked until Upcoming Free Agency Auction

APPENDIX (C)

Rookie Salaries Through 2025

Pick	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5+
1st	$7.3	$5.3	$3.0	$1.3	$0.5
2nd	$7.3	$5.3	$3.0	$1.3	$0.5
3rd	$7.2	$5.2	$2.9	$1.3	$0.5
4th	$7.2	$5.2	$2.9	$1.3	$0.5
5th	$7.1	$5.1	$2.8	$1.2	$0.5
6th	$7.1	$5.1	$2.8	$1.2	$0.5
7th	$7.0	$5.0	$2.7	$1.2	$0.5
8th	$7.0	$5.0	$2.7	$1.2	$0.5
9th	$6.9	$4.9	$2.6	$1.1	$0.5
10th	$6.9	$4.9	$2.6	$1.1	$0.5
11th	$6.8	$4.8	$2.5	$1.1	$0.5
12th	$6.8	$4.8	$2.5	$1.1	$0.5
13th	$6.7	$4.7	$2.4	$1.0	$0.5
14th	$6.7	$4.7	$2.4	$1.0	$0.5
15th	$6.6	$4.6	$2.3	$1.0	$0.5
16th	$6.6	$4.6	$2.3	$1.0	$0.5
17th	$6.5	$4.5	$2.2	$0.9	$0.5
18th	$6.5	$4.5	$2.2	$0.9	$0.5
19th	$6.4	$4.4	$2.1	$0.9	$0.5
20th	$6.4	$4.4	$2.1	$0.9	$0.5
21st	$6.3	$4.3	$2.0	$0.8	$0.5
22nd	$6.3	$4.3	$2.0	$0.8	$0.5
23rd	$6.2	$4.2	$1.9	$0.8	$0.5
24th	$6.2	$4.2	$1.9	$0.8	$0.5
25th	$6.1	$4.1	$1.8	$0.7	$0.5
26th	$6.1	$4.1	$1.8	$0.7	$0.5
27th	$6.0	$4.0	$1.7	$0.7	$0.5
28th	$6.0	$4.0	$1.7	$0.7	$0.5
29th	$5.9	$3.9	$1.6	$0.6	$0.5
30th	$5.9	$3.9	$1.6	$0.6	$0.5
31st	$5.8	$3.8	$1.5	$0.6	$0.5
32nd	$5.8	$3.8	$1.5	$0.6	$0.5

APPENDIX (C.1)

2026 Rookie Salaries

Rookie Salaries per Executive Action PROP 101-2023 - To be implemented in 2026.

Pick	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5+
1st	$10	$3.5	$1.5	$0.5	$0.5
2nd	$10	$3.5	$1.5	$0.5	$0.5
3rd	$9.0	$3.4	$1.5	$0.5	$0.5
4th	$9.0	$3.4	$1.5	$0.5	$0.5
5th	$8.0	$3.3	$1.4	$0.5	$0.5
6th	$8.0	$3.3	$1.4	$0.5	$0.5
7th	$7.0	$3.2	$1.4	$0.5	$0.5
8th	$7.0	$3.2	$1.4	$0.5	$0.5
9th	$6.0	$3.1	$1.3	$0.5	$0.5
10th	$6.0	$3.1	$1.3	$0.5	$0.5
11th	$5.8	$3.0	$1.3	$0.5	$0.5
12th	$5.8	$3.0	$1.3	$0.5	$0.5
13th	$5.6	$2.9	$1.2	$0.5	$0.5
14th	$5.6	$2.9	$1.2	$0.5	$0.5
15th	$5.4	$2.8	$1.2	$0.5	$0.5
16th	$5.4	$2.8	$1.2	$0.5	$0.5
17th	$5.2	$2.7	$1.1	$0.5	$0.5
18th	$5.2	$2.7	$1.1	$0.5	$0.5
19th	$5.0	$2.6	$1.1	$0.5	$0.5
20th	$5.0	$2.6	$1.1	$0.5	$0.5
21st	$4.8	$2.5	$1.0	$0.5	$0.5
22nd	$4.8	$2.5	$1.0	$0.5	$0.5
23rd	$4.6	$2.4	$1.0	$0.5	$0.5
24th	$4.6	$2.4	$1.0	$0.5	$0.5
25th	$4.4	$2.3	$0.9	$0.5	$0.5
26th	$4.4	$2.3	$0.9	$0.5	$0.5
27th	$4.2	$2.2	$0.9	$0.5	$0.5
28th	$4.2	$2.2	$0.9	$0.5	$0.5
29th	$4.0	$2.1	$0.8	$0.5	$0.5
30th	$4.0	$2.1	$0.8	$0.5	$0.5
31st	$3.8	$2.0	$0.8	$0.5	$0.5
32nd	$3.8	$2.0	$0.8	$0.5	$0.5

APPENDIX (D)

Ballot Initiative Tracker

Year	Description of Ballot Initiative	Submitted By Team	Status
2024	Adjusting trade deadline Prop 202-2024. Voting passed with at least 51% of votes in favor to change to Week 13 TNF Kickoff.	Chiefs	Completed
2024	Size of Minimum Active Roster Prop 101-2024. Voting resulted in the new minimum active roster In Season to be 24.	Commissioner	Completed
2024	Change seeding for non playoff teams too a consolidation playoff format to determine draft order	Bengals	Did Not Pass
2024	Add verbiage to Misuse player talent that forces taxi squad players to be promoted or free agents to be signed to the team roster in lieu of existing players to be started in the lineup if they are listed as bye/out/ etc	Buccaneers	Did Not Pass
4/24/2024	Cleaned up language for clarity of bylaw 21.3.7. Language is original and shows edits here. 21.3.7 - Bidding without Draft Picks: Owners who bid on and win tagged players but do not have pick compensation will be fined $10M in salary cap per year of the contract.	Commissioner (Rueben)	Completed