Current Rule: Rule 4.4 includes a team must carry a certain minimum number of players at each position.
Proposed Rule: For offensive lineman, defensive lineman, and defensive backs, only players with a durability rating of six (6) or more count towards the minimum number of players at a position beginning with the 2023 season.
Explanation: There is no minimum number of healthy players per game. I’ve seen games where teams have only 2 healthy CB or 1 healthy OT and so players have to play out of position. This proposal attempts to avoid that so that teams are more competitive by not having players play out of position. Skills positions are not included as we have minimum attempt/reception requirement for those positions.