The increased salaries were a major factor in the decision to go dormant for the 2009 season, after failed attempts by the owners to cancel the CBA, as several teams reported losing $2 million a year. It was believed that they were hoping for a plan similar to one used by the af2, which operated as a single-tax entity, or launching a new 11-man outdoor development league called the United National Gridiron League to replace the recently defunct NFL Europe. When the af2 took over as the new AFL and relaunched in 2010, players were paid $400 per game, similar to the af2. Three players on each team were eligible for designation as a "franchise" player, and received a salary of $1,000 per game. The league also offered financial aid for housing and meal expenses.
The increased salaries were a maj:or factor in the decision to go dormant for the 2009 season, after failed attempts by the owners to cancel the CBA, as several teams reported losing $2 million a year. It was. believed that they were hoping for a plan similar to one used by the af2, which operated as a !single-tax entity, or launching a new 11-man outdoor development league called the United National Gridiron League to replace the recently defunct NFL Europe. When the af2 took over as the new AFL and relaunched in 2010, pla!yers were paid $400 per game, similar to the af2. Three players on each team were eligible for designation as a "franchise" player, and received a salary of $1,000 per game. The league also offered financial aid for housing and meal expenses.