AAF Already At Risk Of Folding Says Majority Owner & Chairman

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The AAF is only in its first year.

It's been a rocky start to the life of the Alliance of American Football, otherwise known as the AAF. While the league has seen some success and even a viral moment on its opening weekend, the league has been unable to attract steady viewership. While the league seemed like a good idea as it tides football fans over until the NFL season, the league is already at risk of going under.

Chairman and majority owner Tom Dundon, who is also the owner of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, says the NFLPA isn't allowing young NFL players to participate in the league. Dundon says the AAF wants to be a development league of sorts, but the NFL isn't letting them do it.

"If the players union is not going to give us young players, we can't be a development league," Dundon told USA Today Sports. "We are looking at our options, one of which is discontinuing the league."

This is a fairly damning report as it could spell the end of the league before its really even started. The league is currently halfway through its inaugural season and so far, every player is signed to a three-year contract. Players like Johnny Manziel and Trent Richardson have been using the league as a way to get noticed by NFL scouts for a second shot at glory.

So far, the NFLPA has yet to comment on Dundon's claims.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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