Before we had the XFL, USFL, FCF and The Spring League; we had the Alliance of American Football (AAF). This was the first spring league in a long time that seemed to have some promise. Unfortunately, it fell to the same fate as many of it’s predecessors when the AAF folded just eight weeks into its inaugural season.
That’s not to say there wasn’t hope.
Charlie Ebersol and the AAF struggled early on, but were seemingly saved by Tom Dundon when it looked like he had put in enough money to keep the league afloat for their inaugural season. When Dundon came in, he came with a promise of major funding. But, when the writing was on the wall, Dundon pulled the plug on the league to save his wallet.
Since then, Tom Dundon has even argued that he is owed compensation over the players from the AAF bankruptcy.
Well, it looks like we have some information on the bankruptcy payments, and it’s good news.
Former AAF player Logan Tuley-Tillman tweeted out to his former teammates telling them to check their email for bankruptcy notices to collect lost wages.
Guys that played in the @TheAAF & were on a team when it folded check your email! They are sending out bankruptcy notices on how to get the lost wages they are going to send out.
— Logan Tuley-Tillman (@LoganTillman) December 1, 2021
UPDATE: Another former AAF player, Kenneth Farrow has tweeted about the settlement notices as well now.
If you played in the AAF you should be getting or already have gotten your class action notice via email from
AAF SETTLEMENT. @UnitedFBPlayers— Kenneth Farrow II (@KennethMFarrow) December 1, 2021
It’s been over two years since the AAF hit the field, but better late than never when it comes to over-due payments to players. If you played for the AAF, or know anyone who did, better check those inboxes. We hope everyone gets their just payments from the ordeal, but I would expect it will be less due to the way the settlements will rollout.
With the AAF dead and buried and the XFL working towards a 2023 relaunch, all eyes are now on FOX and the USFL. The new USFL should have the funding in order, and considering they’re owned by FOX; broadcasting should never be an issue.
The AAF was trying to beat the XFL to market, but in turn beat themselves in the process.
We’ll keep you posted as we learn more on the AAF bankruptcy.
