The two most recent spring start-up leagues, the AAF and XFL, each allowed teams to carry a 52-man roster. The USFL’s is significantly smaller, as they have a 38-man active roster limit in addition to their seven-man practice squads.
So, in total, USFL teams will carry only 45 players at any given time. That could prove problematic for teams that battle injuries. That said, the smaller roster size could prove advantageous for players, as they are virtually guaranteed to get playing time due to the dearth of players available for each team.
There are 360 total players in the USFL because of these roster rules, though there may be more in the overall player pool. And just like in the NFL, if one team releases a player, another team in the USFL can sign him. So, there will certainly be roster movement throughout the season.
Below is a look at the initial rosters for each of the USFL’s eight teams. Note that players with a listed number of zero on each roster have either not reported for camp or have not yet been assigned a number.
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Birmingham Stallions roster
Houston Gamblers roster
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Michigan Panthers roster
New Jersey Generals roster
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