New IDP Designations

May 20, 2020

We're renaming DE to EDR and DT to IL (but you can opt out):

• Defensive End (DE) has been renamed Edge Rusher (EDR) and now includes outside linebackers in a 3-4 defense (e.g., Khalil Mack, TJ Watt, Shaq Barrett).
• Defensive Tackle (DT) has been renamed Interior Lineman (IL) and now includes defensive ends in a 3-4 defense (e.g., Calais Campbell, Matt Ioannidis, Jonathan Allen).

Why? Edge rushers in a 3-4 defense have stats comparable to defensive ends, not linebackers. And defensive ends in a 3-4 defense have stats comparable to defensive tackles. This makes the scoring more balanced in IDP leagues.

NOTE Commissioners can opt-out of the new designations and convert their league back to traditional DE, DT, and LB. You can switch to the old designations (or back to the new ones) at any time: League » Settings » Edit Roster Requirements » Custom. Then click Use EDR/IL/LB or Use traditional DE/DT/LB.

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