Source: UFL teams are sending home players due to lack of funds

The United Football League is experiencing financial woes that are serious enough that the football league has sent home players due to a lack of funds, according to an industry source with knowledge of the situation.

The Hartford franchise informed players tonight that training camp wouldn't be starting due to the money problem. It's unclear yet if the season will be played.

A second source confirmed that camps are being suspended for 30 days, but that the UFL still intends to try to play a full season.

UFL commissioner Michael Huyghue has repeatedly said the season will be played.

"While we certainly continue to look for other sources of financing . . . things are still moving forward and players are in camps," Huyghue told the Virginian-Pilot.

However, the UFL has had several instances of unpaid bills, including players not being paid on time as well as other employees.

At the very least, the UFL is having major problems that call into question both its short-term and long-term viability.

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Aaron Wilson covers the Ravens for the Carroll County Times.