When do the 2008 NFL teams have to name their starting players by?

Question

When do the 2008 NFL teams have to name their starting players by?

Answer 1

Most teams already have an idea on who will start on each position.. after Week 3 of the Pre-season.. most teams have already their starters..

this week will be mostly for bench players to see who gets the final cuts..

Answer 2

most of them are or have done it tonight...................

Answer 3

I believe the deadline is by the 6th of next month (September), but typically the teams already name their starting players before that date.

Answer 4

It has to be named by before season opener vs there opponent

Answer 5

The first game of the season. Doesn't your question kind of answer itself? When do you usually get your starting players together? Usually by the first game.