Context: On November 12, the league announced the defending champion San Jose SaberCats would be ceasing operations due to "reasons unrelated to League operations". A statement from the league indicated that the AFL is working to secure new, long-term owners for the franchise. This leaves the AFL with eight teams for 2016.

Question: Who were the defending champions of the Arena Football League?
Answer: San Jose SaberCats

Question: When was it announced that the SaberCats would be shutting down?
Answer: November 12

Question: What was the reason given for the closing of the SaberCats?
Answer: reasons unrelated to League operations

Question: How many AFL teams are operating as of 2016?
Answer: eight