NFL Reiterates in Memo that 2 Players Who Left the Pros to Play at LSU Also Can’t Play in the League This Year
NFL bars Zxavian Harris and Dae’Quan Wright from the 2026 season, ruling they are ineligible after attempting to return to college football post-NFL training camp.
- On Wednesday, the NFL sent a memo to teams stating that Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris are "ineligible to visit, try out with or be signed NFL clubs" during the 2026 season.
- After being waived by NFL teams last month, both players attempted to join the LSU Tigers, prompting Lane Kiffin to recruit them despite SEC scrutiny over professional athletes in college.
- Before the Tigers' Week 2 matchup against Louisiana Tech, LSU added Aidan Anding and Gabriel Reliford to complete their 105-man roster, ending efforts to add Wright and Harris.
- Regarding the league's decision, Drew Rosenhaus said Wright "is looking at his legal options right now and we will have more to say in the near future."
- Since the players were already draft-eligible, they will become free agents at the end of the season, though Netflix insider Tom Pelissero confirmed they remain barred from NFL participation for 2026.
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NFL reiterates in memo that 2 players who left the pros to play at LSU also can’t play in the league this year
By Dana O’Neil, Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — The two football players at the center of the debate over former professional players returning to the college game remain in limbo after the NFL notified teams they are ineligible to play this season. In a memo sent to top front-office staff and head coaches around the
NFL makes decision on 2 players who attempted to return to college football
Zxavian Harris and Dae’Quan Wright aren’t going to get an opportunity to play football for either the LSU Tigers or the NFL after the latest ruling by the league. On Wednesday, the NFL sent a memo to teams stating that Wright and Harris are “ineligible to visit, try out with or be signed NFL clubs” …
Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris Reportedly Can't Return to NFL in 2026 After LSU Roster Drama
After attempting to return to LSU after spending time in NFL training camps this summer, tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive tackle Zxavian Harris reportedly won't be allowed to jump back to the pros this year.
NFL Zxavian Harris & Dae’Quan Wright Barred from Returning
According to Tom Pelissero, the NFL sent out a memo to teams to clarify that DT Zxavian Harris and TE Dae’Quan Wright are ineligible to try out, visit or sign with teams. Both players returned to LSU in a controversial attempt to pursue further eligibility and return to college football. Despite pursuing a court case against the NCAA and SEC, the Tigers and HC Lane Kiffin ultimately dropped their pursuit of Harris and Wright and neither appeared…
NFL Barring DT Zxavian Harris & TE Dae'Quan Wright From Return
According to Tom Pelissero, the NFL sent out a memo to teams to clarify that DT Zxavian Harris and TE Dae’Quan Wright are ineligible to try out, visit or sign with teams. Both players returned to LSU in a controversial attempt to pursue further eligibility and return to college football. Despite pursuing a court case […]
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