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NFL says players who return to college will be ineligible to play in 2026 as ACC, Big 12 weigh topic
Major conferences are weighing their own restrictions as two undrafted players seek college eligibility after brief NFL stints, officials said.
- NFL executive Troy Vincent reiterated on Wednesday that players returning to college will be ineligible to play in the NFL for the 2026 season, reinforcing the league's longstanding policy during meetings.
- The Southeastern and Big Ten conferences recently banned players who were on NFL rosters from returning to their schools, prompting broader conference action to prevent professional athletes from rejoining college athletics.
- Tight end DaeQuan Wright and defensive lineman Zxavian Harris, recently waived by NFL teams, obtained temporary restraining orders against The NCAA to receive a fifth year of eligibility after being excluded from a new age-based rule.
- Schools violating The SEC's ban face harsh penalties: a 50% season suspension for head coaches, a 50% cut to annual operating budget, and revoked voting privileges within the conference.
- Cal general manager Ron Rivera said Wednesday he hopes The ACC joins the SEC and Big Ten in barring former professionals, as Atlantic Coast and Big 12 leaders also discuss similar policies this week.
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