Big Ten bans NFL players from returning to college teams

The Big Ten Conference has passed a rule prohibiting players who declared for the NFL Draft from returning to play for member schools. This decision, announced on August 25, follows a situation involving Dae’Quan Wright, who sought to leave the NFL and play at LSU under coach Lane Kiffin. The ruling has implications for Illinois, where former players Hank Beatty and Melvin Priestly were potential returnees. With the Illinois roster now seemingly finalized ahead of their season opener against UAB on September 3, the Big Ten sets a precedent that might influence other conferences like the SEC.

• 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Big Ten passes rule banning NFL players from returning