Brent Venables confirms Oklahoma will not add players with professional contracts

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables stated that the football program will not add any players who have previously signed professional contracts to its roster. The announcement comes as the Sooners look to bolster defensive depth by utilizing NCAA eligibility rules for fifth-year players. Danny Saili, a defensive lineman currently eligible under a temporary restraining order, made his debut in the team's 51-0 win over UTEP. The program is also expected to add Braxton Fely, who is enrolled at the university and awaiting a preliminary injunction hearing. Venables noted that both players were vetted thoroughly and have never signed professional contracts. The team remains in communication with the SEC regarding roster eligibility standards as they seek to improve competitive depth.

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