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Browns waive Dae’Quan Wright, enabling college return to LSU

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:31 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Browns waive Dae’Quan Wright, enabling college return to LSU

Summary

The Cleveland Browns have waived tight end Dae’Quan Wright, paving the way for him to join LSU under coach Lane Kiffin. Wright's recent legal battles regarding college eligibility culminated in a ruling allowing his return to the NCAA. Despite appearing in uniform for a warm-up, he was released just days later. If he clears waivers, Wright is expected to officially sign with LSU for the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•Dae’Quan Wright was waived on August 23, 2026.
•The tight end previously played for Ole Miss before joining the Browns.
•Wright's legal situation regarding college eligibility influenced his time with Cleveland.
•If cleared, Wright will sign with LSU for the 2026 season.
•The Browns relinquished their contractual rights by waiving him.

Latest Updates

3:21 PMBleacher Report — Dae'Quan Wright Waived by Browns, TE Linked to Lane Kiffin's LSU as CFB Transfer Portal Landing Spot - Bleacher Report
9:31 PMYahoo Sports — Browns waive TE Dae’Quan Wright, expected to join Lane Kiffin and LSU
9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Browns make Dae’Quan Wright move, setting the stage for ‘history’ making moment in sports

What they're saying

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Former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright—who recently entered the NCAA transfer portal—has been officially waived by the Cleveland Browns, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
— Bleacher Reportby Scott Polacek