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Dae'Quan Wright eligible to play for LSU after court injunction

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:43 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Dae'Quan Wright eligible to play for LSU after court injunction

Summary

Dae'Quan Wright, a tight end with the Cleveland Browns, has entered the college football transfer portal after a Louisiana judge granted him an injunction against the NCAA, allowing him an extra year of eligibility. Wright previously played for Ole Miss and intends to join LSU this fall. This decision affects over 150 fifth-year seniors who are seeking similar injunctions following changes in NCAA eligibility rules. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and Oregon head coach Dan Lanning expressed concern regarding the implications of returning NFL players to college football.

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Key Details

•Wright's name appears in the college football transfer portal.
•The judge ruled that Wright was unfairly denied a fifth year of eligibility.
•Over 150 players may be granted similar injunctions.
•Head coaches express mixed views on potential impacts.
•The NCAA's recent eligibility changes are under scrutiny.

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2:43 AMYahoo Sports — NFL players could be eligible to play college football this fall

What they're saying

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SPRINGFIELD–The current era of college athletics continues to make fans, players, coaches, and universities shake their head in disbelief. On Sunday, just one day after the Cleveland Browns played their second preseason game, tight end Dae’Quan Wright’s name was listed in the college football transfer portal. But wait…how does a player in the NFL get […]
— Yahoo Sports

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