Dan Lanning calls NCAA rule allowing NFL rookies to return unfair
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:39 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Oregon football coach Dan Lanning criticized a Louisiana court ruling allowing NFL rookies to return to college, stating it disrupts the sport's fairness. Lanning expressed concerns about roster limitations and the implications for current players. The Ducks recently completed a scrimmage where the defense outperformed the offense. Lanning indicated that the week ahead will focus on self-improvement before preparing for Boise State.
- •Lanning spoke after Oregon's second scrimmage on August 22.
- •The court ruling permits rookies who attended NFL minicamps to return.
- •Lanning believes the rule is detrimental to current college players.
- •Oregon defense performed better than the offense during the scrimmage.
- •Next week, Oregon will focus on preparing for Boise State.
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Lanning opens up on NFL players returning to college
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Lanning says NFL rookies returning to college 'unfair to sport'
"After Oregon's second and final scrimmage of fall camp, Dan Lanning opened up on why he doesn't think it's fair for NFL players to return to college.
"Dan Lanning spoke at length following Oregon's second scrimmage about NFL rookies using a loophole to return to college ahead of the 2026 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:39 PMDan Lanning opens up on NFL players returning to college
After Oregon's second and final scrimmage of fall camp, Dan Lanning opened up on why he doesn't think it's fair for NFL players to return to college.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:22 PMDan Lanning says NFL rookies returning to college 'unfair to sport'
Dan Lanning spoke at length following Oregon's second scrimmage about NFL rookies using a loophole to return to college ahead of the 2026 season.
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