Judge allows LSU to add former NFL players to its roster

Judge William Jorden converted a temporary restraining order into an injunction on September 4, 2026, clearing a path for LSU to sign players who previously spent time on 90-man NFL rosters. The ruling confirms that more than 40 athletes now hold both NCAA and SEC eligibility for the current season. LSU faces a Friday deadline to add these players to its active roster. The SEC responded to the judicial ruling by filing a federal lawsuit on Thursday in an attempt to block the additions. The conference has previously indicated it may consider severe sanctions, including potential expulsion, if the university proceeds with signing the former professional players. The situation remains in flux as the deadline approaches.

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