Judge allows players in NFL camps to return to college football

A Louisiana judge granted a temporary restraining order allowing 16 former college football players, some of whom participated in NFL training camps and preseason games, to regain a fifth year of eligibility. This ruling was part of a lawsuit challenging the NCAA's new age-based eligibility policy, which limits players to five years to complete their eligibility. The judge determined that players should not be barred from returning to college football based on their professional experience, provided they terminated any contracts and returned earnings. The NCAA is now prohibited from enforcing restrictions on these players regarding transfers and eligibility, possibly prompting more lawsuits on similar grounds.

• 7:08 PMYahoo Sports — Judge Rules Players Can Go From NFL Training Camp Back to College