Lane Kiffin says Dae'Quan Wright practiced with LSU football Monday
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
LSU coach Lane Kiffin confirmed Monday that former NFL tight end Dae'Quan Wright participated in a practice session with the team. The move follows a Louisiana judge's recent temporary restraining order granting eligibility to former college athletes, including Wright, who was recently waived by the Cleveland Browns. Kiffin stated that LSU is awaiting further clarification from the SEC regarding potential roster limitations before officially adding players signed to professional contracts. A court hearing regarding the SEC and Commissioner Greg Sankey is scheduled for Thursday. LSU currently plans to finalize its roster ahead of the season-opening game against Clemson on Saturday in Tiger Stadium. Defensive end Junior Tuihalamaka also practiced with the team on Monday, though he does not hold a prior professional contract.
- •Dae'Quan Wright participated in an LSU practice session on Monday.
- •Junior Tuihalamaka also attended practice with the team on Monday.
- •LSU is waiting for a judicial ruling on Thursday to finalize its roster.
- •The SEC currently prohibits players with professional contracts from being on final rosters.
- •LSU plays Clemson at home on Saturday.
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — No. 11 LSU enters game week vs. Clemson with an ex-NFL player practicing and maybe more to come
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Lane Kiffin says ex-NFL player practiced with LSU football Monday
"Former Cleveland Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright participated in a walk-through practice conducted by first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin on Monday as the 11th-ranked Tigers prepared for Saturday night's season opener against Clemson. Whether Wright or a couple other players who spent part of this offseason with NFL clubs — defensive lineman Zxavian Harris and defensive back Blake Cotton —- ever suit up for LSU remains in doubt because of litigation.
"LSU football coach Lane Kiffin says that former NFL player Dae'Quan Wright practiced Monday morning with the team.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 7:28 PMNo. 11 LSU enters game week vs. Clemson with an ex-NFL player practicing and maybe more to come
Former Cleveland Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright participated in a walk-through practice conducted by first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin on Monday as the 11th-ranked Tigers prepared for Saturday night's season opener against Clemson. Whether Wright or a couple other players who spent part of this offseason with NFL clubs — defensive lineman Zxavian Harris and defensive back Blake Cotton —- ever suit up for LSU remains in doubt because of litigation.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 7:13 PMLane Kiffin says ex-NFL player practiced with LSU football Monday
LSU football coach Lane Kiffin says that former NFL player Dae'Quan Wright practiced Monday morning with the team.
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