Louisiana court allows NFL-signed players to pursue college athletics
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:19 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
A Louisiana court issued a temporary restraining order enabling several athletes with NFL contracts to return to college sports. Among those affected are Anthony Hankerson of the Seattle Seahawks and Jack Pyburn of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A total of 16 football players were part of this legal action, which involves athletes from various sports seeking a fifth year of eligibility. The NCAA has faced challenges in enforcing its eligibility rules amid growing legal scrutiny. An appeal may still alter this decision as NFL teams finalize their rosters ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Court allows players with NFL contracts to return to college athletics.
- •Anthony Hankerson and Jack Pyburn are among the players involved.
- •16 football players are included in the legal action.
- •NCAA faces ongoing legal challenges to its eligibility rules.
- •NFL roster cuts must be made by August 30.
- 1:19 PMYahoo Sports — Louisiana court order gives players signed by NFL teams a shot at returning to college sports
- 12:25 AMYahoo Sports — New court order gives athletes signed by NFL teams a chance to return to college football
"Several athletes, including some who signed contracts with NFL teams, were granted a temporary restraining order by a Louisiana court that would make them eligible to return to college athletics, ESPN reported Wednesday.
"A Louisiana court has granted a temporary restraining order for multiple athletes, some signed with NFL teams, deeming them eligible to return to college athletics.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 1:19 PMLouisiana court order gives players signed by NFL teams a shot at returning to college sports
Several athletes, including some who signed contracts with NFL teams, were granted a temporary restraining order by a Louisiana court that would make them eligible to return to college athletics, ESPN reported Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 12:25 AMNew court order gives athletes signed by NFL teams a chance to return to college football
A Louisiana court has granted a temporary restraining order for multiple athletes, some signed with NFL teams, deeming them eligible to return to college athletics.
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