NFL players explore college returns as roster cuts approach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:13 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Dae’Quan Wright, waived by the Cleveland Browns, is set to return to college, playing for LSU. This follows his involvement in a lawsuit contesting NCAA eligibility rules, allowing him and potentially others to claim an extra year of eligibility. With NFL roster cuts looming on August 31, interest among NFL players considering a return to college football is rising. Legal avenues are being explored by additional players with similar aspirations as an upcoming hearing regarding the injunction may impact eligibility. The NCAA has expressed concern over the implications of these legal developments on college sports.
- •Dae’Quan Wright can play for LSU after being waived by Cleveland.
- •A lawsuit allows players to reclaim college eligibility.
- •Other players from NFL camps may consider similar legal actions.
- •NFL roster cuts are on August 31, adding urgency to player decisions.
- •NCAA has reacted to the legal challenges affecting college sports.
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — More NFL Players Considering College Returns With Roster Cuts Approaching
"Dae’Quan Wright can return to college thanks to a lawsuit he filed.
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