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SEC agrees to court order on eligibility for former NFL players

NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:14 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

SEC agrees to court order on eligibility for former NFL players
Summary

The SEC will comply with a court order that prevents teams from facing penalties for signing former NFL players seeking a fifth year of eligibility. LSU is among the teams that can now add multiple players released by professional teams. The ongoing legal disputes regarding the NCAA's decision to extend eligibility to these players will likely continue, as the SEC and NCAA aim for Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act, which would grant an antitrust exemption.

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  • •SEC indicates compliance with a court order regarding player eligibility.
  • •LSU can now sign multiple former NFL players.
  • •Legal disputes about retroactive eligibility are expected to continue.
  • •The SEC and NCAA seek Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act.
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  • 4:16 PMNBCSports.com — SEC agrees to comply with court order on former NFL players - NBC Sports
  • 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — SEC agrees to comply with court order on former NFL players
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