T.J. Harden plans to enter NCAA transfer portal after Seahawks release
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:44 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

T.J. Harden, recently waived by the Seattle Seahawks, intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Harden, who previously played for SMU and UCLA, seeks another college football opportunity after a Louisiana court ruling potentially changes eligibility rules for players. This ruling follows lawsuits aimed at allowing former college athletes who completed four seasons to gain a fifth year. Harden's case may set a precedent for others in similar situations, including Seahawks running back Anthony Hankerson, who is also affected by the ruling.
- •T.J. Harden plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
- •Harden was recently waived by the Seattle Seahawks.
- •The court ruling affects many players seeking additional college playing time.
- •Harden previously played at SMU and UCLA.
- •Anthony Hankerson may also benefit from the changed rules.
- 1:44 PMCBS NFL — Former Browns, Seahawks RB T.J. Harden enters transfer portal after court ruling grants eligibility
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Former Seahawks running back entering NCAA transfer portal after court ruling
"Days after Seattle waived him, Harden is pursuing another college season under a temporary restraining order granted to a group of former NFL players
"T.J. Harden could go from Seattle Seahawks preseason football to a fifth year of college football.
Sources
External links- CBS NFLAug 20, 2026, 1:44 PMFormer Browns, Seahawks RB T.J. Harden enters transfer portal after court ruling grants eligibility
Days after Seattle waived him, Harden is pursuing another college season under a temporary restraining order granted to a group of former NFL players
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 1:04 AMFormer Seahawks running back entering NCAA transfer portal after court ruling
T.J. Harden could go from Seattle Seahawks preseason football to a fifth year of college football.
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