Big Ten Passes Rule Change Banning NFL Players from Returning to CFB, Potential Discipline Revealed
Bleacher Report • • sports
Key Points:
- The Big Ten unanimously passed a rule barring NFL players who declared for the draft, appeared on an NFL roster, or signed a professional contract from returning to play college football in the conference.
- The SEC expressed opposition to NFL players returning to college football, amid cases like LSU adding former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris after they were waived by NFL teams.
- A Louisiana court granted a temporary restraining order allowing 16 players to be eligible for a fifth college season, sparking debate among coaches.
- Ohio State coach Ryan Day is open to adding waived NFL players despite personal reservations, emphasizing adaptability for the team's benefit.
- Oregon coach Dan Lanning opposes the return of NFL players to college, citing fairness concerns for current players and roster limitations.
