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LSU blinks, for now, on the issue of putting former NFL players on the roster
NBC Sports • • general
Key Points:
- LSU chose not to add former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to its roster before the Friday deadline for the season opener against Clemson, despite having an injunction allowing it.
- The current roster stands at 103 players, leaving two open spots for Wright and Harris, who could potentially be added later in the season.
- LSU's decision reflects a careful consideration of the potential backlash from the SEC and the risk of long-term conflicts with the conference and its members.
- LSU president Wade Rousse’s statement hinted at concerns over the broader implications, prioritizing the school's future in the SEC over immediate roster changes.
- The university ultimately decided that the risks outweighed the benefits, opting for caution in this situation.
