The Packers sparked an NFL memo on ineligible players

Key Points:

• The NFL issued a memo prohibiting teams from signing or visiting players who left the league to return to college football in 2026, directly impacting the Green Bay Packers' recent decision to bring in defensive lineman Zxavian Harris.
• Harris, a highly rated undrafted free agent from the 2026 draft class, fell out of the draft due to multiple legal issues, including domestic violence and DUI arrests during his time at Mississippi.
• After being waived by the New Orleans Saints, Harris attempted to join LSU’s football program but was ultimately not added to their 2026 roster due to pressure from the SEC and other programs.
• The NFL treats players like Harris and tight end Dae’Quan Wright, who tried to return to college football, similarly to those signed with other non-NFL leagues, making them ineligible to sign with NFL teams until the end of the current season.
• Despite these rules, the Packers brought Harris in for a visit, prompting the NFL to remind all clubs of their responsibility to verify player eligibility and warning of potential disciplinary action, though no punishment has been announced yet.