First Player to Return After Signing Pro Deal | LSU Tigers Football News

LSU Tigers Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

DaeQuan Wright, waived by the Browns after training camp, is poised to become the first NFL-eligible player to return to college football — thanks to a landmark legal ruling. Already signed with pro teams, Wright received a temporary restraining order from a class-action lawsuit that shields athletes from NCAA penalties for signing contracts or hiring agents. With an extra year of eligibility granted, he’s set to join LSU under coach Lane Kiffin — his former Ole Miss mentor. The court will decide on the TRO by August, potentially opening the door for other NFL players like Jack Pyburn and…