NFL Tells Teams Two Players Are Ineligible to Sign for 2026 Season After Brief Return to LSU
The league reminded clubs that Zxavian Harris and Dae'Quan Wright cannot join any NFL roster this year following their attempt to rejoin LSU's football program.
The NFL has notified all 32 teams that Zxavian Harris and Dae'Quan Wright are ineligible to sign with any club during the 2026 season, according to ESPN, after the two players attempted to return to college football at LSU.
ESPN reported that the league issued the reminder to teams regarding the players' status, citing rules that govern eligibility for athletes who have entered the NFL process and subsequently sought to return to collegiate competition.
Details surrounding the circumstances of Harris and Wright's brief attempted return to LSU, including the specific rule violated and the duration of their stint with the program, were not fully outlined in the available report.
The NFL's notice serves as a formal communication to franchises to prevent any team from signing either player to a contract, practice squad, or other roster spot during the current league year.
ESPN did not immediately report further comment from the NFL, LSU, or representatives for Harris and Wright regarding the eligibility determination.
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