NFL clarifies rules for players returning to college amid LSU's pursuit of former pros, per report
- Posted on August 26, 2026
- By CBS Sports
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In brief
The NFL has implemented new eligibility regulations addressing the growing trend of former professional athletes returning to collegiate football programs. Under these updated guidelines, players who choose to pursue additional college education will face restrictions on NFL team contracts during the 2026 season. This policy emerged following LSU's aggressive recruitment efforts targeting experienced ex-professionals seeking to extend their athletic careers through the college pathway.
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NFL clarifies rules for players returning to college amid LSU's pursuit of former pros, per report
Players who return to college will be barred from signing with an NFL team during the 2026 season
