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Dae’Quan Wright to potentially join LSU after being waived by Browns
Tight end Dae’Quan Wright is poised to become the first player to return to college football after signing with an NFL team. Following his release by the Cleveland Browns, Wright has reached an agreement to play for LSU during the 2026 season, provided he clears NFL waivers.
This unprecedented move is made possible by a legal battle regarding NCAA eligibility. A Louisiana court issued a temporary restraining order for a group of athletes, including Wright, arguing that they were unfairly excluded from new eligibility rules that grant five years of competition to most Division I athletes. The ruling specifically impacts players from the high school class of 2022.
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin has defended the recruitment of these players, noting that they are available through the transfer portal following the court injunction. Other players, such as defensive lineman Zxavian Harris, are also reportedly following a similar path from NFL rosters back to the collegiate level.
Entities
Cleveland Browns · Dae'Quan Wright · Dae’quan Wright · LSU · Lane Kiffin · NCAA · Todd Monken
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Wright had been dealing with a medical issue that prevented him from practicing. nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Browns head coach Todd Monken stated that LSU coach Lane Kiffin had contacted him a week prior to Wright entering the transfer portal. www.supertalk.fm · nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A Louisiana judge issued a temporary restraining order allowing 32 athletes, including Wright, the option to enter the transfer portal. www.supertalk.fm · nypost.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Cleveland Browns waived tight end Dae’Quan Wright. www.supertalk.fm · www.rockytopinsider.com · nypost.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Dae’Quan Wright has an agreement to play for LSU if he clears NFL waivers. www.supertalk.fm · www.rockytopinsider.com · nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Dae’Quan Wright is the first player to fully commit to a college team again after being in the NFL. www.rockytopinsider.com