LSU finalizes 2026 roster, Tigers will not add former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright & Zxavian Harris
- On Tuesday, Louisiana State University finalized its 2026 football roster at 105 players by adding cornerback Aidan Anding and defensive end Gabriel Reliford, eliminating the possibility of signing former professional players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris this season.
- LSU previously maintained two open roster spots while engaged in a legal battle over eligibility for former pros, as Wright and Harris, both former Ole Miss players, sought to return via a preliminary injunction from a Baton Rouge court.
- Head coach Lane Kiffin expressed support for the athletes' eligibility despite legal complexities, though he prioritized program stability; the university confirmed the roster is locked for the remainder of the season, ending the prolonged standoff with the Southeastern Conference.
- The Southeastern Conference filed an amended lawsuit Tuesday, citing a 'lack of institutional control' by LSU and scheduling a Thursday meeting to consider expelling the program, though officials stated the membership vote will proceed regardless of roster changes.
- Attorneys for Wright and Harris indicated the players are 'reviewing legal options' following the university's decision, while the Tigers prepare to host Louisiana Tech on Saturday, September 12, as the eligibility fight's legal ramifications continue.
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According to sources who spoke to ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Tuesday, LSU is adding two players to complete its 105-man roster for the 2026 season, ruling out the program’s potential addition of former NFL rookies Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris. According to sources who spoke to Thamel, the Tigers are adding two returning players to the roster: defensive end Gabriel Reliford and cornerback Aidan Anding. Anding is starting his second season with t…
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LSU coach Lane Kiffin just locked in his final 105-player roster, and two big names got left out in the cold. Former NFL free agents Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris missed the cut despite winning court clearance to play. Now, with their careers stuck in limbo, both players are actively considering taking the legal route […]
LSU leaves former pro-athletes off final roster, one night before SEC takes Lane Kiffin and Tigers to court – Democratic Accent
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