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NFL says players who return to college will be ineligible to play in 2026 as ACC, Big 12 weigh topic
Major conferences are weighing their own restrictions as two undrafted players seek college eligibility after brief NFL stints, officials said.
- NFL executive Troy Vincent reiterated on Wednesday that players who leave the league to return to college will be ineligible to play in the NFL for the 2026 season.
- The Southeastern and Big Ten conferences recently banned players who were on NFL rosters from returning to their schools, with The SEC empowering commissioner Greg Sankey to enforce the provisions.
- Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, recently waived by NFL teams, obtained temporary restraining orders against The NCAA to receive a fifth year of eligibility after the NCAA changed its rules.
- Violating schools face harsh penalties from The SEC, including a 50% season suspension for head coaches, a 50% cut to the sport's annual operating budget, and revoked voting privileges.
- Cal general manager Ron Rivera said Wednesday he hopes The ACC joins the SEC and Big Ten in barring former professionals, as ACC and Big 12 leaders discuss similar policies.
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