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NFL Issues Memo Prohibiting Signing of Players Returning to College Football for 2026 Season
The NFL has issued a memo stating that players returning to college football will not be allowed to sign with any NFL teams for the 2026 season. This decision follows ongoing changes in eligibility rules by the SEC and Big Ten, which aim to restrict athletes who have previously participated in professional sports from reentering college athletics. Legal representatives for affected players are considering their options in response to these new guidelines.
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The NFL has issued a memo stating that players returning to college football will not be allowed to sign with any NFL teams for the 2026 season. This decision follows ongoing changes in eligibility rules by the SEC and Big Ten, which aim to restrict athletes who have previously participated in professional sports from reentering college athletics. Legal representatives for affected players are considering their options in response to these new guidelines.
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