# Nfl bans 2 players from college football return

> Nfl bars two players from joining college teams after failed return attempts
- Title: Nfl bans 2 players from college football return · Newsweek
- Summary: Nfl bars two players from joining college teams after failed return attempts Two former nfl players banned from college football for violating NCAA rules
- Keywords: nfl, lsu, ole miss, dae'quan wright, zxavian harris, ncaa, sec, college football, player eligibility, bans, players, college
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/nfl-shuts-door-on-2-players-after-failed-return-to-college-football-12453078
- Author: Rowan Fisher-Shotton
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nfl, lsu, ole miss, dae'quan wright, zxavian harris, ncaa, sec, college football, player eligibility
## Players barred from college
Nfl banned two players from joining college teams after they violated NCAA rules by appearing in preseason games.

> Nfl banned two players from joining college teams after they violated NCAA rules by appearing in preseason games
## LSU's legal battle
LSU tried to bring back two former college players for the 2026 season but faced NCAA and SEC rules.
## Players' NFL status
Both players had signed with nfl teams but were barred from returning to college football.
## Legal challenges
42 athletes sued the NCAA for a fifth season of eligibility, including former ole miss players.
## NFL's response
Nfl sent a memo to teams stating both players are ineligible for the rest of the season.
## Key takeaway

Two former nfl players banned from college football for violating NCAA rules