Big Ten Bans NFL Returnees From College Football Rosters
TL;DR
The Big Ten unanimously approved a rule barring players who declared for the NFL draft and either did not withdraw or who have appeared on an NFL roster or signed a pro contract from returning to a Big Ten college team, a move that will affect eligibility and roster management; the development mirrors a broader debate with the SEC reportedly opposing pros in college and eliciting mixed reactions from programs and coaches.
- Big Ten Passes Rule Change Banning NFL Players from Returning to CFB, Potential Discipline Revealed Bleacher Report
- As LSU chases NFL players, SEC speaks out against it NBC Sports
- Goodman: Lane Kiffin spits in the face of college football AL.com
- SEC: Pro athletes should not 'return to college competition' ESPN
- Big Ten rule: NFL players banned from returning to college football OregonLive.com
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