The WireStatus · ReportedImpact · low
LSU · SEC
LSU · SECLSU’s Dae’Quan Wright Addition Faces Eligibility Questions
The former Ole Miss tight end was waived by Cleveland after reportedly agreeing to join LSU, but the unusual return from a professional roster has created questions the school and conference must address before the move becomes official.
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● Reported
AUG 24, 2026
AUG 24, 2026
01 · The NewsWhat Happened
Dae’Quan Wright is reportedly set to join LSU after the Cleveland Browns waived the former Ole Miss tight end Sunday. Adam Schefter reported that Wright has an agreement with LSU for the 2026 season. LSU is working through hurdles before the addition becomes official, and the move could raise questions under SEC rules because Wright was on a professional roster. The NCAA has declined to comment. LSU has not publicly confirmed Wright’s addition, and no eligibility ruling or timeline has been announced.
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