Big Ten Bans NFL Players from Returning

The Big Ten Conference is reportedly passing a rule that would prohibit players who declared for the NFL draft and didn't withdraw, appeared on an NFL roster, or were part of another professional league from playing in the conference. This follows recent cases where NFL players returned to college football, including three players added to LSU's roster by coach Lane Kiffin who previously played for him at Ole Miss.

The Southeastern Conference released a supporting statement, saying 'College athletes, not former professional athletes, have been at the heart of the Southeastern Conference.' The move comes amid discussion about the 'Protect College Sports Act,' a bipartisan federal bill designed to establish guardrails regarding name, image and likeness and college eligibility. amunra.help