Dae’Quan Wright’s wild journey with LSU is officially over, which means this developmental tight end’s path has taken yet another hairpin turn. After a whirlwind few weeks, the news is out: there will be no college journey for Wright with LSU.
The Craziest College-NFL Legal Saga We’ve Seen
Honestly, who saw this coming? We’re talking about a practice-squad-level player, and he’s been at the center of a legal drama that belongs on a TV show. It all started when the Cleveland Browns picked up Wright in mid-August after the Philadelphia Eagles waived him. But almost immediately, things got weird. Wright was barely with the Browns for his first week on the roster. Then came the bombshell: he was part of a lawsuit trying to get back to college. Cleveland, to their credit, waived Wright, which seemed to clear the way for his return to school. Nobody else in the NFL claimed him, because, well, he was planning on going back to college! But this saga just kept going, with lawsuits flying back and forth. The SEC even stepped in, making a rule to punish schools rostering players who’d declared for or signed pro contracts. Of course, another lawsuit popped up saying that rule was totally unacceptable. Most of us just got lost in the legalese, but the bottom line is Wright and Zxavian Harris reportedly enrolled and practiced, yet they weren’t placed on LSU’s roster for their game against Clemson. Now, the final word is in: no LSU for Wright.
What’s Left for the Undrafted TE?
So, where does this leave Dae’Quan Wright? He’s got two options right now. He can try to find another school willing to offer him a scholarship or some NIL money, which, after all this, seems like a long shot. Or, and this is where it gets interesting, he can seek a return to the NFL. He’d likely be looking at a practice squad spot, but hey, it’s a door back into the league. He’s an NFL free agent now, after clearing waivers, so he’s free to sign with any team that wants him. And yeah, you guessed it, lawyers are still involved, with the two would-be LSU players reportedly thinking about their legal options. This whole thing has been a mess, but Wright is still out there.
A Second Chance for a 6’4″ Target?
Could this whole bizarre episode actually lead him back to the Browns? It’s not out of the question. GM Andrew Berry showed a lot of flexibility with Wright throughout his initial stint, even allowing him to be away from the team while on the roster. Berry is known for not shying away from a few extra roster moves. While some fans might be completely over hearing about an undrafted player whose best college season saw him pull in 39 receptions for 635 yards and five touchdowns, that athletic 6’4″, 255-pound tight end frame is always an enticing option. For Wright, the decision is now stark: another college search or a shot at an NFL practice squad. It’s a huge moment for his career.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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