Man, you gotta feel for Dae’Quan Wright right now. The guy just wants to play ball, and after all that insane drama with LSU, he’s basically in limbo. He’s waiting on the NFL to decide if he even gets a shot back in the league after a chaotic attempt to return to college football. What a mess.
LSU’s Messy Back-Down Left Wright Hanging
Remember all that noise around LSU trying to add former NFL guys like Wright and XZavian Harris? It was a wild ride. LSU, led by Lane Kiffin, tried to bring them back onto the roster under some new NCAA eligibility policy, even going so far as to get temporary restraining orders in court. But the SEC, man, they were absolutely not having it. They came in hot with threats to expel LSU from the conference, or at least seek the legal authority to do it. CBS Sports’ John Talty even reported that sources believed the league had the necessary votes to follow through on that threat.
After a ton of legal battles, including injunctions and both state and federal lawsuits, LSU finally caved. They made the call not to add Wright or Harris to their 105-man roster. Sophomore cornerback Aidan Anding and junior defensive end Gabriel Reliford were the last two players added, which effectively sealed Wright’s fate at LSU. That college football comeback, which Wright told ESPN he was “anxious” for after a Louisiana court ruling, is now completely dead.
The NFL’s Unbelievable Silence
Now, here’s where it gets even crazier and way more frustrating for Wright. His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, went on record with ESPN, saying that when Wright initially left the Cleveland Browns, there was “no doubt he’d be able to play at LSU.” They were so careful during this whole process! Rosenhaus explained on The Pat McAfee Show that they “did not want to lose his eligibility to go back to the NFL,” so Wright explicitly “did not sign with LSU while all this stuff was up in the air.”
But despite that careful navigation, the NFL is just sitting on its hands. Rosenhaus says the league is “still trying to decide if they’re going to let him try out or join a team.” Get this: multiple NFL teams are actually interested in Wright’s services, according to Rosenhaus. Harris, who spent time with the Saints this offseason, is also reportedly trying to sign with an NFL team. But the league hasn’t cleared Wright. Rosenhaus thought they’d have an answer by Tuesday, but nope, “it’s up in the air.” What’s the holdup, NFL? This guy just wants to play football!
So here we are, with Wright and Harris reportedly reviewing legal options, which could even include filing financial grievances since they’re not making money this season for the Tigers. But the biggest question mark is the NFL. What’s the league waiting for? They need to make a call so Wright can finally get back on the field, whether it’s trying out or joining a team. This is a guy who just wants to play football, and he’s stuck in this wild, frustrating middle ground. You gotta hope the league makes the right decision soon.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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