Browns Tight End Dae’Quan Wright to Join LSU After Being Waived

Dae’Quan Wright, a tight end for the Cleveland Browns, is set to leave the NFL and join LSU for the upcoming college football season after being waived by the team.

Wright has reportedly reached an agreement to play for LSU, with the possibility of being claimed on waivers complicating his transition. He has opted to pursue college football this year, likely influenced by a lucrative NIL offer, while planning to return to the NFL next year.

This move is notable as it reflects the changing landscape of college football eligibility, which has become more flexible following recent court rulings. Wright previously played two years at Virginia Tech and two years at Ole Miss under coach Lane Kiffin, who will now coach him at LSU. Browns head coach Todd Monken remarked on the unusual nature of a player on an NFL roster participating in college football.