LSU Excludes Former NFL Players from Roster Amid SEC Tensions

LSU has submitted its roster for the upcoming season without including Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, two former Ole Miss players who recently signed NFL contracts. This decision comes despite a preliminary injunction from a Baton Rouge judge that would have allowed their inclusion.

The Tigers left two spots open on their 105-player roster, suggesting the possibility of adding the players later. This move follows intense pressure from the SEC, which had threatened severe penalties, including game forfeiture and even expulsion from the conference if LSU did not comply with its regulations regarding former professional players.

The SEC's leadership had granted its commissioner the authority to impose strict penalties on any institution violating the conference's rules. LSU's decision to exclude the players is seen as a temporary concession, as the situation remains unresolved, with the potential for further developments if LSU decides to add the players back to the roster.