LSU delays adding former NFL players to roster amid SEC concerns
LSU chose not to activate former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris before the season opener, citing broader considerations despite an injunction allowing the moves.
LSU announced on Friday that it would not add former NFL wide receivers Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to its football roster before the season-opening game against Clemson, even though a court injunction permitted the additions. The Tigers currently list 103 players, leaving two roster spots open for the former professionals, but the university said it would reassess the situation later in the season.
The decision appears to reflect concerns about potential backlash from other SEC members and the long-term implications for LSU’s standing in the conference. LSU President Wade Rousse issued a statement indicating that the university preferred to avoid a dispute that could affect its future in the SEC.
"We must consider the broader impact on the program and the conference," Rousse said.
Coach Lane Kiffin had reportedly expressed a desire to proceed, but the administration opted for a more cautious approach.