Sports · Football (NFL) · published 2026-08-26 · via NBC Sports

NFL Restricts First-Year Players Returning from College in 2026

The NFL has ruled that first-year players who sign with college teams will not be permitted to return to the league during the 2026 season. However, those players will become free agents in 2027. The decision clarifies the eligibility status for players attempting to re-enter the NFL after a college stint.

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