Louisiana Judge Blocks NCAA Restrictions, Allowing Former NFL Players on LSU Roster

POLICY WIRE — Baton Rouge, USA — A Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA on Thursday night, significantly boosting the prospects of LSU head coach Lane Kiffin to include...

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September 4, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Baton Rouge, USA — A Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA on Thursday night, significantly boosting the prospects of LSU head coach Lane Kiffin to include former NFL athletes on his team.

The decision was handed down by East Baton Rouge Parish Judge William Jorden.

The timing of the ruling is critical, as it arrived just one night before LSU’s deadline to provide its 105-player roster to the Southeastern Conference.

This legal victory comes in the wake of a warning from the SEC last week, which indicated that football and basketball programs attempting to recruit former professional players could face severe penalties.

The court’s order now permits LSU to include several ex-NFL players on its official roster.

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However, the exact number of games these athletes are permitted to play is still undetermined as the legal proceedings continue.

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