2026 NFL draft intel, notes: What Adam Schefter is hearing - ESPN
The 2026 NFL draft begins Thursday night in Pittsburgh, so it's a good time to share some intel and insights from around the league.
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Sources: Browns releasing veteran WR Cedric Tillman - ESPN
The Cleveland Browns are releasing veteran wide receiver Cedric Tillman, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.
Big 12 announces ban on all professionals from returning - ESPN
The Big 12 has unanimously agreed to ban professionals from returning in all sports, the conference announced on Wednesday.
Sources: Big 12 ADs agree to ban professionals from returning - ESPN
Big 12 athletic directors have unanimously agreed to ban professionals from returning in all sports, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Wednesday.
SEC draws rule to stop NFL, NBA, WNBA players from returning - ESPN
The SEC joined the Big Ten on Tuesday in its unanimous opposition to athletes leaving the NFL and returning to college teams, swiftly passing a new conference rule that gives commissioner Greg Sankey full authority to enforce it «with penalties.»
Kiffin: Conferences using double standard with court orders - ESPN
Lane Kiffin isn't apologizing for LSU's decision to recruit tight end Dae'Quan Wright to its roster after Wright spent the past few months with the NFL's Cleveland Browns. In fact, he's pointing the finger back at the SEC and Big Ten for a moralistic double standard.
Wetzel: Mad about CFB eligibility chaos? The NCAA should have seen it coming - ESPN
The Cleveland Browns (of the NFL) are cutting rookie tight end Dae'Quan Wright who, upon clearing waivers, plans on signing with LSU (of the NCAA).
SEC: Pro athletes should not 'return to college competition' - ESPN
The SEC on Monday issued a statement emphasizing its belief that athletes who choose to leave college athletics and sign professional contracts «should not then be permitted to return to college competition.»
LSU's Lane Kiffin defends pursuit of NFL players returning to college - ESPN
LSU coach Lane Kiffin defended his decision to pursue NFL rookies seeking a fifth year of playing college football, arguing he's just one of many coaches recruiting players who have been granted an injunction to make an unpreceded return to school.