Judge lets LSU add ex-NFL players to team's roster

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Judge lets LSU add ex-NFL players to team's roster. (2026, September 4). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/judge-lets-lsu-add-ex-nfl-players-team-roster/

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A federal judge has allowed LSU to add two former NFL players to their football team's roster, a decision that may be appealed by attorneys representing the Southeastern Conference. The ruling was made on Thursday night. No further details are provided about the specific players or the reasoning behind the judge's decision. Attorneys for the SEC plan to file an appeal of the ruling.

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A judge made a ruling on Thursday night that allows Louisiana State University (LSU) to add two former NFL players to their football team's roster. The players had previously been part of the NFL, but for only brief periods of time. The Southeastern Conference (SEC), which includes LSU, has announced plans to appeal this decision.

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Attorneys for the Southeastern Conference say they plan to file an appeal.

framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-05

🔮 A judge ruled Thursday night that the Louisiana State University football team could roster two players who had brief stints with NFL teams.

2026-09-05 · CBS News

Judge lets LSU add ex-NFL players to team's roster · mixed framing

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A judge ruled Thursday night that the Louisiana State University football team could roster two players who had brief stints with NFL teams. uncertain

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Attorneys for the Southeastern Conference say they plan to file an appeal. asserted

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Yahoo Sports senior writer Ross Dellenger joins "The Takeout" to discuss. asserted

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