Browns make Dae’Quan Wright move, setting the stage for ‘history’ making moment in sports
Cleveland Browns get to be a footnote in history after they waive TE Dae’Quan Wright so he can join Lane Kiffin, LSU
On November 1st, 2025, in Oxford, Mississippi, the Cleveland Browns announced that tight end Dae'Quan Wright would be waived from the team. This move is seen as a historic event in sports, marking a shift in how players and colleges navigate the amateur and professional sports landscape. Wright, previously a tight end for Mississippi Rebels, had spent a considerable portion of his time away from the Browns, awaiting a legal decision regarding his ability to return to college.
On Wednesday, that ruling went in favor of Wright and other players, but by Friday, another ruling appeared to halt any progress. On Saturday, Wright was seen warming up in Cleveland, seemingly finalizing his decision to continue his fight for a spot on the Browns' 53-man roster or practice squad. However, on Sunday, despite no new ruling, Wright was waived by the team, with an agreement in place for him to join LSU after former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin joined the Tigers.
It is believed that Wright could be the first player to play for an NFL team and then return to college. While one NFL team could potentially claim Wright, or the legal battle could go against him, forcing him back into professional football, his history-making move undoubtedly benefits certain players and college programs. The Cleveland Browns are merely a footnote in Wright's unique journey.
The ultimate outcome remains uncertain, as the players and colleges continue to reshape the rules of amateur and professional sports.
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