No. 11 LSU enters game week vs. Clemson with an ex-NFL player practicing and maybe more to come

Baton Rouge, La. (AP) — Former Cleveland Browns tight end Dae Quan Wright practiced with LSU on Monday as the 11th-ranked Tigers prepared for their Saturday night season opener against Clemson. LSU first-year coach Lane Kiffin brought Wright in, despite a pending lawsuit from players who wish to return to college after a stint in the NFL.

The lawsuit, involving nearly 400 athletes, challenges the NCAA's 5-in-5 rule, claiming it is unfair. Kiffin, who previously coached Wright at Mississippi, stated that he made his decisions based on what was best for the players. The SEC temporarily banned NFL players from returning to college, but it was put on hold by a Texas judge.

Kiffin, who met with LSU team leaders, said that if college players are being paid like professionals, teams should be allowed to make late roster additions. However, there is uncertainty about whether Wright or other players like defensive lineman Zxavian Harris and defensive back Blake Cotton will actually play in the game.