{
  "id": 14216465,
  "title": "NFL Reverses Course, Clears Zxavian Harris to Sign With Teams",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/nfl-reverses-course-clears-zxavian-harris-to-sign-with-teams",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T14:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Front Office Sports",
    "slug": "front-office-sports",
    "url": "https://frontofficesports.com/article/nfl-reverses-course-clears-zxavian-harris-to-sign-with-teams/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The NFL has reversed its stance on allowing former players who return to college football to be eligible for signing with NFL teams. This decision was made after the league reviewed the case of Zxavian Harris, one of two players who attempted to return to college football after being waived by an NFL team. According to the NFL's memo, Harris is now eligible to be signed by a team as he did not participate in any practices during his attempted return. The NFL Players Association worked closely with Harris and his agent to ensure the rule was applied fairly. The NFL's decision does not apply to Dae’Quan Wright, another player who attempted to return to college football. Wright is not eligible to sign with an NFL team this season, but he will be eligible as a free agent next season. The decision was communicated to NFL teams in a memo sent in August, and violations of the policy could result in disciplinary action, including loss of draft choices and fines.",
  "summary": "Harris was one of two players attempting to return to college football.",
  "key_points": [
    "NFL reverses rule on former players returning to college football.",
    "Zxavian Harris eligible to sign with NFL teams after review.",
    "Dae’Quan Wright not eligible for immediate NFL signings."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}