{
  "id": 4754703,
  "title": "Steve Sarkisian rips coaches for bringing back NFL players after Texas OL rejoined team after NFL minicamp stints",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/steve-sarkisian-rips-coaches-for-bringing-back-nfl-players-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T01:08:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/article/steve-sarkisian-rips-coaches-for-bringing-back-nfl-players-after-texas-ol-rejoined-team-after-nfl-minicamp-stints-010831541.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson is set to return to the Longhorns' roster after participating in minicamp with two NFL teams following his undrafted status. Coach Steve Sarkisian supports the SEC's decision to prohibit schools from rostering players who have signed professional contracts, despite finding it hypocritical. The SEC, along with other power conferences, has implemented a policy to prevent players who have signed pro deals from joining their programs. This has led to legal challenges, and the SEC is considering options such as boycotts and even expulsion from the conference for teams that violate the rule. Despite this, Hutson, who has extensive college experience, is expected to contribute to Texas' offensive line, with the team facing Texas State and Ohio State this fall.",
  "summary": "Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson, who went to two NFL minicamps, rejoined the team after receiving an injunction for a fifth year of eligibility this fall.",
  "key_points": [
    "Steve Sarkisian criticizes coaches for bringing back NFL players.",
    "Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson returns after NFL minicamp.",
    "SEC policy prohibits rostering players with professional contracts."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The reinstatement of Cole Hutson, who had NFL minicamp stints, shows Texas and coach Steve Sarkisian can still attract top talent despite SEC restrictions on players with pro contracts.",
  "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."
}