NFL Players Challenge NCAA Eligibility Rules | NFL News

Jack Pyburn, a former Buccaneers defensive lineman recently waived, could be back on the college gridiron — and he’s not alone. Several players who trained with NFL teams this summer are challenging the NCAA, arguing they were unfairly denied a fifth year of eligibility under a new rule that benefits newer athletes. Having used up their four years before the rule change, they entered the draft only to find themselves locked out of college play — unless the courts rule in their favor. If they’re allowed to return, they’ll miss the current season but could become unrestricted free agents in 2027 — all while potentially earning name, image, and likeness money. This legal showdown could reshape college sports and player rights forever.

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