Bleeding Green Nation on Dae'Quan Wright

Wright's complex eligibility situation and waiver moves create uncertain NFL future.

Wright, an undrafted tight end in the 2026 NFL Draft, was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles before being claimed by the Cleveland Browns. His odds of making the Browns' initial 53-man roster were low despite the team's lack of depth at the position. Wright became involved in a lawsuit that deemed he could return to college, and was subsequently waived by Cleveland to make a move to LSU possible. However, the SEC and Big 10 passed policies that would lead to LSU receiving penalties if they had Wright on their roster, complicating his path forward.