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Big 12 becomes latest conference to ban former NFL players while NFL reiterates its rules
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: STEPHEN HAWKINS, AP Sports Writer , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 27, 2026
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Key points The NFL has also reiterated its rules, stating that players who leave to return to college will not be eligible to play in the league until 2027. The Big 12 rule applies to all sports, not just football.
A policy change has been made by the Big 12 Conference regarding players who have been on NFL rosters. This decision follows similar rulings by other conferences. The NFL has also reiterated its rules, stating that players who leave to return to college will not be eligible to play in the league until 2027.
The Big 12 rule applies to all sports, not just football. Other conferences, such as the Atlantic Coast Conference, have also been discussing this topic.
Further information on these changes can be found through the source. The rules are now in place, with the Big 12 and other conferences having made their decisions.
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Published: August 27, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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