The LSU Tigers could roll out some former NFL players during their season-opening matchup against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday night. Lane Kiffin brought in multiple former professional players, including former Cleveland Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright, to practice with the team this offseason. On Thursday, Wright told reporters that he's prepared to play against Clemson this weekend.
Clemson sent a memo to LSU informing the school that playing former professional athletes could breach their existing game contract, according to an email obtained by college football insider Ross Dellenger of YahooSports. Despite this memo, Clemson still plans to play on Saturday night and is not seeking any financial damages. Earlier this week, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney called LSU's pursuit of former NFL players "embarrassing." “It’s kind of embarrassing,” Swinney said.
I don’t blame the kids, but people trying to take advantage of the system. It’s embarrassing, but we’ve been there for a while. Saturday night's game will kick off at 7:30 p.m.
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