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NFL reverses course, says Zxavian Harris is eligible to sign with team after trying to play for LSU

The NFL has reversed its initial stance on undrafted free agent Zxavian Harris, clearing the way for him to sign with a new team after his attempt to return to college football fell through. Harris, a former Ole Miss defensive tackle, spent the 2026 offseason with the New Orleans Saints before being cut in August.

He then followed his former coach, Lane Kiffin, to LSU in pursuit of a fifth year of eligibility, but that plan ultimately did not materialize. With the NFL’s decision, Harris now has the opportunity to re-enter the league as a free agent, though his path to a roster spot remains uncertain following his undrafted status and brief stint with the Saints.

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NFL rules DT Zxavian Harris is eligible to sign with teams as a free agent