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NFL bars first-year players who sign with college teams from returning in 2026
ProFootballTalk · Mike Florio ·
Former NFL players who return to college will be free agents in 2027.
What it means for your draft
Positive fantasy impact — expect draft capital and ADP to firm up.
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