CLE Dae'Quan Wright
NFL tight end. Position: TE. Status: Released / Attempting college return.
Quick Facts
- Position: TE
- Team: Cleveland Browns (released Aug 2026)
- College: Ole Miss / LSU (reuniting with HC Lane Kiffin)
2026 Outlook
Dae'Quan Wright was released by the Cleveland Browns in 2026 and immediately pursued a return to college football at LSU, where he would reunite with head coach Lane Kiffin (his former Ole Miss coach). Wright received a temporary restraining order allowing him to return to college and earn an additional year of eligibility. However, the NFL issued a memo clarifying that any player who returns to college for the 2026 season will be prohibited from signing with an NFL team that year and will lose draft eligibility. Additionally, the SEC and Big Ten conferences enacted new pro-participation ineligibility rules that may block Wright from competing in college athletics. His 2026 fantasy relevance hinges entirely on whether he remains in the NFL or successfully returns to LSU (per NFL warns clubs they cannot sign any player who returns to college for 2026).
Role / Depth Chart
Depth/reserve tight end for Cleveland Browns (prior to release). Seeking college eligibility at LSU.
Injury Status
No injuries reported.
Recent News
- 2026-08-27 — Released by Browns; attempting to sign with LSU under Lane Kiffin (NFL warns clubs they cannot sign any player who returns to college for 2026)
- 2026-08-27 — NFL memo warns he cannot return to NFL if he goes to college for 2026 season (NFL warns clubs they cannot sign any player who returns to college for 2026)
Open Questions
- Will Wright successfully challenge the SEC/Big Ten pro-participation ineligibility rules?
- If he remains in NFL, which team will sign him?