Former Pros and College Rules Collide | Clemson Tigers Football News

SEC and LSU are locked in a standoff over whether former NFL players can suit up for the Tigers’ season opener, as Clemson throws shade by warning LSU that playing pros could violate their game contract — but Clemson says they’ll still play for free. The debate rages on: are these athletes really “professional”? Spoiler alert — they’re getting paid more than NFL practice squad salaries. With NIL rules still in flux, this mess underscores how college and pro sports are blurring at the edges — and it’s only going to get weirder. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/82afe151a62bd31b