Kiffin's Loyalty Fuels SEC Firestorm | LSU Tigers Football News

Lane Kiffin’s latest move at LSU—signing former NFL training camp players—is sparking a firestorm across the SEC, but it’s rooted in personal loyalty. The story centers on Dae’Quan Wright, a tight end who stood by Kiffin during his controversial exit from Ole Miss, defending him even as players and ADs turned against him. That moment forged a bond Kiffin never forgot. When Wright got cut by the Browns and a judge ruled short pro stints shouldn’t disqualify players from college eligibility, Kiffin seized the opportunity to bring Wright—and another ex-pro—back to LSU. The SEC responded with a new rule banning such signings, forcing Kiffin to bench the players for the opener. But he’s not backing down—he’s ready to fight for what he believes is right, even when the whole conference is against him. 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/8a2ae453de6f688d