Oregon State Eyes Pro Returners | Oregon State Beavers Football News

Oregon State is eyeing a bold move mid-season, potentially adding former NFL player Anthony Hankerson back to the roster — a move made possible by a recent Louisiana court ruling granting fifth-year eligibility to ex-pros. With key injuries already impacting offense and defense, coach JaMarcus Shephard admits they’ve kept spots open on their 105-man roster, even as the season kicks off. While Pac-12 rules allow this flexibility, the staff is carefully evaluating whether bringing in talent now will pay off before fall term begins Sept. 23 — all while balancing depth and performance against a tough schedule. 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/36d5b3c25d44f087