Player News Today — September 2, 2026
SEC chair says league 'will not budge' on NFL rule and more — today's player signal.
The sports world is buzzing today with a mix of college football and NFL news. The debate over player eligibility and roster rules is heating up, with the SEC chair making a strong statement that the league will not be changing its stance on a certain NFL rule. This comes as college teams are preparing for the new season, trying to navigate the complexities of player transfers and recruits, with some players finding themselves in eligibility limbo. Meanwhile, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is speaking out about the growing trend of college teams pursuing NFL players, calling it "embarrassing".
On the NFL side, the excitement is building as the new season approaches. The league's top 100 players are being ranked and debated, with Myles Garrett leading the way. Fantasy football enthusiasts are also getting ready for the season, trying to predict which players will surprise and make a big impact. Our experts are weighing in with their full ranking of the top 100 players, and making bold predictions for the season ahead. With all this news and analysis, player readers have a lot to take in today - from the latest roster developments in college football to the expert opinions on the NFL's best players.
Today's signal:
• SEC chair says league 'will not budge' on NFL rule (espn.com)
• Rosters: Players in eligibility limbo, transfers, recruits, more (espn.com)
• Dabo says pursuit of NFL players 'embarrassing' (espn.com)
• Ranking the NFL's top 100 players for this season, from Myles Garrett to ... (espn.com)
• 10 bold predictions: Which players will surprise in fantasy? (espn.com)
• Who will be the top 100 players in the NFL this season? Our experts' full ranking (espn.com)