Big Ten Reportedly Plans to Pass Rule Change Barring NFL Players from Returning to School

The Big Ten is set to pass a rule on Tuesday that will prevent NFL players from returning to college and suiting up for a team in the conference, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Per Thamel, any player who declared for the NFL draft and did not withdraw, appeared on an NFL roster or signed a contract with a professional league will not be allowed on a Big Ten roster.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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