Appeals Court Blocks Fifth Year Eligibility for NFL Players

The recent ruling from a federal court in Colorado that opened the door for first-year NFL players to gain a fifth year of eligibility has been limited by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. sport-newz.biz

While the nationwide injunction has been stayed pending a full appeal, the situation remains chaotic. Earlier this week, a Louisiana judge granted a temporary restraining order regarding similar efforts, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the NCAA's five-year eligibility standard.