LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott.
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LSU has finally folded its hand. Following speculation, SEC litigation and a few memorable soundbites, Lane Kiffin and the Tigers have abandoned their plan to play former NFL training camp players. They added defensive end Gabriel Reliford and cornerback Aidan Anding to the roster, per ESPN's Pete Thamel, bringing the team to the maximum number of 105. Despite their best efforts, tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive tackle Zxavian Harris no longer have a pathway to LSU football this season.
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Kiffin's decision to lock his roster comes in the aftermath of the SEC's intensifying actions.
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