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NCAA Settlement Revised to Address Roster Limit Concerns

New filings propose exemptions for athletes impacted by roster caps, potentially clearing the way for final court approval.

Overview

  • Revised settlement terms allow current and incoming athletes who lost roster spots due to new caps to retain eligibility without counting against limits.
  • Schools can reinstate cut players or recruits but retain discretion over roster decisions, with no guarantees of reinstatement.
  • The $2.8 billion settlement includes a 22% revenue-sharing model capped at $20.5 million annually and replaces scholarship limits with roster caps.
  • Judge Claudia Wilken previously halted approval over fairness concerns, prompting a two-week revision process to address roster cap objections.
  • The court awaits further briefs from objectors before a final ruling, with no set timeline for implementation ahead of the 2025-26 academic year.