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NCAA Settlement Revised to Protect Athletes Cut by Roster Limits

New provisions allow discretionary grandfathering for affected players, addressing fairness concerns ahead of Judge Wilken's final ruling.

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FILE – The nation office of the NCAA is shown in Indianapolis on March 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
The NCAA will pay $2.8 billion to college athletes if the House settlement is approved.

Overview

  • The revised settlement introduces discretionary grandfathering, enabling athletes cut due to new roster limits to retain eligibility and not count against caps.
  • The exemption applies to current players and incoming recruits promised roster spots, lasting for the duration of their NCAA eligibility.
  • Member institutions have discretion to implement the grandfathering provision, with no guarantees that affected athletes will regain roster spots.
  • Schools are required to compile lists of players removed from rosters in preparation for the settlement's implementation.
  • Judge Wilken will evaluate whether these changes meet fairness requirements before the July 1, 2025, target for the settlement's launch.