Revised $2.8 Billion NCAA Settlement Retains Roster Limits Despite Objections

The updated filing extends claim deadlines to May 16 and strengthens future athlete rights but leaves contentious roster caps unchanged.

The revised settlement maintains roster limit rules set to take effect on July 1, despite Judge Claudia Wilken's suggestion to 'grandfather' current athletes to avoid disruptions.
A $2.8 billion damages pool will provide payments to current and former Division I athletes and allow schools to begin compensating athletes for name, image, and likeness (NIL) use.
The updated filing extends the deadline for athletes to submit claims for payments to May 16, addressing concerns about administrative challenges in the claims process.
Future Division I athletes will retain the right to object to the settlement, with a clarified 60-day objection window after receiving notice of its terms.
Objections to the roster limits remain a key issue, as the changes may displace thousands of walk-ons and recruits, but defendants argue that altering the limits now would cause widespread disruption.