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Former Michigan Football Players’ NIL Lawsuit Sacked Again

If the year were 2016, Denard Robinson, Braylon Edwards, Michael Martin and Shawn Crable would have a timely argument that the denial of NIL opportunities while they played football for the University of Michigan Wolverines violated antitrust law and constituted unjust enrichment. But it’s 2026. As U.S. District Judge…

Published 6 Oct 2026Curated by Transfer Window
Former Michigan Football Players’ NIL Lawsuit Sacked Again

Summary

If the year were 2016, Denard Robinson, Braylon Edwards, Michael Martin and Shawn Crable would have a timely argument that the denial of NIL opportunities while they played football for the University of Michigan Wolverines violated antitrust law and constituted unjust enrichment. But it’s 2026. As U.S. District Judge…