Hurricanes receiver Jeff Thomas is no longer a part of the Hurricanes football program, the school announced Wednesday afternoon.
Miami’s announcement came hours after the receiver missed his second straight practice as rumors swirled about his status with the team.
“We have high standards for excellence, for conduct and for the commitment to team for all of the young men who wear our uniform and we will not waver from those standards,” Hurricanes coach Mark Richt said in a statement. “We wish Jeff the very best as he moves forward in his journey.