Rookie cornerback Cameron Kinley announced Tuesday that he has been informed by the Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin that he will allowed to delay his U.S. Navy commission to attend training camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers later this month.
The news comes after Kinley's request to delay his commission to play in the NFL had initially been denied.
"I am extremely appreciative of Secretary Austin's decision and I am excited to represent our fine military in the National Football League. This past month has been very challenging and I am thankful for everyone who has supported me in any way," Kinley said in a statement Tuesday.