LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska defensive back Myles Farmer, the team’s second-leading tackler last season, was not on the 120-man roster when the Cornhuskers opened practice Monday and his return was uncertain.
First-year coach Matt Rhule said he suspended Farmer indefinitely. Rhule didn’t disclose the reason other than to say it had to do with a failure to adhere to team standards.
The previous coaching staff suspended Farmer for the game against Michigan last November after he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.
Rhule also announced that wide receiver Josh Fleeks, a transfer from Baylor, reported “significantly” overweight Sunday and will be held out until he makes weight.
Brodie Tagaloa, who was expected to be in the defensive line rotation, probably is out for the season because of injuries sustained in a car accident two weeks ago. Rhule said Tagaloa had facial cuts and required knee surgery.
Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule confirmed Monday that safety Myles Farmer is not part of the 120-man roster as fall camp began in Lincoln.
Rhule said only that Farmer’s suspension was the result of “little things” the new coach requires to meet Nebraska’s standards.
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The coach left the door open for Farmer’s return to the program, but said it was up to Farmer to meet the program’s expectations.
“It’s so hard when you have a new coach and they have different standards than you’re used to,” said Rhule at a Monday news conference. “We’ve been patient with a lot of guys. We’ll see what happens with Myles.”