Virginia Tech starting defensive back Mook Reynolds was dismissed from the team Monday, dealing another blow to the Hokies' defense.
Coach Justin Fuente said in a statement that Reynolds is no longer on the team in accordance with athletic department policies. The school also acknowledged for the first time that Reynolds was suspended from all team and football-related activities during the spring.
Reynolds, who finished last season with 70 tackles and 7.5 tackles for loss, is just the latest loss for Bud Foster's defense.
Projected starting cornerback Adonis Alexander was declared academically ineligible last month and declared for the NFL supplemental draft.