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Defensive linemen Juwan Moye, Steven Wright depart Virginia football program

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Virginia Cavaliers football coach Bronco Mendenhall announced that two players—sophomore defensive ends Juwan Moye and Steven Wright—have decided to leave the program.

#UVa’s Bronco Mendenhall says Juwan Moye and Stephen Wright were suspended from the VT and bowl games and will not return due to a violation of team rules.

— Brad Franklin (@Cavs_Corner) December 16, 2017

Coach Mendenhall did not elaborate on what the violation was. Both players were given the option of staying with the program as walk-ons and earning back their scholarships, but both decided that transferring was their better option.