UNC football player suspended indefinitely after gun found during traffic stop
ABC11 News • • sports
Key Points:
- Two University of North Carolina football players, freshman wide receivers CJ Sadler and Keeyun Chapman, were stopped by police for speeding in Chapel Hill, with Sadler receiving a speeding ticket and Chapman arrested for carrying a concealed handgun.
- Chapman has been suspended indefinitely from the UNC football team following the incident, reflecting the university's stance on accountability and student-athlete well-being.
- Sadler, despite the speeding violation, remains a key player for the team, ranking third in receiving yards and catches this season.
- UNC Athletics is cooperating with authorities and has withheld further comments as they gather more information about the incident.
- Both players were listed as unavailable for the upcoming game against Clemson, with the Tar Heels currently holding a 2-0 record.
