Here are the Huskers that Matt Rhule listed as having left the Nebraska football team or aren't practicing on day one of spring camp.
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Who's gone
JAMES CARNIE
Position: Tight end
Stats: Did not play in 2022, appeared in two games in 2021
What Matt Rhule said: "Great kid, just decided to not play, so he's moved on just recently."
CHRIS HICKMAN
Position: Tight end
Stats: Appeared in three games in 2022, recorded three receptions for 90 yards in 2021
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What Rhule said: "Chris Hickman's not with the team ... Both those guys (Hickman and Tyreke Johnson), on their own moved on."
TYREKE JOHNSON
Position: Defensive back
Stats: Did not play in 2022, appeared in two games in 2021
What Rhule said: "Tyreke Johnson's not with the team ... Both those guys (Johnson and Hickman), on their own moved on."
Who's not practicing
ANTHONY GRANT
Position: Running back
Why not practicing: Suspended
Stats: Recorded 218 carries for 915 rushing yards, six rushing touchdowns and an average of 76.3 rushing yards per game in 2022, also caught 18 passes for 104 yards, was All-Big Ten honorable mention
What Rhule said: "Anthony Grant's not with us right now. I've suspended Anthony until such time as I feel like he's ready to rejoin. Working on academics and just general t things with him, nothing bad other just our standards as a program. So Anthony's not practicing with us today and that will be day-by-day. Good kid just get him going in the right direction."
TOMMI HILL
Position: Cornerback
Why not practicing: Suspended
Stats: Recorded 17 tackles and four pass breakups in 2022, also had 12 kickoff returns for 221 yards
What Rhule said: "Anthony Grant and Tommi Hill were not allowed to practice today. That will be a day-by-day thing."
LOGAN SMOTHERS
Position: Quarterback
Why not practicing: Injured
Stats: Played in five games in 2022, completing 10-of-19 passes for 96 yards and rushing 12 times for 28 yards
What Rhule said: "Casey and Logan aren't throwing yet."
CASEY THOMPSON
Position: Quarterback
Why not practicing: Injured
Stats: Started 10 games in 2022, completing 173-274 passes (63%) for 2,407 yards and 17 touchdowns, also recorded adding five rushing touchdowns
What Rhule said: "Casey's not doing anything. He's not allowed to throw yet."
Who's limited
THOMAS FIDONE
Position: Tight end
Stats: Did not play in 2022
What Rhule said: "Fidone's mad at me right now because I'm limiting what he's doing. He's completely healthy, but I'm going to limit him all spring. We've got to get him to the season."
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule speaks after the first day of spring football practice at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Monday, March 20, 2023.
Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (10) speaks after the first day of spring football practice in Lincoln on Monday, March 20, 2023.
