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Kinley leaves team for Navy
On June 7, Divine Sports and Entertainment announced in a press release that the U.S. Navy denied Cameron Kinley’s request to delay his commission to play in the NFL. Kinley, a rookie defensive back, impressed people with his performance during camp.
Undrafted rookie CB Cameron Kinley (@ck3thethrill) out of Navy intercepts Kyle Trask at rookie minicamp. He and Javon Hagan were PUMPED. #GoBucs#Bucspic.twitter.com/AH2eOwj5x9
Arians understood the Navy’s decision, but would have loved to have Kinley with the team:
Brady’s return
Quarterback Tom Brady returned to the field after receiving knee surgery during this offseason. Arians stated that Brady looked fine in limited action during the minicamp. Arians Brady withheld Brady from the blitz portion:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback, 2021 Naval Academy graduate, and class president
Cameron Kinley has been denied permission to play in the NFL this year. Kinley was signed to the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent and trained at the team’s minicamp in May, CNN reports.
In an official statement tweeted on Monday, Kinley went on the defense saying that he intends to fulfill his commitment to serve but cited what he believed to be an unfair application of Navy policies.
My personal statement regarding the Navy s denial of my request to delay my service: pic.twitter.com/AsNLEPdF1Z Cameron Kinley (@ck3thethrill) June 7, 2021