TCU Safety Kicked Off Team After Locker Room Assault On Teammate That Sent Him To Hospital

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USA Today – A source who spoke to the Star-Telegram described Fields as "remorseful," saying tensions between him and his new teammates began to rise earlier in the month. The source said Fields felt "targeted" by teammates, and that attempts to reach out to the coaching staff did not result in any de-escalation.

The source also said they didn't believe coach Sonny Dykes knew the full extent of the locker room issues. TCU did not respond to a request for comment by USA TODAY Sports at the time of this story being published.

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Star-Telegram – A source with direct knowledge of the incident confirmed Fields' involvement in a fight with an offensive player. Fields is described as "remorseful" and "is taking accountability," but the source also believes the incident could've been avoided.

According to the source, tensions began brewing between Fields and his teammates earlier this month in fall camp. The source said Fields felt targeted by teammates with insults and threats, including multiple moments when was allegedly spit on by a teammate.

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