UNC Football Players Cited for Speeding, Gun Charges; Out for Clemson Game
Two UNC football players, Keeyun Chapman and C.J. Sadler, were involved in a traffic stop in Chapel Hill, N.C., resulting in citations for speeding and gun charges. They will not play in the upcoming Clemson game.
Raleigh Durham, NC, September 17, 2026 —
Two members of the University of North Carolina (UNC) football team, Keeyun Chapman and C.J. Sadler, have been cited following a traffic stop conducted in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The citations include charges related to speeding and possession of a firearm.
Details surrounding the specific nature of the gun charges, including the type of firearm involved and its legal status at the time of the stop, were not immediately available. Similarly, the precise speed at which the players were cited was not disclosed.
As a consequence of these citations, both Chapman and Sadler have been ruled unavailable to play in the upcoming game against Clemson. The team’s athletic department has not released further information regarding disciplinary actions or the players’ status beyond the Clemson game.
The traffic stop and subsequent citations were confirmed, but the exact date and time of the incident were not provided. Information regarding the specific law enforcement agency involved or any further proceedings is also pending.
This situation marks a significant development for the UNC football program as they prepare for a key matchup. The absence of Chapman and Sadler is expected to impact the team’s roster for the contest against Clemson.
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