Huskers Kick Off 2023 Spring Drills

Departures and suspensions announced after first practice under new coach Matt Rhule

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A few player departures, position changes and suspensions were announced Monday morning after Nebraska football's first spring practice of 2023.

Gone are tight ends Chris Hickman and James Carnie and defensive back Tyreke Jonson. Hickman and Carnie came to Lincoln as in-state scholarship recruits, and Johnson was a transfer from Ohio State.

First-year head coach Matt Rhule said running back Anthony Grant and defensive back Tommi Hill were not allowed to practice Monday. "That will be a day-by-day thing," Rhule said.

The tight end room is seeing a lot of change. Edge defender Jake Appleget is now getting work at tight end, and former wide receiver Janiran Bonner has moved to a hybrid TE role. Former tight end Brodie Tagaloa is now with the defensive line.

Luke Reimer, Ethan Piper, Gabe Ervin and Heinrich Haarberg were the players who spoke after the 6 a.m. practice. Their comments and more from Rhule can be found in the links and videos below.

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Coverage

Non-paywall

• Husker247 | Rhule updates Husker roster movement and position changes
• Husker247 | Ervin feeling '100 percent' and ready for bigger role
• Husker247 | Quarterback Haarberg feels renewed energy, open to potential position change
• Husker247 | Huskers see plenty of roster movement at tight end spot
• Husker247 | Huskers roll out new numbers to start spring -- with no single digits
• Husker247 | Rhule high on talent in QB room
• Husker247 | Rhule: 'We don't want to put our name on something and have it not be elite'
• Husker247 | Huskers finding fun and focus in early days with new staff
• ESPN | Nebraska RB Anthony Grant suspended for start of spring practice
• Nebraska Athletics | Rhule Recaps First Spring Practice
• HuskerOnline | Huskers hit Day 1 of spring running
• Omaha World-Herald | Shatel/Bland recap (video)

More sources

• HuskerOnline* | Monday spring practice nuggets
• HuskerOnline* | Anthony Grant suspended
• HuskerOnline* | Practice cliffs: Gabe Ervin "one of the stars of the offseason"
• HuskerOnline* | New Nebraska defense gives Reimer a spring challenge
• HuskerOnline* | Deemed one of fastest on Nebraska's squad, Heinrich Haarberg open to changing positions, focusing on QB
• Omaha World-Herald* | Matt Rhule likes Huskers' work ethic and quarterbacks
• Omaha World-Herald* | Rhule sees talented, coachable quarterbacks
• Omaha World-Herald* | 'Babied' no more: Nebraska players ready to work as spring practices begin
• Omaha World-Herald* | As players depart Nebraska, Matt Rhule already overhauling tight end position
• Lincoln Journal Star * | Who's gone and who's not practicing, spring camp day 1
• Lincoln Journal Star* | Husker notes: Matt Rhule impressed by Nebraska running back Gabe Ervin
• Lincoln Journal Star* | Nebraska coaches, players excited to implement new ‘attacking defense’
• Hail Varsity* | Matt Rhule Reveals Anthony Grant, Tommi Hill Suspended at Start of Spring Ball
• Hail Varsity* | Offseason Standout Gabe Ervin Jr. Looks to Make Impact With Increased Explosiveness
• Hail Varsity* | Huskers Having Fun as Matt Rhule's First Spring Brings a Fresh Start
• Hail Varsity* | Matt Rhule Applauds Nebraska's Coachability at Start of Spring Season

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Video

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More info

• Spring practice schedule
• KLIN/HuskerMax video reports
• Spring media guide
• 2023 roster
• 2023 schedule

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