Dontay Joyner will not return for Maryland football in 2026

Maryland football head coach Mike Locksley announced that cornerback Dontay Joyner will not return for the 2026 season during a press conference on August 5, 2026. Joyner's departure follows his arrest in June for harassment of a former girlfriend, after which he served 27 days in jail. Locksley stated that the decision for Joyner to leave was mutual, emphasizing the need for Joyner to seek a fresh start at another program. The loss of Joyner impacts Maryland's secondary, where he previously ranked as one of the team’s top performers with eight pass breakups and two interceptions last season.

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