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New Mexico State defensive end Vic Shaw dismissed from team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 3:04 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

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New Mexico State defensive end Vic Shaw has been dismissed from the team due to a violation of team rules, confirmed by a team spokesman. This decision follows Shaw's March arrest for multiple misdemeanor charges, including negligent use of a deadly weapon, concealing identity, and resisting arrest. Shaw pleaded not guilty to the charges and had previously been suspended indefinitely. A pretrial hearing is scheduled for July 14 regarding the legal proceedings. Shaw joined New Mexico State from the University of Texas-San Antonio earlier this year, where he recorded 22 total tackles last season.

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•Vic Shaw dismissed from New Mexico State for team rule violation.
•Shaw was arrested in March on multiple misdemeanor charges.
•He pleaded not guilty and is scheduled for a pretrial hearing in July.
•Shaw joined NMSU from UTSA in January, posting 22 tackles last season.

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3:04 AMYahoo Sports — New Mexico State DE Vic Shaw dismissed from team

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New Mexico State defensive end Vic Shaw has been dismissed “due to a violation of team rules,” a team spokesman confirmed to the Journal. The redshirt junior’s dismissal comes after Shaw was arrested in March for misdemeanor counts of negligent use of a deadly weapon (intoxication), concealing identity and resisting, evading or obstructing an officer. He pleaded not guilty to all charges at ...
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