Terps' Defense Forced To Reshuffle After Mathis Injury, Joyner Departure

Fall camp began a week ago, and already Maryland’s defense has taken two significant hits that will reshape how the projected unit looks heading into the 2026 season. First, on August 4, Coach Mike Locksley announced that starting cornerback Dontay Joyner would not be returning to the program following his June arrest for texts and calls harassing his ex-girlfriend.