U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin overruled the Navy and will allow former Naval Academy football player and class president Cameron Kinley the opportunity to attend training camp later this month with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "Today I was informed the Secretary of Defense will be allowing me to continue my journey with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and attend training camp at the end of this month," Kinley wrote. Austin released a statement to Fox News announcing that he "will permit" Kinley to play in the NFL. BUCS' CAMERON KINLEY LIVING 'DOUBLE LIFE' AS HE AWAITS CLARITY FROM NAVY ON NFL PURSUIT"It’s definitely tough," he said when asked where the process stands. I made the commitment when I signed my contract before my junior year and I’m still willing to honor that commitment," Kinley added.

Source: Fox News July 06, 2021 17:02 UTC