North Carolina defensive back Malik Simmons did not appear in court Monday morning when his name was called for a misdemeanor citation for resisting a public officer and possession of marijuana. Where was he? Football practice, as he has now been reinstated by the program to resume football activities.
Simmons was indefinitely suspended by head coach Larry Fedora on July 24 following his second arrest of the summer. Simmons reportedly resisted arrest and later paid a $1,000 bond to be released from holding. Simmons had previously been charged for a misdemeanor marijuana possession offense, which was why he was due in court Monday morning. Fedora confirmed Monday Simmons has been reinstated by the program.
Fedora said UNC is now “waiting to see the thing play out,” before making any other decisions regarding the future of Simmons in Chapel Hill. However, lifting the suspension would seem to indicate there is a good feeling not much else will come of this legal infraction.