Former TCU player linked to locker room assault weeks before season opener

A TCU player who was set to be a key piece of the 2026 team's defense was kicked off the team after he was allegedly involved in a locker room assault just weeks before their season opener.TCU locker room assaultOn Aug. 13, the Texas Christian University Police Department responded to an altercation that occurred in the football team's locker room.A heavily-redacted incident report characterizes the incident as an aggravated assault involving hands, feet, and fists.The report states officers advised the victim to make contact with TCUPD for a more comprehensive investigation and possible filing of charges.The incident report does not list the name of the suspect or victim involved.Jacob Fields kicked off teamThe incident report does not state the player or players involved in the incident, but The Athletic reports that the player involved was safety Jacob Fields.Fields was dismissed from the football team on Aug. 18. TCU said in a statement Fields was removed from the roster due to a "