Purdue football coach Barry Odom impressed with early improvement
Purdue practiced in full pads for the first time on Thursday morning.
WEST LAFAYETTE ― On Thursday, Purdue football coach Barry Odom announced transfer receiver Charles Ross is no longer with the team.
Ross’ departure was a health-related issue, Odom elaborated.
On Saturday, Ross posted on X that he’s retiring from football.
“To the fans, Honestly, I’m grateful for everything. God doesn’t make mistakes,” Ross wrote. “This wasn’t my outcome for football. Dreams. Aspirations. Lovers. Fans. Doubters. This is something I cannot control. All the relationships I built from this game, I’m forever grateful. My HEALTH forever comes first. I will be medically retiring from football.”
Ross transferred to Purdue in January after playing last season at USC. Ross participated in spring football camp and was with the team when fall camp began before being noticeably absent from practice.
He was expected to be a contributor offensively.
Ross had 70 career receptions for 904 yards and four touchdowns playing for Nevada, San Jose State and USC.
Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Email him at sking@jconline.com and follow him on X and Instagram @samueltking.
