Pittsburgh Panthers defensive players Dayon Hayes and Solomon DeShields have announced their intentions to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Dayon Hayes, a defensive lineman, cited dissatisfaction with the team's current prospects for success as his primary reason for transferring, specifically pointing to the state of Pitt's offense despite his defensive role. He stated, "I don't believe we can win now." Over his career, Hayes has accumulated significant stats with 25.5 tackles for loss (TFL) and 12 sacks. Solomon DeShields, a linebacker, has also decided to transfer after a season where he started 11 games, recording 58 tackles, 8 TFL, and 2 sacks, and will have two years of eligibility remaining. Both players' departures are seen as significant losses for the Panthers' defense.
Pitt defense suffers another blow with linebacker Solomon DeShields planning to transfer https://t.co/Gur4y5aToG
Wow. From the Post Gazette story, "A source said Hayes told teammates his biggest reason for entering the portal was the state of Pitt’s offense." (Hayes plays defense.) https://t.co/t2HiZWp8HH https://t.co/c2krwUfkei
Pitt DL Dayon Hayes is officially in the portal. He started 11 games at defensive end leading the team with 10.5 TFL. https://t.co/OXqbRvyfNc
As we reported earlier Pitt DL Solomon DeShields was expected to enter the portal and minutes ago, he officially went in. https://t.co/mZKpaEXt5z
Pitt starting DE Dayon Hayes is in the portal as a graduate. He had 45 tackles, a team-high 10.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, four pass breakups and a forced fumble last season.
Pitt LB Solomon DeShields has entered the transfer portal. He posted 58 tackles and 2 sacks this past season. https://t.co/IHZxOLKnBs
Join us for a live taping of the Morning Pitt to talk about the impact of losing both Solomon DeShields and Dayon Hayes to the transfer portal tonight at 8 pm. We'll break down what happens now at defensive end and linebacker and talk about a lot more. https://t.co/t4py9QbLA3
Pitt lost two starters from the defense to the transfer portal this week. What's next for the Panthers on that side of the ball? https://t.co/MH9uhgFcuW https://t.co/pVsDq4Trrf
Pitt LB Solomon DeShields tells Rivals he will enter the portal. Started 11 games last season with 58 tackles, 8 TFL and 2 sacks. https://t.co/E0lwqTAsCB
Pitt LB Solomon DeShields tells Rivals he will enter the portal. Started 11 games last season with 58 tackles, 13 TFL and 6 sacks. https://t.co/XsW0bKxqqM
BREAKING: Pitt LB Solomon DeShields plans to enter the Transfer Portal, he tells @on3sports The 6’3 230 LB has totaled 85 Tackles, 13 TFL, 6 Sacks, & 4 PD in his College Career thus far Will have 2 years of eligibility remaining https://t.co/RqTEUflxqc https://t.co/bXHAFAgWiV
'I don't believe we can win now': Despite NIL commitment, Dayon Hayes entered transfer portal due to state of Pitt football https://t.co/1caU1iB4LB
A @PittsburghPG exclusive: #Pitt transfer Dayon Hayes explains his reason for leaving. "I don't believe we can win now." More on the story here: https://t.co/ngJvBKsaVg
Pitt defensive end Dayon Hayes says he plans to enter NCAA transfer portal https://t.co/Wp1xLyLGyq
Pitt DL Dayon Hayes (@dayonhayes00) tells us he will enter the portal. Had 25.5 TFL and 12 sacks. Will get a lot of interest. https://t.co/Yp0telggls