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  Pittsburgh's attempt to salvage what has become a disappointing season won't include safety Paris Ford. Coach Pat Narduzzi confirmed Monday that Ford, a redshirt junior, has opted out of the Panthers' final four games. "Paris is a tremendous football player, a tremendous person," Narduzzi said. "We wish him all the best in his endeavors as he moves on through this football world and the rest of his life." Ford spent a portion of the offseason wavering between playing and sitting out before joining the Panthers following a breakout 2019 in which he was an All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection after collecting three interceptions to go along with a team-high 97 tackles.

"All along, Paris has had these thoughts in his mind going back to last year in February when he decided to stay, and then there's all the opting out going on in the middle of summer during camp," Narduzzi said. "So he took a few days back then to think about it long and hard." Ford had three picks and 45 tackles for the Panthers (3-4, 2-4 ACC), who have dropped four straight following a 3-0 start heading into Saturday's visit to Florida State (2-4, 1-4). His is the second high-profile departure for Pitt's defense. Defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman, an All-American in 2019, decided over the summer to take the season off and prepare for the NFL draft. Narduzzi said he does not believe Pitt's slide played a factor into Ford's decision to move on. Asked if he believes Ford will be the last player to opt out, Narduzzi said: "I don't see that at all. But you know, I don't have a crystal ball, and you never know." - AP College Football


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