CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – USC grad transfer Khaliel Rodgers has rejoined the football program less than two weeks after announcing his retirement, a UNC spokesperson confirmed on Friday.

The 6-foot-3, 315-pound offensive lineman left the team only days into training camp and posted the following explanation on his Facebook account:

Please Read :: The game of football has been a blessing to me & my family. Football provided a half a million dollar education for free & connections with people from all over the country that will last a lifetime. It has brought me to places I never dreamed about going and memories I will always cherish. After much thought, I decided to retire from football. My health comes first and the goals I've set for myself are bigger then football. I will continue to further my education while pursuing a career in Business / wealth management. I am very thankful for this game! As this chapter closes, I begin another with the valuable tools Ive learned from the game of football. I'm excited for the future!

Rodgers started 11 games during his career at Southern Cal and brings valuable experience to UNC’s offensive line. He was expected to compete for a starting job at guard before his retirement. No word yet on how soon the New Castle, Del. native will return to practice.