Syracuse freshman defensive ends Qaadir Sheppard and Amir Ealey have been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules, the school announced following Saturday’s 37-27 los to No. 1 Clemson.

Neither player participated in Saturday’s contest.

Sheppard has played in nine games this season and has one tackle and an interception. Ealey has played in seven games, mostly on special teams.

Syracuse, which is 3-7, has remaining games against North Carolina State and Boston College.

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