Chris Partridge, the former Michigan assistant coach who was fired amid the university’s NCAA compliance scrutiny , celebrated his name being “cleared.”

The ex-Michigan coach, who is now the outside linebackers coach of the Seattle Seahawks, spoke out regarding his 2023 dismissal after Michigan was hit Friday with a fine of at least $20 million by the NCAA in the alleged Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal.

Partridge was fired two years ago for reportedly failing to “abide by the University directive not to discuss an ongoing NCAA investigation with anyone associated with the Michigan Football Program,” according to his termination letter.

Linebackers Coach Chris Partridge speaks with Michael Barrett of the Blue Team during the second quarter of the Michigan Football spring game a

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