Mike Hughes, M.J. Stewart's Suspensions to Be Lifted by North Carolina

North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Larry Fedora reinstated freshman cornerback Mike Hughes on Wednesday and plans to do the same for sophomore cornerback M.J. Stewart on Sunday, per Aaron Beard of the Associated Press (via the San Diego Union-Tribune).

"Based on everything that I know at this time, it’s the appropriate action," Fedora said when asked why he made his decision, per Greg Barnes of Inside Carolina.

Less than a week ago, he suspended the two players indefinitely following their arrests on Oct. 4. According to WRAL.com, they were involved in a fight at a fraternity house on the University of North Carolina campus. ESPN.com's Jared Shanker reported Stewart was charged with misdemeanor assault/affray and battery, while Hughes was charged with assault with a deadly weapon.    

Neither player has resolved his legal issues, and Fedora admitted he could ultimately discipline the players further depending on the result of their cases, per Barnes.

Stewart has played in five games for the Tar Heels this year, making 20 total tackles, and his three interceptions lead the team. Hughes, meanwhile, has made three total tackles in his five appearances this year.

Hughes will be available to play against the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday, while Stewart's return will come against the No. 25 Pittsburgh Panthers on Oct. 25.