Willies announces transfer on Instagram

Wide receiver Derrick Willies announced on his Instagram account Monday night that he is leaving the University of Iowa.

His message read, 'It's been real Iowa, things are just moving on to a different chapter in the story.” A separate source close to the story confirmed Willies' departure.

The 6-4, 210-pounder from Rock Island, Ill., missed the Indiana game with what Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz said was a 'muscle strain.” Then, he was in uniform for the Maryland game the following week, but didn't play.

Willies has four catches for 71 yards and a TD. He redshirted during the 2013 season. He signed with Iowa after after catching 56 receptions for 877 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior at Rock Island High School.

Willies played in five games this season.

Iowa sports information director Steve Roe said Ferentz will address any roster updates today. There also was no announcement on Willies' future plans.

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