Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Max Melton (16) intercepts a pass and scores a touchdown during the college football game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Temple Owls on September 4, 2021 at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ. (Photo by PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Two Rutgers players have been suspended from the football team after they were charged in an incident in which three people were struck by paintballs fired from a passing vehicle.Coach Greg Schiano took the action Tuesday, shortly after defensive backs Malachi "Max" Melton and Chris Long were each charged with three counts of aggravated assault and a weapons count.