Overview

• Josh Heupel said Tuesday that Carter will stay with Tennessee but must fulfill undisclosed team requirements before returning to practice and offered no timeline for his comeback
• The volunteer leadership council has been involved in discussions with Carter to guide him through the steps needed to rejoin preseason drills
• Carter missed multiple workouts and team events this summer, leading to confrontations with defensive teammates over his availability
• A preseason All-SEC pick, Carter is projected to impact defense, line up in the slot on offense and serve as a punt returner
• Tennessee’s roster has faced increasing NIL and transfer turbulence since quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s spring departure, heightening stakes for Carter’s eventual return