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Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar Undergoes Surgery to Remove Benign Arm Tumor

He is expected to recover in about eight weeks, according to an NFL Network report.

Overview

  • Aguilar had surgery on Jan. 2 to remove a benign tumor shortly after playing in the Music City Bowl, per Ian Rapoport.
  • The growth pressed on his biceps tendon and caused arm pain and weakness, and the condition had not been disclosed publicly.
  • Doctors project a full recovery in roughly eight weeks, according to the report.
  • He started all 13 games for Tennessee in 2025, throwing for 3,565 yards with 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
  • He is part of a court filing by former junior-college players seeking an extension of a 2024 injunction that could grant him eligibility to play in 2026.