Dont'e Thornton Dressed Out, Good to Go For Texas A&M

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Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel updated the injury list earlier this week and said that he was expecting wide receiver Dont'e Thornton to be available against Texas A&M. Thornton was a surprise scratch against South Carolina but has worked his way back to the field and is going through pregame warmups at full-speed. He will return to the lineup this afternoon.
Tennessee Football Injury Report: Texas A&M
- Doneiko Slaughter - IN. Slaughter was playing strong football at the beginning of the year but suffered an injury against Austin Peay that has kept him out since then. Head coach Josh Heupel said they are expecting him to be able to go but haven't decided yet.
- Dont'e Thornton - IN. Thornton was a surprise scratch against South Carolina, but the transfer receiver is expected to play, according to Heupel.
- Andrej Karic - OUT. Karic missed the South Carolina game and will likely be a game-time decision ahead of kickoff.
- Christian Charles - OUT. Charles suffered an ankle injury and has missed the past several games.
- Keenan Pili - OUT. Pili is still rehabbing from an upper-body injury he suffered against Austin Peay earlier in the season.
- Bru McCoy - OUT. McCoy underwent season-ending surgery after suffering an injury against South Carolina.
How To Watch: Texas A&M @ Tennessee
- Gameday: Saturday, October 14th, 2023.
- Game time: 3:30 pm ET
- TV: CBS
- Stadium: Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, Tennessee)
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