Tennessee LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin says he’s done for the year, may try to obtain medical redshirt
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It’s official: Jalen Reeves-Maybin is done for the season.
Tennessee’s senior linebacker made that announcement before coach Butch Jones’ weekly news conference Tuesday, confirming to reporters that he underwent season-ending shoulder surgery. Reeves-Maybin, who has already graduated, said he hasn’t ruled out trying to obtain a medical redshirt to play next season.
Several outlets had previously reported the linebacker’s season was over after a shoulder injury he sustained against Ohio on Sept. 17 limited him against Florida the following week. He hasn’t played since then, though he said he spent six hours in treatment every day during the week leading up to the Florida game.
Fresh off shoulder surgery, Jalen Reeves-Maybin is here. Said he chose surgery because his injury wouldn't let him help his team. pic.twitter.com/FbSt4KwvhQ
— Patrick Brown (@pbrown247) October 18, 2016
#Vols’ Jalen Reeves-Maybin said he hasn’t completely shut the door on a possible redshirt for this season despite already graduating.
— Wes Rucker (@wesrucker247) October 18, 2016
"Spent six hours each day in treatment during week of Florida game to try to play." – Jalen Reeves-Maybin
— Rocky Top News (@rockytop_news) October 18, 2016
After undergoing surgery, Jalen Reeves-Maybin says he hopes to be remembered as a player who "got work done both on and off the field" at UT
— Gabby Santa (@GabbySanta) October 18, 2016
#Vols LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin says he plans to attend remainder of games this season. Said it "killed him" to miss Alabama game while flying.
— Tennessee Beat (@TennesseeBeat) October 18, 2016
#Vols’ Jalen Reeves-Maybin: I could have gone to places that were more successful when I was in HS, but I regret nothing about coming to TN.
— Wes Rucker (@wesrucker247) October 18, 2016
"I just always felt like this place was right" – Jalen Reeves-Maybin on coming to Tennessee
— Rocky Top News (@rockytop_news) October 18, 2016
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Marcus covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
