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Vols insider shares latest health update on Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter and whether he'll participate in spring practice

The Tennessee Vols received a welcome surprise earlier this month when Arion Carter announced his intentions to return to Rocky Top for his final season of eligibility.

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Insider reveals the real reason linebacker Arion Carter is returning to the Tennessee Vols in 2026 instead of transferring

The Tennessee Vols received an unexpected boost on Sunday when news broke that linebacker Arion Carter is returning to UT for his final season of eligibility.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 19

Portal LB Linked to Clemson Staying In SEC

Things move quickly in the transfer portal world. Almost as quickly as Tennessee transfer LB Arion Carter was publicly linked to Clemson came the announcement that he had agreed to terms to remain with the Volunteers.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 18

Portal Linebacker Linked to Clemson

With it being presumed that Clemson will lose its lone portal addition at linebacker, the Tigers could be in the market for another player at the position.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 18

The Tennessee Vols just received an unexpected boost days after the transfer portal closed

The Tennessee Vols' defense received an unexpected boost on Sunday evening. According to a report from VolQuest, linebacker Arion Carter is returning to Tennessee in 2026.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 17

Tennessee Vols transfer linebacker Arion Carter connected to multiple SEC programs after withdrawing from the 2026 NFL Draft

Tennessee Vols transfer linebacker Arion Carter could be sticking around in the SEC. Carter is entering the transfer portal after unexpectedly withdrawing from the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 17

Tennessee Receives Disappointing Update On All-SEC LB

The Tennessee Volunteers entered the offseason expecting turnover after an uneven 2025 campaign that led to staff changes on defense and an emphasis on rebuilding the depth of an underclassmen-loaded linebacker corps.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / January 16

Texas A&M In Play For Star SEC Transfer Portal LB

Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter is coming off an impressive season. With 76 total tackles, one-and-a-half sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble return in his third year with the Volunteers, Carter was the highlight of Tennessee’s trenches despite the team finishing the year 8-5.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 16

Tennessee star pulls a 180 and yanks the rug out from under the Vols with last second transfer portal decision

It appeared as though the Tennessee Vols were going to end up losing linebacker Arion Carter to the NFL Draft. That's something that Vol fans were willing to accept, as that's the natural progression of a player in his position as he moves on to the next level.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / December 12

Tennessee Football LB Arion Carter Declares for NFL Draft

The Tennessee football program was recently notified that a veteran defender will be moving on. In the season of signing recruits and balancing transfers (in and out), another element to factor is those declaring for the NFL Draft as they pursue their dreams of playing professional football.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 28

Important Vols starter has a big choice to make about his future at Tennessee and it could be a very tough decision

An important Tennessee Vols starter has a big decision to make about his future on Rocky Top. The season isn't over yet -- the Vols will face the Vanderbilt

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 24

Tennessee drops must-see video of pregame speech before win against Florida from key Vols team leader

Tennessee Vols linebacker Arion Carter made sure to get his teammates fired up before playing the Florida Gators last Saturday night in the Swamp. On Monday morning, Tennessee’s official social media accounts dropped the video of Carter’s fiery pregame speech ahead of the Vols’ 31–11 win over the Gators.

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College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / November 23

Tennessee Football LB Arion Carter Speaks on Win Over Florida

The Tennessee Volunteers went to The Swamp as a 7-3, 3-3 prepared to battle with the Florida Gators. After a 60-minute contest, the Vols would leave Ben Hill Griffin Stadium victorious, moving the season records to 8-3, 4-3.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 1

Tennessee gets injury update for pivotal game vs. Oklahoma

The No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers are set to take on the No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners in what is a pivotal Week 10 matchup. Both programs own a 6-2 record entering the game.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 31

Tennessee football star linebacker questionable for Week 10 vs. Oklahoma with turf toe

Tennessee Volunteers defensive leader Arion Carter remains questionable and is considered a game-time decision for Saturday night’s nationally ranked Week 10 contest against the Oklahoma Sooners at Neyland Stadium, per On3’s Pete Nakos.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Tennessee Receives Troubling News on Key Player Ahead of Oklahoma

Saturday's matchup with No. 14 Tennessee and No. 18 Oklahoma will have massive College Football Playoff implications. Both teams come into the game with two losses and are trying to keep their CFP hopes alive in Week 10.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 28

'I'll be shocked if he plays against Oklahoma, but maybe he guts through it' - Vols insider shares latest update on key Tennessee starter

The Tennessee Vols could be without a couple of key defensive starters on Saturday night against the Oklahoma Sooners. Vols junior linebacker Arion Carter missed last weekend's game against the Kentucky Wildcats due to a turf toe injury (in both toes).

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 11

Everything From Tennessee Football's Miles Kitselman, Arion Carter, and Peyton Lewis Said After Arkansas Win

Fresh off of a bye week, the Tennessee Volunteers found a way to squeeze past a scrappy Arkansas Razorbacks team 34-31. This was Bobby Petrino's first game as interim head coach, but this team rose to the occasion taking the Vols down to the wire, but the home team managed to hold on.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 3

How Stats Show Tennessee Football's Arion Carter is a Top Linebacker

The Tennessee Volunteers have been improving every week even through adversity, as they have been one of the more injured teams in the nation, especially on the defensive side of the football.

College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / September 9

Tennessee LB Arion Carter Previews Georgia Game, Breaks Down Vols’ Linebacker Room

As Tennessee football prepares for a heavyweight clash with the Georgia Bulldogs, linebacker Arion Carter embraces the challenge. The defender breaks down the Vols’ defensive identity, the growth of the linebacker room, and how preparation, not hype, will determine success against the nation’s most consistent program.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / October 14, 2024

Florida Football: Devastating Season-Ending Injury to Gators Quarterback Paves Way For 2024 Recruit to Start

Starting Gators quarterback Graham Mertz is expected to miss the remainder of the 2024 season after suffering a knee injury in the game against Tennessee this past Saturday.