Jalen Reeves-Maybin Injury: Updates on Tennessee LB's Shoulder and Return

Senior linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin of the No. 9 Tennessee Volunteers missed a Week 5 matchup against Georgia because of a shoulder injury. He could be facing season-ending surgery on his shoulder. 

Continue for updates.

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Reeves-Maybin Reportedly Out for Season

Saturday, Oct. 8 

Danny Parker of Scout reported Reeves-Maybin will undergo surgery to repair a bicep subluxation in his left shoulder, which will end his season. 

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Reeves-Maybin Out vs. Texas A&M

Wednesday, Oct. 5

Head coach Butch Jones told reporters that Reeves-Maybin will be unable to play against the Aggies.

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Reeves-Maybin Is a Leader on Defense for Vols

According to Rhiannon Potkey of the Knoxville News Sentinel, Reeves-Maybin suffered a muscle sprain in his shoulder against Ohio on Sept. 17 and saw only limited action in a Sept. 24 victory over the Florida Gators.

The Clarksville, Tennessee, native has registered 20 tackles so far this season after crossing the 100-tackle mark in both 2014 and 2015. He was also second on the team in sacks last season with six.

With Reeves-Maybin out of the picture for Saturday's crucial SEC clash, junior Cortez McDowell figures to continue to man the weak-side linebacker spot.

McDowell has 27 tackles so far this season after seeing limited duty as a sophomore in 2015.

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