Carter’s Suspension Cut to One Game | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter dodged a two-game suspension after taking a $427 flight paid for by an agent before the 2026 NFL Draft — money he promptly repaid. The NCAA reduced his penalty to just one game, clearing him to play in the Sept. 12 matchup against Georgia Tech. His initial suspension sparked criticism from athletic director Danny White, who called NCAA amateurism rules outdated and distracting. Carter had previously withdrawn from the draft due to a foot injury and surgery. He’ll miss the season opener against Furman on Sept. 5 but return sooner than expected. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ee9d05c506921c1