Dodson Out, King Steps Up | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee’s season just got a major setback as key wide receiver Joakim Dodson suffered a devastating knee injury against Furman, ending his year. The Vols now face an immediate depth crisis at receiver, with true freshman Tyreek King thrust into a bigger role faster than expected. Dodson’s consistent play — especially in the run game — made him irreplaceable, and his absence forces the team to adapt quickly. Braylon Staley will likely shoulder more snaps at slot while King adjusts, testing the Vols’ roster flexibility and coaching resilience as they navigate this unexpected hurdle. 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/91eb809eb10f8fef