Tennessee All-SEC receiver Cedric Tillman underwent "tightrope" surgery on his ankle early last week with the hopes of not being out an extended period of time, sources told ESPN.
Tillman missed the Vols' matchup against Florida this past weekend after suffering a high ankle sprain in the team's 63-6 win over Akron in Week 3. He had 17 catches for 246 yards in his first three games.
The No. 8 Vols are off this week. They visit LSU on Oct. 8, and then host Alabama on Oct. 15.
Coach Josh Heupel was not asked specifically if Tillman had surgery when he spoke to the media Wednesday.