Aug 27, 2015 at 1:32p ET
Aug 27, 2015 at 1:32p ET
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee safety LaDarrell McNeil is out indefinitely and receiver Alton ''Pig'' Howard has been suspended for the season opener, continuing a series of preseason hits to the Volunteers' depth.
Vols coach Butch Jones said Thursday that McNeil was undergoing evaluation for ''neck instability'' and would miss ''an extended period of time.'' Jones said Howard was suspended from the Sept. 5 game with Bowling Green for a violation of team rules.
Jones also said wide receivers Jason Croom and Vincent Perry are undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery Friday.