Tennessee redshirt senior tight end Austin Pope underwent back surgery on July 16.
“Austin Pope is not going to be ready to play and probably won’t play this year,” Pruitt said. “He’s still rehabbing and we’ll see where that goes beyond this year.”
Pope updated his injury status Tuesday on Twitter.
“Graduated 2 days ago and was cleared by my physical therapist today,” Pope said. “It’s been a great week! Ready to get back to work!”
Graduated 2 days ago and was cleared by my physical therapist today. It’s been a great week! Ready to get back to work!
— Austin Pope (@Austin_Pope31) December 9, 2020
The 6-foot-4, 235-pound tight end has totaled seven receptions for 85 yards in 33 games during his career at Tennessee.
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