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JaVonta Payton by the numbers versus San Antonio

Former Vol JaVonta Payton by the numbers against San Antonio in the UFL.

San Antonio (6-2) defeated Arlington (1-7), 20-15, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas during Week 8 of the inaugural UFL season.

Former Vol and Arlington wide receiver JaVonta Payton recorded two receptions, 12 receiving yards, one receiving touchdown and was targeted five times. He also recorded one rushing attempt for -1 yard.

Payton played at Tennessee in 2021 under head coach Josh Heupel after transferring from Mississippi State. He recorded 18 receptions for 417 yards and six touchdowns at Tennessee.

Payton was not selected in the 2022 NFL draft. He signed with Arizona’s practice squad in 2022.

Arlington will next play on Saturday against St. Louis at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Kickoff between the Renegades and Battlehawks is slated for noon EDT and will be televised by ABC.

READ: Former Vols on 2024 UFL rosters

JaVonta Payton by the numbers versus Memphis

Former Vol JaVonta Payton by the numbers versus Memphis in the UFL.

Arlington (1-6) defeated Memphis (1-6), 47-23, at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas during Week 7 of the inaugural UFL season.

Former Vol and Arlington wide receiver JaVonta Payton recorded four receptions for 82 yards and two touchdowns. He was targeted seven times.

Payton played at Tennessee in 2021 under head coach Josh Heupel after transferring from Mississippi State. He recorded 18 receptions for 417 yards and six touchdowns at Tennessee.

Payton was not selected in the 2022 NFL draft. He signed with Arizona’s practice squad in 2022.

Arlington will next play on Sunday against San Antonio at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Kickoff between the Renegades and Brahmas is slated for 4 p.m. EDT and will be televised by FOX.

READ: Former Vols on 2024 UFL rosters

JaVonta Payton by the numbers versus Michigan

Former Vol JaVonta Payton by the numbers versus Michigan in the UFL.

Michigan (4-2) defeated Arlington (0-6), 28-27, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan during Week 6 of the inaugural UFL season.

Former Vol and Arlington wide receiver JaVonta Payton recorded 14 rushing yards and one touchdown, while totaling two receptions for 38 yards. He was targeted seven times.

Payton played at Tennessee in 2021 under head coach Josh Heupel after transferring from Mississippi State. He recorded 18 receptions for 417 yards and six touchdowns at Tennessee.

Payton was not selected in the 2022 NFL draft. He signed with Arizona’s practice squad in 2022.

Arlington will next play on Saturday against Memphis at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Kickoff between the Renegades and Showboats is slated for Noon EDT and will be televised by ESPN.

READ: Former Vols on 2024 UFL rosters

JaVonta Payton by the numbers versus Houston

Former Vol wide receiver JaVonta Payton by the numbers versus Houston in the UFL.

Houston (1-3) defeated Arlington (0-4), 17-9, at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas during Week 4 of the inaugural UFL season.

Former Vol and Arlington wide receiver JaVonta Payton recorded five rushing yards on two attempts.

Payton played at Tennessee in 2021 under head coach Josh Heupel after transferring from Mississippi State. He recorded 18 receptions for 417 yards and six touchdowns at Tennessee.

Payton was not selected in the 2022 NFL draft. He signed with Arizona’s practice squad in 2022.

Arlington will next play on Saturday against San Antonio at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Kickoff between the Renegades and Brahmas is slated for 7 p.m. EDT and will be televised by Fox.

READ: Former Vols on 2024 UFL rosters

JaVonta Payton by the numbers at St. Louis

Former Vol JaVonta Payton by the numbers against St. Louis in the UFL.

St. Louis (1-1) defeated Arlington (0-2), 27-24, at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri during Week 2 of the inaugural UFL season.

Former Vol and Arlington wide receiver JaVonta Payton totaled five receptions for 83 yards and was targeted six times. He also recorded 16 rushing yards on one attempt.

Payton played at Tennessee in 2021 under head coach Josh Heupel after transferring from Mississippi State. He recorded 18 receptions for 417 yards and six touchdowns at Tennessee.

Payton was not selected in the 2022 NFL draft. He signed with Arizona’s practice squad in 2022.

Arlington will next play on Saturday against DC at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Kickoff between the Renegades and Defenders is slated for 1 p.m. EDT and will be televised by ESPN.

READ: Former Vols on 2024 UFL rosters

JaVonta Payton by the numbers against Birmingham

Former Vol JaVonta Payton by the numbers against Birmingham in the UFL.

Birmingham (1-0) defeated Arlington (0-1), 27-14, at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas during Week 1 of the inaugural UFL season.

Former Vol JaVonta Payton totaled one reception and 16 yards for Arlington. He was targeted four times.

Payton played at Tennessee in 2021 under head coach Josh Heupel after transferring from Mississippi State. He recorded 18 receptions for 417 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns at Tennessee.

Payton was not selected in the 2022 NFL draft. He signed with Arizona’s practice squad in 2022.

Arlington will next play on Saturday against St. Louis at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Kickoff between the Renegades and Battlehawks is slated for 8 p.m. EDT and will be televised by ABC.

READ: Former Vols on 2024 UFL rosters

JaVonta Payton to play for Arlington Renegades

Former Vol JaVonta Payton to play for Arlington Renegades.

Former Vol wide receiver JaVonta Payton will play for the Arlington Renegades of the UFL in 2024.

He played for the Vols in 2021 under head coach Josh Heupel. Payton recorded 18 receptions for 417 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns at Tennessee.

He appeared in 13 games, including 12 starts, and averaged 22.9 yards per reception, leading the SEC among receivers with a minimum of one reception for game.

The 2024 season is the first for the UFL. The UFL formed after the United States Football League and XFL merged in Nov. 2023.

UFL’s 2024 season will kick off on March 30 between Birmingham (2023 USFL champion) and Arlington (2023 XFL champion). The season will feature eight teams, 40 regular-season games and three postseason contests.

ABC, ESPN, Fox and FS1 are UFL’s television partners.

READ: Former Vols on 2024 UFL rosters

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A look back at Tennessee’s victory against Kentucky in 2021

A look back at Tennessee’s victory against Kentucky in 2021.

Tennessee first fielded a football team in 1891 and the Vols have played in memorable games throughout its history.

Each week, Vols Wire will recap a memorable game against its upcoming opponent.

Vols Wire revisits Tennessee’s, 45-42, victory against Kentucky at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky on Nov. 6, 2021.

The Vols, under first-year head coach Josh Heupel, led, 24-21, at halftime.

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker completed 15-of-20 passing attempts for 316 yards and four touchdowns.

Velus Jones Jr., Cedric Tillman, JaVonta Payton and Jacob Warren scored receiving touchdowns for the Vols.

Jabari Small led Tennessee in rushing yards (55). He scored one rushing touchdown.

Jones Jr. led the Vols in receiving yards (100).

Alontae Taylor returned an interception for a 56-yard touchdown.

AP Photo/Michael Clubb 

Eagles worked out seven players ahead of training camp

N’Keal Harry among seven players to work out for the Eagles

The Eagles are always looking to add more talent to the roster and with the team reporting for training camp on Tuesday, Philadelphia worked out seven free agents.

The team eventually signed Deon Cain out of a list that included Marcus Allen, Quinton Barrow, N’Keal Harry, DeANdre Houston-Carson, Ahofitu Maka and JaVonta Payton.

Eagles to sign wide receiver Deon Cain ahead of training camp

The Philadelphia #Eagles are signing free agent wide receiver Deon Cain ahead of training camp #FlyEaglesFly

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Philadelphia is always looking to add talent and depth to the roster, and the Birds are reportedly hosting a 2022 training camp darling on a tryout.

After flourishing in the USFL, former Eagles’ wide receiver Deon Cain is at the NovaCare Complex for a tryout alongside former Tennessee Vols star JaVonta Payton.

Wilson is now reporting that Cain will sign a deal with Philadelphia as players start to arrive for camp.

Cain had eight catches on 18 targets with 106 receiving yards during three preseason performances last season and looked like an under-the-radar candidate for the roster.

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