The Tennessee Volunteers have become one of the many teams looking to make a difference when it comes to this offseason, but unlike some of the teams they have

On top of already losing four starters, safety Amani Hooker enters the weekend doubtful. Edge Ali Gaye and wide receiver Bryce Oliver practiced fully and could be activated from injured reserve for Week 18. Starting linebacker Cody Barton returned to practice on Friday and has no injury designation.

Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar underwent surgery Friday to remove a benign tumor that was "pushing on his biceps tendon and labrum, causing weakness and pain" in his arm, according to NFL Network.