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Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar reportedly underwent surgery to remove a benign tumor from his arm.
NFL Network reported that the tumor had been pressing on the biceps tendon and labrum, causing weakness and pain.
Tennessee representatives did not immediately respond to a request to confirm the report.
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Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar (6) drops back to throw during the NCAA Music City Bowl college football game against Illinois on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
In his first full season with the Vols, Aguilar had a career-best 67.3% completion rate, throwing for 3,565 yards and 24 touchdowns. He led the SEC with 274.2 passing yards per game.
Aguilar joined the Vols after a great quarterback saga with the school. He played his first two college seasons at Appalachian State and then transferred to UCLA. However, when Nico Iamaleava left Tennessee for the Bruins, he forced his hand on Aguilar.
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar (6) looks around the stadium after losing an NCAA football game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Nov. 29, 2025. (Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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Iamaleava’s NIL drama with the Vols sent shockwaves through college football because he became the first college player to opt out of a program for a bigger payday. His contract was reportedly worth up to $10 million over several seasons, and he was scheduled to make $2.4 million last season.
In his career, Aguilar has accumulated 10,325 passing yards and 80 touchdowns in 38 games.
Tennessee went 8-4 in the regular season and then lost to Illinois in the Music City Bowl.
Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joey Aguilar (6) looks on against the Florida Gators during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. (Kim Klement Neitzel/Imagn Images)
Before going to Appalachian State, Aguilar played JUCO football for two years, which left his NCAA eligibility in doubt. He is currently a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the NCAA.
