How Tennessee Football’s 2025 Rookies Did in NFL Debuts

Each of Tennessee football’s four rookies has had their first NFL game of the year. This meant we got the first look at each of them, except Chiefs defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott, who was held out with an ankle injury. There seems to be optimism that he could make his NFL debut next week, though. […]

Dont’e Thornton Caps Off Impressive Training Camp With Must-See Touchdown Catch

Dont'e Thornton

Former Tennessee wide receiver Dont’e Thornton has had a standout training camp with the Las Vegas Raiders this summer. Thornton was already turning heads back in August, but capped off his impressive training camp run with a Top 10-worthy touchdown catch in Saturday night’s preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. With the game scoreless in […]

Former Tennessee Receiver Named Starter Ahead Of First Preseason Game

Dont'e Thornton

Former Tennessee receiver Dont’e Thornton has impressed during his rookie training camp with the Las Vegas Raiders. That strong start to his professional career has earned him a starting spot in the Raiders’ preseason opener Thursday night against the Seattle Seahawks, according to the team’s depth chart. The starting spot is notable because the Raiders […]

Las Vegas Raiders Sign One Former Tennessee Player, Waive Another

Dont'e Thornton

The Las Vegas Raiders signed former Tennessee wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. on Friday, the team announced on its official website. The Raiders drafted Thornton with the 108th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft in late April. According to multiple reports over the weekend, Thornton signed a four-year deal worth […]