Tennessee defensive back Boo Carter is not dismissed in spite of a tumultuous offseason leading up to training camp, coach Josh Heupel announced Tuesday. Carter has not been with the team since July 16,

Fifth-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel met with media on Tuesday ahead of the Vols’ first practice. He discussed sophomore defensive back Boo Carter and his status with Tennessee’s football program.

An interesting storyline entered the Tennessee football circle as reports began to surface of defensive back Boo Carter missing multiple team workouts over the last couple of weeks. That created speculation of whether or not Carter would play for the Volunteers this season and head coach Josh Heupel has cleared the air.