Earlier in the week, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said that defensive back Doneiko Slaughter was working hard to return to the field. The team has now confirmed that the talented defender will make his return to the lineup against Texas A&M.

Tennessee Football Injury Report: Texas A&M

• Doneiko Slaughter – IN. Slaughter was playing strong football at the beginning of the year but suffered an injury against Austin Peay that has kept him out since then. Head coach Josh Heupel said they are expecting him to be able to go but haven’t decided yet.
• Dont’e Thornton – IN. Thornton was a surprise scratch against South Carolina, but the transfer receiver is expected to play, according to Heupel.
• Andrej Karic – OUT. Karic missed the South Carolina game and will likely be a game-time decision ahead of kickoff.
• Christian Charles – OUT. Charles suffered an ankle injury and has missed the past several games.
• Keenan Pili – OUT. Pili is still rehabbing from an upper-body injury he suffered against Austin Peay earlier in the season.
• Bru McCoy – OUT. McCoy underwent season-ending surgery after suffering an injury against South Carolina

• We are aware of the citation, and this matter is being handled internally,” UT said in a statement to Knox News on Tuesday.

  Slaughter, 22, was issued two misdemeanor citations by the University of Tennessee Police Department during a traffic stop around 1 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Cumberland Avenue and 18th Street about six hours after UT’s home loss to Georgia.

  He was cited for reckless driving and improper lane change because he drove over the median, the police report said.

• We are aware of the citation, and this matter is being handled internally,” UT said in a statement to Knox News on Tuesday.

  Slaughter, 22, was issued two misdemeanor citations by the University of Tennessee Police Department during a traffic stop around 1 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Cumberland Avenue and 18th Street about six hours after UT’s home loss to Georgia.

  He was cited for reckless driving and improper lane change because he drove over the median, the police report said.