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Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar has reportedly undergone surgery to remove a benign tumor from his arm.
NFL Network reported that the tumor grew on the tendon and labrum of his biceps, causing weakness and pain.
Tennessee officials 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 Music City Bowl NCAA college football game against Illinois on December 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
In his first full season with the Vols, Aguilar posted a career-best 67.3% completion rate with 3,565 yards and 24 touchdowns. He led the SEC with 274.2 passing yards per game.
Aguilar joined the Vols after quite the quarterback saga with the school. He played his first two college seasons at Appalachian State, then transferred to UCLA. However, when Nico Iamaleava left Tennessee for the Bruins, it forced Aguilar’s hand.
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 November 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 as he became the first college player to opt out of a program for a bigger gain. His contract was worth up to $10 million over multiple seasons, and he was scheduled to make $2.4 million last season.
During his career, Aguilar accumulated 10,325 passing yards and 80 touchdowns in 38 games.
Tennessee went 8-4 in the regular season, then lost to Illinois in the Music City Bowl.
Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joey Aguilar (6) drives 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, leaving his NCAA eligibility in question. He is currently a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the NCAA.
