Tennessee may need to keep a close eye on its tight end depth the rest of the way against Kentucky after DaSaahn Brame left Saturday night’s game with an apparent injury.
Brame was hurt after an incomplete pass in the end zone and had to be helped off the field. The sophomore had been one of Tennessee’s options at tight end coming into the matchup, with 14 catches for 181 yards on the season, and his presence matters in an offense trying to keep its passing game moving against a Kentucky team ranked among the nation’s top teams.
Luca Wolf stepped in for Brame after the injury.
The timing is especially notable because Tennessee is already playing without Ethan Davis, who suffered a season-ending knee injury earlier this year. That has made every available tight end more important in the Volunteers’ rotation.
South Alabama transfer Trent Thomas is another piece of the group. He entered the game with six receptions for 45 yards and has been part of Tennessee’s tight end mix this season. If Brame can’t return, Tennessee’s personnel options and flexibility in the passing game could take another hit.
For now, though, the full extent of Brame’s injury is still unknown, and it remains unclear whether he’ll be able to get back on the field. Tennessee will keep sorting through its options as the game goes on.
With the Volunteers leading 13-6 in the third quarter, Brame’s status is one of the biggest things to watch as Tennessee tries to finish the job against Kentucky.
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