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Tennessee running back Tim Jordan off the team after Florida arrest

Jordan, a Florida native, was arrested early Saturday morning.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — UPDATE 6/18/20: Coach Jeremy Pruitt said Thursday that Tim Jordan was no longer on the Tennessee football team. He did not release any further information.

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Tennessee running back Tim Jordan was arrested early Saturday morning by the Lakeland Police Department, according to the Polk County Sheriff's office.

Jordan faces three charges, including carrying a concealed firearm, possessing narcotic paraphernalia and possessing 20 grams or less of cannabis.

A senior running back from Bartow, Florida, Jordan started four games last season for the Vols. Jordan ranked third on Tennessee in rushing yards, totaling 428 yards and a touchdown.

A spokesperson for UT athletics declined to comment at this time.

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