Report: Tennessee CB Justin Martin suspended for Georgia game

Tennessee cornerback Justin Martin has been suspended for Saturday’s game at Georgia, according to Patrick Brown of the Times Free Press per a program official.

Tennessee cornerback Justin Martin has been suspended for today's game for violating team rules, per a program official.

— Patrick Brown (@pbrown247) October 1, 2016

Martin started last week’s 38-28 win over Florida, but struggled by allowing two deep completions and was flagged for a costly penalty during the game’s opening kickoff.

Earlier this week, head coach Butch Jones and Bob Shoop named freshman Baylen Buchanan as one of the starting cornerbacks alongside Emmanuel Moseley. Malik Foreman and Marquill Osborne will also be asked to provide depth in Martin’s absence.

Tennessee will face Georgia at 3:30 p.m. EST Saturday.

Jason Hall

Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.