Tennessee LB Darrin Kirkland Jr. is returning this weekend

The much-maligned Tennessee defense will get a big boost on Saturday against South Carolina.

MLB Darrin Kirkland Jr., who tried to return against Alabama before re-aggravating his injury in pregame warmups, is on track to return Saturday.

Kirkland is once again listed on this week’s depth chart:

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Head coach Butch Jones then confirmed that Kirkland will play on Saturday:

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#Vols LB Darrin Kirkland Jr. will return against South Carolina, according to coach Butch Jones.

— Tennessee Beat (@TennesseeBeat) October 24, 2016

The talented sophomore has been a key member of Tennessee’s defense when he’s been healthy. He has 16 tackles and a sack in two games in 2016.

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