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Vols' Trey Smith has recurrence of blood clots in lungs

Tennessee sophomore offensive lineman Trey Smith will be out indefinitely after physicians discovered the recurrence of blood clots in his lungs on Wednesday, coach Jeremy Pruitt announced Thursday.

Smith had been cleared by doctors to play this season after being diagnosed in February with blood clots in his lungs. He was being closely monitored by Tennessee's medical staff and played in the first seven games for the Vols, who travel to South Carolina on Saturday.

"The most important thing is for Trey to be able to get healthy," Pruitt said. "He has been an outstanding student-athlete during my time here on and off the field.