Arrested UT players out of jail, not playing this week

Arrested UT players out of jail, not playing this week

KNOXVILLE (WATE) -- All three UT football players accused of attempted armed robbery are out of jail, but none will be in uniform for Tennessee's game at Ole Miss.

Friday night Nu'Keese Richardson was released from jail. Edwards was released Thursday on bond. Jackson was also released Thursday on his own recognizance.

Spokesperson Tiffany Carpenter told 6 News Friday the players will not be traveling with the team as the Vols head to Oxford, Miss. to play Ole Miss tomorrow.

Defensive back Janzen Jackson, 19, wide receiver Nu'Keese Richardson, 19, and defensive back Michael Edwards, 18, are accused of attempted armed robbery after their arrests Thursday by Knoxville police.

All three are freshmen. Richardson and Jackson have seen significant playing time in past games.

Head coach Lane Kiffin said Thursday he was not sure of the playing status of the players and was still looking into the incident.

All three players are awaiting court hearings. Edwards has a hearing scheduled for November 20. Jackson and Richardson have their first court appearances scheduled for November 23.

Marie Montmarquet, 21, who was arrested with the players and also faces drug charges, was released Friday. She has a hearing scheduled for November 20.