Tennessee linebacker Austin Johnson has already been cleared by Vols coach Derek Dooley to practice with the team following a July 24th arrest for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
Now, it appears the charges against Johnson are being dismissed as well.
According to GoVolsXtra.com, Johnson has only been required to pay undisclosed court costs; his “punishment” is being handled internally.
“If we could go back three days and just erase everything (media outlets) wrote, it’d be great news but we can’t do that,” Dooley said.
“I should have never put myself in that situation,” Johnson added. “I should have never been out that late. I’m extremely embarrassed. I embarrassed my team, I embarrassed the fans, I embarrassed my family and I embarrassed my coaches. I’ve learned from my mistakes.
“I plan to move forward and become a better person from this.”