CBJ told Paulk if he can whip Ovince St. Preux in MMA, he will reinstate him!
In all seriousness, a few months ago, I think he was on track for reinstatement. However, with the AJ/Williams situation and the Von situation and the Riyahd situation, I don't think Tennessee considers Paulk worth all the bad publicity that he would bring to the program.
Also, if CBJ goes Santa Claus with Paulk and he has another slipup, he will be roasted like Saban was.