Tennessee Quarterback Nico Iamaleeava did not show up for spring practice on Friday, reportedly due to zero -contract discussions.
Iamaleeava’s no-show on practice came as a “surprise” for Tennessee, according to ESPN.
Iamaleeava, 20, is reportedly set to earn $ 2.4 million this season, but wants to renegotiate its deal at $ 4 million a year.
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Tennessee Quarterback Nico Iamaleeava (8) leaves the field after the game at Firstbank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday 30 November 2024. (IMagn)
Quarterback was the total recruitment # 23 in the 2023 class, and when he initially signed with Tennessee’s Nil Collective in 2022, Iamaleeava was set to earn $ 8 million during his college career.
Tennessee and Iamaleeava’s camp were in negotiations for a new contract that would give him a pay rise on Thursday, according to On3. The spring transfer window closes on April 25, and it is unknown whether these negotiations can cause the quarterback to travel.
Iamaleeava Red Shirt his season 2023 and became the team’s starting quarterback, which went in last season after Joe Milton traveled to the NFL.
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Tennessee Quarterback Nico Iamaleeava (8) Looking for an open recipient under NCAA College Football Playoff game against Ohio State on Saturday, December 21, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (IMagn)
As a beginner, the six-foot-sex quarterback led Tennessee to a 10-3 record with 2,616 yards and 19 touchdowns and five interceptions.
After hearing the news of Iamaleeava’s no-show from practice, fans went to social media to express their opinions.
Tennessee Quarterback Nico Iamaleeava (8) Looking for an open recipient under NCAA College Football Playoff game against Ohio State on Saturday, December 21, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (IMagn)
“Can anyone explain to me why you would pay Nico Iamaleeava $ 4m when he becomes a 21-year-old other other who did this only on a loaded violation? I wouldn’t even pay this man $ 2m. Can’t even throw a deep ball. Why do we pay players who don’t produce?” An X -User Posted.
“Nico Iamaleeava is a solid qb. But he is not close to $ 4mill well. He who advises makes him a bear service,” sent another user to X.
