Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava did not attend spring practice Friday, sources told ESPN. Iamaleava's absence came as a surprise to coaches and players, according to sources.
Iamaleava has been in conversations with the Vols about a new contract.
On Thursday, On3.com reported that Iamaleava and the NIL collective at Tennessee were working on a new contract. Several other quarterbacks, including Miami's Carson Beck and Duke's Darian Mensah, have signed NIL deals for significantly more money this offseason, and Iamaleava was looking to renegotiate his deal.