Nico Iamaleava completed his first season as Tennessee's starting quarterback in 2024. The Vols went 10-3 and appeared in the College Football Playoff.
Iamaleava and Tennessee also defeated Florida and Alabama at Neyland Stadium in 2024.
The 6-foot-6, 220-pound quarterback is going through his third spring practices with the Vols. Tennessee is scheduled to conclude spring football practices on Saturday with its annual Orange & White Game. Kickoff is slated for 2 p.m. EDT at Neyland Stadium.
Pete Nakos of On3 announced Thursday that Iamaleava and Tennessee are in active contract negotiations ahead of the 2025 season.
The Vols held their final spring practice on Friday ahead of the Orange & White Game. Pete Thamel of ESPN announced Iamaleava was not at Tennessee's final practice on Friday.
"Nico Iamaleava did not attend Tennessee spring practice today," Thamel said. "He’s been in conversations with Tennessee about a new contract. The no-show of practice came as a surprise."
Following Iamaleava being in contract negotiations and the signal-caller not attending Tennessee's practice on Friday, Vols Wire looks at social media reaction and is listed below.
Social media reaction to Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee contract negotiations, missing practice
On3
NEW: Tennessee & Nico Iamaleava are in active contract negotiations ahead of the 2025 season, @PeteNakos_ reports.
— On3 (@On3sports) April 10, 2025
It is unclear if the negotiations will impact whether he enters the spring transfer portal.
Intel: https://t.co/hKystSE5ZYpic.twitter.com/8nl3LkbYa6
Pete Thamel
Sources: Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava did not attend Tennessee spring practice today. He’s been in conversations with Tennessee about a new contract. The no-show of practice came as a surprise. pic.twitter.com/VXsXTPDZpu
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) April 11, 2025
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