Tennessee moves on from Nico Iamaleava after QB skipped practice amid NIL negotiations: reports

Iamaleava's decision to skip practice and meetings on Friday was the "driver" of the decision to move on, according to the report. 

Iamaleava's no-show at practice was a "surprise" to the team, according to the report. 

Teammates were concerned about Iamaleava's safety, as he had not responded to texts from teammates or officials, according to the report. Not even 48 hours after dinner with his teammates, Iamaleava was no longer with the Tennessee football program. 

In his lone season as Tennessee's starting quarterback, the six-foot-six quarterback led the Vols to a 10-3 record as a freshman, with 2,616 yards and 19 touchdowns and five interceptions.