Nico Iamaleava misses Tennessee football practice amid reports of NIL negotiation
- Nico Iamaleava, quarterback for the University of Tennessee, missed practice, surprising coaches and teammates.
- Iamaleava is seeking a $4 million NIL deal, but Tennessee has not agreed to the terms.
- Iamaleava's father denied knowledge of the reports, stating, 'More games are being played off the field than on the field.'
- Tennessee administrators and teammates have expressed frustration over the situation, with negotiations ongoing as the transfer portal opens.
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