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Reports: Tennessee Football Parting Ways with Penn State Transfer Chaz Coleman
Tennessee ended a costly transfer gamble after Coleman missed most of spring practice and never returned in a meaningful way, sources said.
- On Friday, Tennessee dismissed Chaz Coleman, the high-profile Penn State transfer edge rusher, ending a months-long absence from the program after he arrived in Knoxville.
- Tennessee coach Josh Heupel previously framed Coleman's absence as personal, stating, "Ultimately, Chaz is dealing with some things off the field," while pledging continued program support.
- The Vols aggressively pursued the Warren, Ohio, native, reportedly paying him $2 million to join Jim Knowles' defense, marking Tennessee's most significant offseason investment.
- His departure leaves a roster void for Tennessee heading into the season; CBS Sports' Brad Crawford had projected the Vols for an 8-4 record before the dismissal.
- Coleman's exit mirrors recent departures of Nico Iamaleava and Boo Carter, illustrating the complexities of managing NIL-era rosters within Tennessee's SEC landscape.
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Tennessee Dumps Multi-Million Dollar Transfer DE Chaz Coleman Before He Ever Plays A Game
Tennessee defensive lineman Chaz Coleman (90) during the Vols' first spring football practice in Knoxville on March 16, 2026. The Tennessee Volunteers seemingly picked up a big win when they beat out both Ohio State and LSU to land star defensive end Chaz Coleman out of the transfer portal. Coleman, a former four-star recruit out of high school in Ohio, looked like a future star in limited game action for Penn State as a true freshman, and then …
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