Tennessee Nico Iamaleava’s quarter-arre did not appear on Friday in spring training, due to any contractual discussions.
The non-presentation of Iamaleava in training was a “surprise” in Tennessee, according to ESPN.
Iamaleava, 20, is expected to earn $ 2.4 million this season, but wishes to renegotiate its agreement to $ 4 million per year.
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The quarter of Tennessee Nico Iamaleava (8) leaves the field after the match at the Firstbank Stadium in Nashville, tenn., Saturday November 30, 2024. (Imagn)
The quarter-Arrière was the global recruit No. 23 in the 2023 class and when he initially signed with the Nile of Tennessee collective in 2022, Iamaleava had to win $ 8 million during his university career.
Tennessee and Iamaleava camp were in negotiations for a new contract which would give it a salary increase on Thursday, according to ON3. The spring transfer window ends on April 25 and it is not known whether these negotiations could cause the quarter-back.
Iamaleava a Redush to its 2023 season and became the quarter-back from the team before last season after the departure of Joe Milton for the NFL.
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The quarter of Tennessee Nico Iamaleava (8) is looking for an open receiver during the NCAA College Football eliminatory match against Ohio State on Saturday December 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (Imagn)
In the first year, the six-inch quarter-back led Le Tennessee to a 10-3 file, with 2,616 yards and 19 touched and five interceptions.
By learning the news of the non-presentation of Iamaleava of the practice, fans went to social networks to express their opinions.
The quarter of Tennessee Nico Iamaleava (8) is looking for an open receiver during the NCAA College Football eliminatory match against Ohio State on Saturday December 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (Imagn)
“Can someone explain to me why you would pay Nico Iamaleava $ 4 million when he is going to be a student in the second year of 21 years who did this only on a busy offense? I would not even pay this man $ 2 million. I can’t even launch a deep ball either. Why do we pay players who do not produce?” An X user displayed.
“Nico Iamaleava is a solid QB. But it is not close to $ 4 million. The one who advises makes him bad service,” another user told X.
