Tennessee safety Edrees Farooq out for 2026 season with injury

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Tennessee safety Edrees Farooq out for 2026 season with injury
Summary

Tennessee safety Edrees Farooq will miss the entire 2026 season due to a torn patellar tendon. The injury occurred during practice and is a significant setback for the Volunteers' defense, which aimed to strengthen this fall. Farooq had tied for third on the team with 76 tackles last season, alongside contributing with two interceptions and three pass deflections.

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  • Edrees Farooq suffered a torn patellar tendon during practice.
  • Farooq finishes tied for third on the team with 76 tackles last season.
  • Tennessee's defense was looking to improve in the 2026 season.
  • Texas A&M is set to face Tennessee later this season.
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Tennessee safety Edrees Farooq is out for the 2026 season after suffering a torn patellar tendon during practice.

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