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Tennessee's Edrees Farooq suffers season-ending knee injury in practice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 1:27 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Tennessee's Edrees Farooq suffers season-ending knee injury in practice
Summary

Tennessee junior defensive back Edrees Farooq was injured during practice on August 15, 2026. He suffered a torn patellar tendon in his right knee, diagnosed by medical staff at UT Medical Center. The injury is considered season-ending. Farooq has played 26 games, contributing significantly in his previous seasons with the Vols. Tennessee expressed support for his recovery and noted his leadership role on the team.

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  • •Edrees Farooq suffered a leg injury during practice on August 15.
  • •He was diagnosed with a torn patellar tendon in his right knee.
  • •Farooq has recorded 89 tackles and two interceptions in his career.
  • •Tennessee announced the injury and expressed support for Farooq's recovery.
  • •Farooq's leadership role will be missed during the season.
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  • 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee releases statement on Edrees Farooq's injury
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