Tennessee Safety Edrees Farooq out for Season with Knee Injury

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Tennessee safety Edrees Farooq will miss the 2026 season after suffering a torn patellar tendon in his right knee during Friday’s preseason practice, the University of Tennessee said Saturday. Farooq, a junior who started all 13 games in 2025, was transported to UT Medical Center after the injury, according to local reports. Tennessee’s official roster identifies him as a defensive back and says he entered 2026 expected to be one of the Volunteers’ defensive leaders. He recorded 76 tackles, two interceptions and four forced fumbles last season. ESPN reported that a school spokesperson confirmed the diagnosis and season-ending status. The injury removes an experienced starter from new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles’ secondary before Tennessee opens against Furman on Sept. 5. Tennessee has safety options including Dejuan Lane and TJ Metcalf, but coaches must redistribute Farooq’s role. No surgery date or rehabilitation timetable was publicly announced by Tennessee in reviewed sources.

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August 15, Tennessee confirmed Farooq’s season-ending diagnosis following Friday’s injury. https://utsports.com/sports/football/roster/edrees-farooq/23006

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Original Source

August 15, Tennessee confirmed Farooq’s season-ending diagnosis following Friday’s injury. https://utsports.com/sports/football/roster/edrees-farooq/23006