Tennessee football DE Tyree Weathersby out for season with injury, 8th lost by Vols

Tennessee defensive end Tyree Weathersby will miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to a left knee injury, according to a source close to the University of Tennessee. The injury occurred during Tennessee's win against Kentucky on November 7, when Weathersby attempted to tackle quarterback Kenny Minchey in the backfield and left the game on crutches.

Weathersby, who had started all nine games so far, was Tennessee's leading sack taker and recorded 20 tackles, including 8.5 for loss, seven sacks, and two fumble recoveries. He is the eighth Tennessee player to suffer a season-ending injury in 2026. The Vols will need to replace Weathersby when they face Texas A&M on November 14.

Jordan Norman, Mariyon Dye, and freshman Hezekiah Harris are expected to see increased playing time. Tennessee's season concludes with games against LSU and Vanderbilt.