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. The Tennessee Vols' coach, Josh Heupel, is scheduled to discuss the injury during a press conference later on November 9. Weathersby, who led the team in sacks this season, suffered the injury during a game against Kentucky on November 7.

He left the field on crutches after attempting to tackle an opposing quarterback. The Vols, currently 7-2 with a 5-2 record in the SEC, face Texas A&M on November 14 and will need to find a way to compensate for Weathersby's absence. Backup defensive ends Jordan Norman and Mariyon Dye, along with freshman Hezekiah Harris, are expected to see increased playing time.

Tennessee's season continues with games against LSU and Vanderbilt later in November. Weathersby started all nine games, recording 20 tackles, 8.5 for losses, seven sacks, and two fumble recoveries. His best performances came against Texas, Alabama, and Arkansas. This marks the eighth season-ending injury for Tennessee players in 2026, joining a roster already affected by left guard Wendell Moe, safety Edrees Farooq (knee), tight end Ethan Davis (knee), safety Dylan Lewis (foot), wide receiver Joakim Dodson (leg), linebacker Jaedon Harmon (knee), and cornerback Jadais Richard (upper-body).