Josh Heupel, Tennessee part ways with $2M transfer

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Josh Heupel, Tennessee part ways with $2M transfer

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Jun 27, 2026 9:03 AM ET

The Tennessee Volunteers are parting way with a $2 million transfer before he ever played a game for the program.

Penn State transfer Chaz Coleman is leaving Tennessee, according to multiple reports. Pete Nakos and Chris Low of On3 reported that Coleman has been “medically disqualified.”

“Chaz has been dealing with some things, and we’re here to support him,” Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel told On3 on Wednesday. “We’ll continue to go through that process.”

Coleman has dealt with homesickness and the pressure of the financial investment in him since April, which manifested as physical symptoms, according to Chris Hummer of CBS Sports. He also had issues with tardiness and engagement levels, though the team attributed most of these issues to an off-field situation.

BREAKING: Tennessee has parted ways with Penn State transfer EDGE Chaz Coleman, @PeteNakos and @Clowfb report.

Coleman has been medically disqualified from the Vols' roster. https://t.co/mpKYyftR87 pic.twitter.com/rcvJAkIvHX
— On3 (@On3) June 26, 2026

A much-heralded transfer from Penn State, Coleman collected three sacks in nine games for the Nittany Lions last year. The Vols offered him a reported $2 million in the transfer portal and expected him to be a crucial part of their defense this season.

Tennessee has had rough luck with transfers in recent years, though this appears to have just been a poor fit. It still leaves the team scrambling to fill a role on defense it did not anticipate having to fill this close to the start of the season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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