Hardee (groin) is questionable to play in Sunday's Week 12 game against Houston, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Hardee missed last Sunday's matchup against Minnesota due to a groin issue and sat out Tennessee's first two practices this week. However, he was able to log a limited practice session Friday, giving him a chance to suit up against the Texans. Hardee's return would mostly affect the Titans' special-teams unit, as he's yet to play a defense snap over two contests with the team.
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Titans' Roger McCreary: Questionable for Week 12
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McCreary (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
The Titans are already again going to be without top CB L'Jarius Sneed (quadriceps), so losing McCreary would be another tough blow headed into a date with Nico Collins and Tank Dell. Jarvis Brownlee and Darrell Baker are expected to see heavy snaps in coverage.
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Titans' L'Jarius Sneed: Headed to injured reserve
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Tennessee plans to place Sneed (quadriceps) on injured reserve Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Sneed has already missed the Titans' past five games, which makes it curious why Tennessee has waited so long to make the decision to send him to injured reserve. This anticipated move will knock Sneed out for at least an additional four contests. His first season with the Titans has been one marred by injury. Sneed will be eligible to play again in Week 16 against the Colts.
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Titans' Kenneth Murray: Clears injury report
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Murray (shoulder) was listed as a full practice participant on Thursday's injury report, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Murray was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, but it appears he is past the issue and should have no problem suiting up against Houston on Sunday. Since the Titans' Week 5 bye, Murray has logged 38 tackles (21 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across six regular-season games.
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Titans' Sebastian Joseph-Day: Practices in full Thursday
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Joseph-Day (biceps) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Joseph-Day was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a biceps injury he may have suffered during Tennessee's Week 11 loss to Minnesota this past Sunday. He was able to participate in all team drills during Thursday's session, indicating that he will be good to go against the Texans on Sunday. In the six regular-season games since the Titans' Week 5 bye, Joseph-Day has logged 13 tackles (five solo), including 0.5 sacks.
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Titans' Otis Reese: Not on injury report
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Reese (ribs) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Reese exited Sunday's loss to the Vikings early with a rib injury, but he appears to be healed from it. He should be good to go for Week 12 against the Texans.
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Titans' Kenneth Murray: Working through shoulder issue
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Murray (shoulder) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's injury report.
Murray registered a season-high 10 tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Titans' Week 11 loss to the Vikings, but it appears the 2020 first-round pick injured his shoulder in the process. Murray's practice participation Thursday and Friday will provide clarity on his status heading into Sunday's AFC South showdown against Houston. Murray is up to 69 tackles (40 solo), including 3.0 sacks, through 10 regular-season games.
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Titans' Roger McCreary: Still working through knee injury
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McCreary (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.
McCreary played through a knee injury during Tennessee's 23-13 loss to Minnesota this past Sunday, and he finished the game with four solo tackles across 52 snaps (41 on defense, 11 on special teams). As long as he's able to return to practice Thursday and/or Friday -- even in a limited capacity -- McCreary should be able to suit up for Sunday's AFC South clash against the Texans. The third-year corner has tallied 28 tackles (25 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defended across 10 regular-season games.
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Titans' Sebastian Joseph-Day: Dealing with biceps injury
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Joseph-Day (biceps) was a DNP for the Titans' first official practice of the week Wednesday.
Joseph-Day logged one solo tackles across 35 snaps (31 on defense, four on special teams) during the Titans' 23-13 loss to the Vikings this past Sunday, but he may have injured his biceps in the process. The 2018 sixth-round pick will have two more chances this week to return to practice in at least a limited capacity, which would give him a chance to play against the Texans on Sunday. Through 10 regular-season games, Joseph-Day has logged 25 tackles (11 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and one pass defended.
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Titans' L'Jarius Sneed: Remains sidelined this week
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Head coach Brian Callahan stated Wednesday that Sneed (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Sneed was considered unlikely to play and was unable to practice Wednesday, so this news isn't necessarily surprising. Darrell Baker should draw another start for the Titans in Sunday's game in Houston.
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Titans' L'Jarius Sneed: Still nursing injury
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Sneed (quadriceps) was not spotted during practice Wednesday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Sneed's absence isn't shocking since it was reported Monday that he was unlikely to play Sunday against Houston. He'll likely need to get on the field in some capacity Thursday or Friday to change that outlook and give himself a better chance of suiting up Week 12.
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Titans' Arden Key: Logs fifth sack of season
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Key finished Sunday's 23-13 loss to Minnesota with five solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks.
Key and Kenneth Murray were the only two Titans to sack Sam Darnold on Sunday, with Key's taking place midway through the fourth quarter for an eight-yard loss. Key is 1.5 sacks shy from matching his career best with the 49ers in 2022. Through 10 regular-season games, Key has logged 26 tackles (20 solo), including 5.0 sacks, one pass defense, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
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Titans' Jerome Baker: Steps up following Gibbens injury
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Baker tallied eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Vikings.
Baker got his first defensive snaps with the Titans on Sunday, and while he started the day in a rotational role at inside linebacker, he'll likely start alongside Kenneth Murray moving forward after Jack Gibbens suffered a season-ending ankle injury. Across six regular-season games between the Seahawks and Titans, Baker has logged 45 tackles (25 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Titans' Kenneth Murray: Team-high 10 tackles vs. Minnesota
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Murray finished Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Vikings with 10 tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sack.
Sunday was the first time this season Murray logged double-digit tackles, and his sack on Sam Darnold was his first since Week 3 against the Packers. Murray has played 100 percent of the Titans' defensive snaps in five of the last six games, and he should continue in an elevated role after Jack Gibbens suffered a season-ending ankle injury Sunday. Through 10 regular-season games, Murray has logged 69 tackles (40 solo), including 3.0 sacks.
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Titans' Chidobe Awuzie: Returning this week?
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Awuzie (groin) is expected to return to practice either this week or next week, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Awuzie has missed each of the Titans' last seven games due to a groin injury sustained in the team's Week 3 loss to the Packers. However, Wyatt's report Monday suggests the veteran cornerback is set to return to practice in the coming weeks. Once Awuzie returns to the field, he's expected to start opposite L'Jarius Sneed (quadriceps) as part of the Titans' top outside cornerback duo.
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Titans' L'Jarius Sneed: Likely out at Houston
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Coach Brian Callahan said Monday that Sneed (quadriceps) is unlikely to play in Week 12 at Houston, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.
Callahan's tone Monday was not entirely pessimistic, as he also said Sneed was getting closer to returning to action from the quad issue he picked up in Week 6 versus the Colts. If he does end up sitting out his sixth consecutive game in Week 12, Sneed's next chance to suit up would come in Week 13 on Sunday, Dec. 1 at Washington.
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Titans' Jack Gibbens: Out for season
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Gibbens (ankle) will undergo surgery Monday and miss the remainder of the season, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Gibbens was carted off the field during Sunday's loss to the Vikings and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game. According to Fowler, the 25-year-old is facing a four-month recovery timeline, which should allow him to participate in any offseason training programs. However, Gibbens is set to be a free agent in March, so that won't necessarily be with the Titans.
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Titans' Jack Gibbens: Won't return vs. Minnesota
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Gibbens has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Vikings with an ankle injury, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Gibbens was carted off the field after suffering the injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game. With Gibbens done for the day, Jerome Baker should see an increase in snaps at inside linebacker alongside starter Kenneth Murray.
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Titans' Otis Reese: Exits game with rib injury
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Reese (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.
Reese injured ribs on the opening kickoff of Sunday's game. He's played exclusively on special teams this season, so his absence won't be felt on the Titans' defense.
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Titans' Justin Hardee: Will be held out Week 11
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Hardee (groin) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Minnesota.
Hardee logged an LP/DNP/LP practice progression during the week and won't be able to suit up against the Vikings. Since joining Tennessee in early November, the cornerback has gotten into two games, with all 35 of his snaps coming on special teams.
