Hooker is questionable to return to Sunday's game versus the Colts due to a shoulder injury, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Hooker recorded five tackles (four solo) before leaving with the injury. It remains be to seen if he can return. If he ultimately cannot, Kendell Brooks would be next in line to replace him at strong safety.
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Titans' Kenneth Murray: Goes to locker room Sunday
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Murray (wrist) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Murray has gone back to the locker room to get X-rays on his wrist. With Murray and Otis Reese (ankle) both sidelined, James Williams and Cedric Gray are serving as the Titans' inside linebackers.
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Titans' Otis Reese: Leaves game due to ankle injury
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Reese (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Reese injured his ankle in the second quarter of Sunday's game. Cedric Gray and James Williams should see more snaps at inside linebacker for as long as Reese is sidelined.
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Titans' T'Vondre Sweat: Returns to Sunday's game
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Sweat (eye) has returned to Sunday's game against the Colts, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Sweat went to the locker room in the first quarter of Sunday's game after being poked in the eye. The issue doesn't appear to be serious as he was able to return in the second quarter.
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Titans' T'Vondre Sweat: Heads to locker room
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Sweat (eye) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Sweat was poked in the eye in the first quarter of Sunday's game. He got eye drops on the sideline, but he has headed back to the locker room to get further testing. Keondre Coburn should see more snaps at nose tackle for as long as Sweat is sidelined.
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Titans' Kenneth Murray: Able to play Week 16
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Murray (hamstring) is not among the Titans' inactives for Sunday's contest against the Colts.
Murray suffered a hamstring injury last Sunday versus Cincinnati, though he was able to return to the contest. The veteran defender continued to deal with the issue throughout the week and didn't practice at all, but he'll still be able to suit up Sunday despite initially being deemed questionable. Murray will likely handle his usual starting role at inside linebacker, and he'll look to reach double-digit stops for the third time in five games.
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Titans' Otis Reese: Returning to action Week 16
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Reese (ankle) is active for Sunday's clash against the Colts.
Reese sat out last Sunday's battle against the Bengals due to an ankle injury, but he will be able to return to action against Indianapolis after getting back on the practice field in a limited fashion Friday. The second-year linebacker worked almost exclusively on special teams over the first 13 weeks of the campaign, but he started Week 14 against Jacksonville and could play a key role again Sunday with Jerome Baker a healthy scratch and Luke Gifford sidelined by a concussion.
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Titans' L'Jarius Sneed: Unlikely to return this season
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Sneed (quadriceps) is not expected to play again this season, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Sneed was traded from the Chiefs to the Titans on March 22, but his first year in Tennessee didn't go as planned, as he appeared in just five games before being placed on injured reserve due to a quadriceps issue. The Louisiana Tech product recorded 23 total tackles across those five appearances. Look for Sneed to return to form in 2025 as one of the NFL's 10 highest-paid cornerbacks.
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Titans' Kenneth Murray: Game-time decision
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Murray (hamstring) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Murray opened the Titans' week of practice with consecutive DNPs, but it still appears he's got a chance to suit up Sunday. The first-year Titan has been an integral part of the team's defensive success this season, recording 93 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, and one interception over 13 games. If Murray is unable to play in Week 16, Otis Reese (ankle) or Jerome Baker could see additional work with Tennessee's first-team defense.
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Titans' Luke Gifford: Out vs. Colts
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Gifford (concussion) will miss Sunday's game against the Colts, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Gifford will miss his first full game of the season after leaving this past weekend's loss to the Bengals with a concussion. The veteran linebacker will now have to navigate though the NFL's five-step concussion protocol before he can be cleared to return for Week 17 against the Jaguars.
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Titans' Daryl Worley: Past calf injury
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Worley (calf) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Worley was held out of Wednesday's practice due to a calf injury, but it doesn't appear to be serious issue as he was able to participate in Thursday's session without limitations. Barring a setback, Worley should be able to suit up against the Colts on Sunday.
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Titans' Daryl Worley: Sustains calf injury
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Worley (calf) didn't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
The veteran safety from West Virginia had one of his best games this season in Sunday's loss to the Bengals, registering five total tackles while intercepting Joe Burrow in the third quarter. However, it appears Worley picked up a calf injury in the process. If he cannot upgrade to at least limited practice participation Thursday or Friday, expect Mike Brown to serve as the Titans' top free safety in the Week 16 matchup against the Colts.
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Titans' Kenneth Murray: Logs DNP on Wednesday
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Murray (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
The 2020 first-round pick from Oklahoma exited the Titans' Week 15 loss to the Bengals with a hamstring issue before returning later in the game and recording seven total tackles over 60 defensive snaps. Murray's DNP on Wednesday suggests he may be in jeopardy of missing Tennessee's Week 16 matchup against the Colts if he can't practice in a limited fashion Thursday or Friday.
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Titans' Roger McCreary: Past shoulder injury
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McCreary (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
McCreary has been sidelined for the Titans' last two games due to a shoulder injury he suffered against the Commanders in Week 13. His ability to practice in full Wednesday indicates that the third-year corner is on track to play against the Colts on Sunday. McCreary has accumulated 42 tackles (35 solo), including 1.0 sacks and one pass defense across 12 regular-season games.
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Titans' Jeffery Simmons: Seven tackles vs. Cincinnati
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Simmons logged seven tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Bengals.
Simmons was the Titans' second leading tackler Sunday behind James Williams and Luke Gifford (eight each). Simmons is now up 58 combined tackles through 13 regular-season games, which surpasses his career-best output from the 2021 campaign (54). The 2019 first-round pick will look to add to his total in Sunday's AFC South clash against the Colts.
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Titans' Daryl Worley: Picks off Burrow in Week 15 loss
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Worley registered five solo tackles and an interception during Sunday's 37-27 loss to Cincinnati.
Worley logged his first interception since the 2019 regular season Sunday as he picked off a deep pass from Joe Burrow that was intended for Ja'Marr Chase midway through the third quarter. Since signing with the Titans in early November, Worley has started at free safety in each of the last four games and has accumulated 32 tackles (19 solo) and two pass defenses (including one interception) over that span.
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Titans' James Williams: Registers eight tackles vs. Bengals
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Williams finished Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Bengals with eight tackles (six solo).
The rookie seventh-rounder started at inside linebacker Sunday due to Jerome Baker (coach's decision) being sidelined. Williams made the most of his opportunity by logging a career-best eight tackles while playing 60 snaps (41 on defense, 19 on special teams). It's unclear if Baker will be a healthy scratch for Week 16 against the Colts, but if he remains sidelined, Williams would be in line for another start alongside Kenneth Murray.
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Titans' Luke Gifford: Ruled out Sunday
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Gifford (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup versus the Titans, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Gifford won't return Sunday after suffering a concussion during the first half of the game. He had recorded an interception and racked up eight tackles (five solo) prior to exiting the game, and in his absence, James Williams and Cedric Gray should be in line for increased playing time.
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Titans' Kenneth Murray: Returns versus Cincinnati
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Murray (hamstring) has returned to Sunday's game against the Bengals, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Murray exited earlier due to a hamstring injury but was able to get back on the field before the end of the first half. Across 12 games coming into Sunday's contest, the first-year Titan has recorded 86 tackles and 3.5 sacks.
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Titans' Luke Gifford: Being evaluated for concussion
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Gifford is being evaluated for a possible concussion during Sunday's game against the Bengals, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
The linebacker led the Titans with eight tackles (five solo) before exiting, and he also picked off a pass. Gifford started for the second game in a row Sunday in place of Jerome Baker (neck). James Williams or Cedric Gray might be the next man up at inside linebacker.
