Gray (concussion) is trending toward playing in Tennessee's Week 2 matchup with Philadelphia, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Wyatt was citing Tennessee head coach Robert Saleh, who also said that Gray still needs to clear the concussion protocol. The linebacker got into a UTV accident on Labor Day weekend but avoided a serious injury. Gray broke out in 2025, recording 164 tackles (97 solo) and four pass breakups.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Won't play Week 1
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Gray (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Jets, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Gray, coming off the heels of a career year in 2025, entered the league's concussion protocol after getting into a UTV accident this past weekend. He was a DNP throughout the week, so a return to practice during Week 2 prep would indicate that Gray is progressing through the league's protocol, though he won't be able to play in games until cleared to do so by an independent neurologist. Owen Pappoe and rookie second-rounder Anthony Hill are the top candidates to start alongside Cody Barton and James Williams at linebacker in Gray's absence.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: In concussion protocol
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Gray got in a UTV accident over the weekend and had to enter the NFL's concussion protocol, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Davenport further clarified that, "It was not a case of reckless driving and no alcohol was involved." A statement from the team said Gray should be able to return once he's out of the protocol. The linebacker finished fourth in the NFL last season with 164 tackles (97 solo).
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Avoids injury designation
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Gray (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Saints, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Gray put together three straight full practices leading into Week 17, and after clearing concussion protocol, he is ready to go versus the Saints. The 23-year-old has 144 tackles (85 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and four pass breakups in 14 games this season.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Absent from practice Wednesday
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Gray (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Gray was concussed in the fourth quarter of last Sunday's loss to the 49ers and is in danger of missing his first game of the season. The 23-year-old linebacker has started all 14 games, posting a whopping 144 tackles (85 solo), including 1.0 sacks, four pass breakups and a pair of fumble recoveries on 90 percent of the defensive snaps. James Williams would likely be in line for increased reps if Gray is unable to face the Chiefs on Sunday.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Keeps stacking up stops
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Gray posted 10 tackles (seven solo) and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 31-29 win over the Titans.
This was the seventh time in 10 games that Gray notched double-digit tackles, totaling 109 stops in that stretch. The 2024 fourth-round pick is ranked fifth in the league with 128 stops after he played just 48 defensive snaps as a rookie. He's a surefire IDP option heading into the fantasy playoffs.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Leads Tennessee in tackles again
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Gray posted nine tackles (seven solo) during the Titans' 25-3 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Gray led both teams in tackles during Sunday's loss, and his seven solo stops were his most since Week 6 against the Raiders (nine). The second-year linebacker is now up to 118 total tackles through 12 regular-season games, which is second most in the NFL behind Miami's Jordyn Brooks (137). Gray will look to add to his tackling total during the Titans' Week 14 road clash against the Browns.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Logs seven tackles vs. Seattle
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Gray posted seven tackles (six solo) during the Titans' 30-24 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.
Gray failed to reach double-digit stops for just the second time in his last eight games, but he still finished second on the Titans in tackles behind Kevin Winston (10). Gray has been a tackling machine in his second NFL season, and his 109 stops (through 11 regular-season games) are second most in the league behind Miami's Jordyn Brooks (125).
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Five stops in loss
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Gray recorded five total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Colts.
Gray finished tied for the team lead in takedowns, but the five stops did match a season low for the linebacker. He had produced double-digit tackles in four straight games ahead of Week 8, but he'll now look to get back on track when the team hosts the Chargers in Week 9.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Dozen more tackles in Week 5 win
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Gray recorded 12 tackles (six solo) in the Titans' win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Gray has really piled up the tackles over the last two weeks, recording 29 of them in total in that span, and is up to 48 tackles (27 solo) and one QB hit on 82 percent of Tennessee's defensive snaps across five contests.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Racks up 17 tackles Sunday
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Gray recorded 17 tackles (10 solo) in a Week 4 loss to the Texans on Sunday.
Houston's offense had the ball for over 38 minutes of game time, resulting in 65 total offensive plays. Gray's final line reflected the need for him to consistently make stops, and he thus notched a career-high 17 tackles. Through four weeks, Gray has tallied 36 stops as he's taken on a starting role.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Massive tackle output in Week 16
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Gray recorded 15 total tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 38-30 loss to the Colts.
With Kenneth Murray (hamstring), Luke Gifford (concussion), Otis Reese (ankle), Jack Gibbens (ankle) and Chance Campbell (knee) all dealing with injuries, Gray played a season-high 35 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss. The North Carolina product entered Week 16 with just three total tackles, but he led Tennessee's defense with a whopping 15 stops. With the Titans already eliminated from playoff contention, don't be surprised if Gray sees more defensive work in the team's final two games, especially after his impressive performance Sunday.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Nearing return
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Gray (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve Monday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Gray was designated to return from IR on Oct. 7, opening his 21-day practice window. With that window set to close, Tennessee moved the North Carolina product to the 53-man roster, and he is seemingly ready to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Patriots.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Not yet ready to return
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Gray (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 8 game against New England.
Gray will need to wait at least one more week before making his NFL debut. The rookie linebacker has been on IR since the start of the campaign but was designated to return Oct. 7. Though he won't play against the Patriots on Sunday, Gray was able to log a trio of full practices this week. His 21-day practice window expires Monday, so Tennessee will need to either activate him then or rule him out for the remainder of the campaign.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Remains out for Tennessee
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Gray (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills.
The fourth-round rookie is still waiting to make his NFL debut but has been practicing fully the last couple weeks as he works his way back from a nerve-related issue. The Titans have another week of practices before they need to activate Gray or have him revert to IR for the remainder of the season.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Nearing return
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Gray (shoulder) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Gray now has his 21-day window opened and will be able to practice with the team. Gray is eligible to return as soon as Sunday against the Colts, but he'll have to prove he's healthy enough to play and be activated to the 53-man roster beforehand.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Placed on IR with shoulder injury
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Gray (shoulder) was placed on the Titans' reserve/injured list Thursday, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
The Titans' rookie fourth-round pick is dealing with a nerve-related issue in his shoulder. There's no set timeline for his return, but Gray will be forced to sit for at least the first four games of the season. With the Titans on a bye for Week 5, the earliest Gray can return would be for Week 6 against the Colts on Oct. 13.
