Titans defensive assistant Jim Schwartz to miss Colts' game

Updated Oct. 30, 2021 10:05 p.m. ET
Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Titans senior defensive assistant coach Jim Schwartz will miss Tennessee's game Sunday in Indianapolis because of the NFL's COVID-19 protocols.

The Titans announced Saturday night that Schwartz would not be with them for the second game between the AFC South rivals.

Coach Mike Vrabel

Vrabel said Wednesday that Schwartz has done everything he and defensive coordinator Shane Bowen have asked him to do.

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“Everything that I thought it would be it has been, and just hope that everything can continue,” Vrabel said.

This will be the second time the Titans have been without a key defensive coach for a game in Indianapolis. Coordinator

Tennessee (5-2) has a two-game lead in the division over the Colts (3-4).

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