Impact Long has been sidelined by his hamstring injury since Week 9, but he's finally healthy again. Look for the 2019 sixth-round pick to step back into a starting linebacker role Sunday against the Dolphins.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Makes long-awaited return Long (hamstring) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Mike Glennon of SI.com reports.
Won't play Thursday Long (hamstring) will be out Thursday against the 49ers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Long has been out since Week 9 with the injury and won't return in Week 16, after not being able to practice all week. In his absence, Jayon Brown should continue to see a healthy dose of work.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Long (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Steelers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Long hasn't suited up since Week 9. In his absence, Jayon Brown should continue to see additional work.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from practice Thursday Long (hamstring) didn't participate in Thursday's practice session, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Long has been out since Week 9, and it appears as though he's trending toward another absence in Week 15. If Long is held out once again, Jayon Brown should continue to see additional work.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out in Week 14 Long (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Turron Davenport of ESPN reports.
Impact Long hasn't suited up since Week 9. The Titans scooped Zach Cunningham off waivers to provide additional depth at inside linebacker, bolstering a unit that will likely continue to feature Jayon Brown in a starting role for the duration of Long's absence.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Can't go in Week 12 Long (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Long's absence extends to three games after he was unable to practice at all during the week. He'll get additional time to recover with Tennessee's bye coming in Week 13.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Week 11 Long (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Long will miss his second straight game due to a hamstring injury. Jayon Brown, who played every defensive snap for the Titans in Week 10, will likely draw another start at inside linebacker against Houston on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out with hamstring injury Long has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints with a hamstring injury, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Long has missed only a handful of snaps over the past two months since sitting out the season opener, but he won't be available for Sunday's contest. Jayon Brown should take on an increased role at inside linebacker for Tennessee.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Totals nine stops Long had nine tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed during Sunday's 34-31 win over the Colts.
Impact Long played all 80 defensive snaps and led Tennessee in tackles while also registering two hits on the quarterback. The 25-year-old has 60 tackles (40 solo) and three passes defensed through seven games this year.
NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies eight tackles Long had eight tackles (six solo) and two passes defensed during Sunday's 27-3 win over Kansas City.
Impact Long finished tied for the team lead in tackles and now has 34 stops across his past three contests. The 2019 sixth-round pick will remain on the IDP radar as long as he keeps up that production level.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Posts season-high 12 tackles Long recorded 12 tackles (10 solo) during Sunday's 37-19 win over the Jaguars.
Impact Long bounced back from a three-tackle performance against the Jets in Week 4 with his best outing of the season. The 25-year-old will look to build off his season-high performance against Josh Allen and the Bills in Week 6.
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leads way in tackles Long recorded eight tackles and one tackle for a loss in Sunday's Week 3 win over the Colts.
Impact Since missing the team's opening contest, Long has played 98 and 100 percent of the defensive snaps in the following two games. He led the team with his eight tackles in Week 3, and now has 14 total on the season. He may fall into a rotational role once Jayon Brown fully returns from a hamstring injury, as Brown was limited to only nine defensive snaps against the Colts.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for season opener The Titans have ruled Long (hamstring) out for the season opener against the Cardinals, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact The Titans are already thin at linebacker with B.J. Bello (ankle) on IR. Monty Rice and Nick Dzubnar will act as the backups behind Jayon Brown and Rashaan Evans on Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Erupts with 12 stops Long posted 12 tackles (six solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 46-25 win over the Lions.
Impact Long played just 25 snaps on defense over the first eight games, but he has now strung together three consecutive starts. The second-year linebacker capitalized on the opportunity in Week 15, as he registered a team-high 12 stops. It's Long's job to lose now, and he'll look to keep the momentum rolling in next week's matchup against the Packers.
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from COVID list Long (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Long was on the COVID-19 list for last week's win over Baltimore, but he's back on the active roster for Week 12. The 22-year-old should return to his role on special teams for the Titans.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on COVID-19 list Long (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Impact It's unclear if the 22-year-old tested positive for the virus himself or if he came in close contact with an infected individual. Long will be unavailable until he clears the league's COVID-19 protocols.
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not suiting up Sunday Long (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Impact The 2019 sixth-round pick was active for the first five games of the season, but he was mostly limited to special teams and played only 20 total defensive snaps. Long appeared in 14 games as a rookie last year and totaled 15 tackles in a similar role.
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
