JEREMY MCNICHOLS NEWS

Titans top pick Farley practices; Jones leaves drills early

Tennessee Titans first-round draft pick Caleb Farley took his first training camp snaps

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Removed from PUP McNichols (undisclosed) is no longer on the PUP list, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact McNichols is eligible to return to practice a few days into training camp, giving him plenty of time to make his case for a depth role behind Derrick Henry. However, the Titans hope 2020 third-round pick Darrynton Evan can lock down the backup job and passing-down work, with journeyman McNichols being more of a Plan B.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Titans' Dupree on PUP list, top draft pick out to start camp

The Tennessee Titans will be missing a couple of key players acquired this offseason to fix their defense at the start of training camp

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Added to PUP list McNichols (undisclosed) was added to the team's PUP list Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact It's unclear what type of injury McNichols might be suffering from, but given the lack of additional information provided in the announcement, it's likely not a serious issue. McNichols emerged as Tennessee's preferred backup behind Derrick Henry last season, but a healthy Darrynton Evans and newly signed Brian Hill each could make a case for the role if McNichols misses extended time throughout the preseason.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Silent to close regular season McNichols did not log a stat in Week 17 against the Texans. He closed the regular season with 47 rushes for 204 yards and a touchdown on the ground to go along with 12 receptions f...

Impact McNichols worked as the backup to Derrick Henry for much of the season. He had flashes of production, highlighted by games with 51 and 49 rushing yards. However, due to Henry's dominance, McNichols was regularly relegated to little or no action on offense. McNichols remains under contract with the Titans through the end of the 2021 season, and will likely fight for the backup role once again.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with garbage time work McNichols carried the ball 11 times for nine yards in Week 14 against the Jaguars. He added one reception for one yard.

Impact McNichols earned a season-high 11 rushes, though all but one of them came in the fourth quarter with the team up by multiple scores. He also wasn't particularly effective with the opportunity, as his highlight runs went for six and four yards. McNichols has emerged as the clear backup to Derrick Henry in the Titans' backfield.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in garbage time McNichols rushed the ball the ball two times for two yards and a touchdown in Week 13 against the Browns. He added three receptions for 15 yards.

Impact McNichols didn't touch the ball until late in the fourth quarter with the Titans down 20 points. He helped move the ball down the field with receptions of four and eight yards and ultimately capped off the drive with a one-yard touchdown run. McNichols remains the likeliest candidate to see the majority of work out of the backfield if Derrick Henry were to be sidelined.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Eight carries in blowout win McNichols carried the ball eight times for 20 yards in Week 12 against the Colts.

Impact McNichols saw the relatively high workload as the Titans maintained a three-touchdown lead for the entire second half. While the game was competitive, Derrick Henry dominated the backfield and logged 17 carries in the first half. McNichols continues to share backup running back duties with D'Onta Foreman.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gets work in blowout McNichols carried the ball three times for 26 yards in Week 10 against the Colts. He added one reception for eight yards.

Impact McNichols didn't record a touch until the fourth quarter, when he worked as the primary back with the Titans down 34-17. He was productive with his limited opportunity, ripping off a run of 16 yards to get Tennessee into Colts territory. Despite the limited work, McNichols logged 17 offensive snaps, second in the team's backfield behind Derrick Henry.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Role slips in Week 9 McNichols carried the ball two times for 10 yards in Week 9 against the Bears.

Impact McNichols was out-touched by D'Onta Foreman, though he still finished second in snaps among players out of the backfield. Both McNichols and Foreman could see their roles decrease when Darrynton Evans (hamstring) is able to be activated from injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shows burst in Week 8 McNichols carried the ball four times for 49 yards in Week 8 against the Bengals.

Impact McNichols continued to work as the backup to Derrick Henry, logging 22 offensive snaps. He broke off two long runs of 17 and 16 yards, providing some explosive efforts in relief of Henry. While McNichols won't see enough volume to be viable, he should continue to work as an effective change-of-pace back in Week 9 against Chicago.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy McNichols: Taking Advantage of Every Opportunity Titans running back Jeremy McNichols addresses reporters during a virtual press conference on Friday from Saint Thomas Sports Park.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Effective as change of pace McNichols rushed the ball five times for 51 yards in Week 6 against the Texans. He also added two receptions for 11 yards.

Impact With Darrynton Evans (hamstring) on injured reserve, McNichols had the opportunity to work as the change of pace back for Derrick Henry. He was effective in the role, breaking free for gains of 20 and 10 yards to help keep the offense moving. Though he won't have any value without a forced absence for Henry, McNichols is the clear second-string running back in Tennessee for the time being.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report McNichols (ribs) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Texans after practicing fully Friday, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.

Impact With Darrynton Evans (hamstring) on IR, McNichols is now slated to serve in a change-of-pace role behind top back Derrick Henry. It's a playing context that gives McNichols a modest degree of fantasy utility in deeper formats or for managers scrambling for a bye-week plug-in.

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited activity McNichols (ribs) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Erik Bacharach of The Tennessean reports.

Impact McNichols' ability to take a step forward from no activity on Wednesday's estimated practice report suggests he's trending in the right direction for Sunday's game against the Texans. Perhaps more importantly for McNichols' fantasy outlook, fellow running back Darrynton Evans (hamstring) landed on injured reserve Thursday, per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site. With Evans now set to miss at least Tennessee's next three games, McNichols should be relatively unchallenged for the change-of-pace role behind bell cow Derrick Henry in the short term.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged as DNP on practice estimate McNichols was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report due to a rib injury, John Glennon of The Athletic reports.

Impact McNichols didn't show any signs of injury during Tuesday's win over the Bills; in fact, he saw ample use during Tennessee's final drive, carrying four times for eight yards. If McNichols is able to shake off this injury before Sunday's game against the Texans arrives, he could handle the change-of-pace role behind starter Derrick Henry. The Titans' normal No. 2 back, Darrynton Evans, (hamstring) was also listed as a non-participant Wednesday and may have a tough time gaining clearance for the Week 6 game.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 10 touches McNichols rushed the ball nine times for 28 yards in Week 5 against the Bills. He also added one reception for three yards.

Impact McNichols got the opportunity to work as the Titans' change-of-pace back after Darrynton Evans exited the contest early with a hamstring injury. He didn't do all that much with that opportunity, as he averaged only 3.1 yards per carry, with his longest rush of the day going to seven yards. Depending on the severity of Evans' injury, McNichols could be the running back to keep an eye on should Derrick Henry miss any game action.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Titans off to 2-0 start thanks to late game-winning drives

Another week, another game-winning drive in the fourth quarter

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Elevated from practice squad The Titans promoted McNichols from their practice squad Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Tennessee has called up McNichols from the practice squad both of the past two weeks, with the fourth-year back handling a limited role behind starter Derrick Henry in wins over the Broncos and Jaguars. The Titans' decision to bring him back ahead of Sunday's game in Minnesota implies some level of concern about the status of rookie Darrynton Evans, who has yet to make his NFL debut due to a hamstring injury. Once healthy, Evans is expected to replace McNichols as Tennessee's top change-of-pace back.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad McNichols reverted back to the Titans' practice squad Monday, according to the league's official transaction report.

Impact With Darrynton Evans (hamstring) ruled out of Sunday's contest, the Titans added McNichols to the active roster to give them a little more depth in the backfield. He only ended up playing 11 of 62 offensive snaps but could be called upon again if Evans should miss more time.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jumps to active roster McNichols was promoted to the active roster Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Rookie third-rounder Darrynton Evans (hamstring) has been ruled out for a second straight game, so McNichols was brought back up. McNichols logged 13 snaps in the season opener but couldn't reel in his only target, and a similar role should be expected in Week 2 versus the Jaguars.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back to practice squad McNichols reverted to the Titans' practice squad, per the NFL's official transaction report.

Impact McNichols suited up in the Titans' season opener and logged 13 offensive snaps, but he couldn't haul in his lone target. The Boise State product could be called back up if rookie Darrynton Evans (hamstring) can't go in Week 2's game versus Jacksonville.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Titans place CB Adoree Jackson on IR before opener at Denver

The Tennessee Titans have placed starting cornerback Adoree Jackson on injured reserve and replaced him by signing cornerback Tye Smith to the active roster from the practice squad

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins active roster McNichols was promoted from the Titans' practice squad to the active roster Monday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact The 24-year-old was added to the practice squad after failing to make Tennessee's season-opening roster, but he'll join the roster as an extra playerahead of Monday's matchup with Denver. McNichols will provide depth at running back with No. 2 option Darrynton Evans (hamstring) unavailable Week 1, and he'll revert back to the practice squad after the contest.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Titans' practice squad The Titans signed McNichols to the practice squad Monday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact McNichols didn't make Tennessee's initial regular-season roster, but he'll stick around as an emergency option on the practice squad. To begin the 2020 season, the Titans' only backups to Derrick Henry are Darrynton Evans (undisclosed) and Senorise Perry.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE