Struggling Titans must fix mistakes after losing 3 of 4
The Tennessee Titans handled the NFL’s first COVID-19 outbreak during the season in winning fashionNOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Colts grab AFC South tiebreaker by beating Titans 34-17
Philip Rivers threw for 308 yards and a touchdown, and Nyheim Hines scored twice as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 34-17 Thursday night to grab the head-to-head e...NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in action Thursday Saffold (ankle) returned to Thursday's game against the Colts, Teresa Walker of the Associated Press reports.
Impact Safford exited the game in the second quarter but resumed his duties at left guard following halftime.
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Hit with injury Thursday night Saffold (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday night's matchup against the Colts, Erik Bacharach of The Tennessean reports.
Impact Saffold suffered the injury on a run block midway through the second quarter, potentially docking Tennessee another starting offensive lineman with Taylor Lewan (knee-ACL) on IR. If Saffold proves unable to return for the remainder of the contest, veteran Jamil Douglas would be in line for snaps at left guard.
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Full participant Tuesday Saffold (shoulder) was a full participant at practice Tuesday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The 32-year-old picked up the shoulder injury during Sunday's win over the Bears, but his full return to practice a couple days later indicates it was a minor issue. Saffold should take up his usual starting post at left guard Thursday against the Colts.
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
QBs Stafford, Allen, several TEs injured on rough NFL Sunday
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford left for good in the fourth quarter Sunday against Minnesota to undergo concussion protocol after being struck in the head during a sack, a misha...NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Titans snap 2-game losing streak, beat skidding Bears 24-17
Ryan Tannehill threw two touchdown passes, and the banged-up Tennessee Titans never trailed in snapping a two-game skid by beating the Chicago Bears 24-17 SundayNOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leaves with shoulder injury Saffold suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday's game against the Bears, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact The 32-year-old exited during the first half with the injury, and it would be a big absence for the Titans if he can't return. Jamil Douglas is working at left guard in Saffold's absence.
NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
The Latest: Home teams now 65-65-1 in this pandemic season
Seven road teams have prevailed in the NFL's Week 9NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodger Saffold: Bears Have a Great Defense, Stout Up Front Titans guard Rodger Saffold speaks with reporters during a virtual press conference on Wednesday from Saint Thomas Sports Park.
NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Titans' Rodger Saffold named PFF's Offensive Player of the Week Four Titans made PFF’s Team of the Week for Week 8.
NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Derrick Henry studied former greats, combines speed, power
Derrick Henry has few words to say until he’s asked about his favorite running backsOCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
G Rodger Saffold III TITANS VS STEELERS Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020
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Titans have NFL's 1st COVID-19 outbreak; next game still on
The Titans won’t be back inside their building until Saturday at the earliest because of eight positive tests for the coronavirusSEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
G Rodger Saffold TITANS vs JAGUARS Sunday, Sept 20, 2020
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The Latest: Seahawks' Diggs ejected for helmet-to-helmet hit
Seattle safety Quandre Diggs was ejected late in the first quarter Sunday night for a helmet-to-helmet hit on New England’s N’Keal HarrySEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodger Saffold: We're Constantly Working on Technique Titans guard Rodger Saffold speaks with reporters during a virtual press conference on Wednesday from Saint Thomas Sports Park.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Titans add cornerback Adoree' Jackson to injury report
The Tennessee Titans added starting cornerback Adoree’ Jackson to their injury report after he was limited at practice FridaySEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready for Week 1 Saffold (undisclosed) was absent from the team's injury report Thursday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Impact It wasn't clear was was causing Saffold to miss practice time, but he's now presumed healthy and ready to play. The veteran inked a lucrative contract with the Titans in order to take over as the team's starting left guard, so he'll handle duties barring any other injury troubles.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Titans Guard Rodger Saffold Treasures Lessons, Support and Love From His Late Father Rodger Saffold III, an 11-year NFL veteran who is set to begin his second season with the Titans, lost his father at the end of August. Fune...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Rodger Saffold: Confidence is Going to Carry You Through Titans guard Rodger Saffold speaks with reporters prior to Friday's training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Missing practice time Saffold (undisclosed) didn't suit up in Monday's practice, Turron Davenport of ESPN reports.
Impact The specifics of the injury remain unclear, however, it's caused Saffold to miss the past three practices as well. The veteran signed a lucrative four-year, $44 million contract with the Titans this offseason to handle left guard duties this season. It's unclear if the issue will put any of Saffold's 2020 season in jeopardy, but if he's forced to miss time, Avery Gennesy would likely take over left guard duties.
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Offensive linemen eager to pick up where Titans left off
Rodger Saffold compares what the Tennessee Titans face on the offensive line to riding a bikeAUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodger Saffold: We Constantly Want to Get Better, Be Consistent Titans guard Rodger Saffold speaks with reporters during a virtual press conference on Friday.
AUGUST 7, 2020 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
