TENNESSEE TITANS NEWS

Prepping for possible Week 8 start Willis took reps with the first-team offense at Friday's practice and would be in line to start Sunday against the Texans if Ryan Tannehill (ankle) -- who is listed as questionable...

Impact Tannehill has started each of the Titans' last 49 games, but his availability for Week 8 is in jeopardy after he missed a pair of practices this week -- including Friday's session -- while managing a right ankle injury. According to McCormick, head coach Mike Vrabel said that the Titans will likely wait as long as possible to see how Tannehill heals up from the injury before determining the quarterback's availability for Sunday's contest, so Tannehill is seemingly trending toward a game-time decision ahead of the 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. If Tannehill is inactive this weekend or dresses an emergency backup, Willis, a rookie third-round pick out of Liberty, would at least make for an intriguing option in DFS contests or in two-quarterback or superflex season-long leagues. Willis has taken just 19 regular-season snaps, but the dual-threat signal-caller turned some heads in the preseason with 28 completions for 318 yards and two touchdowns on 51 attempts while amassing 159 yards and a score on 14 carries.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Carter (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Carter will miss a second straight game due to a neck issue. The extent of the fullback's injury remains unclear, but his next chance to suit up will come in Week 9 against the Chiefs.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Weaver (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Weaver played a season-low 41 percent of the Titans' defensive snaps in Week 7 and was unable to practice during Week 8 prep due a back issue. The extent of his injury remains unclear, but the second-year linebacker will turn his focus on trying to suit up in Week 9. The Titans already have two outside linebackers on IR, so they'll be extremely thin on pass rushers against Houston.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 8 Simmons (ankle) is questionable to play in Week 8 against the Texans, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.

Impact Simmons was limited this week in practice while dealing with an ankle injury, placing some uncertainty on his status to play Sunday. If he can't go, Mario Edwards would likely step into a starting role on the defensive line.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes questionable tag into weekend Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said Tannehill (ankle) won't practice Friday and will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Houston, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com repo...

Impact While closing a week with an absence at practice typically isn't a great sign for a player's status, Tannehill at least took part in Thursday's session as a limited participant, so he was able to get in some on-field work this week while managing a right ankle sprain. According to Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com, the Titans are seemingly still hopeful that Tannehill will play Sunday, but the team wants to wait as long as possible before making a decision on his availability. With Sunday's contest kicking off at 4:05 p.m. ET, it's possible that clarity on Tannehill's status doesn't arrive until the Titans release their inactive list 90 minutes before kickoff. Even if Tannehill is active, he could be on a short leash if the ankle presents any issues or may be available only in a backup capacity, in which case rookie Malik Willis would be in line for his first career start. Regardless, fantasy managers considering Tannehill in Week 8 lineups will want to keep close tabs on news pertaining to the quarterback leading up to the first wave of games Sunday.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted at practice Friday Tannehill (ankle) wasn't on the field during the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Tannehill didn't practice Wednesday, but was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's session. With the QB not out there for the early part of Friday's practice, his status for Sunday's game against the Texans will need to be monitored closely, with an added layer of context regarding his Week 8 availability slated to arrive upon the arrival of the team's final injury report. If Tannehill is unavailable this weekend, Malik Willis would be in line to start against Houston.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

Houston's porous run defense faces test from Titans' Henry

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OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs practice reps Thursday Tannehill (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact The signal-caller sat out the Titans' first session of Week 8 on Wednesday while tending to a right ankle sprain, affording rookie Malik Willis all the reps with the first-team offense. Willis will continue to stay ready in case he's needed to start Sunday in Houston, but Tannehill's ability to get back on the field Thursday in a limited capacity bodes well for his chances of playing this weekend. Tannehill may need to upgrade to full participation at Friday's practice to avoid carrying a designation into Sunday's game.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27, 2022

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OCTOBER 27, 2022

Titans QB Ryan Tannehill's ankle 'headed in right direction'

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OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses practice Wednesday Simmons (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Simmons is coming off of a hot week logging six tackles and a sack in Week 7's matchup against the Colts. It's unclear when he suffered his injury, but he will have two more practice opportunities prior to Sunday's game against Houston.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in practice Wednesday Jones (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Jones missed two consecutive games due to a knee injury, and his time off due to the team's bye did not speed things up. With Jones back at practice, this is a hopeful sign that he is trending in the right direction to resume his primarily special-teams duties for Tennessee.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant Wednesday Cunningham (elbow) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Cunningham picked up an elbow injury during Week 3 and has remained sidelined since. However, it appears the veteran linebacker is on track to make his return Sunday against the Texans. Before his injury, he recorded 16 tackles across 116 defensive snaps and figures to have a sizable role if available in Week 8.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as non-participant Tannehill (ankle) is listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Coach Mike Vrabel said he expected Tannehill to be a limited participant, but the QB apparently didn't do enough to be designated as such. Tannehill missed only one play in Sunday's 19-10 win over the Colts and said Wednesday that his ankle sprain is improving, perhaps allowing him to avoid missed time. At the very least, his mobility will be limited this Sunday against the Texans, lessening the already limited fantasy appeal in a game where both teams will want to run the ball a lot. If Tannehill isn't ready, rookie Malik Willis presumably will step in as the starter.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds Week 8: Aaron Rodgers a historic underdog, best betting trends

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

Dealing with ankle sprain Coach Mike Vrabel indicated that Tannehill (ankle) will probably be limited at practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Per Wyatt, Tannehill -- who wasn't wearing a walking boot when he spoke to the media Wednesday -- noted that he has an ankle sprain and is improving as Sunday's game against the Texans approaches. While the veteran signal-caller appears to be trending in the right direction, if Tannehill ends up out or limited this weekend, Malik Willis would be next up for reps, with Logan Woodside being a potential practice squad elevation.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

2023 NFL Draft: Scouting Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and other top QB prospects

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

NFL's 5 healthiest, most injured teams; previewing Seahawks-Giants

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OCTOBER 25, 2022

Chiefs' Clark suspended 2 games for 2021 weapons arrests

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OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jaguars' trade gives Travis Etienne reins at RB: AFC South analysis

Travis Etienne Jr.'s play allowed Jacksonville to make a deal. Also, insight on Texans QB Davis Mills and the Titans' trademark toughness.

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Titans place rookie WR Kyle Philips on IR, sign Chris Conley

Tennessee’s banged-up wide receiver group is getting even thinner with the Titans placing rookie Kyle Philips on injured reserve and signing Chris Conley off Kansas City’s practice...

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hitting IR Philips (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Philips showed up on Tennessee's injury report last Friday with an ankle issue, which left him inactive in Week 7 against the Colts. The injury will now keep him sidelined for at least the next four games. With Treylon Burks (toe) also on IR, the Titans' receiving corps will consist of Robert Woods, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Cody Hollister and newly signed Chris Conley.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE