Caleb Williams looks to move on after shaky debut as Bears get ready for Stroud, Texans
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Larger role expected Week 2 Hopkins (knee) isn't listed on the Wednesday's injury report, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Hopkins played just 17 snaps in this past Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Bears after being listed as questionable due to a knee injury entering the game. He isn't in danger of missing Sunday's home opener against the Jets, and while it remains to be seen how much Hopkins will be deployed, head coach Brian Callahan is optimistic that the veteran wide receiver will have a larger role. "I see his role increasing," Callahan said of Hopkins on Wednesday, per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site. "He should practice more, and his role should increase."
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Full go Wednesday Reese (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Reese was unable to suit up for the Titans' regular-season opener due to a concussion, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. Expect the 26-year-old to serve as one of the Titans' top rotational inside linebackers now that he has returned to the field.
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Past rib injury Radunz (ribs) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Radunz bruised his rib during the Titans' Week 1 loss, but it appears that the issue won't sideline him for any period of time. After a full practice Wednesday, expect the 26-year-old to line up as the Titans' starting right guard in Week 2's matchup against the Jets.
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Past hip issue Adams (hip) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The first-year Titan missed Tennessee's Week 1 loss due to a hip injury, but it appears he's recovered in time to face the Jets, the team that drafted him, in Week 2. Adams has dealt with injury problems over the past couple of seasons, appearing in just 10 regular-season games. If he's healthy enough to face the Jets on Sunday, he's expected to serve as the Titans' top rotational safety.
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Could return Week 2 Adams (hip) is expected to return to practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Adams was unable to suit up in Week 1 due to the injury but has a chance to make his Titans debut Sunday against the Jets. The veteran safety joined the team in July on a one-year contract following his release from the Seahawks in March. The veteran safety has remained productive when healthy; however, he's only appeared in 10 regular-season games over the last two seasons, and missed most of training camp due to general soreness on top of his current hip injury.
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Perfect in Week 1 Folk made his only field-goal attempt and both of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Bears.
Impact Folk had a limited chance to make an impact on the game but converted when called upon. He had an excellent 2023 season during which he made 29 of his 30 field-goal attempts, and he started the new campaign in similar form.
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Stuck in limited role Whyle was not targeted in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Bears.
Impact Whyle got moderate hype during training camp as he attempted to unseat Chigoziem Okonkwo as the top tight end in Tennessee. His usage in Week 1 made clear that didn't occur, as he saw only 18 offensive snaps (28 percent) while Nick Vannett earned 16. Whyle remains primarily a special teams contributor.
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Still has starting role Okonkwo recorded two receptions (on two targets) for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Bears.
Impact Okonkwo's role was reportedly in danger due to a challenge from Josh Whyle throughout training camp, though he was on the field for 38 offensive snaps (59 percent). Okonkwo also accounted for one of the Titans touchdowns on an impressive 17-yard leaping grab in the back of the end zone. He still isn't likely to see a significant number of targets on a regular basis, but he remains Tennessee's top tight end and could be a favorite target in the red zone.
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Plays exclusively on special teams Chestnut played 21 special teams snaps in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Bears.
Impact Chestnut made the Titans' roster as the third running back but he didn't see an offensive snap in Week 1. So long as Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears remain healthy, that is likely to remain the case.
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Not targeted in Week 1 loss Westbrook-Ikhine was not targeted in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Bears.
Impact Even with DeAndre Hopkins limited by a knee injury, Westbrook-Ikhine saw 20 snaps on special teams as opposed to only 12 on offense. He figures to continue to serve in a depth role.
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Limited to three touches Burks recorded one reception (on two targets) for two yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Bears. He added two rushes for one yard.
Impact Burks was on the field for 44 offensive snaps, which was more than expected as DeAndre Hopkins was severely limited due to an ongoing knee issue. Despite the opportunity, Burks made a limited impact on the game as his longest gain went for only six yards.
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Three catches in Titans debut Boyd recorded three receptions (on five targets) for 18 yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Bears.
Impact Boyd was on the field for 83 percent of snaps, the second-highest on the team as DeAndre Hopkins was limited by a long-term knee injury. Despite finishing second on the team in targets, Boyd had limited production due to working primarily in the short areas of the field. He should maintain a significant role in the Tennessee offense, though it's unclear how effective Will Levis will be distributing the ball.
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Six tackles vs. Chicago Hooker finished Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Bears with six tackles (five solo), two passes defended and one forced fumble.
Impact Hooker led the Titans in passes defended and solo tackles Sunday, and he tied defensive end Harold Landry and linebacker Kenneth Murray for most combined tackles. Hooker punched the ball out of wide receiver Rome Odunze's hands during the final two minutes of the second quarter, but Bears' left guard Teven Jenkins managed to recover the fumble. Hooker joined Murray and free safety Quandre Diggs as the only three Tennessee defenders to play all 56 defensive snaps.
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Six tackles vs. Chicago Hooker finished Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Bears with six tackles (five solo), two passes defended and one forced fumble.
Impact Hooker led the Titans in passes defended and solo tackles Sunday, and he tied defensive end Harold Landry and linebacker Kenneth Murray for most combined tackles. Hooker punched the ball out of wide receiver Rome Odunze's hands during the final two minutes of the second quarter, but Bears' left guard Teven Jenkins managed to recover the fumble. Hooker joined Murray and free safety Quandre Diggs as the only three Tennessee defenders to play all 56 defensive snaps.
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Sacks Williams for 19-yard loss Joseph-Day registered three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defended in Sunday's 24-17 loss to Chicago.
Impact Joseph-Day played in just 18 of the Titans' 56 defensive snaps Sunday, but he made his limited playing time count. Two of his tackles went for losses, and his 19-yard sack on Caleb Williams in the first quarter knocked the Bears out of field-goal range. Joseph-Day will look to pad his sack total in Week 2 against Aaron Rodgers and the Jets.
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Sacks Williams for 19-yard loss Joseph-Day registered three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defended in Sunday's 24-17 loss to Chicago.
Impact Joseph-Day played in just 18 of the Titans' 56 defensive snaps Sunday, but he made his limited playing time count. Two of his tackles went for losses, and his 19-yard sack on Caleb Williams in the first quarter knocked the Bears out of field-goal range. Joseph-Day will look to pad his sack total in Week 2 against Aaron Rodgers and the Jets.
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Registers one sack vs. Chicago Landry finished Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Bears with six tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks.
Impact Landry sacked Bears' rookie quarterback Caleb Williams for a 10-yard loss on the first drive of the third quarter, which forced Chicago to punt the ball. Landry was responsible for two of the Titans' five quarterback hits Sunday, and his six total tackles tied strong safety Amani Hooker and linebacker Kenneth Murray for most on the team. Landry has posted double-digit sacks in each of his last two seasons, and the 2018 second-round pick will look to add to his total in the Titans' home opener against Aaron Rodgers and the Jets in Week 2.
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Registers one sack vs. Chicago Landry finished Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Bears with six tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sack.
Impact Landry sacked Bears' rookie quarterback Caleb Williams for a 10-yard loss on the first drive of the third quarter, which forced Chicago to punt the ball. Landry was responsible for two of the Titans' five quarterback hits Sunday, and his six total tackles tied strong safety Amani Hooker and linebacker Kenneth Murray for most on the team. Landry has posted double-digit sacks in each of his last two seasons, and the 2018 second-round pick will look to add to his total in the Titans' home opener against Aaron Rodgers and the Jets in Week 2.
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Caleb Williams' shaky performance, Odunze's injury add up to rough debuts for Bears rookies
While Caleb Williams’ shaky NFL debut served as a reminder that the No. 1 pick in the draft is a work in progress, the Chicago Bears have a concern about another high-profile rooki...SEPTEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bruises rib Head coach Brian Callahan told reporters Monday that Radunz has a bruised rib and should be ready to go for Week 2, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Radunz left Sunday's contest against the Bears after sustaining a ribs injury, but he was able to return later in the game and appears to have avoided a serious issue. The 26-year-old offensive lineman could be limited in practice during the week, but he's expected to suit up as the Titans' top right guard in Week 2.
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