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Only fitting Brian Callahan makes his NFL coaching debut with Titans in Chicago
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Past hamstring issue Key (hamstring) was left off Tennessee's injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 game against the Bears, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Key tweaked his hamstring toward the end of August, and it appears he's already moved past the issue. The veteran linebacker had the best year of his career with the Titans in 2023, recording 101 total tackles, including 6.0 sacks, and defending two passes across 17 regular-season games. He's expected to line up opposite Harold Landry as the duo headlines Tennessee's pass-rush unit in 2024.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Left off injury report Whyle (concussion) wasn't on Tennessee's injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Bears, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Whyle missed the latter part of August with a concussion, but it appears he's cleared protocol just in time for the Titans' Week 1 outing. With Whyle back at full health, he's expected to serve as Tennessee's top backup tight end behind Chigoziem Okonkwo this season.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Past calf issue Awuzie (calf) was left off Tennessee's injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Bears, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Awuzie was sidelined for the past month with a calf injury, but it appears he's moved past the issue just in time for Tennessee's Week 1 outing. The first-year Titan is expected to line up opposite L'Jarius Sneed as a part of the team's new and improved cornerback room in 2024.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Misses Wednesday's practice Adams (hip) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Adams was sidelined for most of August with general soreness, but it now appears a hip injury could prevent him from suiting up for the Titans' Week 1 affair. The 2017 first-round pick will likely need to practice Thursday or Friday in order to play Sunday. If he's unable to go, expect Julius Wood to work as Tennessee's second-string strong safety.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Limited practice participant Hopkins (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.
Impact The Titans haven't said much about Hopkins since Aug. 18 when head coach Brian Callahan told reporters he expected the wideout to be ready for Week 1. Hopkins suffered a knee strain at the end of July, with a reported timeline estimate of 4-6 weeks, and it's still best to view him as uncertain for the season opener at Chicago this Sunday. Progression to full practice participation Thursday or Friday would erase most of the doubts surrounding his status.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
At practice Wednesday Hopkins (knee) was present for practice Wednesday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Impact It's a good sign that Hopkins is on the field as the Titans begin their practice week ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Bears. The team's upcoming practice report will add further context regarding the wideout's Week 1 status by revealing his participation level Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to practice Hopkins (knee) is expected to practice Wednesday, but coach Brian Callahan said he's unsure how much the wide receiver will do, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Impact It sounds like Hopkins will be a limited participant as he works his way back from the knee strain he suffered at the end of July. There was no report of any practice participation throughout August, so it's possible the Titans restrict his workload this Sunday at Chicago if he ends up playing. Should Hopkins end up inactive, WR Treylon Burks would figure to fill in alongside Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Titans revamped secondary set to debut against Bears rookie Caleb Williams
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Placed on IR with shoulder injury Gray (shoulder) was placed on the Titans' reserve/injured list Thursday, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
Impact The Titans' rookie fourth-round pick is dealing with a nerve-related issue in his shoulder. There's no set timeline for his return, but Gray will be forced to sit for at least the first four games of the season. With the Titans on a bye for Week 5, the earliest Gray can return would be for Week 6 against the Colts on Oct. 13.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
Back on Titans' 53-man roster Tennessee signed Vannett to the 53-man roster Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact Vannett was cut by the Titans on Wednesday to make room for a waiver claim, but he was expected to return to Tennessee, per Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com. Vannett is part of a crowded tight end room made up of Chigoziem Okonkwo, Josh Whyle (concussion), Thomas Odukoya and David Martin-Robinson.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
QB Malik Willis has little time to adapt as he joins Packers just before start of the season
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Reverts to injured reserve Domann (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve Wednesday, according to the NFL's transaction log.
Impact The linebacker was waived with an injury designation Monday. Domann will now need to reach an injury settlement with the Titans to have a chance to play in 2024. The third-year pro has played entirely on special teams so far in his career.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Reverts to injured reserve Harrison (ankle) reverted to the Titans' injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Harrison was waived Tuesday with an injury designation but will now stick around on Tennessee's practice squad. Unless he reaches an injury settlement, the 23-year-old will be forced to sit out the entirety of the regular season.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Reverts to injured reserve Philips (hamstring) reverted to Tennessee's injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Philips will stick around with the Titans despite having been waived with an injury designation Tuesday. The 2022 fifth-round pick will now shift his focus to getting healthy.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Sits out Wednesday Adams (soreness) did not practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Adams doesn't appear to be dealing with a specific injury and has gotten occasional days off throughout training camp. This shouldn't affect his status for a Week 1 matchup against Chicago, though it will be worth monitoring his practice status in the coming days.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
AFC South filled with big-spending teams, young quarterbacks eager to win
Looking at the recent history of the AFC South makes it easy to envision the Tennessee Titans winning the division, if only because they have Brian Callahan as their new coachAUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hits IR McLendon (toe) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact McLendon has been dealing with turf toe since the team's second preseason game and was expected to miss several weeks. His move to IR will instead force him out for the 2024 campaign.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Goes on injured reserve Campbell (knee) was placed on IR on Tuesday.
Impact Campbell's move to IR was a formality after it was reported Monday that he tore his ACL and would miss the 2024 campaign. He'll now turn his attention toward his recovery and being ready to compete in 2025.
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