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Former All-Pro RB Praises Titans' Tony Pollard The offensive side of the ball didn't look too strong for the Tennessee Titans during the 2024 season. Ranking No. 27 in the NFL for total p...

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Tony Pollard Media Availability | Have to Eliminate Mistakes That's Where It Starts Titans RB Tony Pollard addresses reporters during a Press Conference after the 2024 season at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park.

JANUARY 6 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Totals 22 carries in Week 18 Pollard rushed the ball 22 times for 62 yards in Sunday's 23-14 loss to the Texans.

Impact Pollard returned from a one-game absence caused by an ankle issue and illness and handled a workhorse role out of the Tennessee backfield. He struggled to get going, however, as 11 of his carries went for one yard or fewer. Pollard concludes his first season with the Titans with a career-high 1,079 rushing yards and should be back as the team's lead back in 2025 -- potentially in an improved offense.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Tony Pollard Takes Trick QB Sneak for 5 Yards and First Down | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard takes trick QB sneak for 5 yards and first down.

JANUARY 5 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

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JANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suiting up as expected Pollard (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact Pollard was sidelined for Week 17 due to a combination of an ankle injury and illness. However, he'll be back in action after logging two limited practices during the week, and he should have a clear path to a significant workload with Tyjae Spears (concussion) sidelined. Per Turron Davenport of ESPN, Pollard needs 83 rushing yards to earn $250,000 in incentives and he could earn an additional $200,000 if he finds the end zone twice. That will give him plenty to play for despite the Titans being out of playoff contention.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Pollard (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the Texans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Pollard was downgraded to DNP on Friday after limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, and he was listed as questionable. It sounds like it may have been more of a rest day for the veteran running back. With Tyjae Spears (concussion) out for the regular-season finale, Pollard should handle close to a full workload if he's truly healthy. Julius Chestnut would be next in line for carries if Pollard is less than 100 percent.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tony Pollard injury update and status vs. the Texans in Week 18 | Jan. 5, 2024 The Tennessee Titans and Tony Pollard will match up with the Houston Texans in Week 18 on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET. In his last game, Pollard pu...

JANUARY 4 • USATODAY.COM

NFL contract incentives tracker: How Tony Pollard, Mike Evans, and more can earn big bonuses in Week 18 | Sporting News Canada Here is a list of notable milestones and incentives players could aim to reach in Week 18 of the NFL season.

JANUARY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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JANUARY 4 • SI.COM

Game-time decision after DNP Pollard (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans and will be a game-time decision, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Pollard didn't practice Friday after posting limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday as he attempts to work his way back from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury. Tyjae Spears started in Pollard's absence against the Jaguars in Week 17, but Spears suffered a concussion that will keep him out of Sunday's season finale. Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley are the remaining healthy running backs on Tennessee's roster.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Reps capped in Thursday's session Pollard (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact Pollard hasn't turned in a full practice since Week 14, but that hadn't stopped him from playing until Week 17, when he missed his first game of the season in the Titans' 20-13 loss to the Jaguars after logging no on-field work from Wednesday through Friday. He looks to be in a better spot on the health front than he was a week ago, as he's kicked off Week 18 prep with a pair of limited sessions. While Pollard could still take a designation into Sunday's season finale versus the Texans if he's a limited or non-participant in Friday's session, he'll have some motivation to play through the ankle issue. With 1,017 rushing yards through 15 games, Pollard sits 83 yards away from reaching 1,100 on the season and earning a $250,000 bonus.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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Listed as LP Pollard is listed as a limited participant after Tennessee's walk-through practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Tyjae Spears (concussion) is unlikely to play Week 18, whereas quotes from coach Brian Callahan make it sound like Pollard is more of a 50/50 case. Callahan mentioned Wednesday that Pollard hopes to return after missing Week 17, with the running back having some added motivation in the form of $250,000 incentives for 1,100 rushing yards or seven rushing TDs. Pollard has run for 1,017 yards and five TDs in 15 games, with his average of 4.3 YPC being impressive in light of the dismal state of Tennessee's offense. Callahan said QBs Mason Rudolph and Will Levis both will get playing time Sunday against the Titans.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Skidding Titans on the verge of their highest NFL draft pick since at least 2015

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DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could return for Week 18 Pollard (ankle/illness) might play Sunday against Houston, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact Pollard missed Sunday's loss to Jacksonville due to both an ankle injury and the flu. Tyjae Spears took over as the Titans' starting RB for the contest, but he suffered a concussion in the third quarter and is uncertain to be able to suit up for the season finale. Though Tennessee has long been eliminated from playoff contention, Pollard could return to action for the season finale. However, if both Pollard and Spears don't suit up, the Titans' backfield could be led by Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Pollard (ankle/illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Pollard was previously listed as questionable for the contest with an ankle injury, but with the running back now also dealing with an illness, he's been downgraded to out by the Titans. With Pollard unavailable, Tyjae Spears is slated to lead the team's Week 17 backfield, with Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley on hand to mix in.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sunday status cloudy Pollard, who was previously listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars with an ankle injury, is also dealing with the flu, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Per Fowler, Pollard -- who had planned to play through his ankle issue -- isn't expected to travel with the Titans on Saturday. If he's deemed unable to play Sunday, Tyjae Spears would be in line to see an expanded role in the team's Week 17 backfield.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Pollard (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pollard didn't practice at all this week, but that was also true last week when he ended up playing in a 38-30 loss to the Colts. He's ceded more work to Tyjae Spears the past couple games, in part because the Titans have played from behind, although it also seems the ankle injury and Spears' performance have been contributing factors. While Pollard still figures to be the lead runner if he avoids the inactive list before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, his workload projection is a far cry from what we saw as recently as 3-4 weeks ago.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted Friday Pollard (ankle) wasn't seen at practice Friday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pollard will finish Week 17 preparations without logging any practice reps, but Friday's injury report will reveal whether he has a chance to suit up regardless Sunday against the Jaguars. He played against the Colts in Week 16 despite logging three DNPs in practice, but Pollard was limited to a 39 percent snap share. If Pollard's sidelined or limited, Tyjae Spears -- who has four touchdowns in the last two games -- would stand to benefit.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 27, 2024

Sidelined for another practice Pollard (ankle) wasn't spotted on the field for Thursday's practice, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pollard will go down as a non-participant for the seventh time on the Titans' last eight practice reports, but the running back has yet to miss a game. However, after sitting out all three of the Titans' sessions last week before taking a questionable tag into the weekend, Pollard played a season-low 40 percent of the offensive snaps in a 38-30 loss to the Colts. Even if Pollard is able to suit up again this Sunday in Jacksonville, he could once again find himself in a timeshare out of the backfield with Tyjae Spears, who played the other 60 percent of snaps last week and scored two touchdowns while accounting for 66 yards from scrimmage on 13 touches (10 carries, three receptions).

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Titans and Jags meet for 2nd time in 4 weeks, but with QB Mason Rudolph starting for Tennessee

Tennessee and Jacksonville meet for the second time in four weeks

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS