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Titans' Calvin Ridley (illness), Tyjae Spears (concussion) miss practice Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (illness) and running back Tyjae Spears (concussion) missed practice Wednesday.Titans head coac...

13 HOURS AGO • THESTATE.COM

Not practicing Wednesday Spears (concussion) wasn't spotted at practice Wednesday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Spears' absence isn't surprising, with head coach Brian Callahan having noted prior to the session that the running back is working through the NFL's concussion protocol, per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site. Spears now has two more chances to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans, but if he's out this weekend, Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley would be in line to work behind top back Tony Pollard.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Concussion confirmed Coach Brian Callahan said Monday that Spears is in the concussion protocol, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.

Impact Spears was examined for a head injury at the tail end of Sunday's loss to the Vikings, so Callahan's comments merely confirmed that the running back will be subject to league protocol in order to gain clearance for his next game action. The Titans play this coming Sunday in Houston, so the team will reconvene for practice Wednesday, at which point his listing on the first Week 12 injury report will become known. Tony Pollard and Julius Chestnut are the healthy backfield options on Tennessee's active roster.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Evaluated for head injury Spears was evaluated for a concussion at the end of Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Vikings, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact If Spears' tests reveal a concussion, he would have to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol before he can return to game action. The second-year running back rushed three times for no gain and caught two of three targets for eight yards prior to suffering the head injury that prompted the concussion test. An update on Spears' status will surface no later than Wednesday, when the Titans begin their practice preparations for a Week 12 trip to Houston.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ten touches in return Spears rushed the ball seven times for 47 yards in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Chargers. He added three receptions on three targets for four yards.

Impact Spears was active for the first time since Week 6, and he returned to record double-digit touches for only the second time in six games on the campaign. His touch total may have been inflated by a brief absence in the second quarter for Tony Pollard, but Spears should work as a change-of-pace option moving forward. Spears also showed encouraging explosiveness, as he noted a pair of double-digit gains in Sunday's loss.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 10 • USATODAY.COM

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NOVEMBER 9 • USATODAY.COM

Ready to return to action Spears (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at the Chargers.

Impact Sidelined since injuring his hamstring Week 6 against the Colts, Spears put himself in a position to return to action with back-to-back full sessions to end Week 10 prep. He'll thus be available Sunday behind the Titans' No. 1 RB Tony Pollard (foot), who followed a LP-DNP-LP practice regimen this week but also doesn't carry a designation into the weekend. Prior to his three-game absence, Spears averaged 9.0 touches for 38.0 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring one rushing TD in five outings this season.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Looks ready for Week 10 Spears (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Spears has been sidelined for each of the Titans' last three games with a hamstring injury, but his ability to take every rep Thursday suddenly makes him the healthiest running back of the top three options on the team's depth chart. Starter Tony Pollard (foot) downgraded from limited participation Wednesday to no activity Thursday, while third-string back Julius Chestnut (foot) was added to the injury report Thursday as a limited participant. The status of Pollard heading into Sunday's game against the Chargers is of greater import to Spears, who could find himself in a three-down role this weekend if Pollard is forced to miss his first game of the season. When he was available for the Titans' first six games, Spears had filled a complementary role behind Pollard and averaged 5.5 carries and 2.0 targets per contest during that stretch.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Wednesday Spears (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Spears is hoping to return Sunday against the Chargers after sitting out the previous three games. He has a chance to avoid a Week 10 injury designation by upgrading to full participation Thursday or Friday. Even if he suits up, Spears will likely be limited to a change-of-pace role behind Tony Pollard.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Spears (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus the Patriots.

Impact Spears followed up a limited practice Wednesday with no work Thursday and Friday, which was enough for the Titans to rule him out for a third straight contest. Meanwhile, the team's top RB Tony Pollard (foot) didn't log any activity this week but still is listed as questionable for Week 9 action. If Pollard isn't able to suit up, either, Julius Chrstnut and perhaps even practice-squad member Joshua Kelley would be tasked with manning Tennessee's backfield.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Tennessee Titans injury report: Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears both missing; who are the RBs? The Tennessee Titans are dealing with several injuries this week, including ones to both of their top running backs Tony Pollard and Tyjae S...

NOVEMBER 1 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Misses Thursday's practice Spears (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Spears was a limited participant in Wednesday's session, so his downgrade in participation a day later is concerning. Meanwhile, Tony Pollard has missed consecutive practices with a foot injury, leaving Julius Chestnut as the healthiest RB on the Titans' active roster, while Joshua Kelley and Jabari Small are currently on the team's practice squad. In any case, Friday's injury report will add valuable context with regard the composition of Tennessee's backfield ahead of Sunday game against the Patriots.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Wednesday Spears (hamstring) was limited at practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Spears has missed the last two games, but coach Brian Callahan noted Wednesday that the running back "should be good to go" Sunday against the Patriots. While Spears seemingly has a good chance to play this weekend, it's notable that fellow RB Tony Pollard missed Wednesday' session with a foot injury. Look for added context regarding the Titans' Week 9 backfield situation to surface no later than Thursday, when the team returns to practice.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Titans RB Tyjae Spears to sit vs. Lions The Tennessee Titans on Saturday announced that two players will be out for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions: running back Tyjae Spea...

OCTOBER 26 • SACBEE.COM

Missing another week Spears (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the Lions, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.

Impact Spears managed to practice in limited fashion all week, but it wasn't enough to clear him ahead of a difficult matchup against the Lions. Expect Tony Pollard to once again see a healthy workload one week after racking up 18 total touches in the absence of Spears.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after three LPs Spears (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact Spears logged three consecutive limited practices as he tries to limit his absence due to this injury to just one game. If Spears suits up, he would likely return to a change-of-pace role behind Tony Pollard.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Thursday Spears (hamstring) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Spears injured his hamstring during the Titans' Week 6 loss to the Colts. He was unable to practice all of last week which led to him being sidelined for Week 7 against the Bills, but the 2023 third-round pick managed to return to practice Wednesday. The fact that Spears has been able to participate in back-to-back practices to open the week is a positive trend, and Friday's injury report should provide a better idea of whether he'll be able to play Sunday against the Lions. If Spears cannot play, Julius Chestnut would serve as the Titans' backup running back Sunday while Tony Pollard serves as the clear lead back.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Begins week with limited practice Spears (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact This is a step in the right direction for Spears after he logged three DNPs leading up to his Week 7 absence against the Bills. If Spears ultimately gains clearance to suit up Sunday in Detroit, he would likely reclaim a change-of-pace role behind Tony Pollard in Tennessee's backfield.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Could return for Week 8 Speaking with the media Monday, coach Brian Callahan said Spears (hamstring) could return for Week 8 against the Lions, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official website reports.

Impact Spears pulled his hamstring in Week 6 against the Colts and missed this past Sunday's loss to the Bills. Tony Pollard had to briefly leave the Buffalo contest to be checked for a concussion, leaving Julius Chestnut as the Titans' de facto RB1 for a moment in time. Pollard eventually returned, and it sounds like Spears could be back sooner than later. He was unable to practice all last week, so a limited session Wednesday would be a step in the right direction.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Spears (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Spears will thus target a potential return to action Oct. 27 against the Lions. In his absence Sunday, Tony Pollard is in line to log the bulk of the Titans' Week 7 work at running back, with Julius Chestnut and potentially practice squad member Joshua Kelley also mixing in.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Another missed practice Spears (hamstring) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Spears, who also missed Wednesday's session, has one more chance to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills. If he's unable to play this weekend, offensive coordinator Nick Holz relayed Thursday that Tony Pollard would likely get bulk of the Titans' work at running back, with Julius Chestnut and possibly Joshua Kelley also mixing in.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

No practice Wednesday Spears (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Head coach Brian Callahan said Monday that Spears is viewed as week-to-week, so the running back's non-participation Wednesday isn't surprising. If Spears is unavailable Sunday against the Bills, Julius Chestnut would be next in line for carries for the Titans behind Tony Pollard, with Joshua Kelley and Jabari Small being potential practice squad elevations.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Titans RB Tyjae Spears (hamstring) week-to-week Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears is considered week-to-week with a hamstring injury, likely ruling him out for Sunday’s game at Bu...

OCTOBER 14 • THESTATE.COM