Tyjae Spears - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Strong showing as pass catcher Spears rushed the ball four times for five yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Bengals. He added six receptions on seven targets for 87 yards and an additional scor...

Impact Spears has been surprisingly uninvolved in the Tennessee offense for much of the season, though he exploded for a big showing Sunday. He finished off the team's second possession with a one-yard touchdown leap, his only impact as a rusher in the game. However, Spears produced very well as a pass catcher with Mason Rudolph under center and the Titans chasing points in the fourth quarter, highlighted by a long gain of 43 yards as well as a 17-yard touchdown reception. Tony Pollard remains the lead back, though Spears may have carved out a more significant role across the final four games of the season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tyjae Spears Media Availability | We Have to Get it Together Titans RB Tyjae Spears addresses reporters during a Postgame Press Conference after Week 15 vs. the Cincinnati Bengals at Nissan Stadium.

5 DAYS AGO • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

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5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tyjae Spears Catches for a 17-Yard Touchdown vs. Cincinnati Bengals | Game Highlights Tyjae Spears catches for a 17-yard Touchdown vs. Cincinnati Bengals.

5 DAYS AGO • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Earns six carries Spears recorded six carries for 21 yards in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Jaguars. He added one reception on two targets for two yards.

Impact Spears remained the backup to Tony Pollard in the loss, though he did see a significant increase in involvement compared to his one carry in Week 13. Spears had a strong pass-catching role to begin the season, though his current lack of involvement as a receiver further dings his fantasy value.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 7 • USATODAY.COM

Limited role in return Spears rushed the ball one time for three yards in Sunday's 42-19 loss to the Commanders. He was not targeted.

Impact Spears returned from a one-game absence caused by a concussion but was on the field for only 13 offensive snaps. Titans' running backs combined to record only nine rushing attempts, but his usage was still concerning due to his lack of work as a receiver. Though Tennessee has stated it wants to lessen Tony Pollard's workload, he handily accounted for 12 touches compared to one for Spears.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Titans RB Tyjae Spears (concussion) to return vs. Commanders Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears is out of concussion protocol and will play Sunday afternoon against the host Washington Commande...

DECEMBER 1 • THESTATE.COM

Set for return Spears (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Spears missed the Titans' Week 12 contest against the Texans while in concussion protocol. He should return to a change of pace role in the Tennessee backfield behind Tony Pollard. Spears did see 10 total touches in his last full contest and should play a meaningful role in Sunday's contest.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after full practice Spears (concussion) was a full participant in practice Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Spears closed out the week with back-to-back full practices, but he'll still need to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and return from a one-game absence Sunday against Washington. Per Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site, coach Brian Callahan relayed Friday that Spears is expected to clear concussion protocol later in the day. Tony Pollard should continue to function as the top option in Tennessee's backfield, but if Spears suits up, Spears' change-of-pace role could prove fruitful against a Commanders defense that has allowed a league-high 1,449 rushing yards to running backs.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Thursday Spears (concussion) practiced fully Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Spears was a limited participant in Wednesday's session, so his upgrade in participation a day later bodes well for his chances of being available Sunday against the Commanders. Friday's injury report will clarify whether Spears is able to fully progress through the NFL's concussion protocol and head into the weekend without a Week 13 designation.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gets in limited practice Spears (concussion) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Spears missed Week 12 with the concussion. It's been a season full of injuries for the second-year running back, as he's already missed time with ankle and hamstring injuries previously. If Spears does get cleared in time for Sunday's game against the Commanders, he'll offer a change-of-pace option to Tony Pollard.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play versus Houston Spears (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact In that context, Tony Pollard will continue to lead the Titans' backfield in Week 12 and in the process could log some added touches versus Houston. With Spears unavailable and targeting a potential return to action Dec. 1 against the Commanders, Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley are in line to work in complementary roles behind Pollard on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Spears (concussion) wasn't seen at Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Spears didn't practice Wednesday and his continued absence a day later clouds his status for Sunday's game against the Texans. If the running back is sidelined this weekend, Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley would available to log Week 12 touches that don't go to top back Tony Pollard.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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...

NOVEMBER 20 • 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.

NOVEMBER 20 • 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.

NOVEMBER 18 • 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.

NOVEMBER 18 • 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

Tyjae Spears injury update and status vs. the Chargers in Week 10 | Nov. 10, 2024 The Tennessee Titans and Tyjae Spears, who hasn’t played since Week 6, will match up with the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10 on Sunday at 4...

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

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