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
TYJAE SPEARS #2 - RUNNING BACK - TENNESSEE TITANS
164 YDS •
44 ATT •
1 TD
164 YDS
44 ATT
1 TD
Questionable after three LPs Spears (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.
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
Deemed week-to-week by coach Spears (hamstring) is considered week-to-week, coach Brian Callahan said Monday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Spears injured his hamstring in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Colts. While the week-to-week label doesn't rule Spears out for Week 7 against the Bills, his chances of suiting up are probably less than 50 percent. Julius Chestnut got the only carry by a Tennessee running back other than Tony Pollard or Spears against the Colts.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Injures hamstring Sunday Spears departed Sunday's game against the Colts due to a hamstring injury, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Prior to his exit in the third quarter, Spears posted six carries for 27 yards and wasn't targeted. Tony Pollard and Julius Chestnut are the Titans' healthy running backs for the time being.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Going to Show Up and Do Our Thing | Tyjae Spears Media Availability Titans RB Tyjae Spears addresses the media on Thursday at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park.
OCTOBER 10 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Finds end zone in MNF win Spears rushed 15 times for 39 yards and a touchdown while catching both of his targets for zero yards in Monday's 31-12 win over the Dolphins.
Impact Spears scored a seven-yard touchdown on a direct snap in the third quarter. He finished with seven fewer carries than Tony Pollard, who rushed 22 times for 88 yards and a touchdown of his own. Both running backs got robust workloads as Tennessee's running game benefited from a positive game script, but Pollard continues to see about a 60/40 edge in touches over Spears. That distribution is unlikely to change in Week 6 against the Colts after Tennessee's Week 5 bye.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Tyjae Spears High-Steps in on Wild Cat TD for Tennessee | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears high-steps in on wild cat touchdown for the Titans against the Miami Dolphins.
OCTOBER 1 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Effective as pass catcher Spears rushed the ball two times for seven yards in Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Packers. He added four receptions on four targets for 54 yards.
Impact Spears was active despite being on the injury report throughout the week due to an ankle injury. He had only seven yards from scrimmage and no catches at halftime, though he managed to spark a touchdown drive with 29-yard catch midway through the third quarter. Spears remains firmly behind Tony Pollard in opportunity out of the Tennessee backfield.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Tyjae Spears Races Down Sideline on 29-Yard Catch and Run | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears races down sideline on 29-yard catch and run.
SEPTEMBER 22 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Active as expected Spears (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Spears injured his ankle during the Titans' Week 2 loss to the Jets, but he ramped up his practice activity throughout the week. He ultimately practiced in full Friday, suggesting he won't face significant limitations against the Packers. Despite the ankle injury, Spears saw an increase in his workload against the Jets, tallying six carries and eight total touches. Tony Pollard should still serve as Tennessee's lead back.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to suit up Week 3 Spears (ankle) is expected to play Sunday versus Green Bay, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Spears injured his ankle in a Week 2 loss to the Jets and logged a DNP/LP/FP progression during Week 3 prep. He was deemed questionable on Friday's injury report but appears set to play against the Packers on Sunday. Spears should continue to back up Tony Pollard at running back after totaling 41 yards on 10 carries plus 22 yards on six receptions through the first two weeks of the campaign.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable despite full practice Spears (ankle) practiced fully Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Spears and coach Brian Callahan both expressed optimism throughout the week that the running back would be available Sunday, and Spears' full participation Friday is further evidence in that direction, though there's still doubt hanging over his head due to the questionable designation. If Spears is cleared to suit up Sunday, he will presumably continue to cede the majority of backfield touches to Tony Pollard, who has 43 combined carries and targets through two weeks to Spears' 16.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Sunday Spears (ankle) is slated to be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Spears didn't practice Wednesday, but returned to a limited session a day later, and per Turron Davenport of ESPN.com, coach Brian Callahan expects the running back to be available this weekend. If that ends up being the case, Spears would be in line to continue to work alongside Tony Pollard in the Titans' Week 3 backfield.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Logs limited practice Spears (ankle) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Spears, who didn't practice Wednesday, has expressed confidence that he'll be able to play Sunday against the Packers, but he'll probably need to practice fully Friday in order to avoid a Week 3 injury designation. Assuming the running back is available this weekend, offensive coordinator Nick Holz indicated Thursday that he hopes to get both Spears and Tony Pollard involved moving forward in a time-share that could result in the two seeing close to even snap counts, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Back at practice Spears (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Spears didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to the field a day later isn't surprising, giving his previous assertion that he'd be available Sunday against the Packers, per John Glennon of NashvillePost.com. That notion would be further solidified if Spears is listed as a full participant in Thursday's session.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't practice Wednesday Spears (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact At first glance, Spears' 'DNP' to start the practice week might be concerning, but for his part the running back plans to play Sunday against the Packers, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports. Supporting that notion is that prior to Wednesday's session, coach Brian Callahan reiterated that moving forward he wants to get more touches for Spears, who exited this past Sunday's loss to the Jets with an ankle injury that is not thought to be serious.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Not seen at practice Spears (ankle) wasn't spotted during the media-access portion of Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Coach Brian Callahan indicated earlier this week that Spears was "day-to-day" with an ankle issue that's not believed to be serious, but the running back's absence from the early portion of Wednesday's session makes his status worth monitoring. If Spears is limited or out Sunday against the Packers, Tony Pollard would be in line for added touches in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Ankle injury seems minor Spears (ankle) avoided a major injury during the Titans' 24-17 loss to the Jets on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Spears rushed six times for 20 yards and caught two of his three targets for 11 yards before being forced off the field Sunday. Though Rapoport didn't offer more details about Spears' injury, it's encouraging that the second-year pro had dodged an major ankle issue. Spears will look to get back on the practice field in preparation for Tennessee's matchup against the Packers in Week 3, with the team's first official injury report slated to arrive Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Ankle injury seems minor Spears (ankle) avoided a major injury during the Titans' 24-17 loss to the Jets on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Spears rushed six times for 20 yards and caught two of his three targets for 11 yards before being forced off the field Sunday. Though Rapoport didn't offer more details about Spears' injury, it's encouraging that the second-year pro had dodged a major ankle issue. Spears will look to get back on the practice field in preparation for Tennessee's matchup against the Packers in Week 3, with the team's first official injury report slated to arrive Wednesday. Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports that head coach Brian Callahan called Spears "day-to-day" on Monday.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
