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Former Bengals teammate responds to Germaine Pratt’s message

A former teammate had something to say to Germaine Pratt. Is he right?

Former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie saw Germaine Pratt’s message to Bengals fans after Week 15 and had something of his own to say.

Awuzie kept his message short and sweet to Pratt, too: “Shutup & get off twitter.”

The two are friends, of course, and the bit of advice was well received, as fans can see in the comments.

But for outsiders, it’s an interesting glimpse behind the curtains. Some Bengals players have been on and off social media for most of the season. That, while the defense has been one of the worst in the league.

Now, here’s Awuzie, one of the key veterans from past successful seasons that the team didn’t bring back, publicly offering guidance to one of the Bengals’ captains this season.

While not as notable as say, Jessie Bates, DJ Reader and others, it seems pretty clear that Awuzie was another key member of the locker room that the organization didn’t retain, leading to the current lost season.

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Titans-Bengals Week 15: Offense, defense and special teams snap counts

The Tennessee Titans lost their Week 15 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Here are the snap counts on offense, defense and special teams.

The Tennessee Titans fell to the Cincinnati Bengals 37-27 on Sunday in a game that saw 10 turnovers and 26 penalties between the two teams. It was a sloppy outing that forced Brian Callahan to bench Will Levis after his third interception, and Tony Pollard’s foot/ankle injury impacted the ground game.

There was a lot of back-and-forth in this game, and both teams accumulated 370 yards or more on offense, but the Titans’ six turnovers compared to the Bengals’ four turnovers is what made the difference.

Now, let’s examine the snap counts that contributed to the Titans’ Week 15 loss.

Offensive snaps: 70
Defensive snaps: 69
Special teams snaps: 22

Despite Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Calvin Ridley getting the most snap counts on offense, Tyjae Spears was the most productive offensive player on Sunday. Chigoziem Okonkwo was the second-most productive offensive player, despite being on the field far less than both Ridley and Westbrook-Ikhine.

On defense, the only player on the field for the entire game was Amani Hooker, and he recorded six tackles (three solo). Chidobe Awuzie and Jarvis Brownlee Jr. were only one snap shy of being out there for every defensive play, and both played relatively well.

The special teams unit wasn’t called upon very often on Sunday, and that’s probably a good thing for the Titans given how they’ve played of late.

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Titans get some big defensive help ahead of Week 14

The Tennessee Titans made a flurry of roster moves headed into their Week 14 battle with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Tennessee Titans made a few roster moves to add reinforcements for their Week 14 battle with the Jacksonville Jaguars. 


In a move mentioned by head coach Brian Callahan on Friday, Logan Bruss was placed on injured reserve after tearing his ACL in practice. Bruss would be eligible to return, but due to the severity of the injury will miss the remainder of the season. 

To fill the team’s three open roster spots, the Titans first activated cornerback Chidobe Awuzie from injured reserve. The veteran corner practiced fully all week and should see action for the first time since Week 4. Wide receiver Mason Kinsey and defensive back Kendell Brooks were signed to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. 

Kinsey could possibly take over as the primary returner this week with the status of rookie wide receiver Jha’Quan Jackson in limbo after turning the ball over in consecutive games. Brooks could add some depth to the secondary with multiple starters listed as questionable. 

The Titans will face the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday at Nissan Stadium in an AFC South battle. 

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Titans injury report: Kenneth Murray, Jarvis Brownlee questionable

The Tennessee Titans released their final injury report and see multiple starters led by Kenneth Murray questionable for Week 14.

The Tennessee Titans have an interesting AFC South battle with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in a game that has major implications for the 2025 NFL draft.

Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie is trending in the right way and could be activated from injured reserve. Awuzie practiced all week and has no injury designation. The same cannot be said for offensive lineman Logan Bruss, who injured his ACL on Thursday and will likely be placed on injured reserve on Saturday.

Cornerbacks Roger McCreary and Jarvis Brownlee, linebackers Kenneth Murray and Jerome Baker and defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat did not practice on Friday and will enter the weekend as questionable.

Wide receiver Tyler Boyd returned to practice and has no injury designation.

The final injury report and game statuses for the Titans and Jaguars are below.

Tennessee Titans

Out: OT Jaelyn Duncan (hamstring), OG Logan Bruss (knee)

Doubtful: None

Questionable: CB Roger McCreary (shoulder), LB Kenneth Murray (hamstring), DT T’vondre Sweat (shoulder), LB James Wilson (knee), OT Leroy Watson (back), LB Jerome Baker (neck), CB Jarvis Brownlee (hip)

Jacksonville Jaguars

Out: None

Doubtful: None

Questionable: CB Tyson Campbell (thigh), P Logan Cooke (left knee), LS Ross Matiscik (hamstring), LB Yassir Abdullah (hamstring)

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Titans injury report: Calvin Ridley out, Jarvis Brownlee limited

The Tennessee Titans returned to the practice field on Wednesday and saw wide receiver Calvin Ridley lead a group sidelined by injury.

The Tennessee Titans returned to the practice field on Wednesday in preparation for their Week 13 battle with the Washington Commanders. 

Prior to practice head coach Brian Callahan outlined the adjustments being made to deal with the Thanksgiving holiday practice schedule and the impact it will have. Because of those adjustments, he warned that there would be a higher-than-usual amount of players held out on Wednesday, and he was right. 

Being held out of Wednesday’s session were defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, linebacker Luke Gifford, outside linebackers Arden Key and Harold Landry, cornerback Roger McCreary, offensive tackle Leroy Watson and wide receiver Calvin Ridley. While some were for rest, others are battling injury, and their status at this point is unknown. 

Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie returned to practice as expected and was limited. Cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr., defensive back Justin Hardee and running back Tyjae Spears were also limited participants. 

The Titans’ Wednesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: DT Jeffery Simmons (NIR/rest), OT Leroy Watson (back), CB Roger McCreary (knee), OLB Arden Key (back), WR Calvin Ridley (ankle), LB Luke Gifford (hamstring), OLB Harold Landry (NIR/rest),

Limited Participant: RB Tyjae Spears (concussion), CB Chidobe Awuzie (groin), DB Justin Hardee (groin), CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (ribs)

Full participants: S Amani Hooker (illness)

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Titans’ Chidobe Awuzie designated to return from injured reserve

The Tennessee Titans have designated cornerback Chidobe Awuzie to return from injured reserve, opening his 21-day practice window.

The Tennessee Titans are coming off their biggest victory of 2024 with their 32-27 win over the Houston Texans and are riding high.

Now, as they begin preparations for Week 13, they received some good news on the health front. On Monday, head coach Brian Callahan announced that the team was opening the 21-day practice window for cornerback Chidobe Awuzie to potentially return from injured reserve.

Awuzie, who was placed on injured reserve prior to Week 4 with a groin injury, can now start working his way back into the lineup in a secondary that has been ravaged by injuries this season.

The potential return of Awuzie could be a huge boost for the secondary during the stretch run. While youngsters Jarvis Brownlee Jr. and Darrell Baker Jr. have played well, adding a veteran the caliber of Awuzie at this point of the season will help offset the loss of L’Jarius Sneed to his quad injury.

2024 has been a disappointment for Awuzie, who signed a three-year, $36 million contract during free agency. The veteran was brought in with Sneed to help solidify the unit and give the Titans one of the better cornerback tandems in the league. Unfortunately, that plan lasted only three games before Awuzie was shelved with a groin injury.

With Brownlee and Baker playing well, the Titans do not have to rush Awuzie back into the fold, and Callahan cautioned that he may not be activated for Week 13. But the sooner he gets back, the better. The Titans need all the healthy bodies they can get.

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Titans’ cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. excelled in his first start

The Tennessee Titans recieved a huge boost from another rookie, CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr stepped for Chidobe Awuzie and the defense didn’t miss a beat.

When the Tennessee Titans took the field Monday night, they were missing veteran CB Chidobe Awuzie, who was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury. This was a huge question mark for some, but rookie Jarvis Brownlee Jr. stepped in, and the defense didn’t miss a beat. 

Not only did Brownlee play well, but the fifth-round pick out of Louisville was outstanding and appeared to be a potential late-round steal. Sure, this performance was against a Miami team that is extremely limited offensively without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, but Brownlee held his own against one of the most dynamic receiving corps in the NFL. 

Brownlee not only passed the eye test in his first start, those outside the organization acknowledged the same thing. After the game, Pro Football Focus gave Brownlee the fifth-highest overall grade for the Titans (82.3) and an impressive 79.2 in 27 coverage snaps. In coverage, the feisty cornerback allowed three receptions for nine yards and was credited with four tackles overall. 

With Awuzie on the shelf for an unknown period, the Titans appear set opposite L’Jarius Sneed. Brownlee Jr. proved he belongs and should only get better as the season moves on. He will likely get his second start when the Titans return to action in Week 6 versus the Indianapolis Colts. 

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Titans’ Jeffery Simmons remains out, Jaelyn Duncan limited

The Titans are preparing to face the Dolphins on Monday Night Football and had several changes to the injury report on Friday.

The Tennessee Titans hit the practice field Friday as they prepare to travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins on Monday Night Football.

After some speculation, the Titans finally placed CB Chidobe Awuzie on injured reserve with a groin injury. He will now miss at least four weeks as he tries to get healthy for the second half of the season.

The biggest news of the day was DT Jeffery Simmons not practicing for a second straight day with an elbow injury. This will be something to monitor heading into Saturday when the team releases its final injury report for the week.

OT Jaelyn Duncan, who is battling Nicholas Petit-Frere for the starting right tackle spot, was limited with a shoulder injury and added to the injury report.

L’Jarius Sneed and DeAndre Hopkins returned to practice after being given a maintenance day on Thursday.

The Titans’ Friday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: Chidobe Awuzie (groin), Jeffery Simmons (elbow)

Limited participant: Amani Hooker (face), Jaelyn Duncan (shoulder)

Full participant: L’Jarious Sneed (NIR/rest), DeAndre Hopkins (NIR/rest)

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Titans make flurry of roster moves ahead of Dolphins game

In preparation for Monday Night Football, the Tennessee Titans made some roster moves ahead of the Week 4 match-up with the Miami Dolphins.

The Tennessee Titans are back at work in preparation for their Monday night match-up against the Miami Dolphins and have made some roster moves ahead of the weekend. 

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In a move head coach Brian Callahan mentioned as a possibility earlier in the week, the Titans placed CB Chidobe Awuzie on injured reserve. The veteran cornerback injured his groin against the Green Bay Packers and has been shelved for a minimum of four weeks.

While there has not been an update on the severity of the injury, it is likely he will be out for several weeks. In his absence, rookie fifth-round selection Jarvis Brownlee Jr. will likely take on a larger role on defense. 

The Titans made a second move that was mentioned by Callahan. To take Awuzie’s spot, the Titans promoted LB Luke Gifford to the active 53-man roster. Gifford, who was elevated from the practice squad in the first three games of the season, is a special teams standout and if not added to the roster would have been ineligible to be called upon again. 

With an open spot on the practice squad, the Titans added former Denver Broncos third-round pick DT McTelvin Agim to the unit. For his career, he has recorded 14 tackles, one tackle for loss, and 1.5 sacks for the Broncos, Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans. 

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Titans injury report: Jeffery Simmons sits out

The Tennessee Titans released their first injury report for Week 4 and see their standout defensive lineman on the sideline.

The Tennessee Titans returned to the practice field to start preparing for their Week 4 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, and it provided an opportunity to see where several of the team’s injured players are.

While Chidobe Awuzie will be out and possibly placed on injured reserve with his groin injury, all eyes will fall on Jeffery Simmons, who is battling an elbow injury. 

Other than the normal bumps and bruises from the past game, the Titans appear to be relatively healthy. This is unlike the Dolphins, who have a whopping 11 players on their injury report, including two in the concussion protocol. 

The only new injury to report is with safety Amani Hooker, who was limited with a facial injury. DeAndre Hopkins and L’Jarius Sneed did not practice, but were given a veterans day off.

The Titans’ Wednesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: Chidobe Awuzie (groin), DeAndre Hopkins (NIR/rest), Jeffery Simmons (elbow), L’Jarius Sneed (NIR/rest)

Limited participant: Amani Hooker (face)

Full participant: N/A

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