Titans sign Chandler Brewer to practice squad, waive Cole Spencer

The Tennessee Titans stayed busy on Tuesday making a small move on their practice squad.

While the players enjoyed their day off, the Tennessee Titans’ front office and coaching staff were hard at work managing their roster as they continued to kick every stone, searching for depth. 

In a minor transaction, they made a move on their practice squad, waiving offensive lineman Cole Spencer and signing offensive lineman Chandler Brewer to fill that spot. Brewer may not be the answer to the hole at right tackle, but he has some NFL experience and could add needed depth on the interior of the offensive line. 

Hailing from Middle Tennessee State University, Brewer earned First Team All-Conference-USA honors his senior year and subsequently signed as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Los Angeles Rams in 2019.  

Brewer. has appeared in 13 games, including four starts during his career. After spending 2023 with the Jacksonville Jaguars, he started the 2024 campaign with the New Orleans Saints, but was waived with an injury designation on August 6. 

The Titans will return to practice on Wednesday when they begin preparations for their Week 11 tilt with the Minnesota Vikings.

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Titans add four to the practice squad

The Tennessee Titans were quiet at the trade deadline, but that didn’t stop them from adding some bodies to the practice squad.

To the surprise of many observers, the Tennessee Titans didn’t make any more moves at the trade deadline. It’s an interesting development after they appeared to be starting a fire sale just two weeks ago. 

While no trades were made, the team was active, making a few minor transactions on the day. The Titans added tight end Thomas Odukoya, defensive back Gervarrius Owens, defensive back Daryl Worley and guard Cole Spencer to the practice squad. 

It’s no secret that the Titans are banged up, especially in the secondary and offensive line. Starting cornerback L’Jarius Sneed has missed the past three games and they lost starting safety Quandre Diggs for the season against the New England Patriots. Along the offensive line, the team has lost backup Andrew Rupcich and starter Lloyd Cushenberry in consecutive weeks to injured reserve and saw starting guard Dillon Radunz miss the last game due to injury. 

While Odukoya and Spencer are familiar faces, the additions of Owens and Worley are new. Owens was originally a seventh-round draft pick by the New York Giants in the 2023 NFL draft. In his career, he has seen action in three games, recording one tackle and one fumble recovery. He was released from the Giants’ practice squad in October. 

Worley is well-traveled and at age 29 will add some experience to the secondary. A third-round selection in 2016 by the Carolina Panthers, the Titans will be the 10th team he has played for during his NFL career. 

The Titans will likely have multiple roster moves in the coming days when they place Cushenberry and Diggs on injured reserve. The team will return to practice on Wednesday to start preparing for their Week 10 battle with the Los Angeles Chargers. 

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Titans release Mason Kinsey, sign former special teams ace

The Tennessee Titans started preparations for Week 9 with a flurry of roster moves.

The Tennessee Titans ended their silence on Tuesday by making some roster moves as they start preparing for their Week 9 battle with the New England Patriots. 


The Titans released fan-favorite Mason Kinsey from the 53-man roster. Kinsey was signed from the practice squad Saturday on the heels of trading DeAndre Hopkins to the Kansas City Chiefs. Kinsey will likely be re-signed to the practice squad later in the week. The move leaves the Titans roster at 52 players, so another move is likely in the works. 

The Titans also added a few players to their practice squad heading into the week. The first was adding Abdullah Anderson, a move that was mentioned on Monday when they released him from the 53-man roster. Joining Anderson will be wide receiver Justin Hardee and offensive lineman Arlington Hambright.

Hardee is an interesting addition and a former special teams ace. The veteran was a Pro Bowler in 2022 for the New York Jets and is highly regarded as one of the top coverage players in the league. The Titans special teams have been abysmal, so any reinforcements would be a welcomed sight. 

The Titans also released Cole Spencer from the practice squad. 

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Titans OL Cole Spencer named UDFA with best chance to make the roster

Bleacher Report recently listed Tennessee Titans undrafted free agent offensive lineman Cole Spencer with the best chance to make the roster

While the majority of undrafted free agents primarily compete for practice squad spots, some find their way onto the active roster.

Following the 2024 NFL draft, the Tennessee Titans signed 16 undrafted free agents to bring into camp. Of those, Cole Spencer was among the three offensive linemen to bolster a position group that struggled to keep Titans’ quarterbacks upright over the last couple of seasons.

The 25-year-old was recently named “1 UDFA with Best Chance to Make the Roster in Every NFL Team’s Training Camp” by Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine.

Here is Ballentine’s analysis:

There are a few things working for Cole Spencer to make the Tennessee Titans’ roster.

The first is the coaching change for the Titans. Going from Mike Vrabel to Brian Callahan resets the player evaluation process and provides more even footing for all rookies who are trying to make the roster.

The other is that Bill Callahan is one of the best offensive line coaches in the business. So when the Titans give out more guaranteed money to a lineman than any of their other UDFA’, it’s worth noting.

Spencer played left tackle, left guard and right tackle in stops with Western Kentucky and Texas Tech. He does have an extensive injury history, which probably played a role in him going undrafted, but he ran a 4.89-second 40 and posted a 30.5″ vertical at his pro day, giving a glimpse into his athleticism.

Spencer spent the last two years at Texas Tech, but as the analysis notes, he was limited to just six games during that stretch. Injuries forced him to miss the entire 2022 season and half of last year as well. However, when healthy, Spencer has the potential to be a gem.

While he primarily played at left guard for the Red Raiders, Spencer also has experience at both tackle positions, offering plenty of versatility to a Titans offensive line that has been challenged with injuries in recent years.

In 2023, he was responsible for just one sack allowed and one quarterback pressure, offering a glimpse of the player he was in 2021 with Western Kentucky when he was ranked as the best pass-blocker in the Conference USA by Pro Football Focus.

The right side of Tennessee’s offensive line has been a weak spot in the early stages of training camp. The Titans are expected to get Nicholas Petit-Frere back soon, which should help stabilize the position, but Spencer will have a very real possibility to compete for a backup role.

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Which Titans UDFA is most likely to make the 53-man roster?

Which of the reported Titans undrafted free-agent signings has the best chance to make the initial 53-man roster?

The Tennessee Titans have signed a slew of undrafted free agents after the 2024 NFL draft, although we’re still waiting on them to make the signings official.

One of the reported signings is Texas Tech offensive lineman Cole Spencer, who Bleacher Report’s Ryan Fowler believes has the best chance out of Tennessee’s reported UDFA signings to make the 53-man roster.

With more than 330 snaps accrued at left tackle (2,774), left guard (454) and right tackle (339), Cole Spencer’s versatility could help him pave the way to a backup role with the Tennessee Titans.

Spencer transferred to Texas Tech after five seasons at Western Kentucky and quickly became the glue that held the Red Raiders’ interior together. He allowed only one sack in six starts.

While Spencer’s lengthy injury history raises concern about his NFL longevity, his athleticism—his 4.89-second 40-yard dash would have ranked first among all offensive linemen at the NFL combine—and tackle/guard versatility gives him an intriguing floor for new Titans head coach Brian Callahan.

While Spencer is no doubt an intriguing players thanks to his athleticism and versatility to play guard and tackle, I’m going to disagree with Fowler and instead put my vote in for Washington running back Dillon Johnson, who was included in our post-draft 53-man roster projection.

The Titans are very lacking reliable depth options behind Tyjae Spears and Tony Pollard, with Julius Chestnut and Hassan Haskins being the most notable names on the depth chart.

Neither one is a lock to make the roster, making the No. 3 running back role one for the taking. And, with the possibility the Titans carry four, there could be a pair of depth spots up for grabs at the position.

Johnson fits the mold of the bigger back I think the Titans should be looking for when it comes to the No. 3 role. He stands at 6-foot and 217 pounds and runs with the kind of physicality that makes him ideal for short-yardage and goal-line situations. He’d be an excellent complement to Spears and Pollard.

Now, that’s not to say Spencer doesn’t have a chance, because he certainly does. I just think Johnson has the better shot.

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Titans invite Texas Tech G Cole Spencer to Local Pro Day

The Titans have invited Texas Tech guard Cole Spencer to their Local Pro Day.

The Tennessee Titans have added another 2024 NFL draft prospect to their list of invitees for their Local Pro Day, which takes place on April 11.

According to Justin Melo of The Draft Network, Texas Tech guard Cole Spencer will be taking part in this year’s event. As Melo notes, the fact that Cole graduated from Western Kentucky makes him eligible to attend.

Spencer flashed his impressive athleticism at the Big 12 Pro Day, where he ran a 4.87 40-yard dash. According to Kent Lee Platte, Spencer’s RAS (Relative Athletic Score) comes in at 8.57 out of 10.

The 6-foot-3, 307-pound lineman, who is listed as a tackle below but figures to play guard at the next level, notched “great” results in speed and explosion grade, “okay” results in agility grade and “poor” results in size grade.

Source: RAS.Football

Before arriving at Texas Tech, Spencer was a first-team All-Conference USA offensive lineman in 2021.

Thanks to his standout showing in the athleticism department, Spencer has improved his stock ahead of the draft and could find himself taken on Day 3. At the very least, he’ll land an undrafted free-agent deal afterwards.

The Titans could use more depth options at the position, and both of their candidates to start at right guard in 2024, Dillon Radunz and Daniel Brunskill, are both set to be free agents in 2025.

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15 possible candidates to replace former Panthers GM Scott Fitterer

Who’s next in line to lead the Panthers’ front office? Here are 15 candidates that could replace Scott Fitterer.

The Carolina Panthers didn’t wait long to make a move after wrapping up the worst record in the history of a 17-game season.

On Monday, the team announced they have parted ways with general manager Scott Fitterer. The decision puts an end to a bumpy three-year run, one that resulted in an overall 14-37 record.

So, who’s next for owner David Tepper?

Here are 15 possible candidates for Carolina’s new opening:

Panthers announce major adjustments to scouting department

In addition to promoting Cole Spencer to director of player personnel, the Panthers have hired former safety Juston Burris as a scouting intern.

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The Carolina Panthers officially announced a number of adjustments to their scouring department, including the big move for a big voice in the front office.

Cole Spencer, as first noted by Neil Stratton of InsideTheLeague.com on Friday morning, has been promoted to director of player personnel. Spencer, who was hired by the organization in May of 2021, had served as director of college scouting for the past two years.

Stepping up into that position will be Jared Kirksey. Formerly the assistant director of college scouting, Kirksey first joined the Panthers as an area scout in 2021.

In addition, the team has hired former safety Juston Burris as a scouting intern for the summer. Burris, a seven-year NFL veteran, played the last three seasons in Carolina.

The following adjustments were also announced:

  • West Cost scout Corey Fuller moved to Southwest
  • Southwest scout Eli Montague moved to Southeast
  • Scouting intern Caden McCloughan moved to West Coast scout
  • Scouting assistant Jordan Trgovac moved to Mid-Atlantic scout

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Panthers make big move in front office

The Panthers have promoted Cole Spencer to Director of Player Personnel.

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Whether it’s been outwards or upwards, the Carolina Panthers have moved quite a few people around in reshaping their infrastructure this offseason. But for one highly-regarded individual, he’s now experienced the latter of those two directions.

As first noted by Neil Stratton of InsideTheLeague.com on Friday morning, the Panthers have promoted Cole Spencer to director of player personnel. Spencer, who had spent over a decade in the scouting department for the Washington Commanders, was previously serving as director of college scouting—a role he was hired for in May of 2021.

Given Spencer’s growing reputation within the organization and Carolina’s recent success at evaluating college talent, particularly at the top of the board, the promotion was a deserved one. Spencer’s work has helped the franchise land a pair of potential cornerstone players over the last two years in left tackle Ikem Ekwonu and quarterback Bryce Young.

Joe Person of The Athletic would later add that Jared Kirksey, formerly assistant college scouting director for the Panthers, will assume Spencer’s now previous position.

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Oklahoma Sooners at Texas Tech Red Raiders: Stream, injury report, broadcast info

Trying to figure out where to find the game on Saturday? Here’s how to watch, stream or listen to Oklahoma at Texas Tech. From @john9williams

Oklahoma (6-5, 3-5 Big 12) will face Texas Tech (6-5, 4-4) on Saturday night in Lubbock, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

Heading into last weekend, both the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Tech were still in search of the win to get them to bowl eligibility. For both teams, it’s been a roller coaster of a season with their first-year head coaches, though Oklahoma’s struggles have been more the surprise.

Joey McGuire has Texas Tech bowl eligible for the second-straight season. It’s the first time since 2012-2013 that the Red Raiders have gone to a bowl game in back-to-back seasons.

The big storyline facing the Red Raiders is the loss of Tyree Wilson for the season. Their star edge rusher was in the midst of a fantastic year with 61 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and seven sacks. Texas Tech’s defense has had some issues in 2022, losing their best player creates a hole along the defensive front, particularly in the pass rush.

The Sooners are dealing with their own injury issues, as Andrew Raym will miss the remainder of the year after having surgery. Robert Congel has filled in admirably in his absence, but the interior offensive line will be something to watch.

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • Date: Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022
  • Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: FS1
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch here)
  • Listen: Streaming on the Varsity App

Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech injury report:

Oklahoma

[autotag]T.D. Roof[/autotag], LB: Out for season (Elbow)

[autotag]Shane Whitter[/autotag], LB: Out for season (Shoulder)

[autotag]Andrew Raym[/autotag], S: Out (Leg)

Daniel Parker Jr., TE: Out Indefinitely (Suspension)

Texas Tech

[autotag]Behren Morton[/autotag], QB: Questionable (Ankle)

[autotag]Derrick Lewis[/autotag], LB: Out Indefinitely (Undisclosed)

[autotag]Bryce Ramirez[/autotag], LB: Out Indefinitely (Leg)

[autotag]Bryce Robinson[/autotag], LB: Out Indefinitely (Leg)

[autotag]Cole Spencer[/autotag], OL: Out for Season (Knee)

[autotag]Mason Tharp[/autotag], TE: Questionable (Undisclosed)

[autotag]Tyree Wilson[/autotag], LB: Out for Season (Foot)

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Players to watch:

Oklahoma

[autotag]Dillon Gabriel[/autotag], QB: 62% for 2,476 yards, 18 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. 39 carries, 336 yards, and 5 touchdowns.*

[autotag]Marvin Mims[/autotag] WR: 47 receptions for 844 yards and 4 touchdowns.

[autotag]Brayden Willis[/autotag], TE: 28 receptions for 382 yards and 5 touchdowns.

[autotag]Eric Gray[/autotag], RB: 165 carries for 1,113 yards, 10 touchdowns at 6.7 yards per carry. 28 receptions for 189 yards and 0 touchdowns.

[autotag]Jalil Farooq[/autotag], WR: 29 receptions for 287 yards and 3 touchdowns. 12 carries for 113 yards, 0 touchdowns at 9.4 yards per carry. 12 kickoff returns for 275 yards at 22.9 yards per return.

[autotag]Drake Stoops[/autotag], WR: 31 receptions for 311 yards and 3 touchdowns.

[autotag]Danny Stutsman[/autotag], LB: 100 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions, 4 passes defended.

[autotag]David Ugwoegbu[/autotag], LB: 8933 total tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.

[autotag]DaShaun White[/autotag], LB: 76 total tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions, 5 passes defended.

[autotag]Ethan Downs[/autotag], DE: 33 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 2 passes defended.

[autotag]Jalen Redmond[/autotag], DT: 20 total tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 3 passes defended.

Texas Tech

[autotag]Tyler Shough[/autotag], QB: 58% for 632 yards, 4 touchdowns, 2 interceptions. 18 carries, 152 yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.*

[autotag]Myles Price[/autotag], WR: 42 receptions for 424 yards and 2 touchdowns.

[autotag]Xavier White[/autotag], WR: 41 receptions for 557 yards and 3 touchdowns.

[autotag]Jerand Bradley[/autotag], WR: 35 receptions for 483 yards and 4 touchdowns.

[autotag]Tahj Brooks[/autotag], RB: 121575 carries for 575 yards, 7 touchdowns at 4.8 yards per carry.

[autotag]Sa’Roderick Thompson[/autotag], RB: 111 carries for 584 yards, 4 touchdowns at 5.3 yards per carry.

[autotag]Krishon Merriweather[/autotag], LB: 96 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.

[autotag]Kosi Eldridge[/autotag], LB: 68 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 1 interception.

Marquis Waters, S: 48 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 1 sack.

*Quarterback rushing numbers compiled from Pro Football Focus that doesn’t take away sack yardage from QB rushing totals.

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