Here’s a look at the complete injury report for both teams.
The Tennessee Titans took the practice field on Friday ahead of this week’s matchup against the division rival Indianapolis Colts.
But the team was without one of its usual players, which it will also be without on Sunday.
Cornerback LeShaun Sims (ankle) did not practice and has been ruled OUT. Tight end Delanie Walker (ankle) also remains on Injured Reserve.
Linebacker Reggie Gilbert (knee), safety Dane Cruikshank (ankle), running back Derrick Henry (hamstring), cornerback Adoree Jackson (calf), defensive lineman DaQuan Jones (ribs), defensive back Joshua Kalu (ankle), wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (hamstring) and offensive lineman Kevin Pamphile (knee) were all full participants.
Here’s a look at the complete injury report for both teams.
Here’s a look at the complete injury report for both teams.
The Tennessee Titans have won two games in a row, and will look to extend that winning streak to three games as they take on the division rival Indianapolis Colts this week.
But the team was without a few of its usual players on Thursday.
Tight end Delanie Walker (ankle) is on injured reserve, while linebacker Reggie Gilbert (knee) and cornerback LeShaun Sims (ankle) both missed practice.
Running back Derrick Henry (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant.
Safety Dane Cruikshank (ankle), cornerback Adoree Jackson (calf), defensive lineman DaQuan Jones (ribs), defensive back Joshua Kalu (ankle), wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (hamstring) and offensive lineman Kevin Pamphile (knee) were all listed as limited participants.
Here’s a look at the complete injury report for both teams.
#Titans injury report for Thursday before they face the #Colts Derrick Henry (hamstring) was limited again. No Reggie Gilbert and LeShaun Sims. pic.twitter.com/TOK5D5ZXsS
The Tennessee Titans placed tight end Delanie Walker on Injured Reserve on Wednesday.
The Tennessee Titans placed tight end Delanie Walker on Injured Reserve on Wednesday.
Walker finished out 2019 with 21 receptions for 215 yards and two touchdowns. Walker last saw action in Week 6’s shutout loss to the Denver Broncos, and has been inactive for the last four games.
Players like Jonnu Smith, MyCole Pruitt and Anthony Firkser will be called upon to step up in the pass-catcher’s place.
The team also signed kicker Ryan Santoso to the active 53-man roster, and will keep both him and Ryan Succop on the roster ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Santoso had a pair of preseason stints with the Detroit Lions, and also saw time with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL back in September.
His specific role for the future has yet to be determined.
The Titans and Colts are set to face off at noon CT on Sunday in Lucas Oil Stadium.
As expected, Delanie Walker won’t play in Week 12’s game against the Jags.
The Jacksonville Jaguars released their list of inactive players for Week 12’s game against the Titans and offensive lineman Will Richardson surprisingly surfaced as what looks to be a healthy scratch.
Throughout the year, Richardson has shared snaps with guard A.J. Cann and both really haven’t separated themselves from each other. Richardson has a grade of 45.9 (357 snaps), per Pro Football Focus, while Cann has a slightly better grade with a 47.3 (448 snaps). That said, coach Doug Marrone likely felt the difference between the two wasn’t that significant and decided to go with the veteran, who is much more experienced.
As for the Titans, there weren’t really any surprises. Coming off their bye week, only two players were on their final injury report in offensive lineman Kevin Pamphile (knee) and tight end Delanie Walker (ankle), both of whom were doubtful and eventually ruled inactive.
The Titans full list of inactives can be seen below:
TITANS INACTIVES TE Delanie Walker LB Sharif Finch CB Tye Smith OL Kevin Pamphile OL Hroniss Grasu WR Cody Hollister DL Matt Dickerson
Jags Wire managing editor Jame Johnson chopped it with Titans Wire managing editor Crissy Froyd about Thursday night’s Week 12 battle.
The Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans will be taking the field for yet another battle in which fans of both fan bases have likely had circled due to the history between both teams. To get a little insight on the current status of the team as they’re coming off their bye week, we did our weekly question exchange with Titans Wire editor Crissy Froyd and here are five burning questions she was kind enough to answer:
Jags Wire: Earlier in the week Doug Marrone praised Ryan Tannehill as an improved player. How has he played since becoming the starter in your eyes?
Crissy Froyd: Tannehill is very decisive and comfortable in the pocket — two things that Mariota never was. He’s been efficient, but needs to stay consistent.
JW: The Titans are coming off a bye week which could lead to a playoff push from this point. Who are some key players they got back in the process?
CF: The Titans overcame a lot of injuries, and tight end Delanie Walker is just one of a few players slowly getting back to full capacity. He was one of two players (alongside OL Kevin Pamphile) still listed as doubtful on this weekend’s injury report.
JW: Aside from a change at quarterback, how has this roster grown since Week 3?
CF: We’re seeing a lot of young receivers step up, and Derrick Henry being put to good use. Henry wasn’t used correctly in the beginning of the season, and that showed. The Jags face a much better put together team this time around.
JW: What would you say has been some of the Titans’ weaknesses throughout the season?
CF: Allowing one big play a game, like Dean Pees said. The Titans have a solid team, but there are things they let slip away from them that cost them the game. Tackling has also been inconsistent at times.
JW: What are your final score predictions for the game?
The tight end says he’s “not sure” what the weekend will look like.
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker has been sidelined for the past three weeks with an ankle injury, but is getting closer to returning to the field.
He’s listed as doubtful on the team’s latest injury report for this week, so only time will tell if he’s in the starting lineup on Sunday.
The tight end says he’s “not sure” what the weekend will look like.
“Yeah, I would say maybe it would be better to be on the cautious side, yes,” Walker said of his recovery. “I am getting close. I am on the field and that is always a good thing when you can run. But I don’t want any setbacks so we’ll see what happens.”
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Walker noted in an interview with Titans Wire earlier in the month that he thought pass-catcher Jonnu Smith had done a solid job in his place.
Heading into Sunday’s game against Jacksonville, Smith has reeled in 22 receptions for 287 yards with one touchdown.
Smith recorded four receptions for 30 yards in the Titans’ most recent win, with his lone score of the year coming during Week 8’s 27-23 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Titans and Jaguars are set to kick off at 3:05 p.m. CT on Sunday in Nissan Stadium.
Here’s a look at the complete injury report for the Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Tennessee Titans got back to the practice field on Wednesday after the bye week, much healthier overall as a team than they were after their 35-32 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Titans were without just one player in cornerback Chris Milton (ankle), while tight end Delanie Walker (ankle) was a limited participant.
Linebacker Jayon Brown (groin), defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (shoulder) and wide receiver Corey Davis (hip) were all listed as limited participants.
Here’s a look at the complete injury report for the Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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#Titans injury report for Wednesday before Jaguars. Delanie Walker was limited. Full go for Jayon Brown, Corey Davis, and Jurrell Casey. pic.twitter.com/6UOS6gq4Ga
Check out Draft Wire’s exclusive interview with Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker
Playing tight end in the NFL isn’t what it used to be.
Today’s best players at the position are asked to do as much as any player on the field, from blocking like another offensive lineman to making a dynamic impact on the passing game.
One of the league’s most complete players at the position, Delanie Walker of the Tennessee Titans recently spoke exclusively with Draft Wire about the evolution of the position, and which young players have caught his eye.
JM: You’re working with the FedEx Football Fellowship Program which is a collaborative effort between FedEx and the USO which helps create on the job experience for veterans as they transition from the military back to civilian life. How important are programs like this in our country?
DW: This is a very important program and I’m honored to join FedEx and the USO to support our military veterans and their families as they prepare for life after military service. I think that these men and women have done a great job protecting our country and they deserve every opportunity they can get to help transition back to every day life. Anything I or the Titans organization can do to help assist this wonderful program is a bonus to me. They deserve the immediate opportunity to get jobs once they return to regular civilization.
JM: I’m curious to get your take on the state of the NFL draft when it comes to the tight end position. When you were drafted, the collegiate tight end was asked to do a lot. Despite being a later pick, you came into the league with the skills required to make the massive impact that you’ve made throughout your long, illustrious career. Not only are you an excellent receiver and route runner, but you’re an excellent blocker and even played a ton of special teams in your San Francisco days. Have you noticed this difference with today’s young tight ends?
DW: The tight end position has changed a lot from when I first entered the league. The role of a tight end nowadays is pretty much to be a receiver first and foremost. That’s what it’s transitioned over to. You have to be able to catch the ball and run routes from the outside in. You still need to be able to block though. I feel like tight ends have multiple roles on the offense. It’s almost like we’re another quarterback out there. We need to know the fronts, we need to understand the coverage and we pretty much need to know what everyone’s role is on every play. We can line up just about anywhere on any given play.
I’m glad that the role has changed so much to be honest. If anything, it’s given the tight end more exposure which has probably lead to some bigger pay days for us all (laughs).
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JM: I’m curious if there’s part of you that thinks rookie tight ends are struggling to make an immediate impact nowadays because they’re asked to do so little in college?
DW: Yeah, that’s the tough part when it comes to all this. Like you said, they’re not asked to do a whole lot in college nowadays. They’re pretty much just asked to catch the ball and maybe block a nine technique. When they get to the NFL, everything changes. They want you to be able to play fullback in addition to tight end. You have to know how to pull a lead block once you get here. You have to be able to survive on the outside while reading coverages. The transition is definitely more difficult for the tight end nowadays. Most college offenses will build around you and they baby them a little bit. When you get to the NFL, they’re gonna throw you into the fire. You have to be able to learn on the fly. It’s tough for the young guys. I understand why that can make life difficult for some of these rookies.
JM: Who are some of your favorite young tight ends in the game today?
DW: George Kittle, for sure. Kittle has been a monster since he came into this league man. He’s been balling out. I’ve been keeping a close eye on him and he’s definitely doing his thing. I love watching him play the game man. I like seeing what he’s doing in San Francisco. You know I played in San Francisco for a while. It means a lot to me when I see a young guy representing San Francisco the way they deserve to be represented.
I have to mention my teammate Jonnu Smith, as well. He’s been showing up for us in a big way since I’ve been injured. He’s been playing great. We’ve asked him to do a lot of things and he’s doing a great job out there. Zach Ertz is another one. There’s so many tight ends out here chilling right now (laughs). The younger tight ends are really showing up. I’m a savvy veteran and I’m proud of every single one of them.
