Tag: Nick Folk

Top free agent kickers the Ravens could target if Justin Tucker is released

If the Baltimore Ravens decide to part ways with Justin Tucker, here are four potential free agent replacements. 

Justin Tucker is considered by many to be the most outstanding placekicker in NFL history. Statistically, he is the most accurate kicker in league history.

However, nine massage therapists have accused him of sexual misconduct, and these off-the-field issues (pardon the euphemism) cloud his future with the club. 

Tucker is also coming off his worst season as a pro, so there are plenty of on-the-field reasons for Baltimore to move on from him. If the Ravens decide to take that action, here are four potential free-agent replacements.

Nick Folk, Tennessee Titans

He may be 40, but he’s still got it, as he went 21 of 22 this season, including a perfect 6-6 from 50 yards+. That 95% FG accuracy this past season was no fluke either, as his FG% in 2023 was 96%

Eddy Pineiro, Carolina PANTHERS

Going 22 of 26 this past season, Pinieiro is reliable. Coming off a two-year, $4.1 million deal, the Ravens could probably pick ’em up at a good value, too.

Matt Prater, Arizona Cardinals

He’s had a solid, consistent career, but at 41, he’s coming off a torn meniscus. Still, Prater was accurate to 85% in the last season he kicked. There are worse options, but then again, there are probably some better options.

Brandon McManus, Green Bay Packers

The 34-year-old seems to be aging like fine wine, as his FGM percentage has steadily increased over the past three seasons.

However, given what’s going on with Tucker, signing McManus could be a bad look. McManus was accused of sexual assault in May 2024 by two flight attendants on the Jaguars’ team flight from Jacksonville to London.

Titans injury report: Amani Hooker out, Tony Pollard questionable

The Tennessee Titans released their final injury report and see multiple starters led by safety Amani Hooker out for Week 18.

The Tennessee Titans finished up their work on the field in preparation for their Week 18 battle with the Houston Texans on Friday and have a lot of injury questions heading into the weekend.

With the season wrapping up, the Titans will see multiple starters sidelined on Sunday. After practice, the team released their game statuses for the battle and eight players will not suit up for the finale including kicker Nick Folk, edge Arden Key and safety Amani Hooker.

Running back Tony Pollard and tight end Chig Okonkwo are questionable, while guard Dillon Radunz should return after missing Week 17. He has no game status.

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

Tennessee Titans

Out: WR Tyler Boyd (foot), OT Jaelyn Duncan (shoulder), LB Otis Reese (ankle), S Amani Hooker (shoulder), OLB Arden Key (head), RB Tyjae Spears (concussion), K Nick Folk (abdomen), WR Colton Dowell (knee)

Doubtful: None

Questionable: RB Tony Pollard (ankle), TE Chig Okonkwo (abdomen)

Houston Texans

Out: DE Denico Autry (knee), DT Folorunso Fatukasi (ankle), G Shaq Mason (knee), CB Jeff Okudah (concussion)

Doubtful: None

Questionable: LB Christian Harris (ankle), LB Jamal Hill (ankle)

[lawrence-related id=155809,155791,155778]

Titans injury report: Arden Key out, Chig Okonkwo limited

The Tennessee Titans were back on the practice field and watched multiple starters led by Arden Key sidelined.

The Tennessee Titans were back on the field Thursday, ramping up preparations for their season finale against the Houston Texans. 

The team did get some positive news. Kicker Nick Folk returned to the field after missing time with an abdominal injury. While he was limited, this is a positive step forward and he might be able to go against the Texans. If he can’t go, the Titans have Matthew Wright on the practice squad to kick. 

Tight end Chig Okonkwo was added to the injury list on Thursday and was limited with an abdominal injury. There was no update given, so his participation on Friday is worth monitoring. 

No other players saw their status change from Wednesday’s injury report, which saw multiple starters sidelined due to injury. 

The Titans’ complete injury report for Thursday can be found below. 

Did not participate: WR Tyler Boyd (foot), OT Jaelyn Duncan (shoulder), LB Otis Reese (ankle), S Amani Hooker (shoulder), OLB Arden Key (head), RB Tyjae Spears (concussion)

Limited participant: RB Tony Pollard (ankle), K Nick Folk (abdomen), WR Colton Dowell (knee), TE Chig Okonkwo (abdomen)

Full participant: OG Dillon Radunz (shoulder) 

[lawrence-related id=155778,155769,155764]

Titans injury report: Dillon Radunz out, Amani Hooker questionable

The Tennessee Titans released their final injury report and see multiple starters led by guard Dillon Radunz out for Week 17.

The Tennessee Titans finished up their work on the field in preparation for their Week 17 battle with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday and have a lot of injury questions heading into the weekend.

The biggest blow could be the loss of Dillon Radunz. The veteran offensive lineman has missed practice all week with a shoulder injury and is officially out. This will definitely impact a unit that has struggled throughout the 2024 campaign and has seen their depth pushed to the limit.

Kicker Nick Folk and linebacker Otis Reese are also listed as out heading into the weekend. Wide receiver Colton Dowell is also out, but he has not been activated from the injury list and would be ineligible.

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

George Walker IV / Tennessean.com / USA TODAY NETWORK

Tennessee Titans

Out: K Nick Folk (abdomen), G Dillon Radunz (shoulder), LB Otis Reese (ankle), WR Colton Dowell (knee)

Doubtful: None

Questionable: RB Tony Pollard (ankle), S Amani Hooker (shoulder), WR Tyler Boyd (foot), WR Bryce Oliver (knee)

David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Jacksonville Jaguars

Out: T Walker Little (ankle), LB Ventrell Miller (ankle), S Darnell Savage (concussion)

Doubtful: None

Questionable: LB Yasir Abdullah (illness)

[lawrence-related id=155459,155467,155449]

 

With Nick Folk questionable, Titans sign Brayden Narveson to 53-man roster

The Tennessee Titans signed kicker Brayden Narveson to the active roster for their Week 16 battle with the Indianapolis Colts.

The Tennessee Titans made a roster move on Saturday in preparation for their AFC South battle with the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. 

The team not only signed kicker Brayden Narveson to the 53-man roster, they extended him through the 2025 season. This is a solid move, adding a player with some upside now and protecting him through the offseason as they build their 90-man roster. 

The move also signals that kicker Nick Folk, who is questionable with an abdominal injury, could be in serious jeopardy this week. Folk did return to practice on Friday in a limited capacity, but will not be 100 percent. 

The Titans did not have to make a corresponding roster move to add Narveson because they had not filled the spot they opened up after waiving Leroy Watson in Week 15. 

The Titans will be back on the field on Sunday when they travel to Lucas Oil Stadium to face the Colts in Week 16 action. 

[lawrence-related id=155178,155176,155146]

Titans injury report: Luke Gifford out, Nick Folk questionable

The Tennessee Titans released their final Week 16 injury report and see multiple starters questionable for their battle with the Colts.

The Tennessee Titans finished up their work on the field in preparation for their Week 16 battle with the Indianapolis Colts on Friday and have a lot of injury questions heading into the weekend.

The biggest blow could be the loss of kicker Nick Folk. Folk returned to practice on Friday and was limited. The Titans listed Folk as questionable, but expect kicker Brayden Narveson to be elevated as an emergency option. That could play a huge role in the outcome of what should be a close game. 

Quarterback Will Levis was added to the injury report and was limited with a shoulder injury. This coincides with reports that he aggravated it against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 14 and attempted to play through it last week. Levis is questionable this week. 

Linebacker Luke Gifford and wide receiver Colton Dowell were the only players listed as out on the Friday report. 

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

Tennessee Titans

Out: LB Luke Gifford (concussion), WR Colton Dowell (knee)

Doubtful: None

Questionable: LB Kenneth Murray (hamstring), K Nick Folk (abdomen), QB Will Levis (shoulder), OT Jaelyn Duncan (hamstring), RB Tony Pollard (ankle), Otis Reese (ankle)

Indianapolis Colts

Out: LB E.J. Speed (knee), WR Alec Pierce (concussion)

Doubtful: None

Questionable: TE Mo Alie-Cox (hip), WR Ashton Dulin (ankle), K Matt Gay (neck), CB Julius Brents (knee), LB Jaylon Carlies (fibula/shoulder), C Ryan Kelly (knee)

Titans injury report: Tony Pollard, Nick Folk out

The Tennessee Titans welcomed T’Vondre Sweat, Jeffery Simmons and Daryl Worley back to practice on Thursday on their injury report.

The Tennessee Titans hit the field on Thursday to continue their preparations for their battle with the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday and welcomed back a couple of players. 

This is some great news for a team that enters the week battered and bruised. After seeing 10 players sidelined due to injury on Wednesday, that number dropped to seven. That is still a large number but it is a step in the right direction. Jeffery Simmons, T’Vondre Sweat and Daryl Worley all returned and were full participants. 

The biggest piece of news on the injury front came from special teams coach Colt Anderson, when he stated that the abdominal injury that is bothering kicker Nick Folk is a remnant of the groin injury that bothered him last week. If he can’t go this week against the Colts, expect Brayden Narveson to be activated from the practice squad to take his place. 

Wide receiver Colton Dowell was again limited. At this stage there is no timeline for his return, but practicing again is a great first step. 

The Titans’ complete injury report for Thursday can be found below. 

Did not participate: LB Kenneth Murray (hamstring), WR Tyler Boyd (foot), K Nick Folk (abdomen), RB Tony Pollard (ankle), LB Luke Gifford (concussion), LB Otis Reese (ankle), Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (ankle)

Limited participant: WR Colton Dowell (knee)

Full participant: CB Roger McCreary (shoulder), OT Jaelyn Duncan (hamstring), DT Jeffery Simmons (NIR/rest), DT T’Vondre Sweat (shoulder), DB Daryl Worley (calf), 

[lawrence-related id=155119,155115,155094]

Titans injury report: Tony Pollard, Roger McCreary questionable

The Tennessee Titans released their final injury report and see multiple starters led by Tony Pollard questionable for Week 15.

The Tennessee Titans finished up their work on the field in preparation for their Week 15 battle with the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday and appear to be getting healthier.

As head coach Brian Callahan noted prior to practice, no player has been ruled out for the contest, but there are still some that are battling injuries and are questionable.

On a positive note, kicker Nick Folk again practiced fully and will play on Sunday barring a setback. The same can be said for starters JC Latham and Kenneth Murray, who returned to practice Friday and have no designations.

Linebacker Otis Reese (ankle) and cornerback Roger McCreary (shoulder) did not practice and are both questionable. While running back Tony Pollard returned but was limited with his ankle injury and is also questionable.

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

Tennessee Titans

Out: None

Doubtful: None

Questionable: CB Roger McCreary (shoulder), OT Jaelyn Duncan (hamstring), RB Tony Pollard (ankle), Otis Reese (ankle)

Cincinnati Bengals

Out: DT Sheldon Rankins (illness), OT Orlando Brown Jr. (fibula), LB Joe Bachie (groin)

Doubtful: None

Questionable: WR Charlie Jones (groin)

[lawrence-related id=154818,154811,154796]

Titans injury report: Tony Pollard out, JC Latham limited

The Tennessee Titans added offensive tackle JC Latham to the injury report after practice on Thursday with a hip injury.

The Tennessee Titans were again on the field continuing their preparations for their Week 15 battle with the Cincinnati Bengals.

After injuring his ankle on Wednesday, linebacker Otis Reese did not take part in this session; his absence, coupled with starter Kenneth Murray still being sidelined, could impact depth at the inside linebacker position this weekend.

Kicker Nick Folk returned to practice but is dealing with soreness in his groin. Kicker Brayden Narveson also practiced but is being viewed as an insurance policy in case Folk can’t go.  

Murray, Reese, and Tony Pollard were the only players to sit out in practice. Offensive tackle JC Latham was added to the injury report and was a limited participant with a hip injury. 

All other players returned to the field were full participants. 

The Titans’ complete injury report for Thursday can be found below. 

Did not participate: LB Kenneth Murray (hamstring), RB Tony Pollard (ankle), LB Otis Reese (ankle)

Limited participant: OT JC Latham (hip)

Full participant: CB Roger McCreary (shoulder), OT Jaelyn Duncan (hamstring), OG Peter Skoronski (ankle), LB Jerome Baker (neck), LB Luke Gifford (calf), QB Will Levis (shoulder), DT Jeffery Simmon (NIR/rest). DT T’Vondre Sweat (shoulder), WR Tyler Boyd (foot), K Nick Folk (groin)

[lawrence-related id=154796,154785,154782]

Titans injury report: Nick Folk out, Otis Reese limited

The Tennessee Titans returned to practice on Wednesday and multiple starters including Nick Folk on the sidelines.

The Tennessee Titans returned to the practice field on Wednesday as they started some preparations for their Week 15 battle with the Cincinnati Bengals. Before the session began, some news on a potential injury broke on social media. 


This injury to linebacker Otis Reese is concerning, considering the Titans are already down multiple players at the position. Linebackers Kenneth Murray and Jerome Baker both missed Week 14 and although Baker was a full participant, Murray did not suit up for practice.

Kicker Nick Folk did not practice due to a groin injury. This clarifies the news that broke on Tuesday prior to the Titans signing kicker Brayden Narveson. 

Murray, Folk, Tyler Boyd, Jeffery Simmons, Tony Pollard and T’Vondre Sweat were all held out on Wednesday, and Reese was limited. All other injured Titans practiced full. 

The Titans complete injury report for Wednesday can be found below. 

Did not participate: DT Jeffery Simmons (NIR/rest), LB Kenneth Murray (hamstring), DT T’Vondre Sweat (shoulder), WR Tyler Boyd (foot), K Nick Folk (groin), RB Tony Pollard (ankle)

Limited participant: LB Otis Reese (ankle)

Full participant: CB Roger McCreary (shoulder), OT Jaelyn Duncan (hamstring), OG Peter Skoronski (ankle), LB Jerome Baker (neck), LB Luke Gifford (calf), QB Will Levis (shoulder)

[lawrence-related id=154764,154748,154744]