Titans’ A.J. Brown nearing return, but playing in Week 16 might be ‘a stretch’

The Titans playing on Thursday night might prevent A.J. Brown from returning in Week 16.

The Tennessee Titans have been plagued by injuries this season, and the wide receiver position hasn’t been immune to that. However, their best receiver, A.J. Brown, is eligible to return off Injured Reserve in Week 16.

Unfortunately, the prospect of that happening isn’t looking good right now, as ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports that while Brown is close to returning from his chest injury, his comeback might have to wait another week with Tennessee playing on Thursday night.

Graziano’s report was also echoed by ESPN’s Turron Davenport.

On Monday, head coach Mike Vrabel didn’t provide much of an update on Brown or wideout Julio Jones, who left the Week 15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers early with a hamstring issue.

Tennessee’s offense desperately needs a shot in the arm after averaging 14.8 points per contest in its last four. Jones has failed to provide that in his two games back, but the hope is that Brown can do so upon his return.

Tennessee will be back in action in Week 16 when they host the San Francisco 49ers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.

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