The Tennessee Titans may be getting a reinforcement in the receiving corps. next week.
According to Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, wide receiver Kyle Philips is expected back at practice next week, which obviously puts him on track to play.
Philips is currently on injured reserve but can be activated after Week 4.
Philips sustained an unspecified MCL injury while trying to field a punt during the second preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings, necessitating his placement on IR.
The UCLA product’s return is important for a few reasons.
Philips has the kind of short-area quickness to get open in a hurry for an offense that has major issues with pass protection, and he’s a chain-mover.
Also, there’s a chance the Titans might be without wideout Treylon Burks for more than a game thanks to a knee injury that is keeping him out of Week 4, Vrabel said, according to Terry McCormick of Titan Insider.
Mike Vrabel said he anticipates Kyle Philips being back out on the practice field next week.
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While Philips’ return is certainly welcomed, let’s hope the second-year wide receiver can finally stay healthy. He’s missed 17 out of a possible 21 games over his first two seasons in the NFL.
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