Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel met with the media on Monday following his team’s 31-20 road loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, yielding questions on a number of topics, including injury updates.
Vrabel had a simple, one-word response when asked about the status of cornerback Adoree’ Jackson, who has been on his way to making a comeback from a knee injury that has led to him being sidelined all season so far.
Jackson practiced Wednesday and Thursday last week, but did not practice Friday. As for this week, it looks like he’ll be hitting the practice field Wednesday.
#Titans' Vrabel: Says "sure" when asked if he expects A. Jackson to be at practice on Wed.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) November 2, 2020
Regardless, the decision on Jackson must be made by the end of this week, with no time remaining in the three-week window. If the team chooses not to activate him, he’ll be placed back on Injured Reserve.
Vrabel said a decision on Adoree' Jackson would be made by the end of the week. Jackson's three-week window is up this week. Must be activated or put back on IR.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) November 2, 2020
Punter Brett Kern, who has consistently been one of the team’s, well, most consistent players throughout recent history, sustained what seems to be a hand or wrist injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss.
Vrabel told reporters the team will know more about Kern in the near future with tests.
Mike Vrabel said they'll know more about Brett Kern later today with tests. "We'll see how it affects his ability to not only catch the snaps but hold the ball for Stephen [Gostkowski]." #Titans
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) November 2, 2020
Earlier in the day, Titans beat writer Paul Kuharsky reported that Kern “will miss time” with his injury but the team has yet to confirm that.
The Titans are set to take on the Chicago Bears next at noon CT on Sunday in Nissan Stadium.
