Titans place Farley, Batson on IR, waive Townsend among 4 moves

The move to waive Johnny Townsend likely means Brett Kern is nearing his return.

The Tennessee Titans made four roster moves on Tuesday, including placing both wide receiver Cameron Batson and cornerback Caleb Farley on Injured Reserve.

In addition, the team has activated safety and 2021 sixth-round pick Brady Breeze from the list, while also waiving punter Johnny Townsend.

Early Tuesday morning, it was reported that Batson and Farley had suffered torn ACLs, ending their respective seasons. The injury to Farley is particularly rough, as it leaves Tennessee even thinner at corner.

The move to waive Townsend likely means that punter Brett Kern is nearing his return. Kern had missed two games with a groin injury, and was out for Week 6 after being placed on the COVID-19 list.

The activation of Breeze gives the Titans a much-needed body in the secondary, although it doesn’t help with their depleted cornerbacks room.

On Tuesday, head coach Mike Vrabel said he expects the team will look at cornerbacks Chris Jones and Briean Boddy-Calhoun, both of whom are on the practice squad. However, the team should also be looking at the trade market ahead of the deadline, which comes on Nov. 2.

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