Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan addressed the media before the team practiced at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park on Saturday morning. Among the several items touched on, the Titans head coach addressed wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins’ injury.
Paul Kuharsky reported last week that the 32-year-old suffered a knee injury in practice. Callahan confirmed the report and indicated that Hopkins “will be out for a few weeks.” However, if there is a silver lining here, the injury will not require surgery.
#Titans HC Brian Callahan confirmed DeAndre Hopkins will be out for several weeks. Callahan said it's a non-surgical injury.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 3, 2024
While Callahan’s update leaves Hopkins’ return open to interpretation, Kuharsky noted that the wide receiver would be sidelined for four to six weeks. In Wednesday’s padded practice, Hopkins was seen wearing a knee wrap, so it is unclear when the injury occurred.
But unlike previous seasons, the Titans are well-positioned to handle Hopkins’ absence. Third-year wide receiver Treylon Burks will surely benefit from a bump in the depth chart. The 24-year-old has looked fantastic in training camp thus far.
Along with Burks, Tennessee added free agents Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd, giving the Titans a solid top-three wide receiver group, even without Hopkins. We will see how the latter progresses and if his timeline is shortened.
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