The Tennessee Titans resumed practice on Wednesday, but it wasn’t without issue. Wide receiver Treylon Burks went down with an injury and left practice early.
WR Treylon Burks got hurt in today’s #Titans practice.
After a successful two-minute drill, Levis threw a fade for Burks, who landed funny after nearly making a one-handed grab.
Burks grabbing towards his lower back and limping a bit. Was moving around okay but went in early.
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) August 21, 2024
Treylon Burks went down after a back shoulder throw to from Will Levis. He landed with Tre Avery and stayed down for a bit. Head trainer Todd Toriscelle talked to him and he limped off the field. Burks tried to walk it off then went into the building. He was holding his back/hip.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 21, 2024
The good news is that Burks left the field under his own power. This is a good indication that whatever the injury is, it’s probably not major.
This injury is just the latest reason Burks will point to when asked why he hasn’t earned a starting spot yet. A former first-round pick, 18th overall in 2022, Burks was expected to be on the field making a difference by now. But because he hasn’t acclimated to the league yet, the Titans picked up veteran wide receivers to ensure that Will Levis has reliable weapons at his disposal.
Burks didn’t record any catches against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, but he did have one catch for 12 yards against the San Francisco 49ers during the first preseason game.
Over two seasons, Burks has 49 receptions for 665 yards and one touchdown. He adds 65 yards on nine carries, and he has a total of 30 first downs between the two.
At 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, plus natural athleticism on the field, Burks has the potential to be a solid receiver. But he has to stay healthy and put in the work to get it done. He has improved, which is positive, but he still has room for growth.
The Titans face the New Orleans Saints this Sunday in the Titans’ final preseason game of the year.