Titans' Jihad Ward: Disruptive pass rush in Week 9 loss
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Ward logged four tackles (two solo), including 2.5 sacks, during the Titans' 27-20 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
Ward contributed to three of the Titans' six sacks Sunday, two of which were solo takedowns of Justin Herbert in the second and fourth quarters. The veteran pass rusher did not record a sack through the first six games of the regular season, but he has accumulated 3.5 sacks over his last three games while seeing more defensive snaps due to the absence of rookie second-rounder Oluwafemi Oladejo (leg - IR).
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Titans' Cody Barton: Pick-six in Week 9 loss
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Barton recorded six tackles (two solo), including a pick-six, during the Titans' 27-20 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
Barton opened the scoring early in the second quarter, when he picked off a Justin Herbert pass intended for Keenan Allen and returned it 24 yards for a touchdown. It was Barton's third interception of the season and second pick-six of his career. Heading into the Week 10 bye, the 2019 third-rounder is up to 51 tackles (27 solo) and four pass defenses through nine regular-season games.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Logs 16 tackles, sack in Week 9
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Gray registered 16 tackles (11 solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Titans' 27-20 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
After logging just five stops in Week 8, Gray bounced back with another monster effort. Eleven of his 16 stops were solo, including his first sack of the 2025 campaign, when he took down Justin Herbert for a seven-yard loss early in the fourth quarter. Gray has reached double-digit tackles in five of his last six games, and his 91 stops (through nine regular-season games) are second most in the NFL behind Jordyn Brooks (93).
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Ravens' Dre'Mont Jones: Heads to Baltimore
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The Ravens acquired Jones from the Titans on Monday in exchange for a 2026 conditional fifth-round draft pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Jones provides immediate pass-rush help to Baltimore, as he's logged 4.5 sacks over his past four games. His additional fills a critical need for the Ravens, who are currently tied for second-to-last in the NFL in sacks this season with 11. Jones also gives Baltimore important versatility, as he can line up both on the edge and along the interior. He had logged between 3.5 and 6.5 sacks in each of his first six NFL campaigns coming into 2025.
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Titans' Darrell Baker: Clears concussion protocol
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Baker (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Baker was a full participant in each of the last two practices of the week, and his lack of an injury designation indicates that he has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game. Baker should have a larger role in the Titans' secondary following Roger McCreary's trade to the Rams on Monday.
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Titans' Xavier Woods: Sidelined in Week 9
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Woods (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Woods was unable to practice both Wednesday and Thursday after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Week 8 loss to the Colts. The 30-year-old has been an integral part of the Titans' defense, recording 34 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and two passes defended, with one interception, over the team's first eight contests. Now that he's set to miss his first game of the season in Week 9, Quandre Diggs is likely to start at free safety.
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Titans' Arden Key: Out for Week 9
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Key (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Key was unable to practice both Wednesday and Thursday due to a quadriceps injury sustained in Tennessee's Week 5 win over the Cardinals, so it's no surprise that he'll remain sidelined Sunday. Expect Jihad Ward to continue operating as one of the Titans' top outside linebackers until Key returns from injury.
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Titans' Jeffery Simmons: Won't play Sunday
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Simmons (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
The 2019 first-round pick from Mississippi State is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury sustained in the Week 7 loss to the Patriots. While Simmons remains sidelined Sunday, expect C.J. Ravenell to have an expanded role on Tennessee's defensive line.
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Titans' Dre'Mont Jones: Records sack in loss
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Jones tallied two solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Tennessee's loss to the Colts on Sunday.
Jones was one of the Titans' few bright spots during the blowout loss, as he recorded one of the team's two sacks. The 28-year-old has now registered a sack in three consecutive games and will look to keep the streak going during the Week 9 matchup versus the Chargers.
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Titans' Cody Barton: Quiet outing vs Colts
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Barton logged three tackles (two solo) during the Titans' loss to the Colts on Sunday.
Barton played every defensive snap for Tennessee in the loss, a feat he has accomplished in all eight games to start the season. The 28-year-old has recorded 45 tackles (25 solo) so far this campaign and will look to add to his totals in the Week 9 matchup against the Chargers.
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Titans' T'Vondre Sweat: Logs sack in loss
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Sweat tallied two solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Tennessee's loss to the Colts on Sunday.
Sweat has now recorded a sack in back-to-back games since returning from the ankle injury he suffered in the Week 1 loss versus the Broncos. The 24-year-old will look to build on this strong performance and keep producing in the Week 9 matchup versus the Chargers.
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Titans' Darrell Baker: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Baker (head) won't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Baker exited the Titans' Week 8 loss to the Colts in the third quarter after taking a hit to the head, but interim head coach Mike McCoy didn't give an update on his condition. The Georgia Southern product likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play in Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.
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Titans' Xavier Woods: Dealing with hamstring issue
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Woods (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
The 30-year-old played a season-low 25 defensive snaps in the Week 8 loss to the Colts, recording four total tackles prior to his hamstring injury. Woods has yet to miss a game this season, but if he doesn't upgrade to at least limited practice Wednesday or Thursday, his status for Tennessee's Week 9 matchup against the Chargers will likely be in doubt.
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Titans' Arden Key: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Key (quadriceps) won't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
The 29-year-old has missed Tennessee's last three games due to a quadriceps injury sustained in the Week 5 win over the Cardinals, and Wednesday's DNP suggests he's not nearing a return. If Key is sidelined again in the Week 9 matchup against the Chargers, expect Jihad Ward to start opposite Dre'Mont Jones in the Titans' linebacker corps.
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Titans' Jeffery Simmons: Won't practice Wednesday
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Simmons (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
The 28-year-old has not returned to practice since sustaining a hamstring injury in the Titans' Week 7 loss to the Patriots. He likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice participation Thursday or Friday in order to have a chance at playing in Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.
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Titans' Ali Gaye: Lands on IR
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The Titans placed Gaye (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Gaye will be sidelined for at least four weeks after suffering an injury during Sunday's loss to the Colts. The 26-year-old will now shift his focus to getting healthy after having recorded one solo tackle across two outings while playing on both defense and special teams.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Five stops in loss
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Gray recorded five total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Colts.
Gray finished tied for the team lead in takedowns, but the five stops did match a season low for the linebacker. He had produced double-digit tackles in four straight games ahead of Week 8, but he'll now look to get back on track when the team hosts the Chargers in Week 9.
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Rams' Roger McCreary: Dealt to Rams
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The Rams acquired McCreary and a 2026 sixth-round pick from the Titans on Monday in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The fourth-year pro from Auburn made eight appearances (three starts) for the Titans in 2025 prior to being traded, recording 33 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and two passes defended, with one interception. McCreary is expected to help fortify a Rams secondary that's been solid through eight weeks, allowing just 208.3 passing yards per game. Once fully integrated into the defense, he's projected to start at slot corner, moving Quentin Lake into a reserve role.
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Titans' Darrell Baker: Possible concussion
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Baker is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts.
Baker appeared to take a hit to the head in the third quarter, and he is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Samuel Womack could see some rotational snaps at corner if Baker is unable to return.
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Titans' Ali Gaye: Exits with knee injury
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Gaye (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Gaye is having his knee evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. With Arden Key (quadriceps) inactive, Jihad Ward and Jaylen Harrell will see even more snaps at outside linebacer opposite Dre'Mont Jones for as long as Gaye is out of the game.
