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Titans place L’Jarius Sneed on IR

In one of the least surprising news items of the day, the Tennessee Titans have placed L’Jarius Sneed on injured reserve. I know it’s only week eight, but I’d be surprised if we see Sneed in a Titans uniform again. It’s not that big of a loss.

The Titans are now without both of their starting corners from the beginning of the season. That means the Titans are going to have a big need at corner heading into the 2026 season. There is talk that Roger McCreary could be traded as well. If that happens, the Titans will need three new corners next season. I’m no roster building expert, but creating holes where there weren’t holes before doesn’t seem like the best way to go about it.

The Titans announced they promoted linebacker Joe Bachie from the practice squad to take Sneed’s place on the 53-man roster. They also signed WR Lance McCutcheon to the practice squad.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-injuries/62273/titans-place-ljarius-sneed-on-ir

 

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Titans news: Eddie! Eddie! Eddie!

I don’t often agree with Jared Stillman, but he opened his show on 440 Sports yesterday talking about the legends of the Tennessee Titans franchise. He said that there are three true legends from the Titans era – Steve McNair, Eddie George, and Derrick Henry. That means it carries weight when one of those guys says something about the team. Now, obviously, McNair is no longer with us, and Derrick Henry is currently playing for the Baltimore Ravens, so Eddie is the only one who could do that.

• Eddie talked to Mike Organ of The Tennessean and said that Amy Adams Strunk has set the franchise back at least a decade or maybe more with her recent decisions. I’d trust Eddie George when it comes to issues of culture. Maybe AAS can sit down with him and get his thoughts on how to best build that for the Titans.
• Speaking of culture, there was a story earlier this week that John Harbaugh took all of the fun stuff out of the Baltimore Ravens locker room to cut down on the distractions. That prompted former Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck to share this story:

In 05 we were terrible 4-12…young kats was always playing Mario Kart or some shit in the locker room during break. One time they pause the game to play where they left off after practice!! Mannn I broke that game system to pieces! F that video game and we out here losing! https://t.co/h3josGDqu2

— keith bulluck (@kbull53) October 22, 2025

• Do the Titans have guys on this current roster that would do something like Bulluck did in 05?
• Roger McCreary said after practice yesterday that he has not had any talks with the team about a contract extension:

Roger Mccreary was surprised to hear his name was included in and around trade rumors

He also says that he and the team have not had any talks about an extension pic.twitter.com/246Eoua7Uv

— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) October 23, 2025

• The front office knows that they already have a million needs, right?
• A funny moment from last night’s Thursday Night Football game:

Earlier in the game, Al Michaels mentioned that #Vikings K Will Reichard’s only missed FG this year was the one that hit a camera wire in London.

He now says the league told him to correct himself that it was an optical illusion.pic.twitter.com/b37MeCAF9m

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 24, 2025

• This is a bad look for the league. People aren’t stupid. They know what they saw. Props to Al Michaels for the transparency.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-news/62277/titans-news-eddie-eddie-eddie

 

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Jeffery Simmons and Calvin Ridley out for Titans vs. Colts

The Tennessee Titans head to Indianapolis to play the Colts without their best player. Jeffery Simmons is out for Sunday’s game. When the Titans played the Colts in week three, Jonathan Taylor rushed for 102 yards and three touchdowns. That was with Simmons on the field. Taylor might go for 202 and four in this one.

Calvin Ridley was also ruled out. This will be his second straight game to miss with the hamstring injury he suffered in the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders. The biggest thing the Titans need from Ridley at this point is for him to get healthy before the NFL trade deadline.

Blake Hance and Bryce Oliver were ruled out as well. This is the sixth straight game that Oliver has missed. Just another example of the Titans not putting a guy on injured reserve when he missed four games or more.

I will update this post with the full injury report once it is available.

Here is the full injury report:

Final #TENvsIND injury report… pic.twitter.com/21aonFZIsI

— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) October 24, 2025

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...ons-and-calvin-ridley-out-for-titans-vs-colts

 

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Steve Sarkisian interested in coaching the Titans

This one is a little bit out of left field for me, but Dianna Russini is reporting that Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian’s representatives have let NFL teams know that he is interested in coaching in the NFL. Russini says that interest would include the Tennessee Titans. Of course, just because Sarkisian is interested in the Titans, or any other NFL team for that matter, doesn’t mean that any of those teams would necessarily be interested in him.

I am all for the Titans talking to as many people as possible before hiring their next coach. That should include some current college coaches. Sark is not a guy that I had given much consideration to before this report. He’s obviously done a nice job at Texas, eventhough they haven’t been as good as expected this year.

The Titans are currently the only NFL job open. If Sarkisian is putting that out there now, he clearly does have some level of interest. That would have to mean that he likes Cam Ward. That’s a good sign that the Titans’ job is still going to be attractive, even with the dysfunction from ownership.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...e-sarkisian-interested-in-coaching-the-titans

 

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Titans fans somewhat concerned about Cam Ward’s perfomance

There was a lot of talk last Sunday about whether or not it was time to be concerned about Cam Ward as the future of the Tennessee Titans. It is no secret that he has not played well the last few weeks, minus the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals. If you are watching the games, you see a mix of bad blocking, bad habits from Ward, and drops.

So, I asked the question this week: how concerned are you about Ward?

Congratulations! That is a very measured and reasonable response to the question. I, too, am somewhat concerned about his performance to this point.

We also had the standard confidence question:

Are the 16% of you that are confident still riding the high of Brian Callahan being fired? That’s the only reasonable explanation that I can come with for having any confidence in the direction of this team. It will be interesting to see if the number hits single digits after the Titans get boatraced by the Indianapolis Colts tomorrow.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...somewhat-concerned-about-cam-wards-perfomance

 

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5 observations from the Titans’ Week 8 loss to the Colts

The Tennessee Titans were defeated 38-14 by the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8. The Nashville-based club fell to 1-7. We’ve compiled five observations from the Titans’ latest setback.

Chimere Dike continues to shine​

Rookie wide receiver Chimere Dike had his second straight eye-opening performance. Dike recorded seven receptions for 92 receiving yards. He’s been Cam Ward’s to-go receiver since Calvin Ridley exited the lineup with injury. He’s starting to perform like a long-term starter at a position of need.

Cam Ward shows growth​

Rookie quarterback Cam Ward performed admirably. Ward completed 22-of-38 passing attempts for 259 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. It was important that he didn’t fumble, and his lone INT was a 4th-and-goal desperation throw in a late-game blowout. The No. 1 overall quarterback made shrewd decisions, was accurate, and extended the pocket with his arm/legs.

The defense is terrible​

The defense was shorthanded with Jeffery Simmons and Arden Key out of the lineup. Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor predictably took advantage. Mike Borgonzi has quite the task on his hands to revamp the defense this coming offseason. Simmons and Cedric Gray are among the only defenders under contract with redeeming qualities.

Mike McCoy is too conservative​

Titans interim head coach Mike McCoy had two questionable, cowardly punts. The first occurred near halftime, and the second gained the Titans 22 yards of field position during the third quarter. Taylor immediately rushed for a long touchdown, effectively ending the game. Ward was visibly upset about the second punt, voicing his displeasure on the sideline.

Tyjae Spears is more explosive than Tony Pollard​

Tyjae Spears outproduced Tony Pollard. The former Tulane standout was visibly more explosive than the less-impactful veteran was. Pollard is notably a candidate to be traded near next week’s deadline. Spears rushed for 59 yards and a TD via nine carries, averaging 6.6 yards per carry, including a 41-yard gain that was the offense’s longest run in approximately two seasons.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...ions-from-the-titans-week-8-loss-to-the-colts

 

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Titans trade Roger McCreary to Rams

The Tennessee Titans are trading Roger McCreary to the Los Angeles Rams, according to Adam Schefter:

Trade: Titans are sending CB Roger McCreary to the Rams for a conditional 5th/6th round pick swap, per sources.

Conditions: Titans get 5th-round pick closer to the beginning of the round, which most likely be Titans original 5th round pick. Rams receive the 6th-round pick that… pic.twitter.com/uvdyCYTn7d

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 27, 2025

I need someone to make the value they got back here make sense. This is the second trade they have made where they ended up swapping picks (Jarvis Brownlee was the first). They are giving up assets without actually gaining picks. Sure, they moved up a round, but is that really all they could get for these guys? If it were, then is the trade really worth making?

The Titans get their fifth round pick back that they sent to the Rams when they traded for Ernest Jones IV.

McCreary is no All-Pro, but he is a solid player on a team that doesn’t have many solid players. He is a young player whom they could build around. Now, they have created another need without even adding a pick. Apparently, it is really important for this front office to get rid of any players they didn’t draft.

This tweet really sums up my thoughts on the trades they have made so far:

Hopefully, the Titans can find a couple of promising young corners like Jarvis Brownlee and Roger McCreary with the mid-day 3 picks they got by trading away Jarvis Brownlee and Roger McCreary.

— Joe Marino (@TheJoeMarino) October 27, 2025

McCreary was a second round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He has played in 55 career games for the Titans and has three career interceptions.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-news/62333/titans-trade-roger-mccreary-to-rams

 

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Titans vs. Chargers opening odds: Yep, double-digit underdogs again

Each week, we look at the opening odds for the Tennessee Titans. Each week, they are a double-digit underdog. This week, they are a 10.5-point underdog at home against the Los Angeles Chargers over at FanDuel Sportsbook. That number isn’t big enough. I wouldn’t bet the Titans at anything less than +21.5.

The Chargers come in here with a record of 5-3. They are in second place in the AFC West, which is one of the best divisions in all of football. They are coached by Jim Harbaugh, whom the Titans reportedly didn’t want to interview when they hired Brian Callahan. I guess they didn’t want another coach with a strong personality coming off of Mike Vrabel. Good call there.

It is getting increasingly tougher to find things to write about when it comes to the Titans. I keep hoping they will turn a corner and actually have a chance to win a game other than the miracle they pulled off against the Arizona Cardinals. That certainly hasn’t happened yet.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...opening-odds-yep-double-digit-underdogs-again

 

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Titans Reacts Survey Week 9

Morale is in the tank for Tennessee Titans fans. We all know that. Again, if you are going to vote that you are confident in the direction the Titans are headed, please leave a comment as to why. I just can’t see it.

Since the season is over, we turn our attention to the 2026 NFL Draft. The Titans have a ton of needs. To me, the two biggest are at EDGE and wide receiver. This week, the question is, which need is bigger between the two? There is an option in there to vote other if you think they have a bigger need. There really is no wrong answer here.

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Titans fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-draft/62367/titans-reacts-survey-week-9

 

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On Roger McCreary, young CBs who will replace him, trade value, who’s next

The Tennessee Titans traded cornerback Roger McCreary to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday. They received a fifth-round pick in exchange for a sixth-round pick. The fanbase reacted as expected. We’ve compiled some thoughts, including the fallout.

Many complained about the pick-swap. Surely the Titans would have preferred to acquire an additional selection as opposed to settling for a swap, but the return represents decent value. The Titans will receive the Rams’ highest fifth-round selection and send back their lowest sixth-rounder. That should improve their original selection by roughly 45-65 spots. That’s 45-65 real prospects. That’s not insignificant.

McCreary was never going to net the Titans a fourth-round selection or higher. He’s a good player, but he’s a role-specific defender at a non-premium (nickel corner) position with size/physical limitations on an expiring contract. You can debate whether the Titans should have retained McCreary and signed him to an extension, but only delusion would lead to believe he was netting a significantly better return.

Dennard Wilson on Roger McCreary being the third CB the #Titans started the season with on top of the depth chart that's not in the lineup. L'Jarius Sneed on IR, Jarvis Brownlee Jr. & McCreary traded. pic.twitter.com/8D0MCayLx5

— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) October 28, 2025

McCreary will probably demand somewhere between $10 and $15 million on a multi-year extension this offseason. The Titans are slated to possess a league-leading amount of cap space and could absolutely have signed him to that deal if they wanted to. Instead, Mike Borgonzi and Chad Brinker didn’t view him as a necessary long-term solution, so they preferred an improved draft pick instead.

The argument against the McCreary trade is asset management. The Titans already have a lengthy to-do list to attack this offseason. McCreary is a starting-caliber player. Borgonzi and Brinker will only possess so many opportunities to improve a lackluster roster this offseason. They’ve added another to-do item to the list.

Sixth-round cornerback Marcus Harris should be the biggest beneficiary of the McCreary deal. The expectation is Harris will be the new slot cornerback. Borgonzi and Brinker drafted him, whereas they inherited McCreary and Jarvis Brownlee from previous regimes.

The Titans need to find out if Harris is a solution. They also claimed Micah Robinson off the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad. Robinson is intriguing. He was drafted by the Packers and made their initial 53-man roster. The former Tulane standout ran a blazing-fast 4.38 40 during the pre-draft process. Perhaps we should stop ourselves from getting excited after Jalyn Armour-Davis and Samuel Womack have turned out so disappointingly.

The decision to trade McCreary could indicate Chig Okonkwo is next to depart before the deadline. Like McCreary, Borgonzi/Brinker inherited him from a previous regime. They’ve shown no interest in extending his expiring contract, and also drafted Gunnar Helm.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...bs-who-will-replace-him-trade-value-whos-next

 

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Potential landing spots for remaining Titans trade candidates

The Tennessee Titans traded Roger McCreary to the Los Angeles Rams earlier this week. Mike Borgonzi and Chad Brinker would probably like to trade a few more players before the NFL trade deadline (November 4). We’ve identified some potential landing spots for each realistic candidate.

Calvin Ridley, WR​

Will the Titans find a taker for Calvin Ridley? His current hamstring injury complicates discussions. Ridley has really struggled this season, but he’s still a 1,000-yard receiver with bounce-back potential in a better offense. We wouldn’t consider a trade likely. – Potential landing spots: Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos

Tony Pollard, RB​

Tyjae Spears has outperformed Tony Pollard in recent weeks. Pollard feels like a potential cap casualty this offseason as the Titans look to upgrade the running back spot with a younger, more explosive player. Multiple teams could enter the market for a proven veteran ball-carrier. – Potential landing spots: New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers

Arden Key & Dre’Mont Jones, EDGEs​

The EDGE market kicked off on Monday when the New England Patriots traded Keion White to the San Francisco 49ers. It also removed the 49ers as a potential landing spot for Arden Key and Dre’Mont Jones. Key’s injury downgrades his chances of being moved, but Jones is peaking near the deadline, with three sacks in the previous three games. – Potential landing spots: Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Patriots, Buffalo Bills

Chig Okonkwo, TE​

Chig Okonkwo has shown legitimate chemistry with Cam Ward in recent weeks. He’s also on an expiring contract, and the current regime drafted Gunnar Helm. The Titans should consider re-signing Okonkwo, but after the McCreary deal, a trade feels likely. – Potential landing spots: Broncos, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Kevin Zeitler, IOL​

The Titans have to weigh possibly trading Kevin Zeitler versus how that impacts Ward’s protection. Zeitler has been decent, maybe even slightly below expectations, but the backup situation would certainly be worse, though it’d give the Titans a chance to find out more about Jackson Slater. Zeitler is on an expiring contract, making him a candidate to move. – Potential landing spots: Buccaneers, Lions, Seattle Seahawks

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...nding-spots-for-other-titans-trade-candidates

 

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Jeffery Simmons and Calvin Ridley won’t practice for Titans Wednesday

Tennessee Titans interim coach Mike McCoy said at his Wednesday press conference that both Jeffery Simmons and Calvin Ridley will miss practice on Wednesday. McCoy said last week Simmons would be week-to-week with the hamstring injury he suffered in the loss to the New England Patriots. I’d be surprised to see him on the field this week.

Ridley has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury he suffered three weeks ago against the Las Vegas Raiders. There is probably a better chance for him to play than Simmons. Hopefully, he can get some work in at practice this week. The Titans would probably like to be able to trade him before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. That becomes a little easier if he is on the field against the Los Angeles Chargers.

McCoy also said that Xavier Woods, Blake Hance, and Dan Moore, Jr. will be held out of practice today. We will get official designations on those guys when the practice report is released later today.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...vin-ridley-wont-practice-for-titans-wednesday

 

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NFL power rankings week 9 and the Titans

Here we go again. It’s Tuesday, and that means we take a look at where the Tennessee Titans rank in the NFL power rankings. It’s week nine already. In some ways, it feels like the season just started. In other ways, it feels like this season has been going on for three years. Maybe that’s because the Titans have been stuck in this loop for that long. How much longer will it last?

A look at where the Titans rank in various power rankings around the internet:

ESPN: 32

Chimere Dike has been a bright spot in an otherwise dismal season for the Titans. The 2025 fourth-round pick leads the league in all-purpose yards, thanks in large part to an NFL-high 991 return yards. Without top receiver Calvin Ridley (hamstring) for the past two weeks, Dike has led the team in receiving yards. His seven receptions for 93 yards against the Colts were both career highs. He and quarterback Cam Ward have spent increased time together in the film room to improve their chemistry. — Turron Davenport

The Athletic: 32

The 2025 No. 1 pick is 35th in the league in EPA per dropback (minus-0.21). Only Jake Browning is worse among qualifying quarterbacks, and the Bengals traded for Joe Flacco to keep from playing Browning. It’s unfair to blame Ward for the Titans’ struggles, but it’s getting so bad that it’s going to be hard to bounce back from this.

CBS Sports: 32

So much for firing Brian Callahan and bringing life to this team. This group is a mess right now, and it doesn’t matter who is coaching.

PFT: 32

It keeps getting worse.

FOX Sports: 32

The Titans are simply terrible and, with a sell-off expected, it might get worse before it gets better. But don’t look know: Cam Ward has actually looked promising the past three weeks.

USA Today: 32

Johnny Hekker, one of the best specialists who’s ever lived, booted his 1,000th career punt Sunday. He might reach 2,000 by season’s end.

Yahoo Sports: 32

The Titans have been outgained in every game this season. Their one win was a ridiculous fluke. The offense is the worst in the NFL and the defense is bottom five or six. Every loss has been by eight or more points. They’re very lucky they got that one win because there might not be another.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/t...2358/nfl-power-rankings-week-9-and-the-titans

 

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Titans rule out four starters

The Tennessee Titans are outmatched against pretty much every team in the NFL at full strength. Well, this week they will be without Jeffery Simmons, Calvin Ridley, Xavier Woods, and Arden Key for the game against the Los Angeles Chargers. That’s pretty brutal.

The Los Angeles Chargers currently rank fourth in the league in yards per game. They will probably move up to first after the game. Think about it, the Titans are without the three corners they started the season with, plus Simmons, Key, and Woods. You’ve seen that meme on Twitter Who’s going to stop this offense, right? Well, the meme for the Titans’ defense would be Who’s this defense going to stop?

Ridley will miss his third straight game with a hamstring injury. His name has come up in trade talks over the last few weeks. I’m sure Mike Borgoniz would love to get something for Ridley before next Tuesday. That still could happen, but it would have been a whole lot easier had Ridley been able to play this week.

Here’s the full injury report for Sunday:

Final Chargers-Titans Week 9 Injury Report pic.twitter.com/NffaFTPxG1

— Easton Freeze (@eastonfreeze) October 31, 2025

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-injuries/62398/titans-rule-out-four-starters

 

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Titans news: Trade rumors abound

The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday. The Tennessee Titans have already traded cornerbacks Jarvis Brownlee and Roger McCreary. There are certainly more moves to come. It would be nice if guys like Arden Key and Calvin Ridley were able to play this week because they could have some value. Their injuries don’t make it impossible to trade them, but I’m sure the job would be easier if Ridley could go 8/104/2 and Key could get a sack or two against the Los Angeles Chargers.

• Justin Melo reported yesterday that teams have checked in on Key, Dre’Mont Jones, and Tony Pollard:

#Titans trade deadline tidbits, per source:

Initial asking price on RB Tony Pollard is "a bit high." One team that asked felt that way. I'd still say temper expectations on a return.

Multiple teams have called about Arden Key & Dre'Mont Jones. Both in the AFC and NFC.

— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) October 30, 2025

• Interesting note that the price is “a bit high” on Pollard at this point. That probably changes next week. It would be nice to see the Titans add a pick or two when trading those guys instead of doing a pick swap.
• Ian Rapoport on the Titans plans before the NFL trade deadline:

From the TNF Pregame Show on @NFLonPrime: A look ahead to the trade deadline on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/JS40yE1drb

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 30, 2025

• Cam Ward is in the Halloweek spirit:

Cam Ward is wild man lol pic.twitter.com/dGFThfsdtn

— Adam (@zandermercury) October 31, 2025

• T’Vondre Sweat on Justin Herber presented without comment:

T’Vondre Sweat’s analysis of what makes Justin Herbert the perfect QB. No notes. pic.twitter.com/Ts1TYEDjhy

— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) October 30, 2025

• The Titans added guard Drew Moss from waivers yesterday and placed Blake Hance on IR. Moss signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL Draft.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/tennessee-titans-news/62391/titans-news-trade-rumors-abound