Titans Suffer Major Injury Blow Ahead of Jaguars Clash

The Tennessee Titans face a significant personnel challenge heading into Sunday’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, with head coach Robert Saleh confirming that multiple starters have been ruled out. The injury report includes key contributors on both sides of the ball, forcing the team to shuffle its lineup during a critical stretch of the season.

Among the notable absences is rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate, who has been sidelined with a shoulder injury. Tate, who earned AFC Offensive Rookie of the Month honors for his impressive October performance, sustained the injury during the Week 7 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Despite hopes for his return following the bye week, Saleh noted that the receiver’s recovery has stalled, leaving a void in the passing game that the team must now address.

The defensive unit is also dealing with significant setbacks, as both starting linebackers Anthony Hill Jr. and Cody Barton have been ruled out. Hill, who leads the team with 82 tackles and was named the AFC Defensive Rookie of the Month for September, will miss his first game of the season due to a neck injury sustained in Week 8. Barton, who suffered a concussion in the same contest, will also be sidelined. Their absence paves the way for Cedric Gray to return to a starting role, a position he held during training camp before an early-season injury.

The offensive line and special teams units are similarly affected. Left guard Peter Skoronski remains out with a hamstring injury suffered against the Bengals, with reserve lineman James Hudson currently slated as the likely replacement. Meanwhile, punter Tommy Townsend will miss his second consecutive game due to a left knee injury. To maintain depth at the position, the Titans have signed veteran punter Thomas Morstead to the practice squad, with plans to elevate him to the active roster for Sunday’s game.