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If Schneider is right, it would enhance Ganther’s chances of making the team. He’s not going to get any carries in Seattle’s jam-packed backfield.

Although coach Jeff Fisher says he’s comfortable with Henry’s ability to pass protect, it appears he doesn’t feel confident giving the rookie the ball. That is a strong statement about where the struggling second-rounder is at. LenDale White is a must play RB2 this weekend against the Texans.

Ganther, who can play special teams, tailback, and fullback, will help back up LenDale White Sunday with Chris Brown (ankle) expected to be sidelined.

"(Ganther) is cutting better and seeing things better, so this is a good opportunity for him,” coach Jeff Fisher said. Ganther is the favorite to be Tennessee’s third running back and is a deep sleeper to watch if only because of the situation. Fisher hopes White returns to practice next week.

While it would be a shock if White sits out in Week 9, his fantasy owners should check the Sunday morning inactives to be sure. LenDale has avoided the injury report for most of this season after frequently being on it as a rookie. If White surprisingly is among the Titans’ early-game scratches, rookie Chris Henry will start with Quinton Ganther backing him up.

Ganther will work out with the team this off-season after being waived in November.

Gaither was signed from their practice squad last month for added depth at RB and his release could be a sign that Chris Brown is close to returning from a sprained ankle. The Titans could use the roster spot to sign former Broncos DT tackle Demetrin Veal, who worked out for the team last week.

In a surprise, Chris Henry made the club. Ganther’s injury wasn’t disclosed, but he probably wasn’t making the Titans anyway. Rookie Javon Ringer will be No. 3 behind starter Chris Johnson and vulture back LenDale White.

Ganther was a coaching staff favorite in Tennessee, but he doesn’t offer much more than special teams ability. He’ll take over the No. 3 back in D.C.

Ganther’s injury is expected to keep him out of action for 4-6 weeks, which was too long to carry a fourth runningback/special teamer. He could return to the Titans next year, in place of Chris Henry.