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Cushenberry’s absence is unfortunate. The Jaguars’ pass rush has played well in recent weeks. The Titans also ruled out DT Shy Tuttle (concussion), S Xavier Woods (hamstring), S Kendell Brooks (concussion) and CB Jalyn Armour-Davis (Achilles). Armour-Davis’ injury is a bit concerning. He was downgraded to a DNP on Thursday. Hopefully, it is only a short-term issue.

Cushenberry is the Titans’ starting center and popped up on the injury report with a foot issue. Also not practicing were DT Shy Tuttle (concussion), S Xavier Woods (hamstring), and S Kendell Brooks (concussion). Cushenberry is the primary concern in the middle of the Titans’ offensive line, but the Titans defense is also a bit banged up heading into Week 13 against the Jaguars.

La’Jarius Sneed, struggling with a knee issue, will suit up for the Titans for Cam Ward’s first NFL regular season game. Even with Sneed healthy and active, the Titans defense should struggle to stop Bo Nix and the Denver offense. It could be a running theme in 2025.

Tuttle will be a rotational interior piece behind T’Vondre Sweat and Jeffery Simmons. He was released by the Panthers at final cuts, but the Titans appear to value him more highly than Carolina did.

The Panthers signed two defensive tackles at the beginning of free agency earlier Monday, ultimately making Tuttle a little more expendable. The veteran defensive tackle will take a $3.5 million pay cut, with his new contract guaranteeing him only $500,000 with a maximum value of $3 million.

Tuttle missed the past two weeks with the foot issue and was limited in practice throughout the week. He appears to be on the right side of questionable but will need to make it through pre-game warmups before being cleared for action. Cornerback Dane Jackson, who opened the year on injured reserve, is also questionable.

Lewis suffered a UCL injury in Week 3 and missed Week 4. A return to practice this early in the week suggests he’ll be back after missing just one game. Andy Dalton came back to Earth last week, throwing for two touchdowns and one interception in a losing effort versus Cincinnati. Getting Lewis back in the lineup would help protect Dalton in his third start this season. The Panthers also got defensive tackle Shy Tuttle back at practice on Wednesday.

Robinson and DT Shy Tuttle (foot) were both unable to practice Wednesday. The thin defensive line unit cannot afford to lose more players. Robinson played through the injury last week but Tuttle was unable to go. Bengals RBs Zack Moss and Chase Brown would have ample room to run if both Panthers players fail to suit up in Week 4.

Tuttle is the biggest name on the list, leaving the Panthers relatively thin along the defensive line for their game against the Raiders. The big news out of Carolina this week was the quarterback change, with the team making the switch to veteran Andy Dalton as they search for their first win.

Fellow defensive lineman Shy Tuttle is listed as doubtful because of a foot injury. Robinson was added to the injury report as a limited participant on Thursday and remained limited on Friday, giving him a shot at suiting up on Sunday. Having already lost Derrick Brown for the year, the Panthers do not need any more injuries in their front seven.