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Ward also took three sacks for 13 yards. His touchdown was a too little, too late 11-yard strike to Elic Ayomanor with the Titans trailing 23-3 at the 2:42 mark of the fourth quarter. As was the case down the stretch last season, Ward did a good job of avoiding turnovers, but he struggled to generate positive plays of any kind. He was besieged by pressure, but he just wasn’t making anything happen. That could come in time — there’s a new experienced play-caller in Brian Daboll and several new weapons in the skill corps — but this was a highly discouraging start to the year at home vs. a not-exactly-amazing Jets defense. It was certainly confirmation that Ward is on the outside looking in of top-24 status in superflex leagues for the time being. The Eagles are a rough Week 2 matchup, though also at home.

He was ruled out on Friday and the only person who made it to Tennessee’s final injury report of the week. The healthy scratches here are RB Nick Singleton, LB Owen Pappoe, CB Jaylon Jones, G Atonio Mafi, T Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson and DT Jackie Marshall.

Both players could see situational roles in the team’s opening game. They should not be counted on in IDP leagues.

Mafi entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft with the Patriots. He made his way to Las Vegas last year, but was unable to secure a long-term role. He could end up on the practice squad in Tennessee.

Gray suffered a concussion over the weekend after being involved in an accident while driving an ultra-terrain vehicle. Gray is expected to be back on the field after he clears concussion protocol, but his absence creates a glaring hole in the middle of the Titans’ defense. Gray totaled 164 tackles and one sack last season. His absence could lead to an increased role for rookie Anthony Hill Jr. on Sunday.

The Colts waived Jones only two days ago. He now hops across the AFC South to Tennessee. The Titans correspondingly waived CB Melvin Smith Jr.

According to Titans beat Jim Wyatt, Gray was entered into concussion protocol after being involved in an accident while in an ultra terrain vehicle. The Titans released a statement saying that Gray “sustained a concussion and minor injuries” and that they expect him to be on the field once he clears concussion protocol. Gray is entering his third year in the league and is coming off a 2025 season in which he totaled 164 tackles, one sack, and two fumble recoveries while starting all 16 games he appeared in.

This is, to be a broken record, probably not much to be concerned about just yet. The 21-year-old Tate is in a weird spot as a clear high-volume target on a passing offense that has not looked good all preseason and probably should be eyed skeptically heading into 2026. Nevertheless, Tate has the goods to be a fantasy producer this year if the offense around him is good enough to let that happen.

Oliver was one of a few receivers let go by the Titans ahead of final cuts. Also waived/released by the Titans were QB Will Levis, WR Mason Kinsey, WR Hank Beatty, WR KJ Osborn, WR Tyren Montgomery, TE Joel Wilson, T Rasheed Miller, G Drew Moss, QB Hendon Hooker, RB Michael Carter, RB Kalel Mullings, DT Timmy Horne, DT Laki Tasi, DL Jalyn Holmes, LB Mani Powell, CB Mario Goodrich, CB Jalen McMurray, LB Derrick Canteen, S Bishop Fitzgerald, DE Malik Herring, RB D’Ernest Johnson, DT Khalen Saunders, T Zachary Thomas, DT Earnest Brown IV, G Cordell Volson, CB Keydrain Calligan, T Aamil Wagner, CB Corey Mayfield, WR Courtney Jackson, WR Lance McCutcheon, LB Dyontae Johnson and LB Reid Carrico.

An undrafted free agent out of Miami, Restrepo joined the Titans last season and had 41 yards on three catches over his two active games late in the regular season. Restrepo led the Titans with eight catches and 97 receiving yards this preseason and seemed to surprise Titans beat writers with his ability to get open during training camp. He’ll start the season near the bottom of the team’s depth chart.