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Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill finds himself in a new role as a backup following the recent decision to promote rookie Will Levis as the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season. Tannehill expressed his sentiments on this change during a Wednesday interview, acknowledging the challenge of this uncharted territory in his career.
’m feeling the impact,” Tannehill admitted, reflecting on his unique position. “I’ve never encountered a situation like this before, and it’s not a scenario anyone desires, but it’s the reality I’m currently facing.”
Tannehill revealed that Titans head coach Mike Vrabel had informed him of the quarterback switch on Monday, with the official team announcement coming the following Tuesday in the days since Tannehill has been working to process his emotions and mentally adjust to his new backup role while also resuming practice after a hiatus due to a right high ankle sprain suffered in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens.
His primary focus now revolves around regaining full health. Tannehill has gradually increased his on-field activities, although Vrabel mentioned they will evaluate his capabilities before determining whether he will share scout-team reps with Malik Willis.
Despite the disappointment of losing his starting position, Tannehill maintains a professional attitude and a commitment to supporting Levis in his new role. “I’m here to answer any questions he has and provide assistance along the way,” Tannehill emphasized, emphasizing his willingness to collaborate with the rookie quarterback.
Levis, in turn, praised Tannehill’s approach, commending the manner in which the veteran quarterback has maintained professionalism and offered assistance. “During practice yesterday, he did a great job of stepping in and assuring me that the reps, even at the start of practice with the first team, were mine,” Levis noted. “I didn’t want to overstep, but he proactively reached out to me, making it clear that this was my moment. It was a cool gesture.”
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The Tennessee Titans released their final injury report of Week 11 on Friday following their last practice session of the week before they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. Three players were already ruled out and two remain questionable.
Wide receiver Treylon Burks will miss another game with a concussion. Also suffering from a concussion, left tackle Andre Dillard was ruled out. Starting cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting had surgery on his thumb recently and while he is able to practice, the Titans have decided to hold out the veteran corner another week.
As for the players with questionable designations heading into Saturday, starting right guard Daniel Brunskill was limited throughout the week with an ankle injury, but seems like he is trending towards playing. The Titans picked up former Panthers starting guard Calvin Throckmorten this week. Throckmorton has started six games this season and is set to fill in if Brunskill can’t go.
Special teams stalwart and linebacker Luke Gifford will also be questionable with a shin injury. Gifford may play a lesser role on defense, but his impact on special teams can surely be felt. The Titans will need all the help they can get on the road.
It also looks like Ryan Tannehill will return this week and serve as the backup quarterback. Tannehill suffered an ankle injury in Week 6 that ultimately led to him losing his job to rookie Will Levis.
On the Jacksonville side of the injury report, two players were ruled out for Sunday’s game while four others were listed as questionable. A much longer list than the Titans, but some important names make up the Jaguars’ report.
First, talented return man and offensive weapon Jamal Agnew was ruled out early in the week and then starting cornerback Tyson Campbell was ruled out on Friday.
That leaves the four questionables. Starting left tackle Anton Harrison, starting wide receiver Zay Jones, defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris and reserve receiver Parker Washington all will be decided on Sunday.
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