Posted on Oct 25
Titans' L'Jarius Sneed ruled out for Sunday's game against Lions due to quad injury
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Titans cornerback L'Jarius Sneed will miss Sunday's game against the Lions due to a quad injury.
Why it matters: Sneed's absence is a significant blow to the Titans' defense, as he has been a key contributor since being acquired from the Chiefs.
- Sneed suffered the injury in Week 6 against the Colts and has not practiced since then.
- Coach Brian Callahan revealed that the injury is more severe than initially thought and is taking longer to heal.
What's new: The Titans will be without both Sneed and veteran cornerback Chidobe Awuzie, who is also sidelined with an injury.
- Awuzie signed a three-year, $36 million deal in free agency and has been a valuable addition to the team's secondary.
- Rookie Jarvis Brownlee Jr. and Darrell Baker Jr. have been filling in for the injured cornerbacks.
Yes, but: The Titans have been proactive in addressing their cornerback depth by elevating rookie Gabe Jeudy-Lally from the practice squad for last week's game.
What to watch: The performance of the young replacements, Brownlee and Baker, will be closely monitored as they step up in the absence of Sneed and Awuzie.
What's next: The Titans will need to rely on their defensive depth and adjust their game plan accordingly to compensate for the absence of their injured cornerbacks.
The bottom line: Losing Sneed and Awuzie is a setback for the Titans' defense, but they will look to overcome the challenge by relying on their young talent and adjusting their strategies.