Report: Titans to place RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) on IR
Jul 24, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (2) talking during training camp at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears will be placed on injured reserve as he works his way back from a high-ankle sprain, ESPN reported Tuesday.
The move will keep Spears off the field for at least the first four games of the season for the Titans.
Spears, who was spotted this week in a walking boot. sustained the injury on Aug. 9 during Tennessee's 29-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a preseason game.
The Titans likely will rely on running back Julius Chestnut to provide support for starter Tony Pollard.
Spears, 24, rushed for 312 yards and four touchdowns and added 30 catches for 224 yards and one score in 12 games (one start) last season for Tennessee.
He has rushed for 765 yards and six touchdowns in 29 career games (two starts) since being selected by the Titans in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Tulane.
--Field Level Media
Fluffy and Robocop Proved They Both Belong at UFC Sacramento
MLB Best Bets Today: Dodgers, Cubs Highlight Sunday Picks
- UFC Sacramento Betting: Three Sneaky Props Worth Considering
- Kennedy Nzechukwu Is the UFC Underdog Bet You Should Know Tonight
- UFC Sacramento Sees Real Line Movement Ahead of Fight Night
- NFL Preseason Week 2 Betting Picks: Best Bets for Friday’s Games
- Where the Sharp Money Is Landing This Weekend At UFC Sacramento
- Braves vs. Brewers Best Bets: Two Picks for Friday’s Pitching Duel
- WNBA Picks Today: Caitlin Clark, Dream and A’ja Wilson Props
