Hooker (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Hooker entered the league's concussion protocol following the Titans' 24-18 loss to the Ravens in Week 4. He was held out of practice all week and will observe Sunday's game from the sidelines, so Tony Adams will likely start alongside Kevin Winston at safety. Hooker's next chance to play is Week 6 against the Colts on Sunday, Oct. 18.
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Titans' Joshua Williams: Cleared to practice Wednesday
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The Titans opened Williams' (pectoral) 21-day practice window Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Practicing for the first time all season after sitting out the Titans' first four games, Williams was a full participant Wednesday. The Titans have until Oct. 28 to return the cornerback to the active roster, or he'll otherwise need to spend the remainder of the 2026 season on injured reserve.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Enters concussion protocol
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Hooker is in the league's concussion protocol and did not practice Wednesday, Easton Freeze of AtoZSports.com reports.
Hooker presumably sustained the concussion during the Titans' Week 4 loss to the Ravens, when he played nearly every single defensive snap and finished with six solo tackles. There's two more chances for the veteran safety to return to practice, but even if he logs a full session, he would need to pass an evaluation from an independent neurologist before being cleared to play. Tony Adams would likely start next to Kevin Winston (shoulder) if Hooker is not cleared to play against the Texans on Sunday.
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Titans' Anthony Hill: Co-leads Tennessee in tackles vs. Baltimore
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Hill tallied eight tackles (three solo) during the Titans' 24-18 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Hill once again played every single defensive snap, and he co-led the Titans in tackles Sunday with Cody Barton. Hill, a rookie second-rounder out of Texas, is up to 42 total tackles through four regular-season games, which is third-most in the NFL behind Alex Singleton (47) and fellow rookie Jacob Rodriguez (46). The Titans will head back home for Week 5 to face off the Texans, who are also winless to open the 2026 season.
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Titans' Kevin Winston: Able to suit up for Week 4 clash
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Winston (shoulder) is active for Sunday's battle versus Baltimore.
Winston entered the weekend with a designation of questionable due to a shoulder injury. However, he's going to be able to give it a go for a Titans squad seeking its first victory of the campaign. Winston has played every defensive snaps for Tennessee through three weeks.
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Titans' Kevin Winston: Might not play Sunday
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Winston (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Winston practiced in full Thursday, though he wasn't out there Friday, resulting in a questionable designation for the Week 4 meeting with Baltimore. If Winston can't suit up Sunday, Tony Adams is the favorite to replace him in the starting lineup, with Terrell Burgess potentially seeing some snaps behind him.
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Titans' Anthony Hill: Tallies eight tackles in Week 3 loss
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Hill posted eight tackles (four solo) during the Titans' 12-7 loss to the Giants on Sunday.
Hill has played every single defensive snap through three regular-season games, and he finished Sunday's game as the Titans' second-leading tackler behind Jeffery Simmons (10). Hill has been one of the few bright spots in what has been a disappointing start to the season for the Titans, with the rookie second-rounder leading the NFL in combined tackles. He figures to stay busy in a Week 4 road game against Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and the Ravens.
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Titans' Jeffery Simmons: Sacks Winston in Week 3 loss
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Simmons posted 10 tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Titans' 12-7 loss to the Giants in Week 3.
Simmons led the Titans in combined tackles with two going for a loss, including a seven-yard sack on Jameis Winston early in the second quarter that forced the Giants to punt on the next play. Simmons is up to 20 combined tackles through three regular-season games, which leads all defensive linemen in the NFL and is fourth-most on the Titans. He's recorded a sack in back-to-back games, but he'll have his hands full in a Week 4 road tilt against Lamar Jackson, former Titans running back Derrick Henry and the Ravens.
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Titans' Cor'Dale Flott: Green light to play Week 3
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Flott (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Flott has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a quadriceps injury that he sustained in practice during Week 2 prep. He'll start at outside cornerback opposite Alontae Taylor, with Micah Robinson serving in a depth role.
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Owen Pappoe: Let go by Tennessee
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The Titans waived Pappoe on Saturday.
Pappoe played in the Titans' Week 2 loss to the Eagles, logging no defensive snaps and 19 special-teams snaps in the game. The special-teamer was waived to make room on the 53-man roster for depth safety Erick Hallett from the practice squad. Pappoe will now be subject to waivers, and if he clears will become a free agent able to sign with any franchise.
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Titans' Erick Hallett: Signs to active roster ahead of Week 3
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The Titans signed Hallett from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Hallett was elevated to the active roster in consecutive weeks, playing 11 defensive snaps and 39 special-teams snaps as the backup strong safety. With Kendell Brooks (undisclosed) on IR for at least another two games, Hallett will continue to support the Titans' secondary behind Amani Hooker while holding onto his last practice squad elevation.
Flott (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Flott was unable to participate in Friday's practice, causing the starting cornerback to sit out Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Eagles. The 25-year-old is back at practice but will need to upgrade to full participation by Friday's session to avoid any injury designation ahead of the Titans' Week 3 game against the Giants.
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Titans' James Williams: Full participant Wednesday
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Williams (elbow) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Williams was inactive for the Titans' 24-20 loss to the Eagles in Week 3 due to an elbow injury. The linebacker has recovered from the issue and should be all set to suit up for Sunday's game against the Giants, barring any setbacks.
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Titans' Anthony Hill: Plays all defensive snaps in loss
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Hill recorded 10 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Eagles.
Hill played all 76 of the Titans' defensive plays in Sunday's contest. The middle linebacker has now participated in all 143 of the team's defensive snaps through two regular-season games and has logged 26 total tackles in that span.
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Titans' James Williams: Inactive versus Philadelphia
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Williams (elbow) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
It's unknown when Williams may have sustained the elbow injury, though it may have occurred during the 23-10 loss to the Jets in Week 1. Williams was limited in practice during the week and was listed as questionable heading into the meeting with Philadelphia. However, the 23-year-old won't be out there in Week 2, meaning Owen Pappoe is projected to take on an expanded role.
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Titans' Cor'Dale Flott: Sitting out Sunday
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Flott (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game versus Philadelphia.
Flott did not practice Friday and was officially listed as questionable for the Week 2 meeting with the Eagles. Now that he has been ruled out, his next opportunity to get back on the field will come in Week 3 versus the Giants. In the meantime, Marcus Harris, Jaylon Jones and Micah Robinson are all in line for added snaps.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Clears concussion protocol
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Gray (concussion) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Gray logged three straight practices as a full participant in Week 2. The starting weakside linebacker has been cleared by an independent neurologist to play in Sunday's contest and is all set to suit up opposite James Williams (elbow) or Owen Pappoe on the strong side.
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Titans' James Williams: Questionable due to elbow injury
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Williams (elbow) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Williams may have picked up the injury during the Titans' Week 1 loss to the Jets, when he logged one assisted tackle while contributing on both special teams and defense. His injury limited his participation in all three practice sessions this week, and his status for Sunday's contest may not be officially known until Tennessee announces its list of inactive players 90 minutes before kickoff at 1:00 p.m. ET. Owen Pappoe would be in line for an expanded role on defense if Williams is not cleared to play.
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Titans' Cor'Dale Flott: Nursing quad injury, iffy for Week 2
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Flott did not participate in Friday's practice due to a quadriceps injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Flott may have picked up the injury during Thursday's practice, and although he's been tagged as questionable, his inability to practice Friday doesn't bode well for his chances to play in Sunday's home tilt. Flott's official status may not be officially known until the Titans announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Marcus Harris, Jaylon Jones and Micah Robinson figure to be the top candidates to start at outside cornerback opposite Alontae Taylor if Flott is not cleared to play.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Puts in full practice Wednesday
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Gray (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Gray suffered a concussion on Sept. 7 during a UTV accident and ended up sitting out the Titans' season-opening loss to the Jets. The linebacker appears to have made some positive strides in his recovery heading into Week 2, as his full participation in practice means that he's at least reached the fourth phase of the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. If Gray can receive clearance from an independent neurologist in the coming days, he should be available to make his 2026 debut Sunday versus the Eagles.
