Winston logged five tackles (four solo), including two tackles for a loss, and two pass defenses during the Titans' 31-29 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Winston was one of six Titans defenders to play all 69 defensive snaps Sunday, and he was credited with his first two pass defenses of the year. The rookie third-rounder has stepped into a larger role on defense since the Titans' Week 10 bye, and over his last four games he has accumulated 29 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Keeps stacking up stops
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Gray posted 10 tackles (seven solo) and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 31-29 win over the Titans.
This was the seventh time in 10 games that Gray notched double-digit tackles, totaling 109 stops in that stretch. The 2024 fourth-round pick is ranked fifth in the league with 128 stops after he played just 48 defensive snaps as a rookie. He's a surefire IDP option heading into the fantasy playoffs.
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Titans' Jeffery Simmons: Notches 1.5 sacks
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Simmons recorded seven tackles (two solo), 1.5 sacks and a pass breakup in Sunday's 31-29 win over the Browns.
Simmons has accumulated 8.0 sacks through 11 games, leading the Titans in the category and sitting just 0.5 sacks behind his career high. The 28-year-old defensive tackle is in the second year of a four-year, $94 million extension that he signed back in April of 2023, providing a strong value at his position on the rebuilding team.
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Titans' Shy Tuttle: Ruled out vs. Browns
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Tuttle (concussion) won't play in Tennessee's matchup versus the Browns on Sunday.
Tuttle was a full participant in practice throughout the week but was unable to clear the league's concussion protocol in time for Sunday's game. The 30-year-old will now aim to make his return during the Week 15 matchup versus the 49ers, where he would resume his role as a depth defender.
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Titans' Kendell Brooks: Will play Sunday
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Brooks (concussion) is good to go for Tennessee's matchup versus the Browns on Sunday.
Brooks has officially cleared the league's concussion protocol after having been a full participant in practice throughout the week. The 25-year-old missed the team's last two games but should resume his role as a special teamer during Sunday's game.
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Titans' Shy Tuttle: Tagged as questionable Week 14
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Tuttle (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Tuttle was a full practice participant during Week 14 prep, but he won't be allowed to play Sunday unless he clears the league's concussion protocol. He has served in a rotational role along the Titans' defensive line and has accumulated 11 tackles (six solo) through 10 regular-season games.
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Titans' Kendell Brooks: Chance to return Week 14
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Brooks (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Brooks was a full participant in practice all week, and he appears to be on track to return from a two-game absence as long as an independent neurologist clears him from the league's concussion protocol. Brooks has primarily contributed on special teams this season, though his return would also bolster the Titans' secondary.
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Titans' Jalyn Armour-Davis: Out again Sunday
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Armour-Davis (Achilles) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
The fourth-year pro from Alabama didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and is now set to miss his second consecutive game due to an Achilles injury. Armour-Davis has served as one of Tennessee's top boundary corners this season, tallying 32 total tackles and two passes defensed across nine appearances. While he remains sidelined in Week 14, Micah Robinson is likely to have an expanded role in the Titans' secondary.
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Titans' Shy Tuttle: Full-speed practice
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Tuttle (concussion) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.
Tuttle looks like he's on track to clear the league's concussion protocol before Sunday's game versus the Browns. The 30-year-old defensive tackle serves in a depth role, where he has yet to produce more than two tackles in a game this season.
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Titans' Kendell Brooks: Full practice Wednesday
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Brooks (concussion) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.
Brooks missed the last two weeks with a concussion. It appears he's on track to clear the league's concussion protocol ahead of this Sunday's game versus the Browns. Brooks mostly plays on special teams, where he has produced five tackles through six games.
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Titans' Jalyn Armour-Davis: Not practicing Wednesday
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Armour-Davis (Achilles) was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice.
Armour-Davis missed last week's loss to the Jaguars and hasn't practiced since last Wednesday. The 26-year-old cornerback still has two chances to get on the practice field before Sunday's matchup versus the Browns. If Armour-Davis can't go, Marcus Davis is the top candidate to start in his place.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Full speed ahead
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Hooker (ribs) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.
Hooker sustained this rib injury late in the fourth quarter of last week's loss to the Jaguars, but it doesn't look like this will be a lingering issue ahead of a Week 14 clash against the Browns. The 2019 fourth-round pick has produced 63 tackles (46 solo), seven pass breakups and a sack through 12 games this season.
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Kyzir White: Released by Tennessee
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The Texans released White from the practice squad Tuesday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
White had not been elevated to the active roster since Week 3. The linebacker has been dealing with a persistent hamstring injury that may have factored into the lack of elevation and eventual release. The seven-year veteran was a Cardinal last season, ending the 2024 campaign with one interception and 137 tackles, including 2.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss. If White can clear waivers, he will become a free agent.
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Titans' Kevin Winston: Logs first sack of NFL career
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Winston posted eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Titans' 25-3 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Seven of Winston's eight total tackles came in the first half, with a 10-yard sack of Trevor Lawrence during the Jaguars' first offensive drive serving as a highlight. It was the first sack of Winston's NFL career, and the rookie third-rounder has played every single defensive snap in the three games since the Week 10 bye, accumulating 24 tackles (13 solo) over that span.
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Titans' Cedric Gray: Leads Tennessee in tackles again
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Gray posted nine tackles (seven solo) during the Titans' 25-3 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Gray led both teams in tackles during Sunday's loss, and his seven solo stops were his most since Week 6 against the Raiders (nine). The second-year linebacker is now up to 118 total tackles through 12 regular-season games, which is second most in the NFL behind Miami's Jordyn Brooks (137). Gray will look to add to his tackling total during the Titans' Week 14 road clash against the Browns.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Nursing rib injury
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Hooker sustained a rib injury during the Titans' 25-3 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Hooker appeared to sustain the injury late in the fourth quarter and did not return, finishing with four tackles (three solo). He'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of his injury, and rookie third-rounder Kevin Winston would be slated to start at safety alongside Xavier Woods if Hooker were to miss time.
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Titans' James Williams: Good to go Week 13
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Williams (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Williams popped up on Saturday's injury report due to an illness, but the 2024 seventh-rounder has been cleared to play in Sunday's AFC South tilt. He has logged four solo tackles across 10 regular-season games while serving exclusively on special teams.
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Titans' Xavier Woods: Will play vs. Jacksonville
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Woods (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Woods has been cleared to return Sunday from a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury. His return will likely result in rookie third-rounder Kevin Winston reverting to a rotational role at safety.
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Titans' James Williams: Dealing with illness
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Williams (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars.
Williams was added to the Titans' injury report Saturday and may be unavailable for the Week 13 divisional matchup due to an illness. If he's sidelined for the second time this season Sunday, expect Dorian Mausi and Joe Bachie to operate as the Titans' top reserve inside linebackers.
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Titans' Xavier Woods: Questionable vs. Jaguars
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Woods (hamstring) is questionable for Tennessee's matchup versus the Jaguars on Sunday, Jim Waytt of the team's official site reports.
Woods has been sidelined for the last three games but should have a chance to make his return Sunday. However, Kevin Winston will make another start at safety if Woods ends up being unable to play.
