The Titans placed Jefferson (forearm) on injured reserve Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Jefferson was already ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jaguars, and his placement on injured reserve is a procedural move to open space on the Titans' 53-man roster for the return of Bryce Oliver (knee) from IR. Jefferson will end the 2025 season with 29 catches (on 52 targets) for 350 yards and one touchdown across 16 games. The sixth-year wideout will enter the offseason as a free agent.
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Titans' Van Jefferson: Done for season
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Interim coach Mike McCoy said after Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Saints that Jefferson is done for the season due to the forearm injury he sustained in the contest, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Jefferson won't play in the Titans' season-finale against the Jaguars next weekend and could land on IR in order to free up a roster spot for the team. In his looming absence, Mason Kinsey and/or James Proche figure to handle added WR snaps behind Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike.
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Titans' Van Jefferson: Hurts forearm Sunday
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Jefferson (forearm) won't return to Sunday's game against the Saints.
Prior to injuring his forearm, Jefferson caught all three of his targets for 46 yards. In his absence, James Proche and Mason Kinsey are available to handle added WR snaps alongside Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike.
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Titans' Van Jefferson: Two catches in Week 16
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Jefferson recorded two catches on two targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 26-9 win over the Chiefs.
Jefferson was questionable entering Sunday's game due to a back injury, but he played his typical allotment of around 70 percent of offensive snaps. He played a complementary role as a pass catcher, though he has had multiple receptions in four of his last six contests.
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Titans' Van Jefferson: Active as expected
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Jefferson (back) is active for Sunday's game against Kansas City.
Jefferson suffered a back injury in Sunday's loss to the 49ers and was unable to return. However, he was able to log a full practice by the end of the week and was expected to suit up. Jefferson will likely be on the field plenty for the Titans, though he's managed to reach 30 receiving yards only three times this season.
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Titans' Van Jefferson: On track to play Week 16
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Jefferson (back) is trending toward being cleared to play Sunday against the Chiefs, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Jefferson sustained a back injury during the Titans' Week 15 loss to the 49ers. The sixth-year wideout posted a DNP-LP-FP practice log during Week 16 prep, and while he's listed as questionable for Sunday's game, Jefferson is trending in the right direction. Over his last nine games, Jefferson has caught 20 passes (on 43 targets) for 256 yards and one touchdown.
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Titans' Van Jefferson: Full Friday but still questionable
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Jefferson (back) practiced fully Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Jefferson trended in the right direction throughout the week, going from a non-participant Wednesday to limited Thursday before Friday's full session. The veteran wide receiver's status likely won't be confirmed until 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Jefferson has 24 catches for 280 yards and a touchdown in 14 appearances this season, averaging exactly 20 receiving yards per game.
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Titans' Van Jefferson: Upgrades to limited Thursday
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Jefferson (back) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
Jefferson progressed to limited participation Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's practice session. The veteran wide receiver got hurt during Tennessee's loss to the 49ers this past Sunday. If Jefferson suits up Sunday against the Chiefs, he would likely continue to work as the third wide receiver behind rookie fourth-round picks Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike.
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Titans' Van Jefferson: Targeted four times
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Jefferson recorded two catches on four targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 31-29 win over the Browns.
Jefferson was second among the Titans' wide receivers with 48 offensive snaps, with only Elic Ayomanor logging more. He earned four targets for the second consecutive week, though his longest gain went for only 11 yards. Jefferson has now been held to fewer than 20 yards in three consecutive games and has topped 25 receiving yards only twice on the campaign.
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Titans' Van Jefferson: Limited to one catch
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Jefferson recorded one catch on four targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Chargers.
Jefferson maintained a significant role in the Tennessee offense with Calvin Ridley (hamstring) sidelined. He's managed at least four targets in four straight games, though Jefferson has managed only one reception in each of his last two contests. He should continue to get opportunities so long as Ridley is sidelined, but Jefferson's production will likely be sporadic.
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Titans' Van Jefferson: Logs limited practice
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Jefferson (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.
With Calvin Ridley (hamstring) not practicing Wednesday, Jefferson's status is of added import ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots. Ridley was forced out of the Titans' Week 6 loss to the Raiders with a hamstring injury after logging just six snaps, which led to Jefferson recording a season-high 74 percent snaps share en route to catching four of his six targets for 75 yards.
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Titans' Van Jefferson: Week 7 Adds (WR Preview)
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Both Elic Ayomanor and Van Jefferson are desperation adds as we expect the Titans to be without Calvin Ridley. Ayomanor is the one who we are more excited about but Jefferson is the one who stepped into the Calvin Ridley role when Ridley went down last week. With a week to prepare I would expect more schemed up touches for Ayomanor.
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Titans' Van Jefferson: Season-best numbers in loss
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Jefferson secured four of six targets for 75 yards during Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Raiders.
Jefferson recorded more offensive yardage in Week 6 than during the prior five games his year combined, as he played a season-high 75 percent of the offensive snaps. His increased involvement came as the result of Calvin Ridley (hamstring) being forced off the field early in the first quarter. If Ridley is limited or unable to play in Week 7 versus the Patriots then Jefferson, rookie fourth-rounder wideout Elic Ayomanor and tight end Chig Okonkwo could all benefit from an uptick in target share.
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Titans' Van Jefferson: Set to play Sunday
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Jefferson (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 6 matchup against Las Vegas.
Jefferson managed an ankle injury throughout the week and was deemed questionable on Friday's final injury report. However, the veteran wideout has progressed enough to suit up Sunday. Jefferson has played a minor role in Tennessee's air attack this season, tallying four catches on four targets for 24 yards through five games.
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Titans' Van Jefferson: Questionable to face LV
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Jefferson (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Jefferson appeared to pick up an ankle injury during the Titans' Week 5 win over the Cardinals. He steadily upgraded his practice participation after sitting out of Wednesday's session, but his official status for Sunday's contest may not be known until the Titans announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes prior to the 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. With Bryce Oliver (knee) already ruled out, the Titans could elevate Mason Kinsey, James Proche or undrafted rookie Xavier Restrepo from the practice squad to the active roster if Jefferson is unable to play.
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Titans' Van Jefferson: Limited practice Thursday
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Jefferson (ankle) practiced in limited fashion Thursday.
Jefferson was unable to practice in any capacity Wednesday, so his activity Thursday was a step in the right direction. There should be a clearer picture of his potential availability for a Week 6 matchup against Las Vegas on Friday, depending on whether he can avoid an injury designation.
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Titans' Van Jefferson: Dealing with ankle injury
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Jefferson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Jefferson played a season-low 12 offensive snaps (18 percent) in Tennessee's Week 6 win over Arizona, but that may have been caused by his ankle injury. He'll have two more chances to practice and clarify his status ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.
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Titans' Van Jefferson: Decreased role in Week 5
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Jefferson wasn't targeted in Sunday's 22-21 win over the Cardinals.
Jefferson was on the field for a season-low 12 offensive snaps (18 percent). He wasn't targeted for the second time this season and has yet to surpass 10 yards from scrimmage in any game.
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Steelers' Van Jefferson: Shows slight improvement in 2024
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Jefferson secured 24 of 40 targets for 276 yards and two touchdowns over 17 regular-season appearances in 2024.
Jefferson split time between the Rams and Falcons last year and failed to reach the end zone with either club. Although he wasn't very consistent during his first season in Pittsburgh, he found the end zone on two occasions during the regular season and also scored a touchdown during the team's wild-card loss to Baltimore. The 28-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent during the offseason and will likely have limited fantasy upside heading into 2025, regardless of where he signs.
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Steelers' Van Jefferson: Tallies three catches in defeat
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Jefferson secured three of four targets for 18 yards during Saturday's 19-17 loss to the Bengals.
Although the Steelers' passing game largely struggled in Saturday's regular-season finale, Jefferson had multiple receptions for the second time over the last six weeks. The 28-year-old was inconsistent throughout the regular season, including against the Ravens, whom the Steelers will face in next weekend's wild-card round. He failed to secure his lone target in the Week 11 meeting between the two teams but secured two of three targets for 27 yards against Baltimore in Week 16.
