Titans' Amani Hooker: Plagued by multiple injuries
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Hooker recorded 46 tackles, three passes defended and one interception across nine games in 2022.
Hooker was limited to only nine games due to both shoulder and knee injuries, which held down his overall numbers. However, he continued to have a significant role when healthy, and he now has at least three passes defended in each of his last three seasons. Hooker is locked into a long-term deal with the Titans and should hold a key role in the secondary once again in 2023.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Status up in the air for Week 18
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Hooker (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game versus the Jaguars.
Hooker opened Week 18 prep with back-to-back limited sessions before sitting out the Titans' final practice Thursday. Nevertheless, it appears he'll still have a chance to play and suit up for the first time since Week 14. Expect Hooker to reprise his starting role at strong safety if he is ultimately ruled active 90 minutes prior to Saturday's 8:15 pm E.T. kickoff.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Out Sunday
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Hooker (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
After failing to practice Thursday and Friday due to a knee injury, Hooker has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Los Angeles, marking his sixth absence of the season. In his stead, Josh Kalu and Andrew Adams are candidates for increased roles alongside Kevin Byard.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Full participant Wednesday
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Hooker (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Hooker missed a third consecutive game against the Packers in Week 11, but he's had additional time to recover following the Thursday night win. Although it's worth noting that he was a full participant on last Monday's practice estimation before being ruled out, his full participation Wednesday signals that he'll likely be available Sunday against the Bengals.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Estimated for full practice Monday
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Hooker, who's missed the last two games with a shoulder injury, was listed as a full participant on the Titans' estimated practice report Monday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Hooker suffered the injury during Tennessee's Week 8 victory against Houston. However, his status on Monday's estimated injury report suggests the safety could return as soon as Thursday against Green Bay. Hooker played 100 percent of Tennessee's defensive snaps in two of his five contests this season, so he figures to return to a sizeable role as soon as he's ready to retake the field.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Ruled out against Denver
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Hooker (shoulder) will not play in Sunday's game against the Broncos, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Hooker sustained a shoulder injury during Tennessee's Week 8 win over the Texans, which left him sidelined for the following game against Kansas City. The 24-year-old then did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, and his next opportunity to play will come on Thursday Night Football against the Packers in Week 11. With Hooker sidelined against Denver, expect backup safeties Lonnie Johnson and Andrew Adams to play increased roles if Josh Kalu is either limited or out due to an illness.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Won't return Sunday
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Hooker (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Texans, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Hooker sustained a shoulder injury during the first half of Sunday's matchup and will be unavailable down the stretch. It's not yet clear whether the issue will impact his availability for next Sunday's game against Kansas City.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Ready for Week 7
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Hooker cleared concussion protocols Wednesday and will be back on the field Sunday versus the Colts, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Hooker will return to the Titans' secondary after missing the team's last two contests with a concussion. On the season, the safety has made 12 tackles while deflecting two passes, intercepting another and forcing fumble over three games played.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Ruled out Sunday
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Hooker (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Hooker will be unavailable for a second consecutive game as he continues to deal with a concussion. Since the Titans have a Week 6 bye, the 24-year-old's next chance to take the field will be Oct. 23 against Indianapolis.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Won't play against Indy
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Hooker (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Hooker has yet to clear concussion protocol and will need to do so before the Titans travel to Washington in Week 5 to have a chance to play in that game. In the meantime, Lonnie Johnson will likely fill in at strong safety.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Adds another DNP
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Hooker (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Hooker missed practice for a second straight day as he works to clear through concussion protocols. If he is able to get clearance, he should take the field Sunday against the Colts. However, if he is unable to play, Lonnie Johnson will likely draw the start at strong safety.
Hooker recorded 12 tackles in Sunday's 28-16 win over the Rams.
Hooker logged a season-high 74 defensive snaps against the Rams and utilized that playing time to reach double-digit tackles for the first time on the campaign. He now has 31 stops across four games and also one pass defended.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Not facing Chiefs
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Hooker (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Hooker has struggled with injuries all season long and has made just two appearances thus far, logging 97 snaps while racking up 15 tackles (12 solo) and one forced fumble. His absence means Dane Cruikshank will play a bigger role.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Back at practice
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The Titans have designated Hooker (foot) for return from IR, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
The transaction kicks off a 21-day window wherein Hooker can be evaluated at practice without being added to the active roster. Prior to suffering his foot injury, Hooker started Tennessee's season opener.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Moves up depth chart
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Hooker is expected to move into a starting role in 2021 after the Titans released fellow safety Kenny Vaccaro on Wednesday, PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Hooker started the three games Vaccaro missed last season but otherwise served as the Titans' third safety. The 2019 fourth-round pick made the most of his limited opportunities in his second season, recording 51 tackles, eight pass defenses and four interceptions across only 468 defensive snaps. That production bodes well for Hooker's IDP value in 2021, though fellow Titans safety Kevin Byard (four straight seasons with 16 starts and 84 or more tackles) is a far more reliable choice.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Picks off four passes
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Hooker recorded 51 tackles, one tackle for loss, eight passes defensed and four interceptions across 16 games in the 2020 regular season.
Hooker was the Titans' third safety for much of the season, though he was pressed into a bigger role in the absence of Kenny Vaccaro. As a result, he saw an increased role in his second season in the NFL and took advantage by improving his statistics across the board. Vaccaro could be cut this offseason with just a $3 million dead cap hit, meaning Hooker could step into a full-time starting role in the 2021 campaign.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Records key interception
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Hooker recorded six tackles, one interception and an additional defensed pass in Week 11 against the Ravens.
Hooker picked off Lamar Jackson late in the third quarter, ending a 25-yard drive that was approaching midfield. It was his third interception of the season. Hooker has taken on a bigger role in the Titans' defense in his second season and has 30 total tackles as well as six passes defended across 10 contests.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Appears in 16 games as rookie
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Hooker recorded 19 tackles and one tackle for loss across 16 games for the Titans in 2019.
Hooker played consistently as the backup free safety throughout his rookie campaign, working behind Kevin Byard. With Byard under contract with the Titans through the 2024 season, it's unlikely that Hooker will be able to carve out a major role in the team's secondary in the immediate future.
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Titans' Amani Hooker: Tennessee bound
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The Titans selected Hooker in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 116th overall.
The Iowa product is an insurance policy for the oft-injured Kenny Vacarro and should also add some help on special teams. Hooker (5-11 3/8, 210) ran a strong 4.48 40-yard dash at the combine and was productive at Iowa, racking up 11 pass breakups and four interceptions as a junior in 2018. He can also add some thump in the box as a run defender.
