With the Tennessee Titans set to begin training camp in days, we’re keeping a watchful eye on who the team places on the Active/PUP list at the beginning of it.
The Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list is for players who have an injury or are still recovering from one and aren’t quite ready to fully participate in training camp.
Players placed on the PUP list can be activated from it at any time before final cuts are made. However, when the time comes to trim rosters down to 53 players on Aug. 31, teams either have to activate players off the list or transfer them to the Reserve/PUP list, which forces the player to miss the first six games of the regular season.
Someone being placed on the PUP list for the start of training camp shouldn’t be a cause for panic, at least not early on, as it’s possible some of those players will have brief stints. It’s the ones who end up having an extended stay that are a cause for concern.
When looking at the Titans’ roster going into camp, there are a handful of key players who may start out on the PUP list. Here’s a look at who, and why.
