Just ahead of the opening of training camp, the Tennessee Titans announced the names of players on the team’s Physically Unable to Perform list.
On Monday, it was announced that defensive lineman Jurrell Casey, tight end Jonnu Smith and kicker Ryan Succop were all on the list.
Newly drafted defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons was also placed on the Titans’ NFI (Non-Football Injury) list.
Casey and Smith are recovering from knee injuries sustained late in 2018, while Succop also recovers from an injury. The kicker has not participated in the offseason.
All players will be eligible to practice with the team upon passing a physical.
Here’s a glimpse at some rules associated with the PUP list, via TitansOnline.com.
- Players who start the preseason on the PUP list may not practice until cleared by team medical personnel. They can attend team meetings and work out, however, and once cleared they can return to the field.
- Players who practice during training camp are not eligible for the PUP list.
- If a player finishes preseason on the PUP list, they can be placed on the regular season PUP list.
- Players on the PUP list do not count against the 53-man roster, but do count against the 90-man roster limit.
- The non-football injury list is for players who suffer an injury not related to NFL football or and keeps players from practicing at the start of training camp. The NFI covers injuries sustained during a player’s final college football season.
The same rules apply to players on the NFI list.
The Titans are set to kick off training camp on Friday at St. Thomas Sports Park.
