The Tennessee Titans parted ways with a pair of players on Tuesday, releasing safety Bradley McDougald and defensive lineman Anthony Rush.
McDougald, who was originally a practice squad signing before being promoted to the active roster, started and played 40 snaps at safety in Week 2 after Amani Hooker was placed on Injured Reserve ahead of the contest.
The veteran struggled, giving way to fellow safety Dane Cruikshank, who ended up logging 36 snaps versus the Seattle Seahawks.
With McDougald gone, the Titans are down to just three safeties on their roster in Kevin Byard, Cruikshank, and Matthias Farley. Rookie Elijah Molden and Chris Jackson are also capable of playing the position.
It remains to be seen who will start next to Byard in Week 3 against the Indianapolis Colts, but chances are it’ll be Cruikshank and not Farley after the former saw significant time on Sunday.
Rush played 15 snaps in Week 1, but just one in Week 2. Tennessee is now down to just four defensive linemen on their roster in Jeffery Simmons, Denico Autry, Teair Tart and Larrell Murchison.
With the releases, the Titans have two open spots on their roster. It’s possible Tennessee will fill those holes with a pair of practice squad promotions in the coming days.
