The #Titans are signing RB Adrian Peterson to the active roster today, source says. This is not a weekly practice-squad elevation. This is a permanent move to the active roster. He’s impressed them that quickly that it’s go time already.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) November 5, 2021
After signing running back Adrian Peterson to the practice squad in the wake of Derrick Henry’s injury, the Tennessee Titans are reportedly set to promote the future Hall of Famer to their 53-man roster.
According to multiple reports, Peterson should be added to the active roster at some point on Friday, just days before the Week 9 contest against the Los Angeles Rams. Peterson has taken part in two practices thus far.
As things stand now, the Titans have two open spots on their roster after waiving backup center Daniel Munyer on Thursday. Waiving Munyer could indicate backup guard/center Aaron Brewer’s return is imminent, also.
The 36-year-old Peterson is expected to handle the lion’s share of the carries while Henry is out, and he’ll get a little help from Jeremy McNichols, who should see an uptick in carries on top of his normal third-down work.
The Titans will begin life without Henry on “Sunday Night Football” against the Rams at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Both Peterson and McNichols have gigantic shoes to fill.
