The Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers have released their first injury report of the week ahead of the Week 9 game on Thursday night, although both were estimated because neither team held a full practice.
The Titans listed four players as estimated non-participants, with the most notable being quarterback Ryan Tannehill and right tackle Chris Hubbard.
Tannehill isn’t expected to play and the Titans will roll with quarterback Will Levis once again.
Hubbard will have a tough time clearing the concussion protocol on a short week. If he can’t go, the Titans will likely do what they did in Week 8 and slide Nicholas Petit-Frere to right tackle and put Andre Dillard at left tackle.
Tight end Josh Whyle, who was ruled out last week with a concussion, may be on track to return after an estimated full practice. He did not take part in practice at all last week.
Cornerback Roger McCreary also missed last week’s game after suffering a hamstring injury in practice. He was listed as limited, which is how he finished off last week.
#Titans injury report for today. This is an estimation of participation, as Tennessee held a walk-thru. Derrick Henry, DeAndre Hopkins, Jeff Simmons and Tyjae Spears all listed as limited: pic.twitter.com/uFM75PL1Wp
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) October 30, 2023
For the Steelers, the biggest name to keep an eye on is quarterback Kenny Pickett, who exited Week 8 early and might be a game-time decision. Should Pickett sit, backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky would take his spot.
Another key Steeler, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, has already been ruled out.
