The Tennessee Titans are heading to Arizona for their Week 5 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, and they’ve made a series of roster moves in preparation for the game.
Tennessee started by adding some spark to their backfield, activating running back Tyjae Spears from injured reserve. This is a significant boost for an offense that has struggled to find explosive plays through the first four weeks of the season. With no other running backs elevated for the week, Spears is expected to suit up and serve as the primary backup to Tony Pollard.
This will mark Spears’ first action of 2025 after he suffered an ankle injury in the preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which led to his placement on injured reserve.
To make room for Spears on the active roster, the Titans placed safety Mike Brown on injured reserve due to a knee injury. Brown is now set to miss at least the next four weeks as he recovers.
In addition to these moves, Tennessee also dipped into its practice squad to bolster the lineup ahead of Sunday’s game. The Titans used standard elevations to make safety Kendell Brooks and wide receiver James Proche eligible.
The elevation of Proche brings added attention to the availability of Calvin Ridley for Sunday’s contest. Ridley was limited in practice on Friday after missing the first two sessions of the week and remains questionable on the injury report heading into the weekend.
Brooks’ elevation aligns with the team’s decision to place Mike Brown on injured reserve. Recently added to the practice squad, Brooks had a solid preseason showing and is known as a special-teams standout.
The Tennessee Titans will face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday afternoon in Glendale, Arizona, eager to bring renewed energy to their offense and defense alike.
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