Titans Place RB Tyjae Spears on IR for Four Games

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears will be placed on injured reserve due to a high-ankle sprain sustained during a preseason game, sidelining him for at least the first four games of the 2025 season. Spears, who was seen in a walking boot, suffered the injury on August 9 in a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and previously missed the final five games of the 2024 season with a different injury. Over two seasons, Spears has shown versatility and potential with 765 rushing yards, six touchdowns, and 82 receptions for 609 yards and two receiving touchdowns. The Titans plan to rely more heavily on starter Tony Pollard and backup Julius Chestnut during Spears' absence, with Pollard's workload expected to increase based on last season's trends when Spears was sidelined. Placing Spears on injured reserve allows the team to retain him on the roster while he recovers, aiming for his return after four weeks to contribute again. Spears was a third-round draft pick in 2023 and has demonstrated promising speed, agility, and receiving skills.