Titans Place Defensive Tackle T'Vondre Sweat on Injured Reserve, Expected to Miss Four Games

The Tennessee Titans have placed second-year defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat on injured reserve due to a recurring ankle injury, sidelining him for at least four games starting with their matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Sweat, a promising young player who started nearly every game in his rookie season and was a key run stopper, had hoped to return sooner but reinjured his ankle during practice, derailing his recovery. His absence significantly impacts the Titans' defensive line, as statistics show the defense performs better with both Sweat and fellow starter Jeffery Simmons on the field. To compensate, the Titans have elevated defensive tackle Carlos Watkins and linebacker Kyzir White from the practice squad, while offensive tackle John Ojukwu has been signed to the active roster to fill other gaps. Sweat has also dealt with other health setbacks this season, including an oblique injury and a tonsillectomy, which affected his training camp preparation. The Titans, currently 0-2, will rely on veteran players like James Lynch to fill the void on the defensive line as they prepare to host the Colts.