Titans RB Tyjae Spears Begins Season on Injured Reserve

The Tennessee Titans will begin the 2025 NFL season without running back Tyjae Spears, who has been placed on injured reserve due to a high ankle sprain suffered in the preseason opener. Spears is expected to miss at least the first four games, making him eligible to return by Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. This injury impacts the Titans' running back depth behind starter Tony Pollard, with veterans Julius Chestnut and rookies Kalel Mullings, Jordan Mims, and Jermar Jefferson likely to back up Pollard. Spears, a third-round pick in 2023, has shown potential despite previous injuries, contributing both in rushing and receiving during his tenure with the Titans. The team is expected to use its top waiver claim position to possibly add another running back to the roster. Spears' absence comes as the Titans aim for a more balanced rushing attack, a plan that was disrupted by his recurring injuries.