Titans DB L'Jarius Sneed Questionable, Expected Limited Play Season Opener

Tennessee Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed is expected to return to play in the season opener against the Denver Broncos after missing nearly a year due to a quadriceps injury and knee procedure. Although listed as questionable and on a pitch count to limit his snaps, Sneed has been progressing positively and was activated from the physically unable to perform list in late August. Coach Brian Callahan emphasized managing Sneed's snap count given his current conditioning and altitude challenges but expressed confidence in his readiness. The Titans acquired Sneed in March 2024, making him the NFL’s fifth-highest paid cornerback, and are counting on him to bolster their secondary alongside Darrell Baker and waiver claim Jalyn Armour-Davis. Other injury concerns for the Titans include rookie running back Kalel Mullings (questionable), rookie safety Kevin Winston (doubtful with a hamstring issue), and left tackle Dan Moore Jr., who is healthy despite a recent ankle concern. The team is cautiously optimistic about Sneed's return but prepared to rely on backups if necessary.