Titan Running Back Tyjae Spears Dealing with High-ankle Strain
Titans' Running Back Tyjae Spears Sidelined, Mullings and Chestnut Step Up
The Tennessee Titans are set to face some changes in their offensive lineup, as running back Tyjae Spears is expected to miss a few weeks due to a high-ankle sprain. The injury occurred during the preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday.
Spears, who was viewed as a promising backup with a strong finish to the 2024 season, had shown potential to increase his role in 2025. His elusiveness and receiving skills were standout traits that experts noted. However, his absence leaves a void in the Titans' backfield.
In the game against the Buccaneers, Spears had three carries for a total loss of one yard. In his 29-game career with the Titans, he has amassed 765 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns. Last season, he recorded 312 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns in 12 games, along with 30 receptions for 224 yards and 1 touchdown.
With Spears out, the Titans are likely to rely on running backs Julius Chestnut and Kalel Mullings for support. Tony Pollard, the team's starter, will remain in his position. Mullings has been listed as the primary backup, while Jordan Mims is also among the backups.
Spears was selected by the Titans in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft and played college football at Tulane. As of late August 2025, he is not expected to be on the Titans’ active 53-man roster.
The preseason game against the Buccaneers ended in a 29-7 loss for the Titans. The team will need to adapt quickly to Spears' absence and rely on Pollard, Mullings, and Chestnut to keep their offense moving. Spears remains a player to watch should he return.
- The NFL Draft pick Tyjae Spears, who was chosen by the Tennessee Titans in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, is expected to miss a few weeks due to a high-ankle sprain sustained during a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- The Titans' coach will need to adapt their offense as Spears, who had shown potential to increase his role in 2025, leaves a void in the backfield following his injury.
- With Spears out, the Titans are likely to rely on running backs Julius Chestnut and Kalel Mullings for support, while Tony Pollard, the team's starter, will remain in his position.
- American football fans and experts will be watching closely as the Titans navigate a key period in the 2025 NFL season without one of their rising stars, Tyjae Spears.
- Despite the loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the preseason game, the Tennessee Titans will need to focus on maintaining their strong football performance, leveraging the skills of their remaining running backs to keep their game moving.
