The Tennessee Titans got a mixed update on Tyjae Spears on Friday, and it leaves his Week 4 status very much up in the air.
Spears, who is dealing with an ankle injury, was back on the practice field in a limited role as Tennessee prepares to visit the Baltimore Ravens. Still, Titans head coach Robert Saleh said the running back must “clear some hurdles” before the team can determine whether he’ll be available Sunday.
That makes Spears a name to watch closely as the weekend approaches. His return to limited work is at least a step forward, but it does not lock him into the lineup.
This is the second straight week Spears has been dealing with uncertainty. He was listed as questionable before Tennessee’s Week 3 game against the New York Giants and ended up playing, but his workload was minimal. In the Titans’ 12-7 loss, he logged just three carries for five yards.
So far in 2026, Spears has 13 carries for 58 rushing yards and has not found the end zone. He has also chipped in as a receiver, catching four of six targets for 41 yards.
Tennessee will keep monitoring him over the next few days before making a final call. The fourth-year back also went through a rough 2025 season, when he posted career lows in carries and rushing yards while finishing with 72 carries for 283 yards and two touchdowns in 13 games.
If Spears can’t go, Tony Pollard could be in line for a larger workload. Pollard returned to practice Thursday without limitations after taking a maintenance day Wednesday, though he is also dealing with a foot issue.
That gives the Titans a backfield worth watching heading into Sunday. Tennessee is still looking for its first win at 0-3, while Baltimore comes in at 2-1. The Titans’ offense could use every bit of help it can get.
For now, Spears’ limited practice is a positive sign, but not nearly enough to settle the question. The Titans will keep working through it before kicking off against the Ravens at 1 p.m. ET Sunday on CBS.
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