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When Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill underwent ankle surgery last week, there was reportedly an outside chance he could play again this season.
The Titans all but slammed that opportunity on Thursday. Tannehill was placed on injured reserve, meaning the Titans would need to get through the AFC Championship game for him to be fit again.
That feels like an even longer shot than Tannehill’s return, and a Week 18 loss to the Jaguars will keep the Titans out of the playoffs overall.
Linebackers Bud Dupree (chest) and Zach Cunningham (elbows) also went on injured reserve Thursday. Both players had already been eliminated from Thursday’s game against the Cowboys.
The Titans also added linebacker Sam Okuayinonu, running back Jonathan Ward, and linebacker Andre Smith to the active roster. Ward will likely help push Derrick Henry back on Thursday night as Henry was listed as doubtful to play.
Defensive lineman Jayden Peevy and offensive lineman Zack Johnson were raised for Thursday night’s game and will return to the practice squad after it’s over.