Titans activate A.J. Brown, COVID takes out another lineman
The banged-up Tennessee Titans will have their leading receiver back with ADECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Rams' Beckham headlines COVID-19 list as NFL outbreak widens
Los Angeles Rams receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been added to the COVID-19 reserve list as the NFL reports 28 more positive tests among playersDECEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list Fitzpatrick was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact The 23-year-old will now enter the league's COVID-19 protocols COVID-19, putting his ability to play in Week 15 against the Steelers in jeopardy. Fitzpatrick was a healthy scratch in Week 14 versus the Jaguars, so if he's unable to go Sunday, it likely won't affect the wide receiver rotation much at all.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Titans Place WR Dez Fitzpatrick on Reserve/COVID-19 List Fitzpatrick, who was among the team’s inactives this past Sunday against the Jaguars, has played in three games for the Titans this season.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Sitting against Jaguars Fitzpatrick (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Fitzpatrick has been active for each of the Titans' last three games, and he was on the field for 78 percent of offensive snaps in Week 11. However, he's slipped down the depth chart due to the return of both Julio Jones (hamstring) and Racey McMath (quadriceps). While it was expected that Fitzpatrick would lose his significant role due to the return of Jones, McMath jumping him on the depth chart comes as a surprise.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Julio Jones cleared to practice as Titans return from bye
Proof the Tennessee Titans are healthier now than before their bye came in a roster announcement MondayDECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes one catch Fitzpatrick recorded one reception on one target for 14 yards in Sunday's 36-13 loss to New England.
Impact Fitzpatrick was only minimally involved in the Titans' offense, even given a number of significant injuries among the wide receiver corps. He found the field for 12 offensive snaps, behind each of Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Cody Hollister and Chester Rogers. Given that Julio Jones (hamstring) will be eligible to come off injured reserve in Week 14 against Jacksonville, Fitzpatrick could slip further down the depth chart moving forward.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Tannehill to Dez Fitzpatrick Touchdown ' Beneath the Surface Titans Radio Analyst Dave McGinnis goes 'Beneath the Surface' to break down the Titans touchdown against the Houston Texans.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Titans place wide receiver A.J. Brown on injured reserve
The Tennessee Titans have placed wide receiver ANOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Should get opportunity Fitzpatrick is likely to see an expanded role in Sunday's game against the Patriots, Ben Arthur of The Tennessean reports.
Impact Fitzpatrick was active for the second game of his career and caught his first professional touchdown Week 11 against Houston. With A.J. Brown (chest), Julio Jones (hamstring) and Marcus Johnson (hamstring) all sidelined for Week 12 against New England, Fitzpatrick likely will have an opportunity to build on his previous performance. Despite several absences among the Titans' receiver corps, both Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Chester Rogers should be projected to work ahead of Fitzpatrick.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Injuries leave Titans working with thin group at receiver
Julio Jones is on injured reserveNOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tennessee Titans rookie Dez Fitzpatrick positioned for more opportunities amid WR injuries With mounting injuries at WR, rookie fourth-rounder Dez Fitzpatrick -- who began the year on the practice squad -- is positioned to see more...
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM
First professional touchdown Fitzpatrick recorded three receptions on six targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-13 loss to the Texans.
Impact Fitzpatrick benefitted from a beat up Titans' receiver corps to find the field for 79 percent of offensive snaps -- more than both Chester Rogers and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. He made a few big plays, most notable of which was an 18-yard reception late in the third quarter for his first career touchdown. Should Marcus Johnson (hamstring) remain sidelined, Fitzpatrick could be in line for a bigger role once again in Week 12 against New England.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Too many Titans' mistakes end winning streak at 6 straight
The end of the Tennessee Titans’ six-game winning streak comes down to a simple number: FiveNOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WR Dez Fitzpatrick (on how it felt to earn opportunities today)
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Texans snap 8-game skid, end Titans' 6-game streak 22-13
Tyrod Taylor ran for two touchdowns and threw for 107 yards and the Houston Texans snapped the NFL’s longest active skid by beating the Tennessee Titans 22-13 on a wet and rainy Su...NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tannehill Finds Dez Fitzpatrick Between Two Defenders for 18-yard TD ' Game Highlights Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill finds wide receiver Dez Fitzpatrick between two defenders for 18-yard touchdown.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Titans place 7-time Pro Bowl receiver Julio Jones on IR
The Tennessee Titans have placed seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones on injured reserve after he hurt a hamstring in practiceNOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Signed to active roster The Titans signed Fitzpatrick to their active roster Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Fitzpatrick began the season on Tennessee's practice squad, but he'll provide depth at wide receiver after Julio Jones (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve. The rookie hauled in 43 of 72 targets for 833 yards and three touchdowns in his senior season at Louisville.
NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lands back in Tennessee Fitzpatrick re-joined the Titans and is now a member of the team's practice squad, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
Impact Fitzpatrick was something of a surprise cut given that the team used a fourth-round pick to select him in the 2021 NFL Draft. He didn't do a ton to impress the team in the preseason, though he did manage a 23-yard touchdown catch in the team's second exhibition. Fitzpatrick will now stick with the team as a member of the practice squad, and he could be promoted if the team faces injury among its wide receiver corps.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vrabel back inside Titans' HQ, optimistic more joining soon
Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel returned to work Wednesday after a 10-day quarantine for COVID-19 and sounds positive the Titans’ virus outbreak may be easing up over the next few daysSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cam Newton headlines list of NFL players released
Cam Newton followed Mac Jones along the sideline, holding his right hand up, waiting for the rookie quarterback to slap it after the No. 15 overall pick threw a touchdown in a pres...AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twitter reacts to Titans cutting 4th-round pick Dez Fitzpatrick The 2021 fourth-round pick was the most notable cut on Tuesday.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Let go by Tennessee The Titans will waive Fitzpatrick, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
Impact That's hardly what the Titans had in mind when they took Fitzpatrick with the fourth pick of the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, but the Louisville product evidently didn't impress the team this summer. If Fitzpatrick goes unclaimed by another team, he could land on Tennessee's practice squad. The Titans' top three receivers are currently A.J. Brown, Julio Jones and Josh Reynolds.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Only one catch Saturday Fitzpatrick caught one of two targets for 28 yards in Saturday's preseason loss to the Bears.
Impact With the Titans' top three receivers -- A.J. Brown (knee), Julio Jones (undisclosed) and Josh Reynolds -- all getting the night off, Fitzpatrick had one last golden opportunity to make a splash before Week 1. Instead, his only catch didn't come until the second half, while Cameron Batson led the team's WRs in receiving and hauled in his second TD of the preseason. Fitzpatrick still seems ticketed for a spot on the 53-man roster after being selected in the fourth round of the 2021 Dradt, but he hasn't done anything so far to indicate he'll be a fantasy factor as a rookie.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
