Nicholas Singleton - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Could see role grow in second half Titans head coach Robert Saleh said Monday that Singleton is "getting better," and the rookie running back could be a candidate to see added opportunities in the second half of the...

Impact A fifth-round pick out of Penn State, Singleton was a healthy inactive for four of the Titans' first eight games prior to a Week 9 bye and has logged more snaps on special teams than offense thus far during his rookie season. However, with the 29-year-old Pollard set to become a free agent after the season and likely not part of the 1-7 Titans' rebuilding effort, playing time could become up for grabs in the backfield if Tennessee receives an appealing trade offer for the veteran. Along with Singleton, Tyjae Spears (knee) and Michael Carter would be vying for reps in the event Pollard is traded, while Julius Chestnut is another option at the position but has been utilized almost exclusively on special teams.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Idle despite Spears absence Singleton (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Despite the fact that Tyjae Spears (knee) is inactive, Singleton will be a healthy scratch for Sunday's contest. It will be the rookie fifth-rounder's third missed game in a row, and his next opportunity to play is Week 8 against the Bengals on Nov. 1. Tony Pollard will operate as the Titans' lead back for Week 7 while Julius Chestnut, Michael Carter and Kalel Mullings provide depth.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch again Singleton (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Singleton will be a healthy scratch for consecutive weeks after logging just three carries in the Titans' Week 4 loss to the Ravens. The fifth-round rookie appears destined to take a backseat for the remainder of the 2026 season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch for Week 5 Singleton (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact Singleton had just three carries during the Titans' Week 4 loss to the Ravens. The fifth-round rookie will not suit up for Sunday's divisional contest against the Texans and looks to have fallen out of favor with the offense.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Does little with three carries Singleton turned three carries into two yards during the Titans' 24-18 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

Impact Two of Singleton's three carries went for no gain, but he at least had some involvement in the offense after not recording a carry nor a target in Week 3 against the Giants. He actually had one more carry than Tyjae Spears, but Singleton was on the field for only eight of the Titans' 64 offensive snaps (12.5 percent), far less than Spears (23) and lead back Tony Pollard (34). Adam Schefter of ESPN notes that Pollard's name is one to watch ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline, and both Spears and Singleton would take on larger roles if the Titans elect to trade Pollard to a team in need of a veteran running back.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Logs zero offensive snaps Sunday Singleton didn't get a carry or a target in Sunday's Week 3 loss to the Giants.

Impact Though head coach Robert Saleh suggested near the end of the week that Singleton could get more carries in Week 3, the rookie running back didn't end up seeing any action at all on offense. He did record 10 snaps on special teams, but that probably wasn't what fantasy managers had in mind if they picked him up based on Saleh's statement. It appears that Singleton isn't immediately going to have a significant role in the backfield in games during which Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears are both healthy.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Could see more involvement Week 3 Head coach Robert Saleh indicated Friday that the Titans will give Singleton more carries in the team's Week 3 road tilt against the Giants on Sunday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' offi...

Impact The rookie fifth-rounder has taken a back seat to both Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears, with Singleton being a healthy scratch Week 1 before logging four carries for 10 yards during the Titans' Week 2 loss against the Eagles. Spears is questionable for Sunday's game due to an ankle injury, and his absence would open the door for Singleton to operate as the Titans' RB2 behind Pollard. That said, even if Spears is cleared to play, it sounds like the Titans' coaching staff wants Singleton more involved in the offense.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

More Nicholas Singleton in Week 3 could make a noticeable difference for Titans Tennessee Titans rookie running back Nicholas Singleton was a healthy scratch in Week 1. He made his debut in Week 2 against the Philadelphi...

SEPTEMBER 25 • TITANSIZED.COM

Four carries in regular-season debut Singleton rushed four times for 10 yards during Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Singleton made his regular-season debut with Tennessee after being a healthy scratch Week 1 versus the Jets. The running back played six of the team's 53 offensive snaps, far fewer than starter Tony Pollard (29) and top reserve option Tyjae Spears (19). All four of Singleton's carries came on the same possession in the third quarter, and he also logged six snaps with the special-teams unit during the contest. Singleton will remain an unappealing fantasy option as long as Pollard and Spears are active.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 1 Singleton (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact The rookie fifth-rounder will be a healthy scratch Week 1 while the Titans role with three active running backs in Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears and Julius Chestnut. Singleton's next opportunity to make his NFL regular-season debut is Week 2 against the Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 20, though he's unlikely to suit up for that contest unless one of Pollard, Spears or Chestnut were to miss time.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 44 scrimmage yards Saturday Singleton rushed seven times for 26 yards and brought in both targets for 18 yards in the Titans' 24-15 preseason loss to the Bears on Saturday.

Impact The rookie fifth-round pick led the Titans in rush attempts on the night and finished second behind D'Ernest Johnson and quarterback Hendon Hooker in rushing yards. Singleton was the first Tennessee back to log a touch, gaining six yards with his first carry on second play from scrimmage. Singleton finished preseason having rushed 15 times for 57 yards alongside Saturday's 2-18-0 receiving line across two games, and he'll now wait to see if those numbers were enough to garner him the No. 3 running back role.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 25 • NFLMOCKS.COM

Team-high carry total Thursday Singleton rushed eight times for 31 yards in the Titans' 19-13 preseason win over the 49ers on Thursday.

Impact The rookie fifth-round pick is looking to lock down the No. 3 running back role this summer, and Singleton got a long look in the second half of Thursday's preseason opener. Singleton had a pair of 1,000-yard seasons at Penn State and is a capable receiver, so there's seemingly plenty of upside there, particularly for a third-day pick. Singleton figures to continue seeing plenty of action when the Titans face the Seahawks at home on Sunday, Aug. 23 in their second preseason game.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 15 • SI.COM

Participating in team drills Singleton (foot) has been participating in team drills at OTAs, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact SIngleton is recovering from a Jones fracture in his foot at the Senior Bowl back in January and was deemed fully healthy ahead of the NFL Draft in April. While medically cleared, it sounds like the Titans are bringing the rookie running back along slowly and not completely unleashing him during spring practices. However, Singleton should be 100 percent ready for the start of training camp later next month. The rookie is expected to compete for snaps and touches behind Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears under new OC Brian Daboll.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

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