OTIS REESE NEWS

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. lands at bottom of pile during joint-practice scuffle with Titans

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. found himself in a scuffle during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Staying in Tennessee The Titans tendered a contract with Reese (ankle) on Friday, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.

Impact Reese ended the 2024 season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. After playing exclusively on special teams, Reese saw a larger role on defense late in the 2024 campaign, and in his last four outings of the season he registered 16 tackles (eight solo) and one interception before going down with the injury.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Titans release 7-year veteran linebacker Harold Landry III ahead of free agency

The Tennessee Titans have released veteran linebacker Harold Landry III after signing him to a five-year extension in 2022

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Placed on IR by Tennessee The Titans placed Reese (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Reese was already ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Texans due to an ankle injury he suffered against the Colts in Week 16. His placement on IR opens a spot on the 53-man roster for Khalid Duke, who the Titans signed off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday. Reese will end the regular season with 17 tackles (eight solo) and one interception across 13 games.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Week 18 Reese (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Reese aggravated his ankle injury in the Titans' Week 16 loss to the Colts and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game Sunday. The Ole Miss product's season has come to a close, recording 17 total tackles and one interception over 13 appearances. Cedric Gray is likely to serve as one of Tennessee's top reserve inside linebackers while Reese is sidelined in Week 18.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 17 Reese (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Reese aggravated his ankle injury last week against the Colts and will miss his second game in the last three weeks. Look for Cedric Gray, James Williams and Jerome Baker to handle most of the linebacker duties for Tennessee in Week 17.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game due to ankle injury Reese (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Reese injured his ankle in the second quarter of Sunday's game. Cedric Gray and James Williams should see more snaps at inside linebacker for as long as Reese is sidelined.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to action Week 16 Reese (ankle) is active for Sunday's clash against the Colts.

Impact Reese sat out last Sunday's battle against the Bengals due to an ankle injury, but he will be able to return to action against Indianapolis after getting back on the practice field in a limited fashion Friday. The second-year linebacker worked almost exclusively on special teams over the first 13 weeks of the campaign, but he started Week 14 against Jacksonville and could play a key role again Sunday with Jerome Baker a healthy scratch and Luke Gifford sidelined by a concussion.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with ankle injury Week 15 Reese is inactive for Sunday's clash against Cincinnati due to an ankle injury.

Impact Reese made his first start of the season against Jacksonville last Sunday and logged seven tackles along a with an interception. However, he's dealing with an ankle injury and logged an LP/DNP/DNP progression during practice this week. Consequently, Reese won't be able to play against the Bengals on Sunday. Positively for Tennessee, Kenneth Murray -- who missed last week due to a hamstring issue -- is set to return to action.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five tackles Reese logged five tackles (three solo) in Tennessee's loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Reese got the start at linebacker alongside Luke Gifford as both Kenneth Murray (hamstring) and Jerome Baker (neck) were both sidelined due to injuries. He ended up recording a new season-high total in tackles and could see an expanded role again during the team's Week 15 matchup versus Cincinnati if either Murray or Baker ends up being unable to play once again.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting start Week 14 Reese is starting at linebacker for Tennessee in Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Impact Reese had played exclusively on special teams this season until he logged seven defensive snaps last Sunday against Washington. He'll likely have a much bigger role Sunday now that he's moved into the starting lineup. Reese's opportunity is coming as a result of both Kenneth Murray (hamstring) and Jerome Baker (neck) being unable to suit up against Jacksonville.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Reese (ribs) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact Reese exited Sunday's loss to the Vikings early with a rib injury, but he appears to be healed from it. He should be good to go for Week 12 against the Texans.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with rib injury Reese (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.

Impact Reese injured ribs on the opening kickoff of Sunday's game. He's played exclusively on special teams this season, so his absence won't be felt on the Titans' defense.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Full go Wednesday Reese (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Reese was unable to suit up for the Titans' regular-season opener due to a concussion, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. Expect the 26-year-old to serve as one of the Titans' top rotational inside linebackers now that he has returned to the field.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Week 1 Reese (concussion) will miss Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Bears, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact The Ole Miss product sustained a concussion on Aug. 18, and after a limited week of practice, he'll miss the Titans' regular-season opener Sunday. With Reese out for Week 1, expect Jack Gibbens and James Williams to see more snaps are rotational inside linebackers.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with concussion Reese sustained a concussion during Saturday's preseason game versus the Seahawks, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.

Impact The seriousness of the injury means it's unlikely Reese will be suiting up for the Titans' preseason finale at New Orleans. If he is indeed out, 2022 sixth-rounder Chance Campbell could benefit in terms of playing time.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

After a Year of Growth, LB Otis Reese IV Plans to Get Bigger, Stronger, and Better in Second NFL Season Reese, who played in college at Mississippi, started the final three games of the season in 2023 while playing in the seven games total. Ree...

MARCH 22, 2024 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Putting Everything On Film | Otis Reese IV Media Availability Titans LB Otis Reese IV addresses the media on Thursday at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM