Tyjae Spears - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Two touches in win Spears rushed once for one yard while reeling in his only target for seven yards during Sunday's 26-20 win over Indianapolis.

Impact Spears was dealing with a knee injury throughout the week before ultimately being active in Week 6. The running back registered a season-low two touches in the contest, and he has now compiled 13 rushing yards on eight carries over the last four games combined. Spears will continue to be an unappealing fantasy option as a long as starting running back Tony Pollard is available for Tennessee.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play vs. Indianapolis Spears (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Spears drew the questionable tag for Sunday's AFC South showdown after logging a full practice Friday, and the fourth-year running back has been cleared by medical staff to suit up against Indianapolis. He has 17 carries for 65 yards and 14 catches (on 16 targets) for 68 yards through five regular-season games while serving as the Titans' RB2 behind Tony Pollard.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Spears (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact After being limited Wednesday and then sitting out Thursday's practice, Spears now carries a questionable tag into the weekend. He returned to full participation Friday, which suggests he's on track to be active ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

The Colts are hoping to get Jonathan Taylor back on track when they host the winless Titans

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4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Doesn't practice Thursday Spears (knee) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Spears is trending in the wrong direction, as he was unable to practice in any capacity Thursday after being listed as limited Wednesday. Meanwhile, lead back Tony Pollard ramped back up to full participation Thursday after receiving a rest day Wednesday. Spears is coming off a nine-catch performance in the Week 5 loss to Houston, but he may not get a chance to capitalize on Sunday's matchup against a Colts defense that's allowing a league-high 52.8 receiving yards per game to running backs.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited reps to begin Week 6 Spears was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury.

Impact Spears' practice status is worth tracking, given his change-of-pace role behind Tony Pollard in Tennessee's backfield.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No panic in Nashville: Saleh staying patient as the Titans sink to 0-5

The Tennessee Titans now are among just three winless teams remaining in the NFL after taking a big step back with their worst offensive performance this season

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Nine catches in defeat Spears rushed twice for no gain and lost a fumble while catching all nine of his targets for 28 yards during Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Texans.

Impact Spears put the ball on the ground on his first carry of the day in the first quarter, and the fumble was recovered by Texans cornerback Jalen Pitre. The running back only had one more rush on the day, but he was able to make his mark as a pass-catcher, leading the team while reeling in a career-high nine passes. Spears has now turned 17 carries into 65 yards while catching 14 of 16 targets for 68 yards over five contests this season.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Stroud runs for a TD, throws for another as Houston beats Titans for 1st win of season

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Totals six yards in Week 4 loss Spears turned two carries into seven yards and hauled in his lone target for minus-one yard during the Titans' 24-18 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

Impact Spears played a total of 23 offensive snaps Sunday, which was behind starter Tony Pollard (34) and rookie Nicholas Singleton (eight). Still, Spears' three touches were far behind Pollard's 20 (16 carries, four catches), while Singleton ended up with one more carry than Spears. It looks like Spears will have a tough time seeing a sizable and consistent workload in the Titans' offensive gameplan unless Pollard were to miss time. Tennessee will face Houston in Week 5, with both teams looking to earn their first win of the 2026 season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 4 • SI.COM

Good to go Sunday Spears (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact While managing the ankle injury, Spears managed just one full practice this week and took a questionable tag into Sunday, but he looks like he'll be available to handle his usual No. 2 role behind Tony Pollard.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

In line to play in Week 4 Spears (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Baltimore, is slated to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Spears was able to play through his ankle injury last Sunday at the Giants, and while he earned a 47 percent snap share, he mustered just three carries for five yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game. Fellow RB Tony Pollard handled the other 53 percent and turned his 21 touches into 96 yards from scrimmage. Considering Spears progressed from DNP on Wednesday to limited Thursday and full Friday, he appears set to serve in a similar role alongside Pollard on Sunday, assuming the former is active.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 4 Spears (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Despite Spears upgrading to a full practice Friday, the Titans aren't yet ready to clear him for Sunday's contest. It would still be somewhat of a shock if he didn't play after coach Robert Saleh has said all week he's optimistic Spears can go versus Baltimore. The running back has minimal fantasy appeal in this Tennessee offense behind clear lead back Tony Pollard.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Football Injury Impact: Tyjae Spears Trending Toward Out, Improving the Outlook for Tony Pollard Tyjae Spears is expected to be sidelined in Week 4 for the Titans, which makes Tony Pollard a more enticing option in fantasy football.

OCTOBER 2 • SI.COM

Looking good for Week 4 Head coach Robert Saleh said Friday that Spears (ankle) is trending in the right direction to play Sunday against the Ravens, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.

Impact Spears got in a limited practice Thursday after being held out Wednesday, and while he "still has some hurdles to clear," according to Saleh, there's a good chance he's available Sunday. Spears has handled just 13 carries for 58 yards through three appearances this season, and he's caught four of six targets for an additional 41 yards.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Limited participant Thursday Spears (ankle) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact In addition to being stuck behind Tony Pollard on the depth chart, Spears is also the less healthy of Tennessee's top two running backs, as Pollard returned to practice without limitations Thursday after both sat out Wednesday. Spears played through a questionable designation against the Giants in Week 3 but handled just three touches. Barring an upgrade to full participation Friday, Spears looks likely to remain questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to practice Thursday Spears (ankle) and Tony Pollard (foot) will both practice Thursday, per head coach Robert Saleh, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Tennessee's top two running backs both sat out Wednesday's practice, but Spears and Pollard are both expected to resume practicing Thursday. Spears' ankle injury also hindered his practice participation leading up to this past Sunday's loss against the Giants, during which Spears handled only three touches. The change-of-pace running back can typically be expected to garner a touch count in the high single digits, though that number could climb higher if Spears gets close to full health and Pollard's foot injury limits Tennessee's lead back Sunday in Baltimore.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't practice Wednesday Spears (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, but Titans coach Robert Saleh said there's no concern about his availability for Sunday's game, according to the report.

Impact With both Spears and Tony Pollard set to sit out Wednesday's practice, Tennessee appears to be managing its backfield early in the week rather than dealing with a major new absence. Spears aggravated the ankle issue in Sunday's loss to the Giants, but Saleh's comment suggests the running back remains on track for Week 4 availability.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sees little action in Week 3 loss Spears (ankle) turned three carries into five yards during the Titans' 12-7 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Impact The lack of offensive touches are likely due to an ankle injury that Spears aggravated during Sunday's loss. The fourth-year running back was cleared to return, but his carries were well behind backfield mate Tony Pollard (17), with Spears not seeing a target from Cam Ward. Spears' ankle issue is worth monitoring heading into Week 4 against the Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 4, as his absence would open up the door to playing time for rookie fifth-rounder Nicholas Singleton.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Giants hold on to beat the Titans 12-7 in their first game without quarterback Jaxson Dart

Relying on running the ball in their first game without quarterback Jaxson Dart, the New York Giants beat the Tennessee Titans 12-7 but lost their most important defensive player,...

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Iffy to return due to ankle Spears (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Giants, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Heading into Sunday, Spears was listed as questionable with the same injury but was ultimately cleared to suit up. However, he appears to be dealing with an aggravation of the injury that now muddles his availability for the remainder of the contest. Spears carried twice for five yards and didn't draw a target prior to his departure.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Titans Catch Massive Break With Inactives List Ahead of Showdown vs. Giants Entering today’s Week 3 contest with the New York Giants, the Tennessee Titans had a number of key competitors featured in the injury report...

SEPTEMBER 27 • SI.COM

Titans Catch Massive Break With Inactives List Ahead of Showdown With Giants Entering today’s Week 3 contest with the New York Giants, the Tennessee Titans had a number of key competitors featured in the injury report...

SEPTEMBER 27 • SI.COM

Active Sunday Spears (ankle) is listed as active Sunday at the Giants, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact The Titans backfield hosted two injuries this week, and while Tony Pollard (ankle) got back to a full practice Friday, Spears logged only one limited session (also Friday) and ended up listed as questionable for Week 3 action. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported Sunday morning that Tennessee were set to monitor Spears pregame, with rainy and windy conditions likely to play a role in whether or not to make the running back active. Now that Spears is available to the offense, it's unclear if he'll merely be available in case of emergency, with Pollard and potentially rookie fifth-rounder Nicholas Singleton handling most of the RB reps.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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