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Titans' injury list grows longer with trio of safeties placed on injured reserve

The Tennessee Titans have placed a trio of safeties on injured reserve

DECEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Placed on injured reserve The Titans placed Woods (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Woods sustained a hamstring injury in the Titans' Week 15 loss to the 49ers, and the injury was deemed severe enough to place him on IR. The four-week minimum for players placed on IR means that the safety's season is over. Kendell Brooks is currently listed as the starting free safety, but new addition Erick Hallett, recently signed from the Lions' practice squad, could also see a role in the Titans' secondary as the year ends.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Titans Sign Safeties Erick Hallett and Sanoussi Kane, Place Three Others on Injured Reserve Safeties Kevin Winston Jr., Xavier Woods and Mike Brown have been placed on season-ending Injured Reserve.

DECEMBER 16 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

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DECEMBER 15 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Done for day Woods (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against San Francisco, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact With both Woods and Mike Brown (ankle) done for the day, Kendell Brooks will continue to work in an expanded role in the secondary. Woods missed three games earlier in the season due to a hamstring injury, though it's unclear whether he aggravated the issue during Sunday's contest.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Woods (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup versus the 49ers.

Impact Woods sustained the injury in the first half, leaving his status for the remainder of the game up in the air. Kendall Brooks should fill in at free safety with Woods sidelined.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 7 • FOX SPORTS

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DECEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Will play vs. Jacksonville Woods (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Woods has been cleared to return Sunday from a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury. His return will likely result in rookie third-rounder Kevin Winston reverting to a rotational role at safety.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Jaguars Woods (hamstring) is questionable for Tennessee's matchup versus the Jaguars on Sunday, Jim Waytt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Woods has been sidelined for the last three games but should have a chance to make his return Sunday. However, Kevin Winston will make another start at safety if Woods ends up being unable to play.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Logs second straight LP Woods (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact Woods has been dealing with a hamstring issue for several weeks and hasn't played since Week 9. He's begun this week with consecutive limited practices, suggesting that he has a chance to return to action Sunday against Jacksonville. If Woods is able to suit up for that contest, Kevin Winston -- who has been starting in Woods' stead -- could return to a rotational role.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Woods (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Woods didn't practice either Wednesday or Thursday and is now in line to miss his third game in a row due to a hamstring injury. The first-year Titan has appeared in eight games this season, recording 34 total tackles and two passes defensed, including one interception. Expect Kevin Winston to start at free safety while Woods remains sidelined.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Woods (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact The veteran safety from Louisiana Tech is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury sustained in the Week 8 loss to the Colts. While Woods remains sidelined, expect Kevin Winston have an expanded role in the Titans' secondary.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Wednesday Woods (hamstring) didn't participate in Tennessee's practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Woods continues to battle the hamstring injury that held him out of the team's Week 9 loss to the Chargers. If he's forced to miss a second straight game, Quandre Diggs would likely draw another start at free safety.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Sidelined in Week 9 Woods (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Woods was unable to practice both Wednesday and Thursday after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Week 8 loss to the Colts. The 30-year-old has been an integral part of the Titans' defense, recording 34 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and two passes defended, with one interception, over the team's first eight contests. Now that he's set to miss his first game of the season in Week 9, Quandre Diggs is likely to start at free safety.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers and Titans are going in different directions when they meet Sunday

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OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Dealing with hamstring issue Woods (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact The 30-year-old played a season-low 25 defensive snaps in the Week 8 loss to the Colts, recording four total tackles prior to his hamstring injury. Woods has yet to miss a game this season, but if he doesn't upgrade to at least limited practice Wednesday or Thursday, his status for Tennessee's Week 9 matchup against the Chargers will likely be in doubt.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Jonathan Taylor scores 3 TDs as Colts pound Titans 38-14 and move to NFL-best 7-1

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OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Green light to play Week 8 Woods (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Woods was given the questionable tag for Week 8 after being limited in practice due to an ankle injury. He's been cleared to play after going through pregame warmups and will start at safety alongside Amani Hooker for Sunday's AFC South tilt.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 8 Woods (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact The veteran safety practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week after likely sustaining an ankle injury in Tennessee's Week 7 loss to the Patriots. Woods has started all seven games for the Titans this season, recording 30 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and two passes defended, with one interception. If he's forced to miss his first game of the season in Week 8, Quandre Diggs will likely start at free safety.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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