Tennessee Titans

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OCT 2, 2026

Titans place guards Fernando Carmona and Jackson Slater on injured reserve

Both guards underwent surgery and were placed on IR; Tennessee elevated practice-squad players and added depth to the practice squad in corresponding moves.

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    • Fernando Carmona and Jackson Slater were placed on injured reserve following Week 3 injuries.
    • Head coach Robert Saleh confirmed both will undergo surgery.
    • Garrett Dellinger and RB Michael Carter were promoted from the practice squad to the active roster.
    • The Titans signed guard Nick Broeker, defensive back Jakob Robinson and linebacker Owen Pappoe to the practice squad.
    • Carmona's ankle sprain is expected to cost him a few weeks; Week 8 is the earliest return window mentioned.
    • Slater suffered a significant foot injury; team has not provided a firm timeline but it could extend beyond the four-game minimum.
    • The moves leave the team short on interior guard depth entering Week 4.
    • Before promotions, Peter Skoronski and Atonio Mafi were the only healthy guards on the active roster.
    • Garrett Dellinger or Atonio Mafi projected to start at right guard in the near term.
    • Report notes Titans may look outside the building for veteran guard depth.
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