Nashville, TN, October 17, 2025
News Summary
The Tennessee Titans practiced at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park ahead of their crucial game against the New England Patriots. With kickoff set for Sunday at Nissan Stadium, key players like quarterback Cam Ward joined the team in preparing for this important matchup. Injuries have impacted the squad, notably with kicker Joey Slye making progress toward a return. The Titans will hold another practice session before the game as they assess their roster against injury concerns.
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Titans practiced at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park on October 16, 2025, in preparation for their upcoming game against the New England Patriots. The Titans are facing an important matchup with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 p.m. CST at Nissan Stadium this Sunday.
Quarterback Cam Ward was present at practice and greeted teammate Xavier Restrepo with high fives, reflecting a positive atmosphere as the team gears up for the game. Kicker Joey Slye is making progress toward a return, having been limited during the first two days of practice due to a calf injury he sustained earlier. Slye missed the previous game against the Raiders but had a successful kicking session on Wednesday, which indicates he is on track to play on Sunday.
In Slye’s absence last week, Matthew Wright stepped in as the kicker. This season, Slye has successfully made 13 of 17 field goals and 4 of 5 extra points. Meanwhile, nose tackle T’Vondre Sweat remains on the Designated to Return to Practice list and is limited due to an ankle injury he suffered during the season opener.
Three notable players did not participate in practice: receiver Calvin Ridley (hamstring), edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones (knee), and edge rusher Arden Key (quadriceps). In addition, several players had updates regarding their injury status from Thursday’s practice. Offensive lineman Blake Hance (shoulder) and cornerback Marcius Harris (calf) were limited for the second consecutive day. Receiver Van Jefferson (ankle) was likewise limited for the second straight day, while receiver Tyler Lockett returned to practice after a day of rest on Wednesday.
Defensive end James Lynch (shoulder) was also limited, as were receiver Bryce Oliver (knee) and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed (quadriceps), who had not practiced the previous day. Safety Kevin Winston Jr. (hamstring) received limited participation again, while guard Kevin Zeitler was a full participant after his own rest day on Wednesday. The Titans will have another practice session on Friday to further enhance their preparations against the Patriots.
On the other side, the New England Patriots are also dealing with injury concerns as several key players are facing challenges ahead of the game. Notably, linebacker Harold Landry III (ankle) and cornerback Charles Woods (knee) did not participate in practice, while wide receiver Stefon Diggs (chest) along with others were listed as limited in their participation.
The upcoming game against the Patriots is crucial for the Titans as they aim to improve their season record and position in the standings. As the date approaches, both teams will continue to evaluate their rosters, making adjustments to best position themselves for the match.
Injury Overview
- Joey Slye – Limited due to calf injury
- Calvin Ridley – Did not participate – hamstring injury
- Dre’Mont Jones – Did not participate – knee injury
- Arden Key – Did not participate – quadriceps injury
- T’Vondre Sweat – Limited – ankle injury
- Blake Hance – Limited – shoulder injury
- Marcius Harris – Limited – calf injury
- Van Jefferson – Limited – ankle injury
- Tyler Lockett – Participated – Returned from rest
- James Lynch – Limited – shoulder injury
- Bryce Oliver – Limited – knee injury
- L’Jarius Sneed – Limited – quadriceps injury
- Kevin Winston Jr. – Limited – hamstring injury
- Kevin Zeitler – Full participant – Returned from rest
FAQs
When is the Titans vs. Patriots game?
The Titans are set to play the New England Patriots on Sunday at Nissan Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 p.m. CST.
Who are the key players injured for the Titans?
Three players did not participate in practice: Receiver Calvin Ridley (hamstring), Edge Dre’Mont Jones (knee), and Edge Arden Key (quadriceps).
What is Joey Slye’s status?
Kicker Joey Slye is progressing towards a return after being limited in practice for two days due to a calf injury. He missed the previous game against the Raiders.
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Additional Resources
- Tennessee Titans Official Site
- New England Patriots Official Site
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- Google Search: New England Patriots
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: NFL
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