{"id":195524,"date":"2024-10-19T14:08:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-19T18:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=195524"},"modified":"2024-10-19T14:08:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-19T18:08:33","slug":"tennessee-titans-receiver-suffers-practice-injury-whats-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/10\/19\/tennessee-titans-receiver-suffers-practice-injury-whats-next\/","title":{"rendered":"Tennessee Titans Receiver Suffers Practice Injury; What&#8217;s Next?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Saturday afternoon, news broke that the embattled Tennessee Titans receiver Treylon Burks will be placed on Injured Reserve due to suffering a non-contact injury in Friday&#8217;s practice.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Titans?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Titans<\/a> are expected to place WR Treylon Burks on Injured Reserve, per sources. <\/p>\n<p>Burks suffered a non-contact knee injury in practice and is slated to miss the next four weeks. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eq265nQPHP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/eq265nQPHP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JFowlerESPN\/status\/1847671484459696438?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Tennessee Titans Receiver Suffers Practice Injury; What&#8217;s Next?<\/h2>\n<p>The former first-round selection has struggled to gain traction this season, with only 34 yards on four receptions. Tennessee&#8217;s passing game has struggled mightily in 2024 under Will Levis&#8217;s command. As a result, the receivers haven&#8217;t delivered much in the way of highlights. Burks has <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/06\/05\/titans-will-cut-trade-treylon-burks-special-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">garnered speculation in rumor mills<\/a> throughout the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/10\/17\/saints-panthers-trade-treylon-burks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">season<\/a> due to the &#8220;depth&#8221; of the receiver room. His trade value entering the season was at an all-time low, but with Burks injured, it is a negative asset burning the Titans&#8217; portfolio.<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s next for Burks?<\/h3>\n<p>With the IR designation, he&#8217;ll miss the next four weeks at minimum, but a noncontact injury is generally not suitable for a return. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/05\/08\/the-treylon-burks-conundrum-is-the-saga-over\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">long-running melodrama<\/a> of the first-time father appears to be over in Nashville. His injury likely solidifies his exit without generating a meaningful impact for the Titans. It was apparent when the team did not guarantee him a starting role after signing Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd. According to OverTheCap, it would cost the Titans a shade over <a href=\"https:\/\/overthecap.com\/player\/treylon-burks\/10063\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$4.5 million in dead cap<\/a> should they choose to move on after the 2024 season.<\/p>\n<p>The former first-round selection from Arkansas never stood a chance of replicating the successes of A.J. Brown. He simply couldn&#8217;t succeed in those conditions and will likely go elsewhere in his career. Burks is added to the collection of questionable selections by fired GM Jon Robinson.<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s next for Tennessee?<\/h3>\n<p>The Titans are decidedly not having a good time throwing the ball under Mr. Levis&#8217;s auspices. No receiver has over 200 yards and collectively has only two touchdowns. Burks did not have as much impact as the WR4 in a run-heavy scheme. Calvin Ridley is already <a href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/10139255-video-titans-calvin-ridley-calls-out-usage-after-loss-to-colts-in-nsfw-remarks\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shouting from the rooftops<\/a> of St. Thomas Sports Park about his touches not meeting WR1 expectations. DeAndre Hopkins is constantly in the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/10\/17\/deandre-hopkins-trade-titans-chiefs-chargers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">trade rumor market<\/a> despite multiple public declarations of love for Nashville and the Titans.<\/p>\n<p>The simple elevations of veteran Nick Westbrook-Ihkine and rookie Jha&#8217;Quan Jackson could fill Burks&#8217; role while the drama at the top sorts itself out. There&#8217;s also the possibility of a practice squad receiver like Bryce Oliver and Tay Martin or even Mason Kinsey warranting a few looks. The team could also look to the free agent market with such names as former Titan Chris Moore, Denzel Mims, Jakeem Grant, and Richie James in it.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main Image: Steve Roberts &#8211; USA Today Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The former first-round selection has suffered a noncontact injury in practice this week. 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