Titans' Injury Woes Deepen: Skoronski and Townsend Land on IR Before Jaguars Clash

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans made two roster moves on Saturday, placing left guard Peter Skoronski and punter Tommy Townsend on injured reserve in advance of their matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Skoronski sustained a hamstring injury during the Titans' overtime defeat at Cincinnati, and his placement on IR makes him the second starting offensive lineman sidelined for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. The 2025 season had seen Skoronski as the only Titan to participate in every offensive snap, and he had signed a contract extension in August.

Meanwhile, rookie right guard Fernando Carmona Jr. is expected to begin practicing next week, offering a potential boost to the offensive line.

Townsend initially injured his knee in the second quarter of a loss to Cleveland on Oct. 25 and subsequently missed the Titans' most recent game. He was a full participant in Wednesday's practice but was held out on Thursday and Friday due to the knee issue and an injury to his right Achilles' tendon. Townsend had been signed by Tennessee in March.

To fill the punting duties, the Titans have turned to veteran Thomas Morstead, whom they signed on Oct. 28. The 40-year-old punter provides experience at the position.

Key Analysis

The Titans, sitting at 1-7, face mounting injury concerns as they prepare for a divisional matchup. The loss of Skoronski, a key fixture on the offensive line, and Townsend's punting absence could further challenge a team already struggling. The potential return of Carmona Jr. to practice offers a glimmer of hope, but the immediate impact of these injuries remains a significant hurdle.

Originally reported by yourvalley_net.