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The Tennessee Titans have filled the vacancy on their 53-man roster by promoting defensive tackle Timmy Horne from the practice squad, the team announced. The move comes after Thursday's trade that sent defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears.
Horne's journey has been eventful: he was initially released when the Titans claimed defensive tackle Jonah Laulu off waivers, but he rejoined the practice squad the following day. In two appearances for Tennessee this month, Horne has recorded five tackles.
Before joining the Titans, Horne spent time with the Atlanta Falcons and New York Giants, playing in 21 games and accumulating 31 tackles.
In a corresponding move, the Titans also signed linebacker Dominique Hampton to their practice squad.
Key Analysis
The promotion of Horne provides the Titans with depth on the defensive line following the departure of Simmons. Horne's familiarity with the system and recent contributions make him a logical choice to step into the rotation. The addition of Hampton to the practice squad further bolsters the team's linebacker corps and offers developmental potential.
Originally reported by nbcsports.