The Tennessee Titans have two of their quarterbacks on the sidelines for his or her Week 17 matchup Thursday evening.
Veteran starter Ryan Tannehill was sidelined with a current ankle harm, however now rookie quarterback Malik Willis can be anticipated to take a seat out in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys.
The staff will begin lately signed quarterback Joshua Dobbs, based on a report from CBS Sports activities.
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Joshua Dobbs of the Cleveland Browns warms up earlier than a recreation in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Cleveland.
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The transfer comes as a little bit of a shock contemplating Dobbs was signed off the Detroit Lions follow staff simply over every week in the past.
The sixth-round draft decide has by no means began an NFL recreation.
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The Titans picked Willis within the third spherical of this yr’s draft. The previous Liberty College standout has already began a handful of video games this season whereas Tannehill was injured.
Willis has a 1-2 report as a starter and hasn’t fairly proven the franchise he is able to take the reins as a future starter.
Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis performs in opposition to the Houston Texans within the first half of a recreation on October 30, 2022 in Houston.
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Willis accomplished 50.8% of his passes for 276 yards and three interceptions.
Willis was seen as a undertaking popping out of school and but to develop as a passerby. The rookie was an distinctive collegiate-level runner.
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Willis has rushed for 123 yards and has one speeding landing on the season.
Dobbs has been within the NFL since 2017 and spent his early years with the Steelers. He has been primarily journeyman since then, serving primarily as a backup for the Jaguars, Browns and Lions. He returned to the Steelers in 2020.
Throughout his profession, Dobbs has accomplished 10 passes for 45 yards and one interception.
Joshua Dobbs of the Cleveland Browns warms up earlier than a recreation in opposition to the Miami Dolphins at Exhausting Rock Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Thursday’s matchup in opposition to the Cowboys is basically irrelevant to Tennessee because it pertains to its playoff hopes this season.
Tennessee can afford to lose Thursday’s recreation and nonetheless make the playoffs. The results of the Titans vs. Jaguars Week 18 matchup will decide the AFC South winner.
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Titans head coach Mike Vrabel beforehand dominated out Jeffery Simmons and different key contributors for Thursday evening. Star working again Derrick Henry has formally been dominated uncertain for the sport and can be unlikely to play.
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