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Jalen McMurray changes jersey number with Titans in NFL Week 1
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Former Tennessee defensive back Jalen McMurray was assigned to the Titans ' practice squad on Aug. 31 ahead of the NFL regular season.
He signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent following the NFL draft in April.
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McMurray changed jersey numbers on Friday. He switched from No. 16 to No. 47. Tennessee defensive back Tony Adams also changed from No. 38 to No. 29, while wide receiver K.J. Osborn switched from No. 85 to No. 8.
McMurray played for the Vols from 2024-25. He appeared in 26 games, including 10 starts. In his two seasons at Tennessee, McMurray totaled 70 tackles, six tackles for a loss, two sacks, nine pass breakups and two quarterback hurries.
He transferred to Tennessee from Temple. In three seasons with the Owls, he appeared in 27 games (23 starts).
Tennessee will open its 2026 NFL regular season against the Jets on Sept. 13. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. EDT at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee (CBS).
More: Titans hold tryout for former Vol ahead of Week 1 game against Jets
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during OTAs at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws on the first day training camp practice at Vanderbilt Health Football Center on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarterbacks Cam Ward (1), Will Levis (8) and Hendon Hooker (16) head for drills during organized team activities at Vanderbilt Health Football Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws during organized team activities at Vanderbilt Health Football Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws in drills during OTAs at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday, June 8, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarterbacks Cam Ward (1), Hendon Hooker (16), Mitchell Trubisky (10) and Will Levis (8) head for the next drill during OTAs at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday, June 8, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during OTAs at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
June 16, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) during day 1 of mini-camp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center.
(Steve Roberts, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans defensive end David Ebuka Agoha (58), quarterback Hendon Hooker (16), and wide receiver Bryce Oliver (80) warm up during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarter backs coach Shea Tierney works with quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) and quarterback Cam Ward (1) during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws next to quarterback Will Levis (8) during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Photo of the new Titans helmets set up during a pre NFL draft press conference held at the Titans practice facility Thursday, April 16, 2026.
(Alan Poizner/USA TODAY Network)
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during OTAs at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during OTAs at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws on the first day training camp practice at Vanderbilt Health Football Center on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterbacks Cam Ward (1), Will Levis (8) and Hendon Hooker (16) head for drills during organized team activities at Vanderbilt Health Football Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws during organized team activities at Vanderbilt Health Football Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws in drills during OTAs at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday, June 8, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterbacks Cam Ward (1), Hendon Hooker (16), Mitchell Trubisky (10) and Will Levis (8) head for the next drill during OTAs at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday, June 8, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during OTAs at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
June 16, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) during day 1 of mini-camp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center.
(Steve Roberts, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans defensive end David Ebuka Agoha (58), quarterback Hendon Hooker (16), and wide receiver Bryce Oliver (80) warm up during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarter backs coach Shea Tierney works with quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) and quarterback Cam Ward (1) during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws next to quarterback Will Levis (8) during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Photo of the new Titans helmets set up during a pre NFL draft press conference held at the Titans practice facility Thursday, April 16, 2026.
(Alan Poizner/USA TODAY Network)
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