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Tennessee (0-4) enters Week 5 of the NFL season . The Titans will host Houston (0-4) on Oct. 11.
Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. EDT at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee (CBS).
The Titans announced several roster moves on Tuesday. Tennessee signed defensive back Derrick Canteen (Cincinnati), linebacker Chase Wilson (West Virginia) and offensive lineman Chandler Zavala (North Carolina State) to its practice squad.
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The Titans also released three players from their practice squad, including former Vol defensive back Jalen McMurray . Linebacker Owen Pappoe ( Auburn ) and offensive lineman Nick Broeker (Ole Miss) were also waived on Tuesday.
McMurray was signed to Tennessee's 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.
McMurray played for the Vols from 2024-25. He appeared in 26 games, including 10 starts. In two seasons at Tennessee, McMurray totaled 70 tackles, six tackles for a loss, two sacks, nine pass breakups and two quarterback hurries.
More: Jalen McMurray changes jersey number with Titans in NFL Week 1
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.
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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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