Townsend got hurt on a punt with 1:45 before halftime. Cleveland blocker Sam Williams pushed Oluwafemi Oladejo into Townsend, whose left leg was hit awkwardly as it was planted on the ground for the punt.
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His return is questionable.
Amy Adams Strunk greets former Titan Blaine Bishop before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) hands off to running back Kalel Mullings (31) during warmups before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) greets one of his children before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate (14) greets a fan before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) signs autographs before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
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Inside Titans vs Browns. Cam Ward, Jeffery Simmons and our best photos
Amy Adams Strunk greets former Titan Blaine Bishop before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
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Inside Titans vs Browns. Cam Ward, Jeffery Simmons and our best photos
Amy Adams Strunk greets former Titan Blaine Bishop before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
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Inside Titans vs Browns. Cam Ward, Jeffery Simmons and our best photos
Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) hands off to running back Kalel Mullings (31) during warmups before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
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Inside Titans vs Browns. Cam Ward, Jeffery Simmons and our best photos
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) greets one of his children before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
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Inside Titans vs Browns. Cam Ward, Jeffery Simmons and our best photos
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate (14) greets a fan before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
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Inside Titans vs Browns. Cam Ward, Jeffery Simmons and our best photos
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) signs autographs before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
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Townsend grabbed his left knee while on the ground. He was favoring his left leg as he left the field.
Joey Slye, who handles kickoffs and field goals, is Tennessee's backup punter.
This story will be updated.
Tyler Palmateer covers theTennessee Titansfor The Tennessean. Have a story idea for Tyler? Reach him at tpalmateer@tennessean.com and on the X platform,@tpalmateer83.
