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Titans injuries, Kevin Winston Jr. faces 'uphill battle' to be ready for Colts

Mike Organ, Nashville Tennessean · The Tennessean

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 ·

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Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh revealed on Oct. 14 that safety Kevin Winston Jr. , who is dealing with a quadriceps injury, faces an "uphill climb" to be ready for the team's Oct. 18 game at Indianapolis.

Saleh also said running back Tony Pollard has a foot injury and defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers is dealing with an undisclosed injury that will keep both players out of practice. Saleh said Pollard and Franklin-Myers simply need more rest.

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Winston was injured on the first play against Houston on Oct. 11 . The Titans already had injuries at safety, with starter Amani Hooker out with a concussion. Backups Tony Adams and Terrell Burgess are now at safety for the Titans.

Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh studies the play sheet during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
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Oct 4, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh looks on during the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 27: Head coach John Harbaugh of the New York Giants greets head coach Robert Saleh of the Tennessee Titans on the field following the Giants 12-7 win at MetLife Stadium on September 27, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 27: Head coach Robert Saleh of the Tennessee Titans looks on during the first quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 27, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh watches after throwing his challenge flag during the first quarter against the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh speaks with New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) after the game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh embraces New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn after the game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh cheers on the team during the first quarter against the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans Coach Robert Saleh greets wide receiver Calvin Ridley (0) at team practice Vanderbilt Health Football Center Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh addresses the media after team practice Vanderbilt Health Football Center Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
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Tennessee coach Robert Saleh, left, and Chicago coach Ben Johnson meet at midfield after their preseason game at Nissan Stadium Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.
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Tennessee coach Robert Saleh works the sideline against Chicago during their preseason game at Nissan Stadium Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh heads off the field after the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh reacts during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh greets players before the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans Coach Robert Saleh talks with the media after the joint practice with the Seattle Seahawks at Vanderbilt Health Football Center Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.
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August 13, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh looks on during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh works with his team during the Blue and White Stadium Scrimmage at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans Brian Daboll, offensive coordinator, and Coach Robert Saleh talk during training camp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk talks with Coach Robert Saleh during training camp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh talks with staff members during training camp practice at Vanderbilt Health Football Center Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Tennessee Titans General Manager Mike Borgonzi, left, and Coach Robert Saleh address the media the day before training camp begins at Vanderbilt Health Football Center Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans Coach Robert Saleh watches his players during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans new head coach Robert Saleh, center, poses with his family, including wife, Sanaa Saleh, and youngest child, Robert Jr., after the new head coach’s introductory press conference at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans new head coach Robert Saleh speaks to the media at the new head coach’s introductory press conference at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi, left, and new head coach Robert Saleh field questions by the media at the new head coach’s introductory press conference at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi, left, new head coach Robert Saleh, center, and owner Amy Adams Strunk stand for portraits after the new head coach’s introductory press conference at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.
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Pollard is the Titans' leading rusher with 273 yards on 68 carries and one touchdown.

Franklin-Meyers has recorded 12 total tackles, including 3.5 for losses. He has 1.5 sacks.

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