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| The Titans have a huge hole to fill with the loss of tackle Albert Haynesworth. He was the heart and soul of their top defense last season. A dropoff in production defensively wouldn't be a surprise with Haynesworth gone. But the Titans still have some talent on the defensive side of the ball. Linebacker Keith Bulluck is a top playmaker that becomes the anchor of the Titans defense. Tackles Tony Brown and Jovan Haye are better than average at the position and should do well in stuffing the run and getting some pressure on the quarterback. Cornerback Cortland Finnegan seems to get better and better every season, turning into a legit No. 1 cornerback. Veteran Nick Harper is the starter opposite Finnegan and more than holds his own in pass coverage. Michael Griffin has become a ball hawk in the secondary, grabbing seven interceptions last season, giving the Titans another weapon defensively. The Titans will be looking for someone to take over the return duties with Chris Carr gone. Rookie Kenny Britt or Chris Davis could be in the mix.
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The loss of Haynesworth makes this a platoon unit more than a starter. They'll get some sacks and turnovers but won't be among the league leaders. Tennessee also will do a solid job of limiting points and yards most weeks. |
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| Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans CB Nick Harper (forearm) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is not on the injury report for Week 11 and is expected to be available. |
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| Gary Estwick, of The Tennesean, reports Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher said CB Nick Harper (forearm) will regain his starting job from CB Roderick Hood when he is healthy enough to return to the lineup. Hood said he was fine with the decision because Harper has been with the team longer. |
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| Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans CB Nick Harper (forearm) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 13. He is listed as questionable for Week 10 and is not expected to play. |
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| Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans CB Nick Harper (forearm) and RB Javon Ringer (back) participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 12. They are considered questionable for Week 10. |
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| TitansOnline.com reports Tennessee Titans DE Jevon Kearse (knee), OT Mike Otto (knee) and CB Nick Harper (forearm) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 11. |
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| Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans CB Nick Harper (forearm) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week 9 but likely will not play. |
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| Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans CB Nick Harper (forearm) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 5. He is not expected to play in Week 9. |
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| TitansOnline.com reports Tennessee Titans DE Jevon Kearse (knee) and CB Nick Harper (forearm) were limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 4. |
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| TitansOnline.com reports Tennessee Titans CB Nick Harper (forearm) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 30, and is doubtful to play in Week 8. |
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| Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans CB Nick Harper (forearm) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 29. He will not play in Week 8. |
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Injury Concern.