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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 the Tennessee Titans reached out to the agent for impending free-agent CB Nick Harper Friday, Feb. 19. Titans general manager Mike Reinfeldt said he expects to talk with Harper's agent over the next two weeks. |
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| Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans CB Nick Harper (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery recently. He is not expected to miss any offseason practices. |
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| Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports the Tennessee Titans have placed LB Keith Bulluck (knee) and CB Nick Harper (forearm) on Injured Reserve, ending their 2009 season. |
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| Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans CB Nick Harper (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 24, but is questionable for the team's Week 16 game Friday, Dec. 25. However, he is expected to play. |
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| Tennessee Titans DL Tony Brown (knee, quadriceps), CB Nick Harper (shoulder) and DL Kyle Vanden Bosch (neck) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 23. |
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| Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans CB Nick Harper (forearm) practiced Friday, Dec. 11, and is questionable for Week 14. He is expected to play. |
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| Jim Wyatt and Joe Biddle, of The Nashville Tennessean, report Tennessee Titans CB Nick Harper (forearm) returned to the lineup in Week 11 for the first time since Oct. 11. He was credited with six tackles in the game. 'I felt some rust,' Harper said. 'And I was cramping up, and I'd never cramped up in a football game in my life. But I wanted to be on the field. But the fourth quarter I got a second wind and calmed down, getting back into the flow of things.' Harper wore a protective device and expects to do so for the rest of the season. |
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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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Injury Concern.