The Tennessee Titans have two of their quarterbacks on the sideline for his or her Week 17 matchup Thursday night time.
Veteran starter Ryan Tannehill was already on the shelf attributable to a latest ankle damage, however now rookie quarterback Malik Willis can be anticipated to take a seat out towards the Dallas Cowboys.
The crew will begin not too long ago signed quarterback Joshua Dobbs, in line with a report from CBS Sports activities.
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Joshua Dobbs of the Cleveland Browns warms up previous to a sport towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FirstEnergy Stadium Nov. 27, 2022, in Cleveland.
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The transfer is considerably stunning contemplating Dobbs was signed off the Detroit Lions observe squad slightly over per week in the past.
The sixth-round draft decide has by no means began an NFL sport.
The Titans took Willis within the third spherical of this yr’s draft. The previous Liberty College standout has already stepped in to start out a handful of video games this season when Tannehill was injured.
Willis has a 1-2 file as a starter and has not fairly proven the franchise he is able to take the reins as the longer term starter.
Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis passes towards the Houston Texans through the first half of a sport Oct. 30, 2022, in Houston.Â
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Willis has accomplished 50.8% of his passes for 276 yards and three interceptions.
Willis was seen as a undertaking popping out of faculty and nonetheless must develop as a passer. The rookie was an distinctive runner on the collegiate stage.
Willis has racked up 123 yards on the bottom and has a dashing landing on the season.
Dobbs has been within the NFL since 2017 and spent his first few years with the Steelers. Since then, he is largely been a journeyman, primarily serving as a backup with the Jaguars, Browns and Lions. He did rejoin the Steelers in 2020.Â
In his profession, Dobbs has accomplished 10 passes for 45 yards and one interception.
Joshua Dobbs of the Cleveland Browns warms up previous to a sport towards the Miami Dolphins at Onerous Rock Stadium Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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Thursday’s matchup with the Cowboys is generally inconsequential to Tennessee because it pertains to its playoff hopes this season.
Tennessee can afford to lose Thursday’s sport and nonetheless make the playoffs. The end result of the Titans’ Week 18 matchup towards the Jaguars will decide the winner of the AFC South.
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Titans head coach Mike Vrabel beforehand dominated out Jeffery Simmons and different key contributors for Thursday night time. Star operating again Derrick Henry was formally listed as uncertain heading into the sport and can be not anticipated to play.
