The Tennessee Titans are a team without a spark. Jake Locker is being asked to flip the script on their 3-6 season.
Titans coach Mike Munchak told reporters Wednesday that against the Miami Dolphins. Locker hasn't played since separating his non-throwing shoulder in against the Houston Texans. After splitting reps with Matt Hasselbeck in Wednesday's practice, Locker is one step closer to returning to the field.
Here's the rest of the big injury news from Wednesday:
- Minnesota Vikings receiver after suffering a nasty ankle injury in to the Seattle Seahawks. Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said Harvin has made progress and called him day to day leading into against the Detroit Lions.
- , but Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman told an area radio station he won't play in against the Houston Texans if his wife goes into labor. They're expecting a daughter. Discuss.
- Oakland Raiders running back Taiwan Jones might against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson missed after both backs suffered high ankle sprains to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Owen Daniels missed with a hip injury. The Texans tight end is set to undergo tests. Nose tackle Shaun Cody is day to day with "rib issues," according to coach Gary Kubiak. A person familiar with Cody's status he suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung over the Buffalo Bills. Ben Tate (hamstring) and Kevin Walter (groin) didn't practice.
- New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (ankle) . It's unclear if he'll the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. In a recurring theme around these parts, he missed Tuesday's session to witness the birth of his daughter.
- Indianapolis Colts running back Donald Brown is questionable for against the Jacksonville Jaguars after missing another practice Wednesday with a knee injury. Wide receiver Donnie Avery (hip) also received the questionable tag.
- Calvin Johnson wasn't Wednesday because of nagging knee soreness. The Detroit Lions are playing it safe with their star receiver. He has been healthy enough to play in games and should be ready to go .
- Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Brady Quinn still after suffering a concussion against the Raiders in That means the glorious reign of Matt Cassel barrels onward against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks missed after his knee swelled up. Guard Chris Snee (ankle) didn't practice, either, ahead of against the Cincinnati Bengals. Running back Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) also sat out, but his backfield partner, Andre Brown (shoulder), was back on the field.
- Over in Florham Park, New York Jets running back Joe McKnight (ankle) . Neither did linebacker Bart Scott (toe) or defensive tackle Kenrick Ellis (knee). Running back Bilal Powell (shoulder) practiced and should play in against the Seattle Seahawks.
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