Titans' leading receiver misses practice again of Bengals' game

The Tennessee Titans ' leading receiver this season, rookie Carnell Tate, has missed consecutive days of practice because of a shoulder injury ahead of a Week 8 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals . Also among those not practicing Thursday according to the Titans' injury report were running backs Tyjae Spears (knee) and Tony Pollard (rest), and punter Tommy Townsend (knee). Receiver Calvin Ridley (hip) and DL John Franklin-Myers (groin) were limited. Tate, the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft from Ohio State, leads the Titans with 34 catches and 413 receiving yards through seven games. He has scored one touchdown, and fumbled three times (two lost). Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase, a non-participant Thursday for practice, was a full participant Thursday. Safety Jordan Battle (hamstring) was limited.