Titans' Gray Out for Opener | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th. NFL News Today starts now. AI powered and game ready. I'm Cory with the story. Tennessee Titans linebacker Cedric Gray is in question for their season opener this Sunday against the New York Jets. He was involved in a UTV accident over the weekend that resulted in a concussion and some minor injuries. The team put out a statement saying they expect him back on the field once he clears the NFL's concussion protocol. According to sources close to the situation, alcohol was not a factor in the crash and wreck was driving wasn't involved either. This is a significant development because Gray was a powerhouse for the Titans last season. He wrecked up 160 tackles which was the most on the team and landed him 5th overall in the entire National Football League. What's even more impressive is that his tackle count also led all players in their first or second year in the league. Also, losing him, even for a game, is a big deal for their defense. His performance last year really showed his potential and his importance to the team's

1:02success. The Titans are hopeful for his swift recovery but the timeline is entirely dependent on him passing the league's concussion protocol. This is standard procedure for head injuries to ensure player safety. We'll have to wait and see if he's clear to play cum Sunday. For now, the focus is on his health and getting him back to full strength. The team is managing the situation and preparing for the possibility of playing without him in their first game of the season.