Lloyd Cushenberry III Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Titans vs Browns game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 28, 2025
Missing Week 13
Cushenberry (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Cushenberry sustained a foot injury in Tennessee's Week 12 loss to the Seahawks and didn't practice both Wednesday and Thursday, so it's no surprise that he won't play Sunday. While the 28-year-old is sidelined in Week 13, expect Jackson Slater to start at center.
Nov 23, 2025
Leaves game with foot injury
Cushenbery (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Cushenberry sustained the injury in the fourth quarter and doesn't appear likely to return given the stage of the game. Veteran Corey Levin has taken over at center.
Aug 11, 2025
Off PUP list after passing physical
Tennessee activated Cushenberry (Achilles) from the active/PUP list Monday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Cushenberry suffered an Achilles injury in Week 9 of last season and missed the remainder of the campaign. He has since been rehabbing and is now cleared to return to practice. Head coach Brian Callahan said Monday that the team will ease Cushenberry back and that the veteran center will initially be limited to individual work. Callahan added that the Titans are optimistic that Cushenberry is on the right track.
Aug 10, 2025
Aiming for some practice this week
Coach Brian Callahan said Cushenberry (Achilles) remains without a firm timetable for return, but the Titans hope to have him back at practice in some capacity this coming week, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Cushenberry tore his Achilles in Week 9 of last season and remains on the active/PUP list for Tennessee. The team is optimistic Cushenberry will be ready for Week 1 against the Broncos on Sep. 7.
Jul 22, 2025
Placed on the PUP list
The Titans placed Cushenberry (Achilles) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Cushenberry is still recovering from a torn Achilles suffered last November despite there initially having been hope that he could be ready for training camp. General Manager Mike Borgonzi said that Cushenberry is currently week-to-week, and once healthy, he should return to his role as the team's starting center.
Jan 6, 2025
Will be ready for camp
Cushenberry (Achilles) said Monday that his recovery time is six to eight months, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Cushenberry went on injured reserve after suffering an Achilles injury in Week 9. He still is wearing a walking boot and has several months of recovery ahead, but he told Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com that he'll definitely be ready for training camp.
Nov 6, 2024
Moves to IR
Cushenberry (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Head coach Brian Callahan told reporters Monday that Cushenberry would be placed on IR after sustaining an Achilles injury in the Titans' Week 9 win over the Patriots, so this move comes as no surprise. Expect Daniel Brunskill to serve as Tennessee's top center while Cushenberry is sidelined for at least the Titans' next four games.
Nov 4, 2024
IR designation looming
Coach Brian Callahan said Monday that Cushenberry will be placed on injured reserve with the Achilles injury he sustained during Sunday's game versus the Patriots, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It's anticipated that Cushenberry will have to miss the rest of the season as he tends to the injury, so his coach's statement Monday doesn't come as much of a surprise. If Dillon Radunz (foot) is available, he'll likely start at center in Week 10 against the Chargers. If not, Corey Levin would probably be the next man up.
Nov 3, 2024
Likely out for season
Cushenberry is likely out for the season with an Achilles injury suffered during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Patriots, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The center signed a four-year, $50-million contract in the offseason after starting all 57 games he played in with Denver across his first four seasons in the NFL. Corey Levin replaced Cushenberry on Sunday, but Daniel Brunskill will probably start at center moving forward. Brunskill subbed in for injured right guard Dillon Radunz (foot) against the Patriots.
Nov 3, 2024
Injures ankle
Cushenberry is expected to miss some time after injuring his ankle in Sunday's 20-17 victory over the Patriots, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Cushenberry figures to be week-to-week going forward. If he is unable to play in Week 10 versus the Chargers, Daniel Brunskill is a candidate to fill in at center.
Mar 11, 2024
Moving east
Cushenberry is slated to sign a contract with the Titans on Wednesday, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Details of Cushenberry's new contract are not yet known, but his addition to Tennessee's roster should bolster their offensive line, which struggled in 2023. A four-year starter in Denver, the LSU product will likely take over at center for Aaron Brewer, who started all 17 games at the position for the Titans last season.
Jun 1, 2023
Fully healthy
Cushenberry has returned to the field after recovering from a groin injury, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Cushenberry was placed on injured reserve back in November but has now returned to action for the start of OTAs. The 25-year-old started eight games for Denver last season and should have the same role during the upcoming campaign.
Nov 8, 2022
Lands on iR
Cushenberry (groin) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Cushenberry suffered the injury in the team's Week 8 win over the Jaguars, and it was initially reported that he could miss a couple of weeks. However, after a bye week it appears the third-year guard has made little progress in his recovery, and he'll now miss at least the next four weeks with his move to IR. Graham Glasgow will likely fill in at center for the Broncos while Cushenberry is out.
Nov 1, 2022
Could miss time
Cushenberry (groin) will miss "a couple weeks" according to head coach Nathanial Hackett, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Cushenberry suffered a groin injury during Sundays' win over the Jaguars, which will put him on the shelf for now. With the Broncos currently on a bye week, it's possible he could return in Week 10 against the Titans. If not, Graham Glasgow would likely handle the center spot.
Oct 30, 2022
Won't return Sunday
Cushenberry (hip) won't return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Cushenberry sustained an apparent hip injury late in the second quarter of Sunday's contest versus Jacksonville, and he isn't expected to return for the rest of the game. Graham Glasgow is slated to operate as the team's center while the 315-pounder remains sidelined.
Oct 30, 2022
Suffers hip injury Sunday
Cushenberry is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars due to a hip injury.
ANALYSIS
Cushenberry suffered a hip injury late in the second quarter of Sunday's contest and walked off gingerly with the training staff. Graham Glasgow replaced Cushenberry at center for the remainder of the first half.
Dec 29, 2021
Activated by Broncos
The Broncos activated Cushenberry (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Cushenberry tested positive for COVID-19 last week but will return to the practice field following a one-game absence. He should serve as the starting center Sunday against the Chargers.
Dec 23, 2021
Tests positive for COVID-19
Cushenberry (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The center is vaccinated and therefore will have an opportunity to test negative twice before Sunday and play in the game against the Raiders, though it seems unlikely he'll be able to do that. With Cushenberry likely inactive, Austin Schlottmann appears to be in line to make his first start of the season.
Feb 19, 2021
Gets nod from coach
Coach Vic Fangio said of Cushenberry's 2020 rookie season, "He was a guy that constantly got better inch by inch... he just kept getting better in small increments and by the end of the season was playing his best football."
ANALYSIS
Initially entering the fold as a third-round draft choice from LSU, Cushenberry started all 16 games for the Broncos in 2020. The 23-year-old went without a missed offensive snap, committing three penalties and conceding four sacks on the season. He's got his head coach firmly in his corner as Denver prepares for free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft. Barring an unexpected development, Cushenberry will have a strong chance at defending his starting role in training camp. New general manager George Paton has more pressing areas to address on the current roster.
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