Otis Reese Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Giants vs Patriots game on Monday with our National Football League injury report.Mar 7, 2025
Staying in Tennessee
The Titans tendered a contract with Reese (ankle) on Friday, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Reese ended the 2024 season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. After playing exclusively on special teams, Reese saw a larger role on defense late in the 2024 campaign, and in his last four outings of the season he registered 16 tackles (eight solo) and one interception before going down with the injury.
Jan 4, 2025
Placed on IR by Tennessee
The Titans placed Reese (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Reese was already ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Texans due to an ankle injury he suffered against the Colts in Week 16. His placement on IR opens a spot on the 53-man roster for Khalid Duke, who the Titans signed off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday. Reese will end the regular season with 17 tackles (eight solo) and one interception across 13 games.
Jan 3, 2025
Missing Week 18
Reese (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Reese aggravated his ankle injury in the Titans' Week 16 loss to the Colts and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game Sunday. The Ole Miss product's season has come to a close, recording 17 total tackles and one interception over 13 appearances. Cedric Gray is likely to serve as one of Tennessee's top reserve inside linebackers while Reese is sidelined in Week 18.
Dec 27, 2024
Out for Week 17
Reese (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Reese aggravated his ankle injury last week against the Colts and will miss his second game in the last three weeks. Look for Cedric Gray, James Williams and Jerome Baker to handle most of the linebacker duties for Tennessee in Week 17.
Dec 22, 2024
Leaves game due to ankle injury
Reese (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Reese injured his ankle in the second quarter of Sunday's game. Cedric Gray and James Williams should see more snaps at inside linebacker for as long as Reese is sidelined.
Dec 22, 2024
Returning to action Week 16
Reese (ankle) is active for Sunday's clash against the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Reese sat out last Sunday's battle against the Bengals due to an ankle injury, but he will be able to return to action against Indianapolis after getting back on the practice field in a limited fashion Friday. The second-year linebacker worked almost exclusively on special teams over the first 13 weeks of the campaign, but he started Week 14 against Jacksonville and could play a key role again Sunday with Jerome Baker a healthy scratch and Luke Gifford sidelined by a concussion.
Dec 15, 2024
Out with ankle injury Week 15
Reese is inactive for Sunday's clash against Cincinnati due to an ankle injury.
ANALYSIS
Reese made his first start of the season against Jacksonville last Sunday and logged seven tackles along a with an interception. However, he's dealing with an ankle injury and logged an LP/DNP/DNP progression during practice this week. Consequently, Reese won't be able to play against the Bengals on Sunday. Positively for Tennessee, Kenneth Murray -- who missed last week due to a hamstring issue -- is set to return to action.
Dec 10, 2024
Logs five tackles
Reese logged five tackles (three solo) in Tennessee's loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Reese got the start at linebacker alongside Luke Gifford as both Kenneth Murray (hamstring) and Jerome Baker (neck) were both sidelined due to injuries. He ended up recording a new season-high total in tackles and could see an expanded role again during the team's Week 15 matchup versus Cincinnati if either Murray or Baker ends up being unable to play once again.
Dec 8, 2024
Getting start Week 14
Reese is starting at linebacker for Tennessee in Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Reese had played exclusively on special teams this season until he logged seven defensive snaps last Sunday against Washington. He'll likely have a much bigger role Sunday now that he's moved into the starting lineup. Reese's opportunity is coming as a result of both Kenneth Murray (hamstring) and Jerome Baker (neck) being unable to suit up against Jacksonville.
Nov 20, 2024
Not on injury report
Reese (ribs) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
ANALYSIS
Reese exited Sunday's loss to the Vikings early with a rib injury, but he appears to be healed from it. He should be good to go for Week 12 against the Texans.
Nov 17, 2024
Exits game with rib injury
Reese (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Reese injured ribs on the opening kickoff of Sunday's game. He's played exclusively on special teams this season, so his absence won't be felt on the Titans' defense.
Sep 11, 2024
Full go Wednesday
Reese (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Reese was unable to suit up for the Titans' regular-season opener due to a concussion, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. Expect the 26-year-old to serve as one of the Titans' top rotational inside linebackers now that he has returned to the field.
Sep 6, 2024
Missing Week 1
Reese (concussion) will miss Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Bears, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The Ole Miss product sustained a concussion on Aug. 18, and after a limited week of practice, he'll miss the Titans' regular-season opener Sunday. With Reese out for Week 1, expect Jack Gibbens and James Williams to see more snaps are rotational inside linebackers.
Aug 18, 2024
Dealing with concussion
Reese sustained a concussion during Saturday's preseason game versus the Seahawks, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The seriousness of the injury means it's unlikely Reese will be suiting up for the Titans' preseason finale at New Orleans. If he is indeed out, 2022 sixth-rounder Chance Campbell could benefit in terms of playing time.
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