Ryan Tannehill‘s season may not be over after all. The Titans quarterback underwent surgery on his ankle this week, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. While the QB is a “long shot” to play again this year, the veteran is doing everything in his power to return to the field. However, a league source told Schefter that Tannehill isn’t expected to appear again during the regular season (Twitter link).
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Tannehill suffered a right ankle injury during last weekend’s loss to the Chargers. While the veteran QB only missed one series, he dealt with significant pain after returning to the game. Tannehill suffered an injury to the same ankle earlier this season, forcing him to miss a pair of games.
The QB has already been ruled out for this weekend, with third-round rookie Malik Willis taking over under center. Considering the severity of Tannehill’s injury, it was assumed the young QB would remain the signal-caller for the rest of the regular season and into the playoffs (assuming Tennessee makes it that far). However, today’s report hints that the veteran will try to return at some point over the next three weeks or for the first round of the postseason. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport writes that Tannehill is specifically eyeing a return for a potentially crucial Week 18 showdown against the Jaguars.
“We are never going to question his toughness or his willingness to get back and help us win,” Titans coach Mike Vrabel said last weekend (via Schefter).
Rapoport provides more details on Tannehill’s recent surgery, noting that the QB underwent a tightrope surgical procedure on his injured ankle. The recovery time for the procedure can vary, but Rapoport says the best-case scenario has a player returning in about three weeks. As the reporter notes, it’s a bit telling that Tannehill has gone under the knife but hasn’t been placed on IR, an indication that the organization is hoping he’ll be back at some point within the next four weeks.
The Titans would surely prefer their veteran QB under center against the Cowboys and Jaguars, but it’s not like he was doing a whole lot to help their playoff chances. While Tennessee currently sits atop the AFC South, they’ve dropped four straight, with Tannehill throwing three touchdowns vs. two interceptions over that stretch.
Time to talk to green bay about you know who, and take on half the salary…….Tannehill was making 38 mil, so maybe green bay might bite?
“it’s not like he was doing a whole lot to help their playoff chances”.
You mean those playoff chances that idiot owner Adams did her best to sabotage by firing Robinson?
Not sure it’s Amy Adams fault that all these players are injured. Or, that we have zero depth on our roster. Or, that we’ve hindered our ability to field a good team with past trades, draft mistakes, and free agent signings.
Amy’s poor timing is separate from the poor season we’re having.
I think the ugly story of what actually got him fired midseason comes out in the off-season.
If the true story didn’t reflect badly on Adams, she would make sure it was already out there. Only the guilty need extended time to concoct lies and put the proper damage control spin on things.
That “poor season” is coming down to a win-or-go-home game at Jacksonville in Week 18. Won’t matter how the Titans do against Dallas.