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Titans CB Fulton, RB Hilliard out for Week 2 vs. Bills

Posted September 17, 2022 7:00 am

The Associated Press

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) makes a catch as he breaks away from Tennessee Titans cornerback Kristian Fulton (26) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Nashville. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) The Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans ruled starting cornerback Kristian Fulton and running back Dontrell Hilliard out for Monday night's game in Buffalo because of hamstring injuries.

Neither player practiced all week. Reserve guard Jamarco Jones also was ruled out after missing practice Friday and Saturday because of an elbow injury.

Fulton allowed a 65-yard touchdown pass last week in the season-opening loss to the New York Giants. With Fulton out, the Titans are likely to start 2021 first-round draft pick Caleb Farley, who played just 16 defensive snaps in Tennessee's dime package last week. Farley is coming off a torn ACL suffered against the Bills in a Monday night game last season at Nissan Stadium.

'œIt's always a huge challenge every week, no matter who's in there,'ť Titans coach Mike Vrabel said. 'œThis is a difficult league, and you have to try to earn everything and see if you can get off the field and make them punt.'ť

Farley is excited to face Buffalo's high-powered offense, led by quarterback Josh Allen.

'œI want to make the most of it. I always get those emotions and feelings going into any game, since Little League," he said. 'œI just want to go out on the field and make the most of the opportunity I've been given.'ť

Hilliard caught two touchdown passes for the Titans in the opener against the Giants, playing as the team's primary third-down back. With Hilliard out, the Titans could use rookie Hassan Haskins as the third-down back. Haskins played on the Titans' final drive last week after Hilliard was injured. Rookie Julius Chestnut and veteran Trenton Cannon could be other options for the Titans to spell Derrick Henry.

The Titans had three players in yellow noncontact jerseys during the open portion of Saturday's practice: receiver Kyle Philips (shoulder), linebacker Ola Adeniyi (neck) and guard Dillon Radunz (neck).

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Tennessee Titans running back Dontrell Hilliard (40) runs to the end zone for a touchdown after making a catch during the second half of an NFL football game againt the New York Giants Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Nashville. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) The Associated Press

Tennessee Titans running back Dontrell Hilliard (40) celebrates a touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Nashville. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) The Associated Press

Tennessee Titans running back Dontrell Hilliard (40) celebrates with fans as he runs to the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Nashville. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) The Associated Press

Tennessee Titans running back Dontrell Hilliard (40) celebrates as he runs to the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Nashville. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) The Associated Press

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