Fernando Carmona expected to miss a few weeks with ankle sprain

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Fernando Carmona expected to miss a few weeks with ankle sprain
Summary

Tennessee Titans rookie guard Fernando Carmona is expected to miss some time due to an ankle sprain sustained in a 12-7 loss to the New York Giants. Initially feared to be a serious injury, reports indicate that Carmona will likely avoid a trip to the injured reserve. He has started all three games this season and has been an asset for the Titans' offensive line, which ranks second in the league in pass-blocking efficiency. Jackson Slater is anticipated to step in as the starting right guard while Carmona recovers.

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  • •Carmona suffered an ankle sprain against the Giants.
  • •He is expected to miss a few weeks but avoid IR.
  • •Carmona started all three games this season.
  • •The Titans' offensive line ranks second in pass-blocking efficiency.
  • •Jackson Slater will fill in as starter during Carmona's absence.
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  • 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Titans news: Tennessee gets good Fernando Carmona news after ankle injury
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The 12-7 Week 3 loss to the New York Giants was a tough pill to swallow for the Tennessee Titans . Early in the contest, it was feared that rookie guard Fernando Carmona may have suffered a serious ankle injury. However, the organization can breathe a sigh of relief on Monday thanks to the latest update. Reports indicate that the 24-year-old […] The post Titans news: Tennessee gets good Fernando Carmona news after ankle injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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