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Titans’ Carnell Tate cleared to play against Texans after back injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 7:28 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Titans’ Carnell Tate cleared to play against Texans after back injury

Summary

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate has been cleared to play in the Week 5 game against the Houston Texans following a back injury sustained during Thursday's practice. Head coach Robert Saleh confirmed that Tate experienced tightness but is not facing any serious issues. The 21-year-old receiver has shown potential in his first four games, recording 22 catches for 268 yards, although the Titans have yet to win this season. Tate aims to achieve his first career touchdown on Sunday, as both teams are seeking their first victory of the year. The Texans’ defense is unsteady, but could pose challenges for the Titans' struggling offense.

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Status Watch

•Carnell Tate cleared to play against Texans on October 8
•Tate suffered back tightness during practice
•He has 22 receptions for 268 yards this season
•Titans seeking first win of the season
•Both teams have struggled in the early season

Latest Updates

7:28 PMYahoo Sports — Titans’ Carnell Tate given ‘good to go’ status by Robert Saleh amid back injury woes

What they're saying

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate sustained a back injury during Thursday’s practice, initially leaving his status for the Week 5 matchup against the Houston Texans uncertain. However, it appears it was nothing serious, as head coach Robert Saleh shared good news on Friday. The 21-year-old wide receiver got the green light to play on […] The post Titans’ Carnell Tate given ‘good to go’ status by Robert Saleh amid back injury woes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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