Titans cornerback Alontae Taylor inactive against Colts due to coach's decision
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 5:09 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Tennessee Titans cornerback Alontae Taylor is inactive for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. A team source confirmed to ESPN that this decision is not related to injury. Taylor has played five games for the Titans this season, recording 25 tackles and one sack after a prior stint with the New Orleans Saints. His inactivity comes as a surprise, especially following his significant contract with the Titans, which included $42 million guaranteed. Joshua Williams is expected to start in Taylor's absence as he returns from injured reserve.
- •Taylor is inactive for the Titans' Week 6 matchup against the Colts.
- •The decision is attributed to coaching choices, not injuries.
- •Taylor has recorded 25 tackles and one sack in five games this season.
- •Joshua Williams returns from IR and is expected to start in Taylor's place.
- •Taylor signed a $60 million contract with $42 million guaranteed.
- 5:46 PMESPN — Coach's decision: Titans CB Taylor inactive against Colts, source says
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Alontae Taylor roster update for Titans at Colts in NFL Week 6
- 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee Titans make surprising decision to bench CB Alontae Taylor
"Titans cornerback Alontae Taylor is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts. A team source told ESPN that it was a coach's decision and not injury-related.
"The Tennessee Titans benched Alontae Taylor for Sunday's game despite his massive contract and struggles in the secondary.
"Former Vol Alontae Taylor update ahead of Tennessee-Indianapolis game.
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External links- ESPNOct 18, 2026, 5:46 PMCoach's decision: Titans CB Taylor inactive against Colts, source says
Titans cornerback Alontae Taylor is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts. A team source told ESPN that it was a coach's decision and not injury-related.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 4:13 PMAlontae Taylor roster update for Titans at Colts in NFL Week 6
Former Vol Alontae Taylor update ahead of Tennessee-Indianapolis game.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 4:07 PMTennessee Titans make surprising decision to bench CB Alontae Taylor
The Tennessee Titans benched Alontae Taylor for Sunday's game despite his massive contract and struggles in the secondary.
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