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Titans place Jaylen Harrell and Jaren Kanak on season-ending IR

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Titans place Jaylen Harrell and Jaren Kanak on season-ending IR

Summary

Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh announced on August 15 that defensive end Jaylen Harrell and rookie tight end Jaren Kanak will be placed on season-ending injured reserve. Both players suffered injuries during the preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers on August 13. Harrell, who recorded 4.5 sacks last season, tore his ACL, while Kanak tore his pectoral muscle. The Titans are expected to seek replacements for both players, with defensive linemen John Franklin-Myers and Jackie Marshall returning to practice for individual drills after injuries.

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Status Watch

•Harrell logged 4.5 sacks in 2025 before his injury.
•Kanak was a seventh-round pick in 2026.
•Both injuries occurred during the preseason opener on August 13.
•Franklin-Myers and Marshall returned to practice on August 15.

Latest Updates

7:33 AMYahoo Sports — Titans lose Jaren Kanak, Jaylen Harrell for the season due to injury
10:36 PMYahoo Sports — Titans TE Jaren Kanak, DE Jaylen Harrell out for season with injuries
10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Titans coach Robert Saleh rules 2 players out for season, including Jaren Kanak

What they're saying

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Two Tennessee Titans players, defensive end Jaylen Harrell and rookie tight end Jaren Kanak, are out for the season after sustaining injuries against the San Francisco 49ers.
— Yahoo Sports