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Titans sign Thomas Morstead as punter after Townsend injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 7:42 PM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Titans sign Thomas Morstead as punter after Townsend injury

Summary

The Tennessee Titans have signed veteran punter Thomas Morstead to their practice squad following an injury to Tommy Townsend during a game against the Cleveland Browns. Townsend suffered a left knee injury in the first half, leading to Joey Slye covering punting duties in the 27-24 loss. Coach Robert Saleh stated that Townsend's availability for the upcoming game against the Bengals remains uncertain. Morstead, who has a notable career, previously played under Saleh with the Jets and has extensive experience in the NFL. The Titans, currently 1-6, hope to stabilize a punting situation amid recent team turmoil.

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•Titans loss to Browns drops them to 1-6 this season.
•Tommy Townsend injured his knee and is uncertain for next game.
•Joey Slye served as punter in the Browns matchup.
•Morstead brings 17 seasons of experience to the Titans.
•Next game is against the Bengals on November 1.

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7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Robert Saleh Banks on Familiar Face From His Jets Days to Address Titans’ Punting Woes

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The Tennessee Titans walked off the field in Nashville on Sunday with another heartbreaker. Andre Szmyt’s 32-yard field goal on the final play lifted the Browns to a 27-24 win and dropped Tennessee to 1-6, even after Tony Pollard scored three touchdowns. Yet one injury from that game quickly shaped Robert Saleh’s week, and it […] The post Robert Saleh Banks on Familiar Face From His Jets Days to Address Titans’ Punting Woes appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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Yahoo SportsOct 29, 2026, 7:42 PM
Robert Saleh Banks on Familiar Face From His Jets Days to Address Titans’ Punting Woes
The Tennessee Titans walked off the field in Nashville on Sunday with another heartbreaker. Andre Szmyt’s 32-yard field goal on the final play lifted the Browns to a 27-24 win and dropped Tennessee to 1-6, even after Tony Pollard scored three touchdowns. Yet one injury from that game quickly shaped Robert Saleh’s week, and it […] The post Robert Saleh Banks on Familiar Face From His Jets Days to Address Titans’ Punting Woes appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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