Quinn Johnson doubtful for Steelers

The Titans injury report heading into the season opener is as follows: linebacker Zaviar Gooden (ankle) is out, fullback Quinn Johnson (quad) is doubtful, and tackle Dave Stewart (calf) and linebacker Akeem Ayers (ankle) are questionable.

The Titans will discuss today what to do about the fullback situation, since it doesn’t look good for Johnson.

One option would be to activate Collin Mooney from the practice squad, though that would require cutting someone from the current 53-man roster. It doesn’t sound as if the team has any plans to cut Johnson, as Titans coach Mike Munchak said he’s hoping Johnson is healed for next week’s game.

A second option at fullback would be to use one of the team’s three tight ends – Delanie Walker, Craig Stevens or Taylor Thompson – in that role.

The Titans had two fullbacks – Michael Robinson and John Conner – visit on Friday, but there were no immediate plans to sign either player.

Stewart participated only in walk-through drills on Friday, but Munchak still sounded optimistic about his chances of playing on Sunday in Pittsburgh.

“We’ll have a light walk-through practice (Saturday) and that will be a good test for him,” Munchak said. “If he’s still not quite right, we can wait for Sunday … But he’s someone who’s played with these things before, so I have confidence he’ll be there.”

Ayers had been limited Wednesday and Thursday in practice, but was a full participant on Friday. Munchak expects him to play on Sunday, though he may not get quite as many snaps as he normally would.

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Source: Titans Insider