The Tennessee Titans (2-6) secured a hard-fought overtime win against the New England Patriots (2-7) on Sunday, but celebrations were short-lived due to devastating injury news. Center Lloyd Cushenberry is likely out for the season with a torn Achilles, and safety Quandre Diggs will also be sidelined for the remainder of the year, according to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz.
Diggs, a three-time Pro Bowler, suffered a Lisfranc injury while tackling Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas during the 20-17 victory. He finishes the season with 42 combined tackles. As Diggs approaches his 32nd birthday in January and heads into free agency, it’s quite possible he has played his last game with the Titans.
After nine years with the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks, the 2015 sixth-round draft pick joined Tennessee in August. While his performance has declined, leading to his release from Seattle in March, Diggs has remained effective against the run. His absence will certainly be felt.
The Titans’ challenges continue even after a victory. They rank among the worst defenses, allowing 26.6 points per game, and now their depth in the secondary is being tested. Offseason acquisition L’Jarius Sneed is dealing with a quadriceps injury that has kept him out for the last three games.
Despite low expectations heading into the season, Tennessee has still been disappointing. Quarterback Will Levis has struggled with injuries, the offensive line is weak, and the team lacks direction. The news regarding Cushenberry and Diggs is sure to leave fans feeling numb as they anxiously await brighter days at Nissan Stadium.
The Titans have nearly a week to address these significant issues before facing the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
