Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kyle Philips was already at a significant disadvantage in making the regular-season roster, and his latest injury will not help.
Head coach Brian Callahan told the media that the third-year receiver left Thursday’s joint practice against the Seattle Seahawks with a hamstring injury.
Without knowing the severity of the injury, one has to wonder, though, if this could spell the end of Philips’ tenure in Nashville.
Callahan: Kyle Philips dealing with hamstring for @Titans
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 15, 2024
The 25-year-old has been limited to just 13 games through his first two seasons. During that time, Philips has 23 catches for 259 yards and no touchdowns.
He was also removed from punt return duties last year after fumbling twice in two games.
Added, the Titans bolstered their wide receiver room with free-agent signings Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd, burying Philips in the depth chart.
The former UCLA standout entered this season with another opportunity to showcase himself both as a receiver and punt returner.
Philips hauled in three catches for 18 yards in the Titans’ first preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers last week. He has also consistently been a playmaker in training camp.
Meanwhile, Callahan noted that the starters will not play in this Saturday’s preseason game against Seattle, which would have allowed Philips to shine.
Now, others will have that chance to prove themselves.
