The Tennessee Titans made a flurry of roster moves ahead of their Week 8 contest against the Atlanta Falcons.
The most notable transaction of them all was the team officially signing cornerback Eric Garror to the active roster. The Louisiana product was a preseason standout who made a lot of fans with his stellar play back in August.
According to Pro Football Focus, Garror only allowed 55 percent of his targets to be completed (5-of-9) while also accounting for a total of eight tackles. Despite being 5-foot-9, 174 pounds, the undrafted corner is an undersized, yet gritty athlete who isn’t afraid to get physical when needed.
Although he may not have made the initial 53-man roster, the former Ragin’ Cajun was someone the team successfully prioritized keeping around on the practice squad. Now, he gets his chance on the team’s active roster.
Head coach Mike Vrabel stated that the young corner would get a chance to work in the nickel role, especially now that Roger McCreary has been ruled out with his hamstring injury. Vrabel also mentioned how Garror could potentially get a chance to fill the Titans’ vacant punt returner job.
This is somewhere Garror excelled at during his time in the Sun Belt. Over his five-year college career, he returned a total of 96 punt returns for 860 yards (9.0 yards per return) and three touchdowns.
As for the rest of Saturday’s transactions, scroll down below to see what other moves the team made ahead of their showdown with the Falcons.
DT Jaleel Johnson
Signed to active roster from practice squad
LB Joe Jones
Standard elevation from practice squad
RB Jonathan Ward
Standard elevation from practice squad
DB Shyheim Carter
Waived from active roster
LB Chance Campbell
Waived from active roster
