Titans' Carnell Tate Sits Out Practice With Shoulder
The Tennessee Titans rookie receiver did not practice on November 11, 2026 due to a lingering shoulder injury.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Football
Tennessee Titans rookie Carnell Tate did not practice on November 11, 2026 due to a lingering shoulder injury, per the team's injury report. Tate has not practiced since October 23, 2026, and missed Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Why it matters
Tate is the Titans' leading receiver, with 34 catches for 413 yards and one touchdown in seven games, so his availability affects the team's passing game. The Titans, at 1-7, face the 6-2 Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 10.
Tate, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, has 34 catches for 413 yards and one touchdown across seven games this season. His availability for the November 15 game against the 6-2 Jacksonville Jaguars is not yet confirmed.
The players
Carnell Tate
Carnell Tate is a Tennessee Titans wide receiver selected fourth overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football franchise based in Nashville that compete in the National Football League.
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football franchise based in Jacksonville, Florida that compete in the National Football League.
The details
The Titans' injury report on November 11, 2026 listed Tate with a shoulder injury designated as did not practice. Teammates Cody Barton, Anthony Hill Jr., Peter Skoronski and Tyjae Spears were also listed as did not practice, while JC Latham was a full participant after a Week 8 finger injury.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: Tate last practiced before missing time with the shoulder injury.
Week 8, 2026: Tate missed the game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
November 11, 2026: Tate did not practice, per the injury report.
November 15, 2026: The Titans host the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium.
Season Trajectory
Tate's absence comes as the 1-7 Titans search for offensive production, with a top-five draft pick whose role was expected to anchor the passing game. Jacksonville's 6-2 start makes the Week 10 matchup a test of whether Tennessee can stabilize its season.
Fantasy managers rostering Tate should monitor the November 15 injury report, since his 34 catches and 413 yards make him the team's primary target. A Titans passing game without him would shift targets toward the other receivers.
The takeaway
Injury designations in the final days before kickoff often determine fantasy and betting decisions, so checking the Wednesday-to-Friday practice reports matters. Tate's status will be clearer once the Titans finish their week of practice.
What happens next
The Titans host the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium on November 15, 2026, when Tate's availability will be determined.
Further reading
For more Titans coverage, see Nashville Football.
