The Tennessee Titans have officially ruled rookie receiver Carnell Tate out for their upcoming Week 10 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The team had hoped that their Week 9 bye would provide enough time for Tate to recover from a shoulder injury that forced him to sit out during Week 8, but he remained unable to practice this week, according to Yahoo Sports.
The news was confirmed on social media by RotoWire, which noted that “Carnell Tate (shoulder) was ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars.”
With Tate officially inactive, the Titans are expected to rely on a rotation of receivers to fill the void in their offensive scheme.
During the Week 8 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals, Chimere Dike served as the primary replacement for Tate at the Z receiver position.
Dike performed effectively in that role, logging 63 snaps and finishing the game with five catches for 71 yards and a touchdown, as reported by Sports Illustrated.
Wan’Dale Robinson also saw significant usage in the previous game without Tate, leading the team with 72 snaps and 47 routes run while functioning as the primary slot receiver.
However, analysts suggest that Robinson may face a difficult challenge this week, as the Jaguars defense has been effective at limiting production from slot receivers, per Fantasy Points data.
Elic Ayomanor is also expected to see increased playing time after rotating with veteran Calvin Ridley during the previous absence.
Despite the increased opportunities, Ayomanor recorded only three receptions for 34 yards on five targets when he last stepped into a larger role.
The team has not provided a specific timeline for when Tate might return to the active roster following the Sunday clash.
Fantasy managers are advised to monitor the situation closely, as the Titans adjust their offensive personnel to account for the rookie’s continued absence.