After an injury to wide receiver Kearis Jackson that led to his placement on injured reserve, the Tennessee Titans promoted fellow wide receiver Mason Kinsey from the practice squad to take his spot on the active roster.
That led to the team being one wide receiver shorter on the practice squad, with only 2023 undrafted free agent Tre’Shaun Harrison remaining at the position.
Buy Titans TicketsHowever, the Titans signed former Carolina Panthers sixth-round pick and wide receiver Shi Smith to the practice squad on Tuesday to fill the spot, one of five moves the team made.
Smith has appeared in 23 games (six starts) over his two-year career, catching 28 passes for 400 yards and two touchdowns in that span.
The South Carolina product also has experience in the return game, fielding 23 punts for 143 yards, an average of 6.2 yards per, and he has one 24-yard kick return under his belt.
Prior to inking Smith, the Titans worked him and three other receivers out, including one familiar face. Here’s the list, according to the transactions wire:
WR Reggie Roberson
Roberson was a standout during training camp and looked to be on his way to making the roster before cooling off, especially during preseason play. While he knows the offense, he doesn’t provide the experience and versatility Smith does, which likely played a role in him not being brought back.
WR Isaiah Coulter
A fifth-round pick of the Houston Texans in 2020, Coulter has played in just four games during his career, but none since 2021. He has just one target and hasn’t recorded a stat. He was last with the Buffalo Bills before being cut in August.
WR Dezmon Patmon
Patmon was a sixth-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts and played in 10 games for the Titans’ AFC South rivals, tallying four catches for 45 yards and a touchdown. He was on the Panthers’ practice squad earlier this month before being released.
