Titans' Gray in Concussion Protocol | NFL News

0:00On September 7, Tennessee Titans linebacker Cedric Gray is now in the NFL's concussion protocol after a UTV accident this past weekend. This puts his availability for the season opener against the New York Jets in serious doubt. He'll need to pass all the required medical evaluations to be clear to play. Gray, who is 23 years old, was a standout player last season, racking up 164 tackles, which put him fourth in the league. He was a fourth round draft pick from North Carolina in 2024, and the team is hoping for his swift and full recovery. The team released a statement confirming the UTV accident, and that he sustained a concussion and some minor injuries. They express their desire for him to return to the field healthy once he clears protocol. This isn't the first time we've seen football players involved in off-road vehicle incidents. Just this off-season, Georgia running bag Dante Dowdell suffered serious injuries in an ATV crash, including a punctured lung and broken ribs.

1:01And back in 2022, former Giants safety Xavier McKinney misgames after an ATV incident that nearly cost him fingers. It's a tough situation for Cedric Gray and the Titans. The league has seen a pattern of these kinds of accidents impacting players' careers, and everyone will be watching to see how Gray progresses through. The protocol. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.