Sources revealed to ESPN on Friday that the Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Harold Landry III tore his ACL during Wednesday’s practice session. This news comes as a major setback to the Titans, especially since Landry led the team with a career-high 12 sacks last season.
In addition to becoming the first Titans pass-rusher with double-digit sacks since Brian Orakpo had 10.5 in 2015, Landry also provided 49 quarterback pressures, 22 quarterback hits, 21 quarterback hurries, and 14 tackles for loss.
As one of the Titans’ most durable picks, Landry was on the field for 89.5% of the team’s defensive snaps last season. He has also been praised by Titans general manager Jon Robinson as a hard-working player who “is chomping at the bit to get back out there” and perform for his team.
With Landry most likely unavailable for the Titans’ opening fixtures in the new NFL season, the team will potentially need to consider selecting outside linebacker Rashad Weaver as a replacement. Alternatively, veteran edge defender Ola Adeniyi could prove a viable replacement.
