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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have activated extensive receiver Treylon Burks from injured reserve, and the rookie will make his return in opposition to the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
The Titans additionally activated defensive again Elijah Molden from injured reserve and positioned linebacker Zach Cunningham (elbow) and defensive again Josh Thompson (knee) on IR.
Burks had missed the previous 4 video games with a turf toe damage suffered in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4. He has 10 receptions for 129 yards this season.
He took half in follow this week and mentioned he felt prefer it went nicely.
“I really feel like I am in the identical form as once I left,” Burks mentioned Friday. “You begin off in follow, which interprets to the sport. Figuring out the whole lot I did once I received again, I can play quick. I nonetheless really feel like I’m in the identical place as earlier than the damage.”
Offensive coordinator Todd Downing mentioned he was “actually impressed” with how Burks saved himself in form and appreciated how engaged he was whereas he was out.
Added Titans coach Mike Vrabel: “I assumed he was actually approaching in his potential to regulate to the soccer and his play velocity.”
Tennessee’s passing sport, which ranks final within the NFL, may use a lift. The Titans have gained only one,238 yards within the air this season, with their receivers catching a mixed 51 passes for 658 yards and a landing.
