Cameron Wake, Sharif Finch OUT, what this means for Tennessee Titans
By Will Lomas
What if it is a long term issue?
Cameron Wake has a hamstring injury and those are notorious for taking a long time to heal, especially if you are a quick-twitch player. Sharif Finch had a shoulder injury in the game Sunday after missing the week before with a different injury.
If both or either of these issues are long term issues, the Titans may want to look at outside options for help.
Nick Perry is a name that stands out among free agent EDGEs. There are obviously reasons why Perry isn’t on a roster, but with 7 sacks in 2017 and 11 sacks in 2016, he is worth a look. It is hard to understand why a team like the Titans who is just looking for a designated pass rusher and not a full time starter wouldn’t kick the tires on him.
Shane Ray is another name to watch, and while he hasn’t had the highs that Perry had he is also much younger.
Though not as exciting, if the Titans wanted a replacement for Finch rather than Wake, they could take a look at Michael Johnson. Like Finch, Johnson is more of a 4-3 EDGE with a bigger frame and more power.
Titans DC Dean Pees watched him from across the sideline twice a year for much of his career when Pees was with Baltimore and when Johnson was with the Cincinnati Bengals, there could be a spark of interest there.