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5 Tennessee Titans who need to step up after major injuries

By Benjamin Mott

Oct 18, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs against Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (99) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs against Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (99) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 22, 2019; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans linebacker Derick Roberson (50) reacts after sacking New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2019; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans linebacker Derick Roberson (50) reacts after sacking New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

LB Derick Roberson

With Jadeveon Clowney out for the second time in three games, Derick Roberson has yet another opportunity to show Mike Vrabel that he deserves to get a lot more playing time on a regular basis.

After playing in 50 defensive snaps in the Titans’ victory over the Chicago Bears, Roberson played just eleven in last Thursday’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts. This decrease in snaps came due to the return of Clowney, who missed the game against Chicago due to an injury.

With Clowney once again out due to his knee issues, Roberson gets yet another chance at making an impact.

Roberson showed flashes in limited action last season, as he picked up three sacks in three games. This year, he missed most of the season after injuring his knee in training camp and was inactive until Week 6 against the Houston Texans. He played in just five snaps in that game before being inactive the next two weeks.

If Roberson is able to have a big performance against a formidable Baltimore Ravens offensive line, then Vrabel really has no excuse not to give him more playing time moving forward, regardless of Clowney’s availability.

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