Titans getting back first-round rookie WR Treylon Burks from IR

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have activated huge 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 harm suffered in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4. He has 10 receptions for 129 yards this season.

He took half in apply this week and stated he felt prefer it went properly.

“I really feel like I am in the identical form as after I left,” Burks stated Friday. “You begin off in apply, which interprets to the sport. Figuring out the whole lot I did after I received again, I can play quick. I nonetheless really feel like I’m in the identical place as earlier than the harm.”

Offensive coordinator Todd Downing stated he was “actually impressed” with how Burks saved himself in form and favored how engaged he was whereas he was out.

Added Titans coach Mike Vrabel: “I believed he was actually approaching in his means to regulate to the soccer and his play pace.”

Tennessee’s passing sport, which ranks final within the NFL, might use a lift. The Titans have gained just one,238 yards within the air this season, with their receivers catching a mixed 51 passes for 658 yards and a landing.