The Tennessee Titans have designated cornerback Caleb Farley for return from the physically unable to perform list. Farley has a 21-day practice window before he can be elevated to the active roster. If Tennessee decides not to activate him in the 21 days, he will miss the remainder of the 2023 season
Farley has been dealing with a back injury since last season.
The Tennessee Titans drafted Farley in the 2021 NFL Draft
The Tennessee Titans drafted Caleb Farley in the 1st round, 22nd overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. He was the third cornerback drafted and signed a 4-year, $13,495,482 rookie contract with a $7,174,896 signing bonus and $13,495,482 guaranteed.
Farley couldn’t stay healthy in first three seasons
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Farley appeared in three games and made one start, recording four tackles and one pass deflection. He went 7/9 for 75 yards with a passer rating of 101.4 in coverage.
He suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Week 6.
Farley appeared in nine games and made one start, recording ten tackles. He went 8/12 for 198 yards, one touchdown, and a passer rating of 137.5 in coverage.
He suffered a herniated disk in his back in Week 10 and was placed on injured reserve on November 15. He underwent a microdiscectomy on his back and missed the rest of the season.
Farley was placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list to start the season and hasn’t played at all this year.
Farley returned to practice yesterday
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Farley made his practice debut on Wednesday. Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen spoke to the media about Farley returning to practice:
“(Farley) has been working his butt off to get back out here. It’s good to see him out here with his teammates, going through drills, doing some things. Just happy for him that he is able to get back out here working with the guys.
I think it was his first time out. We’ll see as he progresses here, but it’s good to get him back. I was excited to see him out here working yesterday.”
Will Tennessee activate him?
It’s unclear whether the Tennessee Titans will activate Caleb Farley off the PUP list before the season’s end because they are eliminated from playoff contention, they have three weeks left to go in the regular season, and they have no reason to play him.
Tennessee will have to decide on his 5th-year option
Tennessee has to decide whether to exercise or decline his 5th-year option during the 2024 offseason. His option is projected to be around $11 to $12 million.
Tennessee will likely decline his 5th-year option and would be an unrestricted free agent during the 2025 offseason.
Hopefully, Caleb Farley can make a full recovery.
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