Panthers Sign Former Titans First-Round Pick Caleb Farley To Practice Squad
The Carolina Panthers have signed former Titans first-round cornerback Caleb Farley to their practice squad after he tried out for the team earlier in the day. Drafted by the Titans in 2021, Farley's career was hindered by injuries, limiting him to just 12 games in Tennessee, where he recorded 14 tackles. After releasing him in the offseason, the Titans faced a $4.29 million dead money charge. Now, with the Panthers, Farley has another chance to revitalize his career and become the player the Titans envisioned. Carolina's secondary needs significant help, and if Farley can remain healthy, he could quickly earn a role on the field. He's a player to watch moving forward, aiming to make an impact with this new opportunity.
Titans Release Former First-Round Pick Caleb Farley
The Tennessee Titans have released cornerback Caleb Farley, their first-round pick from 2021, among Tuesday's roster cuts. Farley. Farley missed some time this training camp with a hamstring injury but was able to play in Tennessee's final preseason game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Injuries have wreaked havoc on Farley's career as he missed most of 2022 with a torn ACL and then missed the entirety of the 2023 NFL season with back injuries that caused him to undergo a microdiskectomy, putting his playing career in jeopardy. Farley has only played 12 games in three seasons, putting up just 14 tackles and one pass defended in his career thus far. It remains to be seen if Farley will pursue other NFL opportunities, but if he's on any IDP rosters, he can be dropped into free agency.
Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley (back) was on the practice field during organized team activities on Tuesday and was moving around well. Head coach Brian Callahan said the group of trainers is working with Farley to get him in a position to help the team this fall. A back injury caused Farley to miss the entire 2023 season, but the Titans are hoping to have him available in their secondary this year. The 25-year-old former 22nd overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft out of Virginia Tech has been a first-round bust so far for the Titans, as he's only played 12 games and made two starts in his first three years in the league. If he makes it to training camp this summer without any setbacks with his back, Farley figures to compete for the slot cornerback role.
Titans To Decline Fifth-Year Option On Caleb Farley
The Tennessee Titans plan to decline the fifth-year option on cornerback Caleb Farley (back), according to a source. It was the expected move for the Titans after Farley played in just 12 games (two starts) since 2021. The former 22nd overall pick in 2021 out of Virginia Tech will now hit the free-agent market after the 2024 season. Farley missed all of the 2023 campaign due to a back injury and has a total of 14 tackles (13 solo) and one pass defended in his 12 games with the Titans in 2021 and 2022. The 25-year-old defensive back will be trying to stay on the field in 2024 with Tennessee and be productive in what is now his walk year before hitting the open market next spring.
Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley (back) will begin the 2023 regular season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to a source. The former first-rounder is still recovering from a back injury. He's also dealing with the passing of his father, and all his focus is on his more-important personal situation at this time. Farley had season-ending surgery to fix a herniated disc in his back last year and just hasn't progressed enough to be ready for Week 1 this season. The 24-year-old will now have to sit out for at least the first four games before rejoining Tennessee's secondary. The former 22nd overall pick in 2021 out of Virginia Tech has only 14 tackles (13 solo) in 12 games (two starts) in his first two NFL seasons.
Tennessee Titans 2021 first-round cornerback Caleb Farley (back) underwent a microdisectomy on his back on Thursday and will miss the rest of the season, according to a source. He was dealing with a herniated disc in his back, but he's expected to be ready for the start of the offseason program next spring. The absence of the 24-year-old will be a blow to Tennessee's defense the rest of the way. Farley has been injury-prone early on in his career, playing in just 12 games (two starts) for the Titans in his first two years in the league. Before getting injured in Week 10 against the Denver Broncos, Farley had 10 tackles (nine solo) in his nine games. The Titans are extremely beat up and vulnerable in their secondary right now.
The Tennessee Titans placed cornerback Caley Farley (back) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and promoted linebacker Joe Schobert and defensive lineman Larrell Murchison from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster in corresponding moves. Farley is expected to have season-ending surgery to fix a herniated disc. The 24-year-old former first-rounder was dealing with a back injury heading into the 2021 draft and fell to Tennessee late in the first round as a result, but he played in just three games in his rookie season before tearing his ACL. Farley made it nine games in 2022, but injuries early in his career have made him a first-round bust so far. The Titans secondary has been vulnerable all year long and are extremely banged up heading into Thursday's game against the Green Bay Packers.
Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley (back) is feared to have suffered a herniated disc in the Week 10 win over the Denver Broncos, according to a league source. His injury will likely require season-ending surgery. Farley suffered the injury in the third quarter during a punt return and was later ruled out with a back injury. It's the 24-year-old's second serious back injury in the last three years. He also injured his L5 disc and suffered a bulged SI disc that needed microdiscectomy before the 2021 draft. Farley played in just three games in 2021 before suffering a torn ACL in Week 6, so his career has been marred by injuries so far in the NFL. Before his injury Sunday, Farley played 16.8 percent of the defensive snaps for the Titans, mostly working on special teams in nine games.
Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley (knee, back) doesn't have a timetable for a return, but he said his back is "great" and that he hasn't thought about it in a long time. Farley tore his ACL in Week 6 and missed the remainder of his rookie season after being taken late in the first round. The 23-year-old also had surgery to fix a herniated disc in his back, but the knee is probably the bigger issue as training camp approaches next month. Farley had four solo tackles and one pass defensed in three games played (one start) before his devastating knee injury last year, and it remains to be seen if he'll be ready for the start of the regular season in 2022.
Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley (knee) suffered a torn ACL on Monday night, which will end his rookie season. The MRI confirmed an isolated ACL tear with little damage to the meniscus. The 2021 first-round pick had four solo tackles and one pass deflection in his limited time this season, so an already weak pass defense loses a key part of their secondary. Janoris Jenkins and Elijah Molden will be the top two corners in his absence, while Kevin Byard and Amani Hooker make up the rest of the secondary for the Titans. They will be in for all they can handle in Week 7 against Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs.
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