Former NC State Linebacker
Stephen Tulloch has been held out of both of the Titans preseason games thus far due to a knee injury. It is unclear how severe the injury is, but there has been no indication that it is severe and seems to be a day-to-day situation. Tulloch is coming off a breakout season where he was second on the team in tackles (84) behind Keith Bulluck. He took over the starting job at middle linebacker last season when Ryan Fowler went down with a season ending injury. Titans Coach Jeff Fisher stated back in June that the starting job was still Tulloch's, despite Fowler's return to health. Tulloch left a big impression on the opposition last season down the home stretch, when he led or tied for the team high in tackles over the final five games of the season. It has been reported that Tulloch has been seen running on the sidelines in practice this week, and Fisher won't rule out starting Tulloch in the next preseason game. This is the last year of Tulloch's rookie contract, and the Titans can only hope that he returns to full strength as soon as possible, because they are expecting him to shine even more this year following the exit of Albert Haynesworth.
Pat Thomas, another former Pack Linebacker, has found a new home in Buffalo, after starting 9 games last season at middle linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs. He is trying to prove his worth to the Bills this preseason. Thus far he has been flip flopping between second and third string at middle linebacker. Thomas is battling Marcus Buggs for the back-up role behind Paul Posluszny. Unfortunately he has been able to play as of late, sitting out in last weeks preseason game against the Bears and it has already been reported that he will have to sit out again this weekend versus the Packers.
Tank Tyler is making some noise this preseason. With the Kansas City Chiefs switching to a 3-4 defense, Tyler will truly have to be a "Tank" in the middle. Even though Tank could possibly start second on the depth chart behind veteran Ron Edwards, expect him to be a prominent figure in the middle of the Chiefs defense. He has been seen running with the 1st team already this preseason.
Former NC State Linebacker Stephen Tulloch has been held out of both of the Titans preseason games thus far due to a knee injury. It is unclear how severe the injury is, but there has been no indication that it is severe and seems to be a day-to-day situation. Tulloch is coming off a breakout season where he was second on the team in tackles (84) behind Keith Bulluck. He took over the starting job at middle linebacker last season when Ryan Fowler went down with a season ending injury. Titans Coach Jeff Fisher stated back in June that the starting job was still Tulloch's, despite Fowler's return to health. Tulloch left a big impression on the opposition last season down the home stretch, when he led or tied for the team high in tackles over the final five games of the season. It has been reported that Tulloch has been seen running on the sidelines in practice this week, and Fisher won't rule out starting Tulloch in the next preseason game. This is the last year of Tulloch's rookie contract, and the Titans can only hope that he returns to full strength as soon as possible, because they are expecting him to shine even more this year following the exit of Albert Haynesworth. 
Pat Thomas, another former Pack Linebacker, has found a new home in Buffalo, after starting 9 games last season at middle linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs. He is trying to prove his worth to the Bills this preseason. Thus far he has been flip flopping between second and third string at middle linebacker. Thomas is battling Marcus Buggs for the back-up role behind Paul Posluszny. Unfortunately he has been able to play as of late, sitting out in last weeks preseason game against the Bears and it has already been reported that he will have to sit out again this weekend versus the Packers. 
Tank Tyler is making some noise this preseason. With the Kansas City Chiefs switching to a 3-4 defense, Tyler will truly have to be a "Tank" in the middle. Even though Tank could possibly start second on the depth chart behind veteran Ron Edwards, expect him to be a prominent figure in the middle of the Chiefs defense. He has been seen running with the 1st team already this preseason.
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1 Response to "Preseason Notes From Pack Alum In The League"Just saw that Tulloch has been ruled out of this weekends preseason game.
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