Kevin Dodd, the rookie pass rusher out of Clemson whom the Titans took in the second round, has been placed on IR and is out for the year. Dodd had struggled with a foot injury heading into the season, and was never truly healthy. His inability to get to 100% affected his game and practice performance, which led to Dodd being made a (somewhat) “healthy” scratch the past few weeks. He will likely need a second surgery on his foot, but should be ready to go by the beginning of next season, when he’ll be needed.
While this doesn’t seem like a big deal considering Dodd’s minimal impact in his first season with the Titans, it’s actually a big blow.