- Kalel Mullings
- #31
- Team TEN
- Pos RB
- Status AActive
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Plays final snap of Week 17
Mullings gained four yards on his lone carry in Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: Mullings took the field for the just one of the Titans' 74 snaps on offense in the loss, carrying the ball on the final play of the game as Tennessee wound out the clock. Since being activated from injured reserve in late November, the rookie sixth-round pick out of Michigan has suited up in six straight games but has logged just three carries for seven yards. He's seen most of his playing time on special teams while Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears have worked ahead of him at running back.
Published: Wed, Dec 31 at 8:43am by Rotowire.com
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Back to action
Mullings (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Analysis: Mullings was activated off injured reserve Saturday in anticipation for Sunday's contest, his first game since Week 3 against the Colts. The rookie sixth-rounder has worked his way back from an ankle injury he sustained in that Week 3 loss and will take his place behind Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears as the third running back for the Titans' offense.
Published: Sun, Nov 23 at 9:00am by Rotowire.com
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Activated off IR
The Titans activated Mullings (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official website reports.
Analysis: Mullings has officially been activated off injured reserve after his practice window was opened 12 days ago. The 23-year-old is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Seattle, but this move, along with three straight full practices, gives him a chance to appear in his third game this season, likely on special teams.
Published: Sat, Nov 22 at 1:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Week 12
Mullings (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Analysis: Mullings remains on injured reserve after his practice window was opened 11 days ago, but he at least has a chance to be activated ahead of Sunday's game against Seattle. The sixth-round rookie has appeared in two games this season, playing just 11 snaps on special teams.
Published: Fri, Nov 21 at 4:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't return for Week 11
Mullings (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: The rookie running back from Michigan returned to practice this week after missing Tennessee's last six games due to an ankle injury, but it appears he's not ready for in-game action just yet. Mullings will remain on the injured reserve list through Week 11 and must be activated to the Titans' active roster before suiting up again.
Published: Fri, Nov 14 at 11:13am by Rotowire.com
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Practice window opened
The Titans have designated Mullings (ankle) to return to practice this week, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.
Analysis: Mullings has had his three-week practice window opened after he was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury following Week 3's game against the Colts. The 2025 sixth-round pick also missed Week 2 with the same ankle injury and has appeared in only two games so far, and exclusively on special teams.
Published: Mon, Nov 10 at 8:53am by Rotowire.com
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Shifts to IR
Mullings (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: The 2025 sixth-round pick from Michigan played through an ankle injury in the Titans' Week 3 loss to the Colts, logging eight special-teams snaps. However, he began Tennessee's week of practice with consecutive DNPs and has now shifted to IR, suggesting the injury worsened in Week 3. With Mullings out for at least the Titans next four games, the team is down to just two healthy running backs on the active roster: Julius Chestnut and Tony Pollard.
Published: Fri, Sep 26 at 10:18am by Rotowire.com
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Unavailable for practice
Mullings (ankle) was estimated to be a DNP on Wednesday, as the Titans held a walk-through practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Mullings was active for the team's Week 3 loss to the Colts after missing one week of action with an ankle injury. The running back has now opened this week as a nonparticipant, and he'll have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Texans.
Published: Wed, Sep 24 at 4:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to play Week 3
Mullings (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Mullings suffered an ankle injury during the Titans' Week 1 loss to the Broncos, which prevented him from playing against the Rams in Week 2. The rookie sixth-rounder was a limited participant in practice all of last week, and he has done enough to be cleared to play in Sunday's AFC south clash. Mullings will see most of his snaps on special teams but could work in rotation with Julius Chestnut out of the backfield behind starter Tony Pollard.
Published: Sun, Sep 21 at 9:07am by Rotowire.com
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Could return Sunday
Mullings (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Analysis: Mullings was inactive in Week 2 after suffering an ankle injury in his regular-season debut. He logged a trio of limited practices leading up to Tennessee's Week 3 matchup, suggesting he has a reasonable chance to play. If he is able to suit up, Mullings will likely see most of his snaps on special teams.
Published: Fri, Sep 19 at 4:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited on Wednesday
Mullings (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Mullings was injured in the Titans' Week 1 opener against the Broncos and missed last Sunday's loss to the Rams. With Tyjae Spears (ankle, IR) injured right now, Mullings is the Titans' RB3 behind Tony Pollard and Julius Chestnut.
Published: Wed, Sep 17 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Mullings (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: The running back injured his ankle on a punt return during Tennessee's season-opening loss to the Broncos and proceeded to miss practice in the week leading up to this contest. With Tony Pollard and Julius Chestnut leading the Titans' backfield, Jordan Mims, who was elevated Saturday from the practice squad, will step in as the third option.
Published: Sun, Sep 14 at 8:52am by Rotowire.com
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Doubtful for Week 2
Mullings (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Analysis: Mullings was injured on a punt return in the first quarter of the Titans' Week 1 loss to the Broncos last Sunday. Tony Pollard and Julius Chestnut will handle backfield duties for the Titans against Los Angeles if Mullings can't suit up.
Published: Fri, Sep 12 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't practice Thursday
Mullings (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: The rookie sixth-rounder missed the first two practices of the week due to an ankle injury that he suffered against the Broncos in Week 1. Mullings would have to return to practice Friday in at least a limited capacity to have a shot at playing against the Rams on Sunday. Jordan Mims is the only running back on the Titans' practice squad, and with Tyjae Spears (ankle) on injured reserve, the former would be a top candidate to be elevated to the active roster and serve as Tennessee's RB3 behind…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 11 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice Wednesday
Mullings (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official website reports.
Analysis: Mullings suffered a right ankle injury in the team's 20-12 loss to the Broncos in Week 1, and he has now opened the week of practice on the sidelines. The running back will have two more opportunities to return to practice before Sunday's matchup with the Rams.
Published: Wed, Sep 10 at 5:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Suffers ankle injury Sunday
Mullings is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos due to an ankle injury, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Analysis: Mullings appeared to injure his right ankle during the Titans' punt return in the first quarter, per Turron Davenport of ESPN.com. Julius Chestnut would serve as the Titans' lone backup running back behind Tony Pollard if Mullings is unable to return.
Published: Sun, Sep 7 at 1:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Active for Week 1
Mullings (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's season opener against the Broncos.
Analysis: Mullings approached the contest listed as questionable after logging a limited practice Friday. With his Week 1 availability confirmed, he and Julius Chestnut are poised to see complementary snaps Sunday in a Tennessee backfield that's led by Tony Pollard.
Published: Sun, Sep 7 at 11:44am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Week 1
Mullings (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Mullings appeared to be past the ankle issue, as he wasn't listed on the injury report Wednesday or Thursday, but he was added as a limited participant in Friday's practice. It's possible Mullings suffered a setback. With Tyjae Spears (ankle, IR) already out, Tony Pollard could be in line for a big workload Sunday in Denver.
Published: Fri, Sep 5 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Past ankle injury
Mullings (ankle) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Analysis: Mullings had been out of action since suffering an ankle injury during the Titans' preseason finale against the Vikings. The rookie sixth-rounder's absence from Wednesday's injury report indicates that he is past the issue and primed to make his NFL regular-season debut against the Broncos on Sunday. With Tyjae Spears (ankle) on injured reserve, Mullings and Julius Chestnut are slated to handle complementary snaps out of the backfield behind starter Tony Pollard.
Published: Wed, Sep 3 at 5:10pm by Rotowire.com
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No practice Thursday
Mullings (ankle) is not practicing Thursday, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
Analysis: Mullings hasn't practiced since Tennessee's final preseason game on Aug. 22, a 23-13 win over the Vikings, in which he sustained a right ankle injury. His status appears uncertain for Week 1 against the Broncos. If Mullings misses any time, Julius Chestnut will have a clear path to the No. 2 running back role behind Tony Pollard.
Published: Thu, Aug 28 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with ankle issue
Mullings suffered an ankle injury during Friday's 23-13 preseason win over the Vikings, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.comreports.
Analysis: Mullings got some reps with Cameron Ward, leading the backfield during Tennessee's second offensive possession. He picked up 27 yards on six carries prior to his injury, though he did also cede a goal-line carry to Julius Chestnut. An initial diagnosis suggests that Mullings' ankle injury is minor, but his status will be worth monitoring as a Week 1 matchup against the Broncos nears.
Published: Fri, Aug 22 at 9:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Heavy workload against Atlanta
Mullings recorded eight carries for 25 yards in Friday's 23-20 preseason win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Both Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears (ankle) sat, so Mullings looked to be splitting the primary role with Julius Chestnut. Chestnut got the opening carry of the game, but Mullings followed immediately after on the same drive. However, he was called for a holding penalty one play later and then didn't receive a carry for two additional possessions. Mullings' usage suggests he currently sits fourth on the running back depth chart.
Published: Sun, Aug 17 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Still competing for depth spot
Mullings rushed the ball seven times for 33 yards in Saturday's 29-7 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Mullings entered the game after Julius Chestnut in the third quarter, but he did earn one carry on Chestnut's opening drive. That suggests he remains fourth on the depth chart for the time being, but that he could be pushing Chestnut. The battle is likely to continue for the rest of the preseason and could take on added significance if Tyjae Spears (ankle) remains sidelined into the regular season.
Published: Sun, Aug 10 at 6:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Pushing for roster spot as rookie
Mullings will compete with Julius Chestnut for a roster spot during training camp, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Mullings missed time with an injury to his abdomen immediately after being drafted in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but he participated in minicamp and will be a full go for training camp. He is regarded as a good downhill runner, but his primary role, if he makes the team, will come on special teams to begin his rookie campaign.
Published: Wed, Jul 9 at 6:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Recovered from core surgery
Mullings (abdomen) has been participating in OTAs.
Analysis: Mullings was limited at rookie minicamp earlier in May while recovering from core muscle surgery, but the rookie sixth-round pick appears to have shed those limitations at OTAs. He'll be competing in camp against Julius Chestnut and Tyrion Davis-Price for a depth role in a Titans backfield led by Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears.
Published: Fri, Jun 6 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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