Starts 13 games for Titans

Vaccaro had 58 tackles (17 solo), two sacks and one interception in 13 starts this season.

Analysis: Vaccaro signed with the Titans in August after Jonathan Cyprien suffered a torn ACL, and he served as the team's starting strong safety except for three games he missed due to a dislocated elbow. The 27-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the beginning of the new league year. Tennessee is seemingly set at safety with Cyprien and Kevin Byard, but the team could still re-sign Vaccaro to be the No. 3 safety and serve in a hybrid role.

Carries no injury designation

Vaccaro has no injury designation ahead of Saturday's Week 16 game against the Redskins, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Analysis: Vaccaro was a full participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday. His absence from the injury report ahead of Saturday's game indicates he's likely passed the concussion protocol and should see his typical starting role.

Practices in full

Vaccaro (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Vaccaro suffered a concussion during Sunday's win over the Giants and was limited during Tuesday's practice, but managed to fully participate Wednesday. The starting safety appears on track to clear the league-mandated concussion protocol and suit up against the Redskins on Saturday.

Suffers concussion

Vaccaro exited Sunday's game against the Giants after sustaining a concussion, John Glennon of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Vaccaro will enter the league-mandated concussion protocol and will have a short week to clear it as the Titans face the Redskins on Saturday. Kendrick Lewis is next up at strong safety for the Titans.

Productive against Texans

Vaccaro tallied eight tackles and a sack in Monday's 34-17 loss to the Texans.

Analysis: Vaccaro finished the game with a season-best eight tackles, including his second sack of the campaign. He's largely disappointed in his first stint with the Titans, recording just one pass defensed and one interception after logging seven pass breakups and three interceptions in 2017. Part of that can be attributed to him missing three games in October with an elbow injury, though he's still failed to make a large impact since returning to the field in Week 9.

Practices Thursday

Vaccaro (elbow) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Vaccaro has not seen the field since Week 4 of the regular season due to a lingering elbow injury, but the veteran safety appears to have recovered well during the Titans' bye week. Barring any setbacks, Vaccaro seems on track to suit up against the Cowboys on Monday.

Unavailable in London

Vaccaro (elbow) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers in London, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Analysis: Per Travis Haney of The Athletic, Vaccaro was close to playing Sunday after practicing on a limited basis throughout the week, but the Titans decided it was best to allow the 27-year-old to heal up through their Week 8 bye. With Vaccaro unavailable for a third straight game due to the dislocated right elbow, Kendrick Lewis should be in store for another ample snap count as one half of the Titans' starting safety tandem alongside Kevin Byard.

Questionable for Sunday

Vaccaro (elbow) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers in London.

Analysis: Vaccaro was a limited practice participant this week after sitting out the last two games due to a dislocated right elbow. The 27-year-old remains toward the front end of his original 2-to-4 week recovery timetable, so it wouldn't be surprising if he was held out Sunday as well. The Titans have their bye Week 8, so not facing the Chargers would supply him an extra two weeks without game action.

Limited participant Thursday

Vaccaro (elbow) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Analysis: Vaccaro was a limited participant in practice for the second consecutive day, maintaining some hope he'll be able to play Sunday against the Chargers. He's still towards the early end of his original 2-to-4 week timetable, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him sit out if he is unable to participate in a full practice Friday.

Returns to practice field

Vaccaro (elbow) is taking part in Wednesday's practice, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Vaccaro is wearing a protective brace over his dislocated right elbow, but his involvement in practice offers hope that a return is on the horizon. The injury has sidelined Vaccaro for the last two games, but the Titans had maintained hope that the safety would only miss 2-to-4 weeks. Now nearing the halfway mark of that timetable, Vaccaro would improve his odds of playing Sunday against the Chargers by completing a full practice before the end of the week.

Out 2-to-4 weeks with dislocated elbow

Vaccaro sustained a dislocated right elbow Sunday in the Titans' 26-23 overtime victory over the Eagles and is expected to be sidelined for 2-to-4 weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: While Vaccaro will be forced to miss some time with the injury, his diagnosis amounts to positive news, as the Titans had feared the safety may have suffered structural damage to his elbow. Through the Titans' first four games, Vaccaro has accrued 17 stops, one interception and one sack to help form a solid tandem with Kevin Byard at the back end. Kendrick Lewis is the leading candidate to assume a starting role while Vaccaro is out.

Spotted wearing sling

Vaccaro (elbow) was seen with a sling on his right arm following Sunday's win over the Eagles, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Vaccaro left Sunday's game against the Eagles with an elbow injury and did not return, and the sling certainly suggests that it could be somewhat serious. Look for an update on Vaccaro's status to come later this week.

Suffers elbow injury

Vaccaro is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles due to an elbow injury, Paul Kuharsky of 104.5 The Zone Nashville reports.

Analysis: As long as Vaccaro remains sidelined, Kendrick Lewis will serve as Tennessee's starting strong safety. If Vaccaro is unable to return to the Week 4 tilt, expect an update on his health after the game's conclusion.

Records sack in Week 3

Vaccaro totaled four tackles and a sack in Week 3 against Jacksonville.

Analysis: Vaccaro has made a big impact in his first season with the Titans, picking off a pass in Week 1 and recording his first sack of the season in Week 3. He had a career-best three interceptions last season, and is off to a productive start with his new team.

Picks off Tannehill in season opener

Vaccaro recorded five tackles and an interception during Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Dolphins.

Analysis: Playing 100 percent of the defensive snaps, Vaccaro started at strong safety alongside Kevin Byard and didn't take long to log his first interception as a member of the Titans. While his tackle production wasn't anything to write home about, Vaccaro could realistically shatter the 60 tackles he logged last year in New Orleans if he continues to handle this kind of role in the defense.

Signing with Titans

Vaccaro will sign a deal with the Titans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Interest in Vaccaro began picking up, so the Titans decided to avoid potentially losing out on him by signing the veteran safety. He served as a reliable safety for the Saints during most of his five-year tenure there but is coming off a career-low 60-tackle season. Still, he should challenge for the starting job in Nashville with Johnathan Cyprien (knee) likely done for the season.

Visiting Titans

Vaccaro will visit with Tennessee on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Vacarro ended 2017 on IR due to a core muscle tear. However, he claimed to be completely healthy entering free agency, making it a surprise the 27-year-old safety remain unsigned. He missed nine games due to injury the past two years, yet still managed to record 60 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and three interceptions in just 12 games last season. Jonathan Cyprien was a surefire starter, but he's done for the season after tearing his ACL and Tennessee will likely look to have Vacarro fill the…read more

The Saints aren't expected to re-sign Vaccaro (groin) before free agency begins, Josh Katzenstein of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Analysis: Even though Vaccaro has stated his desire to remain in New Orleans, it isn't a surprise that he'll hit the open market as the Saints front office has been shutting down talks of signing its 2013 first-rounder to a long-term extension since last offseason. However, the versatile safety is now completely healthy after ending the 2017 campaign on injured reserve due to a groin/core muscle injury -- which Vaccaro said had involved a complete tear of his adductor muscle -- and should be one of the…read more

Vaccaro (groin) finished the season with 60 tackles (48 solo), 1.5 sacks and a career-high three interceptions in just games. He also scored the first touchdown of his NFL career on an end-zone fumble recovery in Week 6.

Analysis: Vaccaro was benched in the second half of the Saints' Week 2 game against the Patriots for poor play, but the fifth-year pro responded by notching three interceptions over the course of his next four games. Unfortunately, injuries once again derailed a promising season. Vaccaro missed both Weeks 10 and 11 with a groin injury. The strong safety attempted to play through the injury for four weeks thereafter, but largely struggled during that span before being placed on injured reserve and…read more

Vaccaro underwent core-muscle surgery Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Vaccaro was able to tough out a groin injury for four games, but the pain evidently became too much to bear last week, when he was placed on injured reserve. Rapoport called the injury "severe" and similar to that of teammate and fellow IR resident A.J. Klein. With Vaccaro poised to become an unrestricted free agent in March, it'll be interesting to see if the Saints open the coffers for a player that's averaged 5.7 tackles per game while recording eight interceptions, 7.5 sacks, four forced…read more

Vaccaro (groin/wrist) will be placed on injured reserve this week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Vaccaro has played in each of the Saints' last four contests since sitting out Weeks 10 and 11 with the groin issue. Despite handling fairly sizable workloads in all of those contests, however, Vaccaro was never completely healthy, as Rapoport notes that the safety's adductor muscle had completely torn off the bone. He'll require surgery to address that matter, and another procedure to fix his wrist. That should put Vaccaro in good health as he becomes a free agent for the first time this…read more

Vaccaro is dealing with both groin and wrist injuries heading into Sunday's game against the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Vaccaro wasn't listed on the Saints' first injury report of the week Wednesday, but his status for Week 16 nonetheless appears to be in some jeopardy. It's expected the Saints will update his condition following their final practice of the week Friday, but if he's unavailable for the divisional matchup, Rafael Bush or Vonn Bell are first in line to pick up extra snaps in the secondary.

Vaccaro had 10 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 31-19 win against the Jets.

Analysis: Vaccaro missed both Week 10 and Week 11 with a groin injury and he also left last week's contest early after apparently aggravating that lingering ailment. Against the Jets, however, Vaccaro showed no ill effects from the injury, as he notched double-digit tackles for the first time this season. Vaccaro's 60 total tackles rank third on the Saints, and the team's starting strong safety should be a quality option for IDP owners in a Week 16 tilt against the Falcons.

Vaccaro (groin) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Jets, Nick Underhill of The Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Analysis: Vaccaro was a limited participant in practice throughout the week, but it appears the Saints were just being cautious with their starting safety. The 26-year-old has an appetizing matchup against the inexperienced Bryce Petty in Week 15.

Vaccaro suffered a groin injury and is questionable to return to Thursday's contest against the Falcons, Herbie Teope of The Times-Picayune reports.

Analysis: Vaccaro missed Week 10 and Week 11 with a groin injury and it now appears he may have aggravated that lingering ailment. Look for more updates to come soon, with Chris Banjo slated to take over at strong safety in Vaccaro's absence.

Vaccaro had three tackles (all solo) and a sack in Sunday's win against the Panthers.

Analysis: Vaccaro played every snap in his second game back from a groin injury, notching his first full sack of the season. Vaccaro has been a playmaker for the Saints, with 47 total tackles, three interceptions and 1.5 sacks, which makes him a high-upside defensive back in many IDP leagues.

Vaccaro made five tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Rams.

Analysis: The final stat line was fine, but it was an ugly afternoon for the Saints' starting strong safety, who committed a pair of bad penalties and struggled in coverage against the Rams' quick receivers. Still, Vaccaro played every defensive snap in his return from a two-game absence due to a groin injury and should continue to be a quality option in many IDP leagues.

Vaccaro (groin) expects to play Sunday against the Rams, Amos Morale III of the Times-Picayune reports.

Analysis: Vaccaro, who's missed the past two games, said he was at "90 percent" last week but is now up to "105 percent" at present. His return would be great news for a Saints defense that could be without rookie first-rounder Marshon Lattimore (ankle).

Vaccaro (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Redskins, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: After not practicing Thursday and Friday, Vaccaro will sit out his second consecutive game. The fifth-year safety has accrued 39 tackles (30 solo) and a half sack this season, but his best contributions have been in coverage, where he has broke up seven passes and snagged three interceptions. Expect Vonn Bell and Chris Banjo to pick up Vaccaro's leftover snaps.

Vaccaro (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Washington, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Analysis: Vaccaro started the week with a limited session, but was a non-participant Thursday and Friday. Vonn Bell started at strong safety in his absence against the Bills in Week 10 and would likely fill in again if Vaccaro is sidelined for a second consecutive week.

Vaccaro (groin) did not practice Thursday.

Analysis: Vaccaro missed last week's win over the Bills due to a groin injury he suffered the week prior. Look for more updates to come once Friday's injury report is released. Should he be ruled out, expect Chris Banjo to get the spot start.

Vaccaro (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Bills, Herbie Teope of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Analysis: Vaccaro injured his groin in the Saints' Week 9 victory over the Buccaneers. The 26-year-old has been an essential member of the Saints' defense throughout the season, so his absence figures to be felt. Chris Banjo is the likely candidate to fill the void at strong safety in Vaccaro's absence.