Javon Ringer News

Receiver Justin Gage #12 of the Tennessee Titans pulls in this reception against Brandon McDonald #22 of the Cleveland Browns during the game on December 7, 2008 at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee.

LenDale White wants the ball. He wants to be a starter. He wants to be the guy the Titans rely on in the backfield.

With the 2009 season slowly winding down, it's not too early to discuss the happenings in 2010.

NASHVILLE - Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse is inactive again for Sunday's game against the Bills, along with defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson.

NASHVILLE - ESPN's Marcellus Wiley knows all about the politics of football. As a defensive end with the Buffalo Bills back in 1999, he saw first-hand how an owner can influence a head coach's decision.

Titans right tackle David Stewart practiced on Friday and it looks like he'll return to the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Tennessee receiver Justin Gage has several broken transverse process bones in his lower back, and he is unlikely to play Sunday against Buffalo.

Chris Johnson has had one highlight-reel run after another on the way to leading the NFL in rushing so far this season.

Nothing surprising to close out the week. The 49ers would appear to be getting Reggie Smith back for Sunday's game, which is a nice little shot in the arm for a secondary that has had injury issues much of the season.

SAN FRANCISCO The Titans will be without starting right tackle David Stewart and starting outside linebacker David Thornton for Sunday's game here against theA 49ers.

Kevin Mawae fired back at Rodney Harrison on Friday, a day after the former NFL safety called the veteran center a "dirty dude" and the Titans the dirtiest team in the NFL.

Titans right tackle David Stewart missed practice on Friday but is expected to play against the 49ers on Sunday, Coach Jeff Fisher said.

Titans center Kevin Mawae has an idea why he was voted one of the NFL's 10 dirtiest players in a Sports Illustrated poll.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee running back Javon Ringer watched practice Thursday after a night spent in a hospital with an injured back, and coach Jeff Fisher says they are optimistic the rookie won't miss a lot of time.

The Titans are looking at their options for a return man again because Mark Jones has a left hamstring injury.

Titans nickel back Vincent Fuller has banged his right arm on trash cans and bags this week to get used to contact again.

Tennessee running back Javon Ringer watched practice Thursday after a night spent in a hospital with an injured back, and coach Jeff Fisher says they are optimistic the rookie won't miss a lot of time.

Titans nickelback Vincent Fuller practiced on Wednesday while cornerbacks Cortland Finnegan and Nick Harper remained sidelined.

Jeff Fisher knows he can't keep the identity of his starting quarterback secret until kickoff Sunday even if he wants to.

Titans rookie running back Javon Ringer was injured in practice Wednesday and was carted off the field.