All Titans

Titans' Chidobe Awuzie Makes Instant Impact Upon Return

Chidobe Awuzie is making his mark for the Tennessee Titans.
Jeremy Brener|
Sep 15, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (13) takes the field during the first half against the New York Jets during the first halfat Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Sep 15, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (13) takes the field during the first half against the New York Jets during the first halfat Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

In this story:

Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans secondary has missed veteran cornerback Chidobe Awuzie for most of the season, but he is making up for the time that he has lost.

In the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Awuzie recorded his first interception of the season off of backup quarterback Mac Jones.

Here's a look at the play:

The interception is Awuzie's first pick since 2021, back when he was with the Cincinnati Bengals in their Super Bowl season.

Awuzie, 29, is making his first start since Week 3 against the New York Jets. He has been on injured reserve for most of the season dealing with a groin injury, but he is expected to be back for the final five games of the year.

Awuzie is starting for the injured Roger McCreary, who is inactive today with a shoulder injury after not practicing all week.

If Awuzie can continue to make plays like this, the Titans should be well on their way to victory against the Jaguars, earning them their second divisional win of the season.

The Titans have a 3-0 lead midway through the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.

Make sure you bookmark Tennessee Titans on SI for the latest news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns and so much more!

Published
Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

Home/News