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Titans Release Rookie RB

The Tennessee Titans are parting ways with an undrafted rookie running back for now.
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Sep 7, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) celebrates a touchdown against the Baylor Bears during the first quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) celebrates a touchdown against the Baylor Bears during the first quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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The Tennessee Titans have officially made a pair of changes to their running back room as the offseason continues.

The Titans announced the signing of former Philadelphia Eagles running back Tyrion Davis-Price to a two-year deal. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport had previously reported on the move prior to Tennessee's announcement.

But in order to make room for Davis-Price, the Titans waived undrafted rookie running back Micah Bernard, who signed a deal with Tennessee following the 2025 NFL Draft. He was one of 16 undrafted free agents that signed with the Titans, joining Miami wide receiver Xavier Restrepo, Iowa cornerback Jermani Harris, Auburn defensive lineman Isaiah Raikes, Texas linebacker David Gbenda and more.

In college, Bernard spent six seasons with the Utah Utes. A Long Beach, CA. native, he saw action in back-to-back Rose Bowls during the 2021 and '22 seasons, even catching a touchdown in a 48-45 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes on New Year's Day 2022.

Bernard had the best year of his collegiate career this past season with the Utes, finishing with career-high marks in carries (197) and rushing yards (1,009) while adding four touchdowns. He also had 30 catches for 150 yards and two more scores.

The Titans could eventually bring back Bernard to the practice squad if they wish but another team would swoop in and claim him off of waivers or sign him if he goes unclaimed.

As things stand, the Titans could make some additional moves to their backfield prior to the start of the regular season. Though Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears are safely locked in to the 53-man roster barring a trade, Julius Chestnut could be a cut candidate in favor of sixth-round rookie Kalel Mullings.

Tennessee will begin preseason action on Aug. 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.

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ZACH DIMMITT

Zach Dimmitt is the Deputy Editor for Texas Longhorns On SI and Texas A&M Aggies On SI. He also contributes as a writer for the On SI channels of the Oregon Ducks, Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans. He was previously the editor-in-chief of Buffalo Bills on SI, Philadelphia Eagles on SI and Seattle Seahawks on SI. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Dimmitt received his Bachelor’s Degree in journalism at the University of Texas at Austin in 2022. He originally started with SI’s Fan Nation network in 2021, providing extensive coverage of the NFL and NBA along with college football and basketball. In that time, Dimmitt has published thousands of stories and has reached millions of people across multiple fan bases. You can follow him on X at @ZachDimmitt7

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