Tony Pollard
#1 RB,
Cowboys
ACTUAL 2022
249 FPTS
RANK:7
2023 SEASON
222 FPTS
RANK:14
AGE
26 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
6'0'' / 209 lbs
COLLEGE
Memphis
Totals 22 carries in Week 18
Published: 2025-01-05
Pollard rushed the ball 22 times for 62 yards in Sunday's 23-14 loss to the Texans.
Pollard returned from a one-game absence caused by an ankle issue and illness and handled a workhorse role out of the Tennessee backfield. He struggled to get going, however, as 11 of his carries went for one yard or fewer. Pollard concludes his first season with the Titans with a career-high 1,079 rushing yards and should be back as the team's lead back in 2025 -- potentially in an improved offense.
Suiting up as expected
Published: 2025-01-05
Pollard (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Pollard was sidelined for Week 17 due to a combination of an ankle injury and illness. However, he'll be back in action after logging two limited practices during the week, and he should have a clear path to a significant workload with Tyjae Spears (concussion) sidelined. Per Turron Davenport of ESPN, Pollard needs 83 rushing yards to earn $250,000 in incentives and he could earn an additional $200,000 if he finds the end zone twice. That will give him plenty to play for despite the Titans being out of playoff contention.
Expected to play Sunday
Published: 2025-01-04
Pollard (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the Texans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Pollard was downgraded to DNP on Friday after limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, and he was listed as questionable. It sounds like it may have been more of a rest day for the veteran running back. With Tyjae Spears (concussion) out for the regular-season finale, Pollard should handle close to a full workload if he's truly healthy. Julius Chestnut would be next in line for carries if Pollard is less than 100 percent.
Game-time decision after DNP
Published: 2025-01-03
Pollard (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans and will be a game-time decision, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Pollard didn't practice Friday after posting limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday as he attempts to work his way back from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury. Tyjae Spears started in Pollard's absence against the Jaguars in Week 17, but Spears suffered a concussion that will keep him out of Sunday's season finale. Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley are the remaining healthy running backs on Tennessee's active roster, with Jabari Small on the team's practice squad.
Reps capped in Thursday's session
Published: 2025-01-02
Pollard (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
Pollard hasn't turned in a full practice since Week 14, but that hadn't stopped him from playing until Week 17, when he missed his first game of the season in the Titans' 20-13 loss to the Jaguars after logging no on-field work from Wednesday through Friday. He looks to be in a better spot on the health front than he was a week ago, as he's kicked off Week 18 prep with a pair of limited sessions. While Pollard could still take a designation into Sunday's season finale versus the Texans if he's a limited or non-participant in Friday's session, he'll have some motivation to play through the ankle issue. With 1,017 rushing yards through 15 games, Pollard sits 83 yards away from reaching 1,100 on the season and earning a $250,000 bonus.
Listed as LP
Published: 2025-01-01
Pollard is listed as a limited participant after Tennessee's walk-through practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Tyjae Spears (concussion) is unlikely to play Week 18, whereas quotes from coach Brian Callahan make it sound like Pollard is more of a 50/50 case. Callahan mentioned Wednesday that Pollard hopes to return after missing Week 17, with the running back having some added motivation in the form of $250,000 incentives for 1,100 rushing yards or seven rushing TDs. Pollard has run for 1,017 yards and five TDs in 15 games, with his average of 4.3 YPC being impressive in light of the dismal state of Tennessee's offense. Callahan said QBs Mason Rudolph and Will Levis both will get playing time Sunday against the Titans.
Could return for Week 18
Published: 2024-12-30
Pollard (ankle/illness) might play Sunday against Houston, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Pollard missed Sunday's loss to Jacksonville due to both an ankle injury and the flu. Tyjae Spears took over as the Titans' starting RB for the contest, but he suffered a concussion in the third quarter and is uncertain to be able to suit up for the season finale. Though Tennessee has long been eliminated from playoff contention, Pollard could return to action for the season finale. However, if both Pollard and Spears don't suit up, the Titans' backfield could be led by Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley.
Won't play Sunday
Published: 2024-12-28
Pollard (ankle/illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Pollard was previously listed as questionable for the contest with an ankle injury, but with the running back now also dealing with an illness, he's been downgraded to out by the Titans. With Pollard unavailable, Tyjae Spears is slated to lead the team's Week 17 backfield, with Julius Chestnut and Joshua Kelley on hand to mix in.
Sunday status cloudy
Published: 2024-12-28
Pollard, who was previously listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars with an ankle injury, is also dealing with the flu, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Per Fowler, Pollard -- who had planned to play through his ankle issue -- isn't expected to travel with the Titans on Saturday. If he's deemed unable to play Sunday, Tyjae Spears would be in line to see an expanded role in the team's Week 17 backfield.