Overview

• The roster move makes Spears ineligible for the first four regular-season games, with his earliest return targeted for Oct. 5 against the Cardinals.
• Tony Pollard is expected to handle lead-back duties after preseason plans for a shared rushing attack were put on hold.
• Julius Chestnut and rookie Kalel Mullings are likely to back up Pollard, and Tennessee holds the top waiver priority if it seeks additional help.
• Spears sustained the injury in the Aug. 9 preseason opener against the Buccaneers and left the field on a cart before later appearing in a walking boot.
• High-ankle sprain recoveries can vary, so the absence could extend beyond four games depending on how the injury heals.