The Tennessee Titans waived linebacker JoJo Domann on Monday due to an undisclosed injury, as reported by Sam Phalen of AtoZSports.com. Domann, who played in five games for the Titans during the 2023 season, was mainly used on special teams. Throughout the season, he logged 76 snaps and recorded a total of three tackles.
As a product of the University of Nebraska, Domann contributed to the Titans in a limited capacity, primarily focusing on special teams rather than being a regular defensive player. Despite his brief stint on the field, his role in these games was largely to provide depth in the special teams unit. His three recorded tackles during the season were part of his efforts to support the team in this capacity.
Now that he has been waived with an injury designation, the next step is for Domann to clear waivers. If he goes unclaimed by another team, he will revert to the Titans’ injured reserve (IR) list. This would effectively mean that Domann will be sidelined for the entirety of the 2024 season unless he and the Titans reach an injury settlement. Such a settlement would allow him to potentially play elsewhere if he recovers from his injury during the season. Otherwise, his placement on injured reserve would prevent him from participating in any games for the rest of the year.
Domann’s future with the Titans remains uncertain due to this injury designation, and much will depend on how the team and the player decide to handle his recovery. Injury settlements in the NFL often allow teams to free up roster space, while giving players a chance to explore other opportunities once they’ve healed. If no agreement is reached, Domann will remain under contract with the Titans but won’t be eligible to play in 2024.
This roster move is part of the broader challenge NFL teams face in managing injuries and roster depth, especially as they prepare for the upcoming season. For Domann, this could be a setback in his career, but injury settlements or other opportunities with teams in need of special teams contributors could provide a path forward. In the meantime, the Titans will need to adjust their roster to fill the gap left by his absence on special teams.