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Bears | Javon Ringer works out Mon Apr 7, 11:17 PM
The Chicago Bears worked out free-agent RB Javon Ringer (Titans) Monday, April 7.
| Footballguys view: The Bears parted ways with Michael Bush earlier this offseason. That created a spot on the depth chart behind starter Matt Forte. Ringer failed to impress during his time with the Titans, and the Bears are likely just updating their emergency list here. |
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Titans | Javon Ringer to IR Fri Oct 26, 05:13 PM
The Tennessee Titans placed RB Javon Ringer (knee) on the Injured Reserve list Friday, Oct. 26. He's dealing with a torn medial collateral ligament in his knee.
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Titans | Four ruled out Fri Oct 26, 04:02 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer (knee), OT Michael Roos (abdomen), LB Patrick Bailey (hand, ribs) and QB Jake Locker (shoulder) have been ruled out for Week 8. Locker was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 26, while the others sat out.
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Titans | Seven miss practice Thu Oct 25, 07:01 PM
Tennessee Titans LB Patrick Bailey (ribs, hand), CB Tommie Campbell (ankle), OG Steve Hutchinson (undisclosed), LB Colin McCarthy (ankle), RB Javon Ringer (knee), OT Michael Roos (abdomen) and LB Will Witherspoon (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 25.
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Titans | Four miss practice Wed Oct 24, 05:25 PM
Tennessee Titans DB Tommie Campbell (ankle), RB Javon Ringer (knee), OT Michael Roos (abdomen) and LB Will Witherspoon (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
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Titans | Week 7 Inactives Sun Oct 21, 11:49 AM
The Tennessee Titans have declared OL Byron Stingily, LB Colin McCarthy, OG Deuce Lutui, QB Jake Locker, RB Javon Ringer, WR Lavelle Hawkins, CB Tommie Campbell inactive for Week 7.
| Footballguys view: The absence of McCarthy is an upgrade for the Bills running back duo of Fred Jackson and CJ Spiller. |
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Titans | Three to sit out Week 7 Fri Oct 19, 03:38 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Jake Locker (shoulder), RB Javon Ringer (knee) and CB Tommie Campbell (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 19, and have been ruled out for Week 7.
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Titans | Five miss practice Thu Oct 18, 05:37 PM
Tennessee Titans G Steve Hutchinson (undisclosed), DB Tommie Campbell (ankle), DT Jurrell Casey (shoulder), LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) and RB Javon Ringer (knee) all did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 18.
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Titans | Five miss practice Wed Oct 17, 05:25 PM
Tennessee Titans LB Zach Brown (illness), DB Tommie Campbell (ankle), DT Jurrell Casey (shoulder), LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) and RB Javon Ringer (knee) all did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct 17.
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Titans | Week 6 Inactives Thu Oct 11, 07:13 PM
The Tennessee Titans have declared DL DaJohn Harris, OG Deuce Lutui, QB Jake Locker, RB Javon Ringer, WR Lavelle Hawkins, OT Mike Otto, LB Patrick Bailey inactive for Week 6.
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Titans | Three ruled out Wed Oct 10, 01:46 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Jake Locker (shoulder), RB Javon Ringer (knee) and OT Mike Otto (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 10, and have been ruled out.
| Footballguys view: Locker could be closer to returning than some think but he's not going to play on a short week against the Steelers. Ringer will likely miss 4-6 weeks with a torn MCL in his left knee. The Titans will use Jamie Harper as the primary backup RB behind Chris Johnson. |
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Titans | Four sit out practice Mon Oct 8, 06:05 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Jake Locker (shoulder), RB Javon Ringer (knee), OT Mike Otto (knee) and LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) did not participate in practice Monday, Oct. 8.
| Footballguys view: A torn MCL in his left knee will keep Ringer out of action for the next 4-6 weeks. Fantasy owners can feel safe dropping him as now Jamie Harper will serve as the primary backup behind Chris Johnson. |
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Titans | Javon Ringer has MCL injury Mon Oct 8, 05:31 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer (knee) will miss the next four to six weeks with a medial collateral ligament injury, according to head coach Mike Munchak
| Footballguys view: Now we'll see Jamie Harper as the primary backup behind Chris Johnson. Fantasy owners can feel safe letting Ringer go. Even when he does come back from this injury we don't feel he'll make a fantasy impact. |
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Titans | Javon Ringer on crutches after Week 5 loss Sun Oct 7, 10:15 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer (knee) was on crutches after being carted off in the Week 5 game against the Minnesota Vikings, and he was wearing a large brace on his left knee. He said he will be re-evaluated Monday, Oct. 8. The team fears Ringer's injury might be of the season-ending variety.
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Titans | Two probable Fri Sep 28, 03:09 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer (elbow) and OG Leroy Harris (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 28, and are listed as probable for Week 4.
| Footballguys view: Ringer is getting close to 100%, so it will be interesting to see if the coaches mix him into the running game to try to get something going, since Chris Johnson has been beyond ineffective. |
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Titans | Three practice in full Thu Sep 27, 08:00 PM
Tennessee Titans OG Leroy Harris (knee), OT Mike Otto (knee, finger) and RB Javon Ringer (elbow) practiced in full Thursday, Sept. 27.
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Titans | Two fully practice Wed Sep 26, 05:34 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer (elbow) and OT Mike Otto (finger, knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 26.
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Titans | Four questionable for Week 3 Fri Sep 21, 04:30 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer (elbow), OT Mike Otto (finger, knee), DT Sen'Derrick Marks (knee) and DT Mike Martin (foot) are listed as questionable for Week 3. Otto did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 21, while the other three fully participated.
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Titans | Six practice in full Thu Sep 20, 06:30 PM
Tennessee Titans LB Zach Brown (knee), OG Leroy Harris (knee), DT Sen'Derrick Marks (knee), DT Mike Martin (foot), OT Mike Otto (knee, finger) and RB Javon Ringer (elbow) practiced in full Thursday, Sept. 20.
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Titans | Javon Ringer hopes to contribute Thu Sep 20, 01:07 AM
Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer (elbow) said Wednesday, Sept. 19, after his first practice in 12 days that he is feeling better, but admitted he needs work from a conditioning standpoint. He is recovering from two surgeries for an elbow infection. 'I didn't do a whole lot as far as getting in with the offense,' Ringer said. 'I feel like I am in OK shape, but definitely nowhere near where I was before this happened.'
| Footballguys view: Fantasy owners need to watch Ringer's progress. The team may turn to someone else at the RB position if Chris Johnson doesn't start playing better. Ringer failed to impress last year but might be worth a roster spot in deeper leagues. |
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Titans | Week 2 Inactives Sun Sep 16, 03:07 PM
The Tennessee Titans have declared FS Al Afalava, LB Colin McCarthy, OG Deuce Lutui, RB Javon Ringer, OT Mike Otto, QB Rusty Smith, DL Sen'Derrick Marks inactive for Week 2.
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Titans | Three will not play Week 2 Fri Sep 14, 03:56 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer (elbow), OT Mike Otto (finger, knee) and LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 14, and have been ruled out for Week 2.
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Titans | Javon Ringer has two surgeries Fri Sep 14, 02:36 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer (elbow) had two surgeries for an infected elbow this week. Ringer, who was in the hospital for four days, hopes to resume football activities next week.
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Titans | Four miss practice Thu Sep 13, 06:48 PM
Tennessee Titans OG Steve Hutchinson (undisclosed), LB Colin McCarthy (ankle), OT Mike Otto (knee, finger) and RB Javon Ringer (elbow) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 13.
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Titans | Four miss practice Wed Sep 12, 06:31 PM
Tennessee Titans OG Leroy Harris (knee), LB Colin McCarthy (ankle), OT Mike Otto (knee, finger) and RB Javon Ringer (elbow) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 12.
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Titans | Javon Ringer in hospital Mon Sep 10, 04:45 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer (elbow) has been hospitalized with an elbow infection.
| Footballguys view: It's unclear what Ringer's status is for the Titans week two game against the Chargers. If he can't play then the primary backup behind Chris Johnson will be second-year RB Jamie Harper. |
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Titans | Week 1 Inactives Sun Sep 9, 11:44 AM
The Tennessee Titans have declared OL Byron Stingily, RB Javon Ringer, OT Mike Otto, DL Pannel Egboh, QB Rusty Smith, DL Sen'Derrick Marks, LB Zac Diles inactive for Week 1.
| Footballguys view: Jamie Harper will backup Chris Johnson today because of Ringer's elbow injury. |
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Titans | Javon Ringer wants starting opportunity Thu Jul 5, 12:04 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer is looking for an opportunity to become a starting running back in the NFL. With one more year on his rookie contract, Ringer is already thinking about the options he might have to become a starter somewhere else. 'Sooner or later, I hope to get a legitimate chance to prove myself,' Ringer said. 'This is my contract year, so I'm hoping and praying for the best.'
| Footballguys view: Ringer has flashed some ability as a rusher during his pro career, but last season he was a disappointment. Averaging only 3.1 YPC he managed a mere 59 carries during a year when starter Chris Johnson struggled. He's unlikely to get much opportunity this year unless Johnson gets hurt. If that happens we feel second-year RB Jamie Harper may be the Titans back to own instead of Ringer. |
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Titans | Javon Ringer out for the season Mon Dec 19, 08:34 PM
Updating a previous report, Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer (hand) has been placed on season-ending Injured Reserve after having surgery last week to repair a broken right hand.
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Titans | Week 15 Inactives Sun Dec 18, 11:51 AM
The Tennessee Titans have declared OL Byron Stingily, WR Donnie Avery, LB Gerald McRath, RB Javon Ringer, C Kevin Matthews, DL William Hayes, DL Zach Clayton inactive for Week 15.
| Footballguys view: Matt Hasselbeck is active and will start, as is Nate Washington. Hasselbeck's start helps Damian Williams against the very poor Colts pass defense. |
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Titans | Two players ruled out Fri Dec 16, 04:21 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer (hand) and LB Gerald McRath (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 16, and have been ruled out for Week 15.
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Titans | Javon Ringer ruled out Thu Dec 15, 05:44 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer (hand) has been ruled out for Week 15.
| Footballguys view: Ringer's hand injury may need surgery and could cost him the rest of the season. |
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Titans | Four players do not practice Wed Dec 14, 05:07 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer (hand), DE William Hayes (groin) and LBs Patrick Bailey (hamstring) and Gerald McRath (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 14.
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Titans | Javon Ringer appears headed for IR Mon Dec 12, 08:16 PM
Updating a previous report, Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer (hand) appears headed for the season-ending Injured Reserve list. He will have surgery soon on his broken hand.
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Titans | Unsure if Javon Ringer needs surgery Mon Dec 12, 05:19 PM
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said he is not sure if RB Javon Ringer (hand) will need surgery on the hand injury he suffered in Week 14.
| Footballguys view: Rookie Jamie Harper will back up Chris Johnson for the remainder of the season. |
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Titans | Javon Ringer injures hand Sun Dec 11, 02:05 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer (hand) suffered a hand injury in Week 14 and is considered questionable to return.
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Titans | Javon Ringer doesn't eat into Chris Johnson's time Sun Nov 6, 07:55 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer had just four carries for 11 yards in Week 9 against the Cincinnati Bengals. He also added one catch for 14 yards.
| Footballguys view: Ringer has been outplaying Chris Johnson, but the Titans didn't give him a chance to do that today. He is still worth holding in 20+ man roster leagues. |
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Titans | No plan to split carries Tue Nov 1, 03:12 PM
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said he has no plans to even out the carries between RBs Chris Johnson and Javon Ringer. 'There's no rhyme or reason to it right now. If there was, I'd let you know,' Munchak said. 'We're just trying to get something fixed that hasn't been as productive as we'd like, and we're not doing anything different .... We don't feel any different about Chris Johnson. All of the above. Nothing's changing. Our philosophy hasn't changed.' However, Munchak also said he will play whoever gives the team the best chance to win.
| Footballguys view: Right now that player is Ringer. The way Johnson's been playing this year his new nickname should be 'CJ2YPC' and no longer 'CJ2K'. Ringer has been more effective with his carries and could be more featured than Johnson as the season goes on. |
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Titans | Chris Johnson still the starter Mon Oct 31, 07:08 PM
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak is making it clear that RB Chris Johnson is still the team's starting running back despite a terrible season to this point. RB Javon Ringer will continue to see work, though.
| Footballguys view: Ringer is clearly the better back, and probably even the better fantasy back, even if he gets fewer touches. He should be added in all leagues this week. |
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Titans | Mike Munchak comments on backfield situaton Mon Oct 31, 09:10 AM
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said the flow of the game will dictate how carries will be split between RBs Chris Johnson and Javon Ringer. 'I think every game will be different,' Munchak said. 'I just think it depends on the flow of the game, how it's going. I don't think we're consciously trying to decide by series who's playing. We know we're a work in progress as a run game. We know we're not where we want to be yet by any means.'
| Footballguys view: Going forward we could see more from Javon Ringer. Simply put, Ringer has been more effective with his carries. We could see a 'hot hand' approach to splitting up the carries. |
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Titans | Chris Johnson, Javon Ringer to split carries Sun Oct 30, 04:42 PM
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said RBs Chris Johnson and Javon Ringer will continue splitting carries moving forward.
| Footballguys view: Ringer looks like the better RB right now, so he's probably the better fantasy play next week. There's always the chance that Johnson responds to the quasi-benching and takes his lead back job back soon. |
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Titans | Javon Ringer to receive more carries? Sun Oct 23, 10:45 PM
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said Sunday, Oct. 23, that he might give RB Javon Ringer more carries. 'I think when you lose like that you should re-evaluated everything,' Munchak said. 'But there are only so many things you can do to change it. We like Ringer, but is that the answer? I don't think so. I don't think all of a sudden we're going to block better because of that.'
| Footballguys view: Ringer deserves more work, it's just a question of whether Munchak has the guts to take touches away from the team's big money back. |
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Titans | Javon Ringer to see bigger role Mon Sep 19, 09:23 PM
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said Monday, Sept. 19, that RB Javon Ringer will have a bigger role in the offense going forward. 'We all have confidence that when he is in there, something good can still happen,' Munchak said. 'It is not, 'C.J. is not in the game, we can't run the ball'. I have always been a big Javon Ringer fan.'
| Footballguys view: This is nothing to worry about for Chris Johnson owners, but it does make Jamie Harper no longer worth a roster spot. |
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Titans | Three practice in full Fri Sep 16, 03:16 PM
Tennessee Titans DL Jason Jones (knee), DL Derrick Morgan (knee) and RB Javon Ringer (back) practiced in full Friday, Sept. 16, and all three are probable for Week 2.
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Titans | Three practice in full Thu Sep 15, 06:09 PM
Tennessee Titans DL Jason Jones (knee), DL Derrick Morgan (knee) and RB Javon Ringer (back) practiced in full Thursday, Sept. 15.
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Titans | Javon Ringer expects to play in Week 2 Wed Sep 14, 09:23 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer (back, hip) is expected to make his season debut in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens. He missed three preseason games and the regular season opener due to injury.
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Titans | Three fully practice Wednesday Wed Sep 14, 05:46 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer (back) and DEs Jason D. Jones (knee) and Derrick Morgan (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 14.
| Footballguys view: Ringer should be back on the field this week. We could see both Ringer and rookie Jamie Harper get a few carries behind Chris Johnson this week in a tough matchup against Baltimore. |
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Titans | Javon Ringer may not be ready for Week 2 Mon Sep 12, 07:11 PM
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said RB Javon Ringer (hip) has made progress from his hip injury but may not be ready for Week 2.
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Titans | Week 1 Inactives Sun Sep 11, 11:56 AM
The Tennessee Titans have declared OL Byron Stingily, CB Chris Hawkins, DL Derrick Morgan, DL Jason D. Jones, RB Javon Ringer, C Kevin Matthews, QB Rusty Smith inactive for Week week 1.
| Footballguys view: Jamie Harper will back up Chris Johnson and he could get a decent amount of work with Johnson coming off of an extended holdout. |
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Titans | Two questionable for Week 1 Fri Sep 9, 03:52 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Javon Ringer (back) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 9, and DT Jason D. Jones (knee) was limited during practice. Both are listed as questionable for Week 1.
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