The Jacksonville Jaguars will have starting center Robert Hainsey available for their Week 10 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Hainsey cleared concussion protocol on Saturday, Nov. 14, and no longer has an injury designation.
Hainsey had been listed as questionable on Friday after limited practice participation throughout the week. His clearance gives quarterback Trevor Lawrence his regular center back as Jacksonville looks to improve on its 6-2 record and strengthen its position in the AFC South.
## Hainsey’s return stabilizes the offensive line
Hainsey was the only Jaguars player listed as questionable on the team’s final injury report Friday, leaving his status uncertain until Saturday’s announcement. The veteran has started at center this season, a role that requires constant communication with Lawrence and the rest of the offensive line.
If Hainsey had been unable to play, backup Jonah Monheim was in line to start. The second-year lineman was listed behind Hainsey on Jacksonville’s depth chart entering the season, but the Jaguars can now keep their regular starter in place against Tennessee.
A 2021 third-round pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Hainsey joined Jacksonville in 2025. His experience in the middle of the line is a boost for a team that has allowed 13 sacks through eight games, tied for the fifth-fewest in the NFL.
## Several Jaguars will still miss the Titans game
Jacksonville will be without defensive players Jessie Bates III and Jordan Davis, who were recently acquired by the team. Head coach Liam Coen said both needed rest and time to settle in after arriving at the trade deadline. Defensive end B.J. Green II was also ruled out despite practicing fully during the week.
Running back Bhayshul Tuten, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers and defensive end Travon Walker had better news: All avoided game designations despite dealing with injuries.
The Jaguars enter the matchup after a 33-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens. The Titans are 1-7. Jacksonville will seek its seventh victory when the AFC South rivals meet at Nissan Stadium on Nov. 15. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.
