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Colin McCarthy | Linebacker

Team: Tennessee Titans
Age / DOB:  (24) / 5/30/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 238
College: Miami (FL)
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Titans MLB Colin McCarthy (ankle) says he is at about "80 percent."
McCarthy's 2012 season was marred by a Week 1 ankle injury and a Week 12 concussion. It resulted in him only playing seven games and registering 38 tackles. He expects to be 100 percent for training camp. McCarthy won't be handed the starting job, but there's no reason why he shouldn't win it if healthy. May 22 - 12:31 PM
Source: Nashville Tennessean

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Colin McCarthy - LB - Titans

Titans MLB Colin McCarthy underwent ankle surgery earlier this offseason.

Details are scarce, but McCarthy has already resumed running. He's likely just recovering from a routine cleanup procedure, and should be 100 percent well before camp. McCarthy missed time with a high-ankle sprain last season before a concussion knocked him out for the year in Week 12.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Apr 16 - 3:51 PM
Colin McCarthy - LB - Titans

Titans placed MLB Colin McCarthy on injured reserve with a concussion, ending his season.

FB Collin Mooney has been promoted from the practice squad. Plagued by a concussion since Week 12 and a high-ankle sprain before that, McCarthy will finish 2012 with just seven appearances and 388 snaps. When he was on the field, he was one of the worst middle linebackers in the league, failing to hold his own against the run. McCarthy was much better during his rookie campaign in 2011, however, and should have the inside track on the Titans' middle linebacker job heading into 2013.
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 04:59:00 PM
Colin McCarthy - LB - Titans

Titans MLB Colin McCarthy (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 17 versus the Jaguars.

McCarthy's 2012 season was marred by a high-ankle sprain suffered in Week 1, and then by a Week 12 concussion. He played in just seven games, recording 38 tackles and one interception. McCarthy will be an IDP to monitor for the 2013 campaign.
Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter
Thu, Dec 27, 2012 03:08:00 PM
Colin McCarthy - LB - Titans

Titans MLB Colin McCarthy (concussion) is expected to return for Sunday's game against the Packers.

McCarthy has been down since sustaining his concussion against the Jaguars in Week 12. Backup Tim Shaw, who recorded nine tackles against the Jets Monday night, will head back to the bench.
Related: Tim Shaw
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 10:02:00 AM
Colin McCarthy - LB - Titans

Titans MLB Colin McCarthy (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday night versus the Jets.

With the Titans being extra cautious with him, McCarthy hasn't played since suffering the concussion in Week 12. The 24-year-old has played in just seven games this season after being sidelined earlier in the year with an ankle injury. Head coach Mike Munchak is chalking it up to bad luck. Tim Shaw will start in the middle once again this week for Tennessee.
Source: Terry McCormick on Twitter
Sat, Dec 15, 2012 02:21:00 PM
Colin McCarthy - LB - Titans

Titans MLB Colin McCarthy (concussion) is not expected to play Monday night against the Jets.

Tim Shaw will get another start. Coach Mike Munchak said Friday that the Titans are trying to be as cautious as possible with McCarthy, who hasn't played since Week 12. Tennessee has him under contract cheaply through the 2014 season.
Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 02:36:00 PM
Colin McCarthy - LB - Titans

Titans MLB Colin McCarthy (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 14.

McCarthy missed Week 13, as well, and has yet to pass concussion tests. The Titans started Tim Shaw at middle linebacker last week, and he racked up eight tackles.
Source: Terry McCormick on Twitter
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 02:03:00 PM
Colin McCarthy - LB - Titans

Titans MLB Colin McCarthy (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 13 against the Texans.

It's a concern for Tennessee's run defense, but a boost for WLB Zach Brown's IDP prospects. McCarthy was concussed in last week's loss to Jacksonville.
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 02:49:00 PM
Colin McCarthy - LB - Titans

Titans MLB Colin McCarthy suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars and did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

An unexpected development, especially considering McCarthy played 65-of-65 defensive snaps for the Titans in Week 12. The Titans have yet to specify a timetable for his return, but his chances of suiting up for Sunday's home tilt against the Texans don't look good. If McCarthy sits, Zach Brown would likely slide into the every-down role for Tennessee. Brown is coming off a double-digit tackle, two-sack performance against the Jaguars. IDP owners in a pinch will want to take a long look at Brown.
Source: John Glennon on Twitter
Wed, Nov 28, 2012 04:53:00 PM
Colin McCarthy - LB - Titans

Titans MLB Colin McCarthy (ankle) practiced in full Monday.

As the Titans come out of their bye, McCarthy's ankle is thought to be feeling as good as it has since his injury. The talented middle 'backer has 36 tackles and one interception in six games this year. "(The ankle) is something he'll have to deal with until next year," coach Mike Munchak said. "But I think as far as (getting to) the level of being more like himself, I think he's feeling closer."
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 11:21:00 AM
Colin McCarthy - LB - Titans

Titans MLB Colin McCarthy (ankle) is active for Week 8 against the Colts.

McCarthy is ready to resume an every-down role after sitting out in Week 7. Inactive for the Titans are QB Jake Locker, OT Michael Roos, LB Patrick Bailey, CB Tommie Campbell, DT DaJohn Harris, LB Will Witherspoon and G Deuce Lutui. Mike Otto will protect Matt Hasselbeck's blindside in Roos' absence.
Sun, Oct 28, 2012 11:58:00 AM
Colin McCarthy - LB - Titans

Colin McCarthy (questionable, ankle) will play in Sunday's game against the Colts.

McCarthy was inactive last Sunday after reporting a setback in Week 6. He was able to practice Wednesday and Friday this week, and is set to resume his customary, every-down role in the Titans' defense. LB Will Witherspoon (hamstring) returned to practice Friday and is officially listed as questionable.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Fri, Oct 26, 2012 05:39:00 PM
Colin McCarthy - LB - Titans

Titans MLB Colin McCarthy (ankle) has resumed practicing and is likely to play in Week 8.

McCarthy was held out last Sunday after aggravating his ankle injury in Week 6. While he's likely not 100 percent yet, the fact that he's practicing is a sign that he's moving in the right direction. If McCarthy does play, expect him to assume the every-down role along with SLB Akeem Ayers in the Titans' nickel subpackages.
Source: John Glennon on Twitter
Wed, Oct 24, 2012 04:39:00 PM
Colin McCarthy - LB - Titans

Titans declared MLB Colin McCarthy (ankle) inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.

McCarthy aggravated his ankle injury against the Steelers on Thursday Night Football in Week 6 and isn't ready for this one despite the long week. Zac Diles draws the start at middle linebacker. With winds swirling in Buffalo, look for the Bills to pound Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller. The rest of the Titans' inactives: QB Jake Locker (shoulder), RB Javon Ringer, CB Tommie Campbell, T Byron Stingily, G Deuce Lutui and WR Lavelle Hawkins.
Sun, Oct 21, 2012 11:46:00 AM

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