Chestnut rushed the ball 22 times for 102 yards across 17 games during the 2024 season. He added two receptions on three targets for 11 yards. Chestnut served as Tennessee's third-string running back for most of the season, behind Tony Pollard and Tyae Spears (head). He did manage a career-high 22 carries, though his most significant step forward was his increased involvement on special teams, as he served as one of the team's primary kick returners and tallied 337 yards in the role.
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Tennessee Titans
Birthdate
10/26/2000 (24)
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Active
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5'11", 228 lbs
Birthplace
Bowie, MD, USA
Position
RB
College
Sacred Heart
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Tennessee Titans
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
Chestnut rushed the ball 22 times for 102 yards across 17 games during the 2024 season. He added two receptions on three targets for 11 yards. Chestnut served as Tennessee's third-string running back for most of the season, behind Tony Pollard and Tyae Spears (head). He did manage a career-high 22 carries, though his most significant step forward was his increased involvement on special teams, as he served as one of the team's primary kick returners and tallied 337 yards in the role.
Titans head coach Brian Callahan said Wednesday that Chestnut could be part of a RB committee, along with Joshua Kelley and practice-squad member Jabari Small, if Tony Pollard (ankle/illness) can't play Sunday versus Houston, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports. Pollard could have extra motivation to try to play in the season finale, as he's within reach of a few contract performance incentives. However, he missed Week 17 against Jacksonville and isn't certain to suit up in the Titans' season finale. Meanwhile, Tyjae Spears is unlikely to play in the Week 18 contest due to a concussion. While the potential absences of Pollard and Spears would likely lead to an increased role for Chestnut, Callahan's mention of a committee might mean that none of Chestnut, Kelley, or Small would log a typical starter's workload.
Chestnut rushed the ball three times for 17 yards in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Jaguars. He did not record a catch on one target. Chestnut was primarily involved on special teams but saw his involvement tick up after Tyjae Spears (concussion) was sidelined in the fourth quarter. Tony Pollard's (ankle/illness) status still is in question, which could set up Chestnut for a Week 18 start against Houston.
Chestnut rushed the ball once for three yards in Sunday's 32-27 win over the Texans. He added one reception on one target for two yards. Chestnut was pushed into the backup running back role with Tyjae Spears (concussion) sidelined. However, he managed only two total touches and isn't likely to be a factor for fantasy purposes even if Spears remains sidelined for a Week 13 matchup against the Commanders.
Chestnut (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers. Chestnut was limited for the Titans' final two practices of the week due to a foot injury, but it's not severe enough to prevent him from suiting up Sunday. Chestnut will be Tennessee's No. 3 running back behind Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears.
Chestnut (foot) was limited in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers. Chestnut popped up on Thursday's injury report due to a foot issue, which limited him over the last two practices. If Chestnut cannot play Sunday, the Titans may elevate Jabari Small to serve as the No. 3 running back behind Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears.
Chestnut (foot) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports. Chestnut was able to log a full practice Wednesday, but he was limited in Thursday's session due to a foot issue. His practice participation Friday will give a clearer indication on his status heading into Sunday's game against the Chargers. Chesnut has served as the Titans' No. 2 running back behind Tony Pollard (foot) for the last three games while Tyjae Spears was sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Over that span, Chestnut has logged 15 carries for 69 yards while adding one catch for nine yards.
Chestnut rushed the ball five times for 22 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win against New England. Chestnut worked as the backup to Tony Pollard with Tyjae Spears (hamstring) sidelined for the third straight game. Pollard saw 31 total touches, leaving Chestnut with limited opportunity. Chestnut has 69 rushing yards on 15 attempts since Spears has gone down.
Chestnut rushed the ball seven times for 32 yards in Sunday's 52-14 loss to the Lions. Tyjae Spears (hamstring) was sidelined for a second consecutive week, which allowed Chestnut to see the highest carry total of his career. All of his rushing attempts came in the fourth quarter of the blowout loss, and he'll return to a special-teams role when Spears can return.