NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans due to an ankle injury.
Ridley caught a pass from Cam Ward on the first offensive play of the game and complained about his right ankle as he limped off the field with the help of the Titans’ medical team. The veteran receiver was then taken to the locker room in a cart.Calvin Ridley was carted to the locker room after suffering an ankle injury on Sunday against the Texans.
Ridley had been out since Week 6, when he injured his hamstring after playing only six plays in the 20-10 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Ridley has caught 17 passes for 301 yards this season. Veteran wide receiver Van Jefferson replaced Ridley.
The Titans’ receiver/returner, Chimere Dike, was also ruled out with a concussion. He suffered his injury after failing a punt just before halftime. The rookie returner led the NFL in total and return yards entering Week 11.
The runner Julius Chestnut was the kick returner for Tennessee at the start of the third quarter.
