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Nov 14, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; running back Adrian Peterson (8) runs the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Titans waive veteran RB Adrian Peterson

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The Tennessee Titans waived running back Adrian Peterson on Tuesday after just three games with the team.

The seven-time Pro Bowler rushed for just 82 yards and one touchdown on 27 carries for the Titans.

Tennessee added Peterson after losing star back Derrick Henry to a foot injury.

NFL Network reported that it is possible Peterson could return to the Titans.

The 36-year-old Peterson spent his first 10 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. He was league MVP in 2012 when he rushed for a career-high 2,097 yards.

Since his departure from the Vikings, Peterson has played with five organizations over five seasons. His best season during that span came when he rushed for 1,042 yards for Washington in 2018.

Overall, Peterson ranks fifth in NFL history with 14,902 rushing yards and fourth with 119 rushing touchdowns.

Among 13 moves announced Tuesday, Tennessee added defensive back Buster Skrine, running back Dontrell Hilliard and outside linebacker John Simon to the active roster.

The Titans placed defensive back Chris Jackson (foot) and receiver Marcus Johnson (hamstring) on injured reserve. Johnson is out for the season.

Also, longtime receiver Golden Tate (695 career catches in 11 seasons) was added to the practice squad.

–Field Level Media

Dec 10, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (23) is pursued by New England Patriots defensive end John Simon (55) in the first quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Titans cut John Simon, four others; 8th player hits COVID list

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Veteran linebacker/defensive end John Simon was one of five players released by the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

Also released were safety Clayton Geathers, defensive lineman Freedom Akinmoladun, defensive back Nate Brooks and linebacker Cassh Maluia.

Running back Brian Hill was placed on injured reserve. He was injured during Saturday’s preseason game against the Chicago Bears.

Also, center Ben Jones was placed on the COVID-19 list. He is the eighth current Tennessee player on the list, joining quarterback Ryan Tannehill, outside linebacker Harold Landry, tight end Geoff Swaim, linebacker Justin March-Lillard, running back Jeremy McNichols, linebacker Nick Dzubnar and wide receiver Racey McMath.

Titans coach Mike Vrabel also is out after a positive test, as are wide receivers coach Rob Moore and offensive line assistant Jason Houghtaling. Vrabel said Sunday he hopes to be cleared to return by the middle of this week.

Simon, 30, signed with the Titans as a free agent in July. He has 277 tackles, 21 sacks and two interceptions (one returned for touchdown) in 97 games (52 starts) with the Baltimore Ravens (2013), Houston Texans (2014-16), Indianapolis Colts (2017) and New England Patriots (2018-20).

Simon started all 16 games for the Patriots last season and had 53 tackles and two sacks.

Geathers, 29, had one interception in 56 games (34 starts) with the Colts from 2015-19. He opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns and signed with Tennessee earlier this month.

Hill, 25, has rushed for 982 yards and three touchdowns in 45 games (three starts) over four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals (2017) and Atlanta Falcons (2017-20). He signed with Tennessee in May.

–Field Level Media