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The Titans’ Alontae Taylor problem may have just solved itself

The Tennessee Titans have an ongoing Alontae Taylor problem, but it may have solved itself during Sunday's Week 8 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

By Justin Melo · Titan Sized

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 2:00 PM

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Justin Melo writes that Marcus Harris's injury may resolve Tennessee's dilemma over Alontae Taylor's role in the secondary.
Taylor played 41 snaps at nickelback against the Bengals after previously being benched on the boundary in Weeks 6 and 7.
During the Week 8 game, Taylor helped force a Chase Brown fumble and broke up a two-point conversion pass.

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Titan Sized reports that Marcus Harris's injury during the Tennessee Titans' Week 8 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals may resolve the team's dilemma regarding cornerback Alontae Taylor. Taylor was benched in Weeks 6 and 7 after struggling on the boundary, but replaced Harris at nickelback to play 41 snaps.

Writer Justin Melo notes that Taylor capitalized on the opportunity by helping force a fumble and breaking up a two-point conversion pass. If Harris faces an extended absence, the author suggests head coach Robert Saleh will have a clear role for Taylor at inside corner.

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