Titans waive defensive lineman C.J. Ravenell from injured reserve

The Tennessee Titans waived defensive lineman C.J. Ravenell off injured reserve on Monday, according to the league’s daily transaction reporting. The move effectively clears a spot on the roster while also giving other teams the chance to claim Ravenell. If he is not claimed, he would become available under the waiver process to sign elsewhere, a common outcome when a player is released from IR during the offseason roster churn.

Ravenell’s situation has followed a familiar NFL pattern: after being waived off the active roster last month, he landed on injured reserve after clearing waivers without being claimed, per Yahoo Sports’ transaction recap. Monday’s decision suggests the Titans are no longer keeping him on the IR list, which can happen when teams reevaluate depth needs and health status over time.

The waiver action is notable because Ravenell is not just a fringe practice-squad name. Yahoo Sports reported that he appeared in 14 games for Tennessee last season and made one start. In that action, he recorded six tackles and a forced fumble, production that gives him a baseline of regular-season experience for teams seeking interior pressure and depth during camp.

Other roster and background context comes from additional reporting found through transaction-focused outlets. reported that Ravenell was waived from IR with an injury designation. That detail matters because an injury designation can affect how quickly a claimed player must clear medical and roster logistics, but it also aligns with the team’s decision to move him out of their IR framework.

From a team-building standpoint, the Titans’ willingness to remove Ravenell from IR suggests Tennessee is recalibrating its defensive front rotation. Offseason weeks typically feature a series of moves intended to balance new additions, developmental players, and players with proven game reps. For Ravenell, a waiver placement also creates an immediate test of market interest, as teams often monitor late-summer availability when training camps are nearing.

For the Titans, this is also a roster-management report. Waiving a defensive lineman off IR does not automatically mean the player is no longer part of the team’s long-term plans, but it does eliminate the certainty of holding a roster slot for him through the IR designation. The decision can be a practical step when teams feel they have adequate depth options or when they want to avoid carrying a player who may not be in the immediate return timeline.

What to watch next is whether Ravenell gets claimed by another club or whether he clears waivers and looks for a new opportunity. Either outcome will shape how quickly he returns to an NFL roster path, and it will also indicate whether other teams view his recent game tape and forced-fumble production as enough to justify adding him to camp depth. Until a team announces a claim or a new signing, his immediate status remains tied to the waiver process.