What happened: The Tennessee Titans decided to keep running back Tony Pollard past the trade deadline despite pursuit from the Denver Broncos and other suitors, per James Palmer. Tennessee's front office prioritized retaining Pollard regardless of incoming offers, rebuffing deadline trade inquiries.
Why it matters: Denver stands at 7-2 on a five-game winning streak and pursued backfield reinforcement to bolster its postseason positioning. Tennessee sits at 1-7 in 2026 through eight games, but chose to keep Pollard under contract as an offensive centerpiece rather than collecting draft assets.
By the numbers: Pollard has recorded 133 carries for 595 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns in 2026 through eight games. The Broncos rank second in the conference at 7-2, while the Titans hold the 15th seed at 1-7.
What to watch: Denver enters its bye week before resuming its AFC playoff push. Tennessee prepares for the second half of the regular season with Pollard leading its ground attack.