NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker says he'll be just fine after a collision with safety Da'Norris Searcy left him needing 12 stitches to close a cut in his left thumb.
Walker also was preparing to be checked Thursday by a hand specialist to be sure.
The tight end sliced his thumb in practice Thursday afternoon going over the middle for a ball from Marcus Mariota when Searcy hit him, breaking up the pass. Walker immediately grabbed at his left hand, but the veteran stayed on the field for a play before going to the locker room with a trainer.
Walker led the Titans both with 63 receptions and 890 yards receiving last season.
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