Titans QB Marcus Mariota sprains MCL, status uncertain for Week 7
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 18: Quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans is attended to by medical staff after receiving a late hit by the Miami Dolphins during the first half of a game at Nissan Stadium on October 18, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota sprained his MCL an MRI revealed on Monday.
Mariota sustained the injury during Sunday's loss against the Miami Dolphins when linebacker Olivier Vernon delivered a low hit on the quarterback.
Head coach Ken Whisenhunt told reporters that the team won't put Mariota in any situation to put him in any kind of jeopardy. With the cautious take, Mariota's status is uncertain for Week 7's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}During Mariota's rookie season, he has completed 64 percent of his passes while throwing for 1,239 yards, 9 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. The former No. 2 overall pick has also been subjected to a the third most sacks in the league (19).