The Tennessee Titans announced Monday they are waiving former first-round wide receiver Treylon Burks with an injured designation after he suffered a broken collarbone during a training camp practice on July 26. In response, the team added free agent wide receiver Ramel Keyton to their roster in a corresponding move.

Injury History and Impact on Burks’ Playing Time

This collarbone injury is expected to keep Burks sidelined at least through the start of the season, with the potential to extend beyond that timeframe. This marks the second major injury in less than two years outside regular-season games; Burks had previously torn his ACL during a practice in October 2023, causing him to miss most of last year’s campaign. Over the past two seasons combined, he has played in only 15 games, with just 10 starts since being drafted in 2022.

Burks’ Professional Performance and Comparisons

Throughout his three-year NFL tenure, Burks has also missed games due to turf toe, concussions, and knee injuries. While he showed early promise as a rookie with 33 catches for 444 yards and one touchdown, his production has declined, accumulating only 255 yards without a single touchdown over the last two seasons. During this period, he has rarely completed full seasons or consistently started games.

Draft Background and Team Decisions

The Titans selected Burks with the 18th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, a choice made possible by trading wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles. Brown, in contrast, has since recorded three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons and won Super Bowl 59 with Philadelphia.

Our Reader’s Queries

Q. Does Treylon Burks have asthma?

A. Last spring, Burks had asthma problems, causing him to miss part of the offseason program soon after the Titans picked him 18th overall. Afterward, he shed some weight and focused on getting in better shape. No more issues were mentioned during training camp or the season.