Chestnut had two carries in Week 1 and none in Week 2, remaining a non-factor in the early run game as Pollard handles the bulk.

<p>Chestnut sits as the primary #2 running back behind Pard, with Mullings in reserve. Chestnut’s profile as a floor-stable inside runner provides a reliable option in TD-heavy or goal-line scenarios, and his ongoing development could carve a larger role as the Titans’ offense evolves.</p><p>His confidence and athleticism could push Pard for more carries as the season progresses, especially if the Titans lean on a physical, grinding approach to supplement Ward/Manor’s aerial attack.</p>

Chestnut, healthy but not fully, remains a key piece in the Titans' backfield, expected to handle a sizable share with Spears sidelined.

Chestnut’s spot on the roster signals Tennessee’s protection of undrafted gains; he’s a candidate for waivers-protection beyond week one and could push for late-season carries if the Titans ride a multi-back approach.

Chestnut is positioned as a potential fourth back, contingent on Spears’s IR status. His place hinges on system knowledge and reliability, with waivers likely altering the backfield landscape mid-week.