Tennessee Titans sign QB DeShone Kizer to practice squad; TE Austin Fort latest to go on COVID-19 list

A familiar face has returned to Nashville.

The Tennessee Titans signed quarterback DeShone Kizer to their practice squad, the team announced Friday. The former second-round pick ended the 2020 season on the Titans' practice squad and was in training camp with the team before being waived in August, after a disappointing competition with backup Logan Woodside. Matt Barkley, who's now with the Panthers, had been added to the practice squad in his place.

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Kizer joins Kevin Hogan as quarterbacks on Tennessee's practice squad. Woodside was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, so Kizer adds more depth at the position.

The Titans on Friday also placed tight end Austin Fort on the team's practice squad/COVID-19 list. Fort is the third Titan to land on the COVID-19 list since Monday, joining Woodside and linebacker/special teamer Joe Jones.

Ben Arthur covers the Tennessee Titans for The USA TODAY Network. Contact him at barthur@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter at @benyarthur.

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