Tennessee Titans linebacker Cedric Gray has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol after being injured in an off-road vehicle accident over the weekend.The frightening incident occurred just days before the Titans kick off their 2026 season, dealing the franchise a sudden setback on the defensive side of the ball.The Titans confirmed the news in an official statement on Monday, revealing the 23-year-old sustained a head injury alongside other minor injuries in Tennessee.’Over the weekend, Cedric Gray was involved in a UTV accident in Tennessee and sustained a concussion and minor injuries,’ the Titans said in a statement.’We look forward to Cedric returning to the field soon and in full health when he clears the NFL’s concussion protocol.’The timing could hardly be worse for Tennessee, with Gray emerging as an indispensable anchor in their defense. Tennessee Titans linebacker Cedric Gray has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol after being injured in an off-road vehicle accident over the weekend The frightening incident occurred just days before the Titans kick off their 2026 seasonA fourth-round pick out of North Carolina in the 2024 NFL Draft, Gray played in seven games with no starts as a rookie before enjoying a breakout campaign in 2025.He started 16 games and racked up a career-high 160 tackles to finish fifth in the NFL.His status for Tennessee’s regular-season opener now remains in jeopardy, with Gray required to progress through the league’s strict concussion return-to-play protocol.Before any player can return to full contact, they must be evaluated and cleared by both team medical staff and an assigned Independent Neurological Consultant (INC). The Titans kickstart their season against the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon.