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Robert Saleh benches $58 million Titans corner for Colts game

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Gibbs, D. (2026, October 18). Robert Saleh benches $58 million Titans corner for Colts game. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/18/sports/robert-saleh-benches-58-million-titans-corner-alontae-taylor-for-colts-game/

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Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh benched cornerback Alontae Taylor, who signed a $58 million contract in March, for the team’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. Despite Taylor playing nearly every defensive snap this season and contributing 19 tackles and one sack, he was sidelined due to strategic decisions rather than injury. The Titans’ defense, which has struggled with only three interceptions so far, won their first divisional game of the year, improving to a 1-5 record.

Written by AI on 2026-10-18, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 18, 2026, the Tennessee Titans secured their first victory of the season with a 26-20 win against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Despite starting quarterback Cam Ward's struggles (11 of 22 for 102 yards), the Titans' defense and special teams played key roles in their comeback victory. The game was marked by critical defensive plays, including six sacks and three turnovers. Notably, head coach Robert Saleh decided to bench cornerback Alontae Taylor, who had been signed in March to a $58 million contract, for unspecified reasons unrelated to injury. Tennessee's special teams scored two touchdowns from a 58-yard punt return and a blocked punt recovery, ultimately clinching the win with Joey Slye’s field goal late in the game. The Colts, despite a strong first half (232-64 edge in total yards), were hindered by Daniel Jones' two interceptions that turned into scoring opportunities for the Titans.

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Donovan Gibbs

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Tennessee earned its first win of the season in Indianapolis and did so without cornerback Alontae Taylor. asserted

Tennessee → earn → Taylor

Taylor has been critical for the Titans’ defense, playing 99.7% of defensive snaps in the Titans’ first five games of the season. asserted

Taylor → play → season

He signed a three-year, $58 million contract ($42 million guaranteed) in March and has 19 tackles and one sack on the year. asserted

He → sign → year

The Titans (1-5) focused on upgradingtheirs secondary by adding Taylor and signing free agent cornerback Cor’Dale Flott to a three-year, $45 million deal. asserted

Titans → focus → deal

Veteran free agent addition Josh Williams, who signed a two-year, $8 million contract in March, started in Taylor’s place, returning from injured reserve Saturday. asserted

who → sign → reserve

Cornerback Isaiah Oliver was given the game-day elevation from the practice squad. asserted

Oliver → give → squad

The Titans so far only have three interceptions this season. asserted

Titans → have → interceptions

Despite the low takeaways, Tennessee ranked 14th in passing yards allowed per game in the NFL (217.8) coming into the game. asserted

Tennessee → rank → game

Tennessee may be evenly matched against a Colts squad that has been bombarded with injuries at wide receiver. uncertain

that → match → receiver

The Colts will still be without recently extended Alec Pierce, who’s on the injury reserve with a left heel injury, and second-year tight end Tyler Warren is inactive with a groin injury. asserted

Warren → extend → injury

The Titans earned their first division win since November 2024 with a victory on Sunday. asserted

Titans → earn → Sunday

Robert Saleh benches $58 million Titans corner for Colts game

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