The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... It was clear from the early reactions to Locker going down that he’d miss some time, and as we reported this morning, it was expected to be at least a few weeks. A few could be eight, as Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports that Locker’s “likely destination” is the injured reserve/designated for return list.

Diehards Line: Locker, who injured his hip in Sunday's win over the Je That would get him back for the final month of the season, and with the Titans off to a surprising 3-1 start, that might mean something for a change. As PFT suggests, that puts a huge burden on Ryan Fitzpatrick, who has shown flashes of competence in the past. The Titans aren’t saying much about the right hip injury, but it appears they’re planning on being without Locker for some time.