Titans Bring Back Erick Hallett: Week 7 Impact
The Tennessee Titans brought defensive back Erick Hallett II back to their practice squad on Tuesday, Oct. 20, three days after waiving him when cornerback Joshua Williams returned from injured reserve. Tennessee also waived linebacker Chase Wilson from the practice squad, shifting one developmental spot from linebacker to the secondary.
The moves were confirmed by the Titans' official Oct. 20 announcement and 2026 transaction log. The same announcement included the release of defensive lineman Jordan Elliott, a separate roster decision covered here.
Why Erick Hallett's return matters
Hallett already knows Tennessee's system and special-teams operation. The Titans elevated him for the first two games of the season, then signed him to the active roster on Sept. 26 after he recorded one tackle. That familiarity matters more than a typical midweek practice-squad addition because he can step into preparation without starting from zero.
The 5-foot-11, 200-pound defensive back was a sixth-round pick by Jacksonville in 2023. Tennessee's official player biography notes that he previously appeared in three games with two starts for Detroit and made 18 tackles before joining the Titans late in the 2025 season.
The practice-squad math for Week 7
A practice-squad signing does not put Hallett on the game-day roster automatically. Tennessee would need to elevate him or sign him to the active roster before he could play against Cleveland.
NFL Football Operations says a practice-squad player can be elevated for up to three regular-season games in the same league year before another active-roster move is required. Hallett's earlier elevations and subsequent active-roster stint make his transaction history worth monitoring when the Titans announce their Saturday moves. The league's contract-language explainer outlines the elevation process.
For Tennessee, the practical benefit is insurance. Hallett offers experience at safety and in the broader secondary, plus a player the staff has already trusted on game day. That can help if the injury report creates a late need or if coaches want another special-teams body.
What Chase Wilson's exit changes
Wilson joined Tennessee's practice squad on Oct. 6 and was waived on Oct. 20, according to the official transaction log. The two-week stay means this is primarily a depth-allocation change: the Titans traded one practice-squad linebacker slot for a defensive back who has already played in their 2026 rotation.
The move does not necessarily signal an immediate defensive lineup change. It does show where Tennessee wanted additional ready-made depth heading into a home matchup.
Fantasy football and Week 7 impact
Hallett is not a start in redraft, DFS or standard IDP formats while he remains on the practice squad. Even if elevated, his most likely value is on special teams and as secondary depth. IDP managers in very deep leagues should treat him as a watch-list name only, not a waiver claim.
The Titans D/ST projection also should not move materially because of this transaction alone. The useful signal is contingency depth, not a guaranteed role or snap count. Tennessee hosts Cleveland at noon CDT on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Nissan Stadium, according to the official schedule. Our Browns-Titans Week 7 guide has the broader matchup context.
What to watch next
Whether Tennessee lists Hallett among its Saturday game-day elevations.
Any late-week secondary or special-teams injury that creates a need.
Whether Chase Wilson lands on another practice squad after clearing the transaction process.
Hallett's role if active: special teams first, defensive snaps second.
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