Fisher: McNair likely won’t test strained muscle until Thursday
Fisher said McNair will benefit from having Tuesday and possibly Wednesday off. They plan to evaluate his injury before making any decisions. The Titans (4-11) conclude the season Sunday at Jacksonville (11-4).
“It’s his pitching arm, and that needs to feel good, so we’ll watch him the next couple days,” Fisher said.
Asked if No. 3 quarterback Matt Mauck might get to play some, Fisher said he didn’t know.
“I’m going to really see how Steve is. It is important for me and for us to give Steve every chance to finish this game,” Fisher said.
McNair has talked during the past two weeks about how he wants to stay with the Titans, a striking contrast to last season when he was heading to surgery on his chest that caused him to consider retirement. But he is due a $50 million bonus this offseason that will force renegotiation.
He hurt himself in pre-game warmups Saturday before a 24-10 loss to Miami, and he left the game after throwing his second interception. Players were not available Monday, but McNair said after the game that he would try to push through the injury to see what he can do.
“This week I got an extra day to rest, but if I can’t, I’m not going to try to do anything to hurt this team,” McNair said.
Receiver Tyrone Calico will miss the Jacksonville game with a strained right hamstring.
Running back Chris Brown (sprained ankle) and receiver Drew Bennett (sore knee and mild groin strain) also will be limited. Tight end Ben Troupe and cornerback Rich Gardner each sprained ankles.