After helping DeMarco Murray post a 1,000-yard season (2016) and getting former University of Alabama teammate, Derrick Henry acclimated to the Tennessee Titans, second-year fullback Jalston Fowler was released from the franchise – per NFL Insider Ian Rappoport.
The #Titans have released FB Jalston Fowler and promoted LB Joshua Carraway.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 9, 2017
With Fowler as the lead blocker, Henry was well on his way to his first 1,000-yard campaign in the National Football League.
He currently leads the team in rushing with 629 yards and four touchdowns on 125 carries. Murray is behind him with 518 rushing yards and five scores.
Tennessee is tied for first place in the AFC South at 8-4, while standing at the No. 3 seed for the American Football Conference picture.
According to a tweet from ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe, who covers the Titans, it was Foster’s lack of production on special teams and the rise of two other players that led to a decision to cut him.
Before getting selected in the fourth round of the 2015 draft, Folwer was a prized running back, fullback and receiver for the Crimson Tide from 2010-14.
Titans release FB Jalston Fowler, promote LB Josh Carraway to active roster. Titans had been moving away from Fowler as FB in recent weeks. Carraway gives pass rush depth.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) December 9, 2017
Under head coach Nick Saban, the Mobile (Ala.) native rushed for 738 yards, totaled 150 receiving yards and turned in 12 touchdowns on 132 touches.
Folwer’s most productive season running the ball came in 2011, when he had 56 attempts for 385 yards rushing and four scores.
In clearing the way for others, he guided both Trent Richardson (2011) and T.J. Yeldon (2013) to 1,000-yard seasons. Fowler played a critical role in helping Alabama accomplish two BCS national championships in 2011 and 2012, while it earned two Southeastern Conference rings in 2012 and 2014.
Prior to Alabama, he was a four-star recruit from Vigor High School. Now a free agent, Folwer plans his next steps in terms of trying to find a new team.
Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @Smsmith_TDALMag.
