Colin McCarthy

Colin McCarthy (twitter: @COLINMcCARTHY52)

Position: LB
Height: 6-1    Weight: 238 lbs.

Born: May 30, 1988
College: Miami (FL)   (school history)    (McCarthy college stats)
Drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 4th round (109th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 8 (7520th overall since 1950)

Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com

• 3/19 FootballPerspective.com: The youngest and oldest NFL teams in 2012: Last August, I looked at the 2011 age-adjusted team rosters. I have reproduced the intro to that post below: Measuring team age...

• 12/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy placed on IR : The Tennessee Titans have placed LB Colin McCarthy (concussion) on Injured Reserve. In a corresponding move, the team signed practice...[+] squad FB Collin Mooney to their active roster. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy to miss Week 17 : Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said LB Colin McCarthy (concussion) will not play Week 17 because he has not been cleared...[+] to play and is still not feeling 100 percent.
• 12/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Week 16 Inactives: The Tennessee Titans have declared LB Colin McCarthy, WR Kendall Wright, C Kevin Matthews, OT Mike Otto, QB Rusty Smith, CB Ryan...[+] Mouton, DL Scott Solomon inactive for Week 16.
• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Two limitedTennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (concussion) and DE Scott Solomon (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 20....[+] Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (concussion) and DE Scott Solomon (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 20.
• 12/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy might play in Week 16: Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (concussion) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 19. He might be...[+] ready to play in Week 16 against the Green Bay Packers. 'We'll let him go through a normal practice tomorrow with no restrictions and see how he is,' head coach Mike Munchak said. 'If he goes through tomorrow and does everything, then we're assuming he'll be fine.'
• 12/17 Stripe Hype: Titanic Playoff Implications for Bengals in Jets vs. Titans MNF Matchup:   The Bengals (8-6) took a half-game lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) for the last playoff spot in the AFC after they...
• 12/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Week 15 Inactives: The Tennessee Titans have declared LB Colin McCarthy, WR Damian Williams, OT Daniel Baldridge, OG Mitch Petrus, QB Rusty Smith,...[+] DL Scott Solomon, LB Xavier Adibi inactive for Week 15.
• 12/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy likely to sit outTennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (concussion) will likely sit out in Week 15....[+] Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (concussion) will likely sit out in Week 15.
• 12/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy will not return until 100 percent : Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said LB Colin McCarthy (concussion) will not return until he is completely recovered...[+] from his concussion.
• 12/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy limitedTennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (concussion) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 6....[+] Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (concussion) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 6.
• 12/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy limitedTennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (concussion) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 5....[+] Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (concussion) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 5.

• 11/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy practices: Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) practiced in full Monday, Nov. 19, while dealing with a high ankle sprain. 'I think...[+] the Miami game, he probably played his best since coming back from being hurt,' head coach Mike Munchak said. '(The ankle) is something he'll have to deal with until next year. But I think as far as (getting to) the level of being more like himself, I think he's feeling closer.'
• 11/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy to benefit from bye: Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) aggravated his ankle injury in the Week 10 game against the Miami Dolphins, but was...[+] able to return. He will get plenty of rest during the bye. '(The bye week) should help him,' head coach Mike Munchak said Monday, Nov. 12. 'I thought (against Miami) he probably felt a lot better than he had the last two games. He played better, made plays in this game, even though he had a scare where he thought he reinjured it. I think this (break) helps him a lot because he's got a lot of nagging stuff.'
• 11/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Being cautious with Colin McCarthy: Updating a previous report, Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 7. Head coach Mike Munchak...[+] said the team was being cautious, as they did not want him aggravating his right ankle practicing indoors. The coach said McCarthy might not practice until Friday or Saturday since he'll be dealing with the injury the rest of the season.

• 10/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy expects to play Sunday: Updating a previous report, Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) has missed the past four games, but he practiced Friday,...[+] Oct. 26, and vows to play in the Week 8 game against the Indianapolis Colts.
• 10/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy expected to play Week 7: Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) should be able to play Week 8 after sitting out Week 7...[+] because of an ankle injury.
• 10/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy still in walking boot: Updating a previous report, Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) remains in a walking boot, and he will be re-evaluated...[+] Saturday, Oct. 20, to determine if he can play in Week 7 against the Buffalo Bills. 'I've never had a high ankle (sprain before), so I don't know what to expect,' McCarthy said. Head coach Mike Munchak said the team could try to give McCarthy time to improve more.
• 10/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy in walking boot: Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) was wearing a walking boot Wednesday, Oct. 17, to give his injured ankle more support....[+] Head coach Mike Munchak said he expects McCarthy to practice later in the week and play Week 7.
• 10/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy still optimistic: Updating a previous report, despite missing another day of practice Tuesday, Oct. 9, Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (ankle)...[+] said he is optimistic about playing in Week 6 against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, Oct. 11. 'Yeah, that's what I'm shooting for,' McCarthy said. 'We've still got a day or two left, so I'll just keep doing treatment on it, and trying to get it to where I can get another (game).'
• 10/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy held out as precaution: Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) said he left the Week 5 game against the Minnesota Vikings as a precaution, as the...[+] team wanted to hold him out late in the blowout loss in hopes of helping him play in the Week 6 game Thursday, Oct. 11, against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• 10/7 Stripe Hype: Morning Sports News: Reds Win Game 1, & NFL week 5 Headlines:     Highlighted by 2B Brandon Phillips’s third-inning two-run homer, the Cincinnati Reds took game 1 of the National...
• 10/7 Stripe Hype: Morning NFL week 5 Headlines:     Bills safety Jairus Byrd (hip) is questionable to play today vs. the 49ers.   As Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano...
• 10/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy could take part in practice: Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said the team is hoping LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) will be able to participate in at least...[+] individual drills during practice Wednesday, Oct. 3.

• 9/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy expected back in week or twoTennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) is expected return from his ankle injury in either Week 5 or Week 6....[+] Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) is expected return from his ankle injury in either Week 5 or Week 6.
• 9/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy will not play Week 4: Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 28, and has been ruled out for Week 4....[+]
• 9/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | More on Colin McCarthy: Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said Monday, Sept. 24, that LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) has a chance to play in Week 4...[+] if he can return to football activities at some point this week.
• 9/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy may play Week 4: Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said he is hopeful LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) will be able to play Week 4 but will not...[+] know until later in the week.
• 9/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy will not play Week 3: Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 21, and has been ruled out for Week 3....[+]

• 2/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy likely to start at MLB : Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said LB Colin McCarthy is ready to inherit the starting middle linebacker position in...[+] 2012. 'We think he (McCarthy) is,' Munchak said. 'He came on in a big way. I didn’t know if he would be able to stay on the field as much as he did, but he did.'

• 12/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Barrett Ruud still dealing with injury: Tennessee Titans LB Barrett Ruud (groin) is still dealing with his groin injury and may not play in Week 14. If Ruud is not able...[+] to play, BL Colin McCarthy likely would start in his place.
• 12/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy to make another start in Week 13: Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy will draw another start in Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills with LB Barrett Ruud (groin) out....[+]
• 12/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Five practice in full: Tennessee Titans C Eugene Amano (hip), WR Donnie Avery (hamstring), DL Jason Jones (knee), LB Colin McCarthy (knee) and DL Derrick...[+] Morgan (ankle) each practiced in full Friday, Dec. 2, and are all considered probable for Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills.
• 12/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Five player practice: Tennessee Titans TE Jared Cook (concussion), C Eugene Amano (hip), DE Jason Jones (knee) and Derrick Morgan (ankle) and Colin...[+] McCarthy (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 1.
• 12/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy could start in Week 13 : Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy could start at middle linebacker in Week 13 if LB Barrett Ruud (groin) is unable to play. ...[+] Ruud did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 30.

• 11/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Young LBs showing more consistency: Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said Monday, Nov. 28, that LBs Akeem Ayers and Colin McCarthy are starting to show more...[+] consistency.
• 11/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Barrett Ruud might need more time to recover: Tennessee Titans LB Barrett Ruud (groin) might need more time to recover from a groin injury, according to head coach Mike Munchak....[+] If so, LB Colin McCarthy might make another start in Week 13. McCarthy racked up a team-high 10 tackles in Week 12 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
• 11/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Six players sit out practice : Tennessee Titans OT David Stewart (calf), DE Derrick Morgan (ankle), DT Karl Klug (knee), LBs Colin McCarthy (knee) and Barrett...[+] Ruud (groin) and PK Rob Bironas (back) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 24.
• 11/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Colin McCarthy could have extended role : Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (hamstring) could see extended time in Week 10 if LB Barrett Ruud (groin) misses the game....[+]

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