Interim coach Mike Mularkey noted Monday that Mariota (knee) has not yet been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Interim coach Mike Mularkey noted Monday that Mariota (knee) has not yet been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts.

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That said, with the Titans at 3-12 heading into Week 17, Mularkey acknowledged that he'll defer to the team's trainers and if there is any shred of doubt regarding Mariota's health, the QB won't play on Sunday.