Delanie Walker might be off his feet for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. Walker did not practice all week because of a concussion suffered early in last week’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts. He’ll be re-evaluated Saturday.
Delanie Walker might be off his feet for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. Walker did not practice all week because of a concussion suffered early in last week’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts. He’ll be re-evaluated Saturday.Michael Conroy/Associated Press file photo

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Titans could be without tight end Delanie Walker on Sunday when they play the Denver Broncos.

Walker did not practice all week because of a concussion suffered early in last week’s 22-14 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. He will be evaluated Saturday before the Titans (5-7) depart for Denver (10-2).

“He’ll come in (Saturday), and we can work him out and see where he is at,” head coach Mike Munchak said Friday. “(Saturday) will be our final (evaluation). We’re not going to wait until Sunday to work him out. We need to know before we get on the plane and go from there.”

Munchak said he would rather not have to play someone who didn’t practice all week. But because Walker is a veteran, the Titans could use him in a limited package.

The eighth-year player ranks second on the Titans with a career-best 45 catches, and Walker has 454 yards receiving with five touchdowns. He was hurt when he hit his head on the turf at the end of a play officials ruled incomplete, only to have the NFL later say it should have been called a reception.

“I feel good,” Walker said. “The headaches went away, and that was probably the biggest concern.”

The Titans already were down a tight end before Walker got hurt. Craig Stevens wasn’t active against the Colts because of his own concussion. That left Tennessee with only second-year tight end Taylor Thompson, and he has just three catches. The Titans used reserve offensive tackle Mike Otto to help block after also losing fullback Collin Mooney to a torn hamstring.

It got so bad offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains said they were busy trying to draw up plays using four wide receivers to compensate for not having a veteran tight end.

Tennessee should get Stevens back after he practiced for a second consecutive day Friday. Stevens is listed as questionable. Stevens said he’s feeling good and has had a couple of good days of practice.

The possibility of missing both Stevens and Walker prompted the Titans to sign veteran Visanthe Shiancoe on Tuesday for depth. Shiancoe has played for the Giants, Vikings and Patriots, and he impressed quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick on the first day of practice Wednesday with how quickly he picked up plays.

But Loggains said there’s a limited package they can teach Shiancoe in a few days. Shiancoe said his experience allows him to recognize the concepts.

“They’ve been spoon-feeding me, pretty much,” Shiancoe said. “I’m going to ask for a bigger spoon.”

Titans tidbits

WR Damian Williams (hip) practiced and will be questionable Sunday along with RT David Stewart (shoulder), who was limited. WR Kendall Wright (ankle), P Brett Kern (back), LB Akeem Ayers (groin) and recently re-signed FB Quinn Johnson (hamstring) all are listed as probable.