The Tennessee Titans claimed linebacker David Long Jr. off waivers, but Long failed his physical Thursday, as the team announced.

David Long's return to the Titans will not take place, as the veteran linebacker failed his physical. Read more at Pro Football Rumors.

The Titans claimed Long after the Lions waived him. However, the linebacker failed his physical on Thursday, per the Titans. Long joined the Lions and ended up playing a key role in helping fill the void at linebacker.

The Tennessee Titans have had trouble at the linebacker position all year long, and their injury woes are continuing. Team reporter Jim Wyatt is reporting that the team placed starting linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr.