Titans put TE Kinney on IR with ailing right knee

Updated: October 13, 2006, 3:49 PM ET

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Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Titans tight end Erron Kinney was placed on injured reserve Friday because of an ailing right knee and will be out for the season.

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Kinney underwent a second knee operation after re-injuring his knee in training camp. He had a setback last week because of inflammation in the joint.

"It was a hard decision for us, but we've waited as long as we can, and it would appear that he was still several weeks, if not more, away to getting back on the practice field," coach Jeff Fisher said.

The Titans also signed long snapper Jon Dorenbos, who will handle those duties this weekend in Washington when Tennessee (0-5) visits the Redskins (2-3). Regular long snapper Ken Amato will not play because of a left thigh injury.

"We just wanted to make sure our bases were covered," Fisher said. "It made sense to go ahead and get Jon back under contract."

Dorenbos came to the Titans when Amato broke his leg last season and handled long snaps for the final nine games. He requested his release from the Titans in the offseason so he could look for a job elsewhere in the NFL.

Kinney

Kinney was coming off a career-best 55 receptions a year ago for 543 yards. He had undergone knee surgery last December and missed two games last season, but returned to finish the year.

The seven-year veteran hurt his left knee on the second day of training camp and had surgery July 31. He thought he might miss up to four weeks of the preseason and now is about to miss his sixth straight game.

Fisher also said running back LenDale White, who has not practiced all week because of the flu, would make the trip to Washington but that it might make more sense to start Travis Henry or Chris Brown, who have been practicing.

Fisher said guard Benji Olson (ankle) and defensive end Travis LaBoy (back/elbow) would be game-time decisions. Receiver Drew Bennett (ankle) practiced last week and should be able to play.