CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Tennessee Titans announced that the team has signed veteran wide receiver C.J. Board to their practice squad following the release of Josh Gordon on Monday.
Board is a former West Creek football product who attended the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga following his standout career with the Coyotes. The 6-foot-2 wide receiver’s play transitioned smoothly to the collegiate level, and he made an instant impact when given quality playing time.
Roster Moves: #Titans Sign WR C.J. Board to Practice Squad, Release Josh Gordon From Practice Squad
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) October 17, 2022
According to UT Chattanooga Athletics, Board compiled the following statistics during his time with the Mocs; 146 catches, 2,032 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns. He finished his career ranked sixth in all time receptions and fifth in all time receiving yards at UT Chattanooga.
Following his senior year where he had career highs in catches, receiving yards and touchdowns; Board received interest as a free agent after going undrafted during the 2017 NFL Draft. He decided to sign with the Baltimore Ravens following the draft, which was the beginning of his journeyman career.
According to Titans Senior Writer Jim Wyatt, in addition to his time with the Ravens, Board also spent time with the Browns (2017-18), Jaguars (2018-19), Giants (2020-22) and Cardinals (2022) during his NFL career. He also served a short stint with the Titans during the 2017 season.
Board will look to make the best of his second opportunity with the Titans with the hopes of eventually being elevated to the team’s 53-man roster. According to Pro Football Reference, up to this point in his NFL career, Board has 17 receptions for 183 yards through 24 games played.