Sports in Brief | October 2

Titan’s QB Locker out a ‘few weeks’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — While Jake Locker will miss a “few weeks” with a sprained hip, coach Mike Munchak says the Titans are encouraged by how the quarterback already is moving around.

Exactly how many games Locker misses depends on how quickly he recovers.

“If anyone’s going to get back quick, it’s him,” Munchak said Tuesday night during his weekly radio show on 104.5 The Zone WGFX-FM. “We know he’s going to miss a few games and now it’s just going to be a matter of how well he rehabs and how quickly it comes around to see exactly when. We won’t know for a couple weeks.”

Ravens trade for tackle Eugene Monroe

BALTIMORE — The Ravens have acquired offensive tackle Eugene Monroe from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for multiple draft pick compensation, according to league sources.

A source said the Ravens will be sending third-day draft picks to the Jaguars for Monroe and that the basic framework of the deal is in place.

49ers’ Whitner fined $21,000 for hit

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Safety Donte Whitner has printed up 125 T-shirts with the term “#LegalHitner” for his fans. At $28 each, he’ll need to sell a slew more to cover the $21,000 fine he drew Tuesday, a result of his illegal hit that broke up a potential touchdown catch in the 49ers’ win last Thursday at St. Louis.

Chargers place Floyd, Freeney on IR

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers placed wide receiver Malcom Floyd and outside linebacker Dwight Freeney on the reserve-injured list, the team announced Tuesday.

Floyd sprained his neck against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2, while Freeney hurt his quadriceps injury in Sunday’s win against the Dallas Cowboys.

Also, the Chargers signed wide receiver Lavelle Hawkins and added outside linebacker Thomas Keiser. Keiser was signed from the team’s practice squad.

By Wire Sources