NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Titans waived tackle Todd Williams on Tuesday to make room for veteran tackle Brad Hopkins, who served a one-game suspension during Sunday's season opener at Pittsburgh.
Hopkins missed the final two exhibition games after having cartilage repaired in his right knee. Trainers working with Hopkins told coach Jeff Fisher last week that Hopkins should be ready to play Sunday against Baltimore.
The 12-year veteran was served a one-game suspension by the NFL after he pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife, Ellen, when he grabbed her neck March 14 because she wouldn't stop talking on a cell phone.
Hopkins' absence forced the Titans to move rookie Michael Roos to left tackle and use lineman Jacob Bell at right tackle. His return will allow the 6-foot-7 Roos to return to right tackle.
Williams was a seventh round pick in the 2003 NFL Draft.
