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NASHVILLE http://www.detroitlionsteamonline.com/austin-bryant-jersey , Tenn. (AP) — from the NFL’s concussion protocol and is expected to play Sunday when the Titans host the New York Jets.Butler suffered a stinger in Monday night’s 34-17 loss to the Houston Texans, and he was limited on Wednesday and Thursday while in the concussion protocol. Butler practiced fully Friday.“Malcolm cleared protocol, so he should be available,” coach Mike Vrabel said after practice.Butler, who signed a five-year, $61 million contract in the offseason Max Scharping Jersey , has been inconsistent this season and been used recently as the third cornerback with Adoree’ Jackson and Logan Ryan starting.“My mental toughness has been tested to the fullest (this year), but I think I’ve handled it and I think I’ve responded,” Butler said. “I’m not giving in. I’m still working hard and playing hard and I’m going to finish strong.”Only safety Dane Cruikshank (knee) and running back David Fluellen (knee) did not practice Friday and are out against the Jets. METIAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints veteran tight end Ben Watson announced on Thursday that he’s retiring after this season.Watson turned 38 this month and is in his 14th NFL season out of Georgia.“I knew coming into this year that it probably would be the last year,” Watson said. “Our approach was as a family we were fortunate to come and play for another year, but you kind of know. You hope you get to exit on your own terms.“You hope you get to exit with a great win. And it’s been great to be a part of this team and have this sort of winning at this point of my career.”His initial announcement came through an NFL Films video about his family that was posted on Thursday. Watson also confirmed his decision with reporters after Thursday’s practice.“The injuries add up Brian Burns Jersey , the body struggles more and more. And it becomes evident that it’s time,” Watson said. “It’s always a very hard thing.”Watson has caught 33 passes for 371 yards and two touchdowns this season, helping the Saints capture the top playoff seed in the NFC.After one of his touchdowns, Watson, a father of five, celebrated by holding up seven fingers http://www.pantherscheapshop.com/cheap-authentic-greg-little-jersey , signaling that twins were on the way.Watson began his NFL career with New England in 2004 and also has played for Cleveland and Baltimore. He has 5,856 yards and 44 TDs receiving in his career.But Watson said he hoped his legacy as a player would be more about the way he has conducted himself on and off the field.“I want my legacy to be somebody who loved his wife and somebody who loved his kids and tried to lead his family, and encouraged other guys that they have what it takes to be the men that they’re called to be,” Watson said.“And I want to be somebody that was reliable, that a coach could count on. A guy that when you put him out there, he did his job Will Grier Jersey , whether it was with flash or without flash, he could be reliable and dependable on the field.”