Alvin Dupree
FILE - In this Aug 21, 2021, file photo, Tennessee Titans' Sam Ficken, right, boots a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as punter Brett Kern (6) holds during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Tampa, Fla. Ficken has been added to the injury report with an injured groin and the Titans have signed Michael Badgley to the practice squad. Tennessee opens the season Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, hosting Arizona. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Titans bring back kicker Ryan Santoso to practice squad

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 17, 2021 05:07 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown, center, is congratulated by tight end Geoff Swaim (87) after Brown scored a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
College roommates Brown, Metcalf ready for teams to clash

By Tim Booth Sep. 17, 2021 04:54 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) and forces a fumble that the Cardinals recovered in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Titans' Lewan: Bad day due to worrying more about messing up

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 16, 2021 06:37 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals defensive end Michael Dogbe in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
After impressive opener, Seahawks return home to host Titans

Sep. 16, 2021 12:11 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Titans eager to respond after offense 'got hit in the mouth'

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 15, 2021 05:04 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt works through drills during the NFL football team's practice Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
AP source: Steelers, Watt agree to lucrative extension

By Will Graves Sep. 09, 2021 06:19 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes as he is pressured by Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker (37) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Titans eager to see if revamped D can build on preseason

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 09, 2021 05:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs down the sidelines for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Fresh off becoming just the eighth man to run for at least 2,000 yards, Henry now has a 17th game giving him a chance at Eric Dickerson's league record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Titans finally unveil offense with Julio Jones vs. Cardinals

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 09, 2021 02:33 PM EDT

Defending AFC North champ Steelers retool around Big Ben

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 02:59 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (12-5) New faces: RB Najee Harris, LB Joe Schobert, LB Melvin Ingram, OL Trai Turner, C Kendrick Green, TE Pat...

Titans thinking Super Bowl after overhauling D, adding Jones

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 01:59 PM EDT
TENNESSEE TITANS (11-6) New faces: WR Julio Jones, LB Bud Dupree, CB Jackrabbit Jenkins, DL Denico Autry, CB Caleb Farley, CB Elijah...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, left, and tight end Eric Ebron (85) smile on the sideline as the team plays the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Going on one last run, Steelers retool around Roethlisberger

By Will Graves Sep. 01, 2021 01:22 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Henry became the first to lead the NFL in rushing in back-to-back seasons since LaDainian Tomlinson in 2006-07, and also was the eighth man to run for at least 2,000 yards. Nobody in the NFL has carried the ball as much as Henry the past two seasons, and the Titans limited his work this preseason to keep him fresh as possible. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Titans add Julio Jones, revamp defense with Super Bowl goal

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 01, 2021 12:51 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) throws during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Uncertainty abounds in AFC South as Titans attempt to repeat

By Mark Long Aug. 30, 2021 03:32 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold watches during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Plenty of familiar faces playing in new places around NFL

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 27, 2021 05:05 PM EDT

Steelers cornerback Joe Haden warms up during training camp Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
Steelers CB Haden hoping to finish career in Pittsburgh

By Will Graves Aug. 23, 2021 04:54 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry runs a drill during NFL football training camp Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Creative Titans share autographs with fans at open practice

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 16, 2021 09:19 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans linebacker David Long (51) runs the ball after an interception against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Titans' D shows signs of improvement in preseason opener

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 14, 2021 03:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2020, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree (48) defends as Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) carries the ball during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. Dupree, the Tennessee Titans’ prized free-agent offseason signing, made his practice debut on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, after passing a physical and departing the team’s physically unable to perform (PUP) list. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Titans free-agent LB Dupree practices after leaving PUP list

By John Glennon Aug. 06, 2021 04:43 PM EDT

Veteran LB Ingram seeks fresh start with Steelers

By Dan Scifo Aug. 01, 2021 06:12 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers led the NFL in sacks last season, largely centered around a three-man rotation at outside linebacker. ...

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs a drill during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Titans' Brown eager to form 1-2 WR punch with Julio Jones

By John Glennon Jul. 31, 2021 05:13 PM EDT