Geoff Swaim
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Beleaguered Titans' O-line protects Tannehill well in win

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 25, 2022 07:28 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill takes the field before an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Tannehill has been the easy scapegoat for fans angry that the Titans’ Super Bowl hopes ended in the divisional round. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Titans have No. 26 pick overall to give Tannehill more help

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 22, 2022 03:20 PM EDT

FILE — Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard is interviewed after a win over the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game Nov. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans start their offseason program Monday with the AFC much stronger around them after earning the conference's No. 1 seed and not getting past a divisional game on their own field. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Titans need to give Tannehill, Henry, Brown help at receiver

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:12 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) tries to break a tackle by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. Cleveland plans to release tight end Austin Hooper, said a person who spoke on condition of anonymity because teams can’t make free agency signings or other moves until the new NFL league year begins at 4 p.m.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Hooper calls chance with Titans a no-brainer for tight end

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 21, 2022 02:16 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract that will give Trubisky a chance to compete for the starting quarterback job following Roethlisberger's retirement in January. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet official. Financial details were not disclosed. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
NFL free agency: Let the dealing begin, mostly unofficial

By Barry Wilner Mar. 14, 2022 04:47 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
AP source: Titans keeping C Ben Jones, adding Jamarco Jones

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 14, 2022 01:32 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) throws against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 01:13 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) passes as he is pressured by Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Adam Butler (70) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Titans clinch 2nd straight AFC South, beating Miami 34-3

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 02, 2022 04:15 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is pressured by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Miami Dolphins at Tennessee Titans 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 01:17 PM EST

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, left, stands with Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer before the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel leaves the field after a 23-21 win over the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Titans rule out Dupree, Davis among 7 out against Texans

Nov. 19, 2021 03:57 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates after a Panthers touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 11

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 18, 2021 12:46 PM EST

Tennessee Titans defensive end Denico Autry hauls down Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford for a sack during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Penalties, early picks end up leading to Rams' 2nd defeat

By Joe Reedy Nov. 08, 2021 01:38 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, above, tries to get away from Tennessee Titans defensive end Jeffery Simmons before throwing an interception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Defense carries Titans past Rams 28-16 for 5th straight win

By Greg Beacham Nov. 07, 2021 11:41 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) cuts between Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31) and cornerback Elijah Molden (24) in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 01:13 PM EDT

A stadium worker, left, checks for proof of vaccine against COVID-19 as fans prepare to enter Lumen Field before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Tennessee Tech at Tennessee 9/18/2021

Sep. 19, 2021 03:15 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is shown during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., in this Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, file photo. The Titans' virus outbreak keeps growing with quarterback Ryan Tannehill among three players being added to the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Vrabel back inside Titans' HQ, optimistic more joining soon

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 01, 2021 06:27 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel reacts during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Titans' virus outbreak grows with RG Nate Davis now on list

Aug. 30, 2021 04:53 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel reacts during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Titans' outbreak now at 9; QB Ryan Tannehill on COVID list

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 26, 2021 11:33 AM 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