Titans go with rookie Malik Willis as Tannehill’s backup QB
2 years, 4 months ago

Titans go with rookie Malik Willis as Tannehill’s backup QB

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Rookie quarterback Malik Willis’ quick learning curve made veteran Logan Woodside dispensable for Tennessee. His experience and knowledge of the Titans’ offense couldn’t beat out Willis’ stronger arm and legs especially as the rookie showed weekly improvement since the start of the team’s rookie minicamp in mid-May. “He can beat you throwing in pocket, he can beat you outside the pocket throwing, he can extend plays and then he can also beat you by turning up and running,” Titans coach Mike Vrabel said of Willis after their preseason finale last weekend. NOTES: The Titans also sent a 2024 fifth-round pick to Carolina for OL Dennis Daley and a seventh-round pick in 2024.. Also released: linebackers David Anenih, Jack Gibbens and Joe Jones; RB Trenton Cannon; offensive linemen Christian DiLauro, Hayden Howerton, Jalen McKenzie, Xavier Newman-Johnson, Jordan Roos, Andrew Rupcich and Willie Wright; receivers Dez Fitzpatrick, Cody Hollister, Mason Kinsey and Reggie Roberson; safeties Adrian Colbert and Tyree Gillespie; tight ends Thomas Odukoya and David Wells; defensive linemen Larrell Murchison, Sam Okuayinonu and Jordan Peevy; and DBs Chris Jackson, Theo Jackson, Greg Mabin and Tre Swilling.

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Titans DL Jeffrey Simmons inactive vs. Dolphins; LB David Long and RB Raheem Mostert also out
3 months, 1 week ago

Titans DL Jeffrey Simmons inactive vs. Dolphins; LB David Long and RB Raheem Mostert also out

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Tennessee Titans were without Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons against the Miami Dolphins Monday night, while the Dolphins were without starting linebacker David Long Jr. and running back Raheem Mostert. Also inactive for the Dolphins were linebacker Mohamed Kamara and quarterback Skylar Thompson, who injured his ribs starting in place of Tua Tagovailoa last …

Malik Willis shows the Titans what they gave up, leading the Packers to a 30-14 rout
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Malik Willis shows the Titans what they gave up, leading the Packers to a 30-14 rout

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A change of scenery and an injury gave Malik Willis a huge opportunity to show what he can do in the NFL. Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur said people truly can’t fathom what the third-year quarterback has done in less than a month with the Packers. “What he’s been able to do is, I’ve never seen something …

Packers acquire QB Malik Willis from Titans, cut K Anders Carlson and place RB AJ Dillon on IR
4 months, 1 week ago

Packers acquire QB Malik Willis from Titans, cut K Anders Carlson and place RB AJ Dillon on IR

Associated Press  

The Green Bay Packers got a new backup quarterback, lost their No. Green Bay acquired quarterback Malik Willis from the Tennessee Titans for a 2025 seventh-round draft pick and followed that up by cutting quarterbacks Sean Clifford and Michael Pratt. Before the Willis trade, Green Bay was lacking experienced candidates to back up Love, who signed a four-year, $220 million …

Titans place Saahdiq Charles on reserve/retired list
5 months ago

Titans place Saahdiq Charles on reserve/retired list

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Saahdiq Charles, who had received the bulk of the first-team reps at right guard throughout much of the Tennessee Titans offseason and training camp, has left the team and was placed on the reserve/retired list on Tuesday. Charles was signed as a free agent from the Washington Commanders in the offseason, and had moved to the top …

The Titans add size, speed as they use 5 of 7 NFL draft picks to boost their defense
8 months, 1 week ago

The Titans add size, speed as they use 5 of 7 NFL draft picks to boost their defense

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ran Carthon went all offense in his first draft as the Tennessee Titans general manager a year ago. This time around, five of the Titans’ seven NFL draft picks came on defense with Carthon letting the draft board dictate the selections. The Titans took Alabama’s JC Latham and will start him out at left tackle — a …

Titans hoping being home for stretch run helps salvage season
1 year, 1 month ago

Titans hoping being home for stretch run helps salvage season

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The best thing the Tennessee Titans have going for them right now might be their schedule. They finally get to stay home for five of the seven games remaining where the Titans have been a completely different team, even if it’s still not enough to salvage this season. Vrabel’s cushion comes from this being his first season …

Tennessee Titans running out of time to salvage season because of road woes
1 year, 1 month ago

Tennessee Titans running out of time to salvage season because of road woes

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans are running out of time to salvage this season. They haven’t won on the road since Nov. 17, 2022, making Tennessee the AFC’s lone winless team away from home at 0-5. The Titans also are the league’s second-best unit backed up inside their 20, allowing opponents to score touchdowns on only 34.2% of trips. …

Titans prep QBs Levis, Willis even as coach hopes for Tannehill’s return
1 year, 2 months ago

Titans prep QBs Levis, Willis even as coach hopes for Tannehill’s return

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee rookie quarterback Will Levis sure looks as if he will make his NFL debut Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. If Tannehill’s sprained right ankle sidelines him, then the Titans will be playing both Levis and second-year quarterback Malik Willis. He had a tightrope surgery after his second sprain last season and said the “cables in there …

Ryan Tannehill remains Titans starting QB with bye week giving him time to heal
1 year, 2 months ago

Ryan Tannehill remains Titans starting QB with bye week giving him time to heal

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans believe they got lucky with the timing of quarterback Ryan Tannehill spraining his right ankle in London occurring right before their bye week. Coach Mike Vrabel said Monday an MRI showed Tannehill’s ankle was similar to last season when the quarterback missed two starts after spraining the same ankle, not the second injury that …

Titans coach says he hasn’t seen enough to pick Willis or Levis as Tannehill’s backup
1 year, 4 months ago

Titans coach says he hasn’t seen enough to pick Willis or Levis as Tannehill’s backup

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans know that veteran Ryan Tannehill is their starting quarterback this season. Asked Saturday if he had seen enough to choose either rookie Will Levis or Malik Willis as Tannehill’s backup for the opener, coach Mike Vrabel said, “I don’t think so.” The Titans traded up to No. Levis practiced Wednesday, warmed up before Friday …

Malik Willis throws for 2 TDs as Titans wrap preseason beating Pats 23-7
1 year, 4 months ago

Malik Willis throws for 2 TDs as Titans wrap preseason beating Pats 23-7

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mike Vrabel wants to see his Tennessee Titans start faster, especially now that the preseason is over. Malik Willis passed for 211 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Titans to a 23-7 victory Friday night over the New England Patriots in the teams’ preseason finale. He also threw a pass that went behind tight end Josh …

Titans trample the Vikings in a 24-16 preseason victory with 281 rushing yards
1 year, 4 months ago

Titans trample the Vikings in a 24-16 preseason victory with 281 rushing yards

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Malik Willis rushed for 91 yards and threw a touchdown pass while playing the entire game for Tennessee, and the Titans dominated at the line of scrimmage in a 24-16 preseason victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday night. “I liked his decisiveness and using his athletic ability and committing when he did decide to scramble.” Playing behind …

Titans drafting another QB deja vu for vet Ryan Tannehill
1 year, 8 months ago

Titans drafting another QB deja vu for vet Ryan Tannehill

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The final year of his current NFL contract is not a topic Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill will discuss. The Titans lost seven straight games to finish the season — the final three without Tannehill —and just missed a third straight AFC South title. He’s also been around since the start of the offseason program April 17, …

Titans, new GM need O-linemen, pass catchers in NFL draft
1 year, 8 months ago

Titans, new GM need O-linemen, pass catchers in NFL draft

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Everyone trying to figure out what the Tennessee Titans will do with the 11th overall pick in the draft points to one position: quarterback. They took left tackle Taylor Lewan in 2014 the last time they had the 11th overall pick, and he was a three-time Pro Bowler before being cut in February as the Titans started …

Titans release C Ben Jones as O-line renovation continues
1 year, 9 months ago

Titans release C Ben Jones as O-line renovation continues

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans continued the renovation of their offensive line Friday, releasing 11-year veteran center Ben Jones a year after signing him to a two-year extension. Jones started every game he played for Tennessee with 108 games, but the 6-foot-3, 308-pound center was limited by injuries to 12 starts in 2022. The Titans released three-time Pro Bowl …

Dobbs or Willis? Titans must pick QB to help win AFC South
2 years ago

Dobbs or Willis? Titans must pick QB to help win AFC South

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans face a very big decision with the AFC South title up for grabs in the regular-season finale in Jacksonville. Coach Mike Vrabel said the decision to start Dobbs after barely a week of being on the team was the opportunity …

Titans’ Tannehill out vs. Texans, rookie QB Willis to start
2 years ago

Titans’ Tannehill out vs. Texans, rookie QB Willis to start

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee rookie Malik Willis will start his third NFL game Saturday against the Houston Texans with veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill ruled out with an injured right ankle. “I don’t have to issue an injury report for next week until next week.” The Titans sit atop the AFC South looking for a third straight division title, yet their …

Titans sign 3rd QB with Tannehill nursing sprained ankle
2 years ago

Titans sign 3rd QB with Tannehill nursing sprained ankle

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans appear set to find out just how much rookie quarterback Malik Willis has grown since his previous NFL start. If he gets to start against a team he’s already faced, Willis said it would be a “really cool opportunity.” “I mean, yeah, my first start was against them, but not too much though matters,” …

Titans activate WR Treylon Burks, CB Elijah Molden off IR
2 years, 1 month ago

Titans activate WR Treylon Burks, CB Elijah Molden off IR

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans activated their first players off injured reserve Saturday, bringing rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks and cornerback Elijah Molden back and sidelining veteran linebacker Zach Cunningham and defensive back Josh Thompson. NFL teams are limited to bringing eight players back from injured reserve after rule changes this offseason. Getting Burks back could provide a much-needed …

4 Titans out on defense, Tannehill chance to start vs Denver
2 years, 1 month ago

4 Titans out on defense, Tannehill chance to start vs Denver

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill has a chance to start Sunday after practicing all week on his sprained right ankle, and Tennessee likely will need the veteran since four defensive starters were ruled out Friday against the Denver Broncos. Yet he practiced some each day this week after missing two straight games with an ankle injury suffered in …

Titans hope return of Tannehill, Burks revive passing game
2 years, 1 month ago

Titans hope return of Tannehill, Burks revive passing game

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans got their best signs of hope at reviving one of the NFL ‘s worst passing offenses Wednesday. Rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks, the 18th pick overall in April, practicing for the first time trying to return from injured reserve. He has done everything that we’ve asked him to do, he has worked hard and …

Titans QB Ryan Tannehill likely game-time decision vs Chiefs
2 years, 2 months ago

Titans QB Ryan Tannehill likely game-time decision vs Chiefs

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee quarterback Ryan Tannehill practiced in a limited fashion Friday, and coach Mike Vrabel said the veteran likely will be a game-time decision Sunday night when the Titans visit the Kansas City Chiefs. Tannehill was questionable a week ago before being ruled out ahead of Tennessee’s flight to Houston where rookie Malik Willis got his first NFL …

NFL: Tennessee Titans' rookie Malik Willis to make his first NFL start against the Texans
2 years, 2 months ago

NFL: Tennessee Titans' rookie Malik Willis to make his first NFL start against the Texans

Daily Mail  

Rookie quarterback Malik Willis will make his first NFL start Sunday for the Tennessee Titans in Houston against the Texans. The Titans downgraded 11-year veteran Ryan Tannehill on Saturday from questionable to out because of illness and the right ankle he injured in last week's win over Indianapolis. Rookie quarterback Malik Willis will make his first NFL start Sunday for …

Titans get late pick to beat Commanders, win 3rd in a row
2 years, 2 months ago

Titans get late pick to beat Commanders, win 3rd in a row

Associated Press  

— A teammate yelled at David Long Jr. from a corner of the locker room, “Keep that game ball!” He wasn’t letting it out of his grasp. It just ended up being me.” The interception, Wentz’s sixth of the season, sealed a fourth consecutive loss for the Commanders and overshadowed his two touchdown passes to Dyami Brown. “There’s a lot …

Titans place left tackle Taylor Lewan on injured reserve
2 years, 3 months ago

Titans place left tackle Taylor Lewan on injured reserve

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans placed three-time Pro Bowl left tackle Taylor Lewan on injured reserve Saturday after he hurt his right knee for the second time in three seasons. They put 26 on injured reserve after the final roster cuts last season and earned the AFC’s No. The nine-year veteran started 13 games last season after tearing his …

Titans’ rookies lead group effort to help replace A.J. Brown
2 years, 3 months ago

Titans’ rookies lead group effort to help replace A.J. Brown

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s best wide receiver the past three seasons now plays in Philadelphia, and the Titans turned to a group approach to help replace A.J. Tennessee’s rookies caught 10 passes for an NFL -high 132 yards in the Titans’ opening loss to the New York Giants — half of the passes Ryan Tannehill completed and nearly half of …

Titans patient as QB Malik Willis makes jump from Liberty
2 years, 5 months ago

Titans patient as QB Malik Willis makes jump from Liberty

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Malik Willis is experiencing some growing pains as the Tennessee Titans rookie works through his first training camp. “And that’s OK. And he’s been great.” The Titans took the 6-foot-1, 219-pound Willis with the 86th pick overall out of Liberty, trading up to make him the highest-drafted quarterback by the franchise since taking Marcus Mariota at No. …

Titans report for camp healthy, playoff loss left in past
2 years, 5 months ago

Titans report for camp healthy, playoff loss left in past

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — All that matters to the Tennessee Titans is having a healthy Derrick Henry, a driven Ryan Tannehill and one of the NFL’s best defenses back essentially intact to chase a third straight AFC South title. “If you don’t play well in this league, you’re going to lose,” Titans coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday as veterans reported for …

Malik Willis, Titans coach dismiss Tannehill’s mentor remark
2 years, 7 months ago

Malik Willis, Titans coach dismiss Tannehill’s mentor remark

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee rookie quarterback Malik Willis says his new teammate Ryan Tannehill is a good dude, and Titans coach Mike Vrabel dismissed any lingering issue over his veteran pointing out the obvious. So that was not any sort of issue for me.” Tannehill ticked off people May 3 when he said he didn’t think it was his job …

Titans use 6 of 9 draft picks on offense to help Tannehill
2 years, 8 months ago

Titans use 6 of 9 draft picks on offense to help Tannehill

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans say they need to be excellent around Ryan Tannehill to help their quarterback take them on the deep postseason run they’ve missed since the 2019 season. OFFENSIVE HELP Even with trading away Brown and having released Julio Jones in March, the Titans appear better on offense after grabbing Brown’s replacement in Burks. They also …

Titans: Took QB Willis because he was best player available
2 years, 8 months ago

Titans: Took QB Willis because he was best player available

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, TEnn. — The Tennessee Titans capped their second night of the NFL draft by trading up and selecting a quarterback. The Titans insist making Malik Willis of Liberty the third quarterback taken in this draft was simply about picking the best player available, nothing more. They picked Ohio State offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere with the 69th overall pick for …

Titans have No. 26 pick overall to give Tannehill more help
2 years, 8 months ago

Titans have No. 26 pick overall to give Tannehill more help

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ryan Tannehill has been the easy scapegoat for fans angry that the Tennessee Titans’ Super Bowl hopes ended in the divisional round. Tennessee general manager Jon Robinson has tried to give Tannehill more offensive playmakers, signing tight end Austin Hooper and trading for wide receiver Robert Woods in free agency. we’re trying to get as many good …

Titans claim linebacker Zach Cunningham off waivers
3 years ago

Titans claim linebacker Zach Cunningham off waivers

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans claimed inside linebacker Zach Cunningham off waivers from the Houston Texans on Thursday, a move they hope will bolster their injury-riddled group. Cunningham, who played at Vanderbilt in Nashville, has familiarity with the Titans’ defense, having played for coach Mike Vrabel when Vrabel was Texans linebackers coach and later defensive coordinator. The team also …

Injuries leave Titans working with thin group at receiver
3 years, 1 month ago

Injuries leave Titans working with thin group at receiver

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Julio Jones is on injured reserve. The receiving corps Ryan Tannehill and the Tennessee Titans thought they’d have this season currently is a thin, patchwork group as they prepare to visit the New England Patriots on Sunday. If we do get some full speed reps, taking advantage of every rep we get.” Brown, the Titans’ leading receiver …

Titans sign kicker Randy Bullock, put safety Hooker on IR
3 years, 3 months ago

Titans sign kicker Randy Bullock, put safety Hooker on IR

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have another new kicker, signing Randy Bullock off their practice squad, and safety Amani Hooker becomes the latest starter on injured reserve. Tennessee signed Bullock to the practice squad Saturday when it put kicker Sam Ficken on injured reserve with an injured right groin. Badgley was the first kicker promoted from the practice squad …

Titans ready to tune up offense with Jones, new coordinator
3 years, 5 months ago

Titans ready to tune up offense with Jones, new coordinator

Associated Press  

TENNESSEE TITANS CAMP SITE: Nashville, Tennessee LAST YEAR: Derrick Henry carried the Titans once again, this time to the franchise’s first AFC South title since 2008. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: WR Julio Jones, LB Bud Dupree, CB Janoris Jenkins, DL Denico Autry, CB Caleb Farley, WR Josh Reynolds, LB Rashad Weaver, OT Dillon Radunz, LS Morgan Cox, OT Kendall Lamm. IMPORTANT LOSSES: …

Titans’ top draft pick rehabbing, working to learn playbook
3 years, 7 months ago

Titans’ top draft pick rehabbing, working to learn playbook

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Top draft pick Caleb Farley is busy learning the Tennessee defensive playbook, then he heads off to rehabilitation as he recovers from surgery while his rookie teammates hit the practice field. “I’m dying to get back on the football field,” Farley said Saturday. “And yeah, so that’s why I’m just waking up every day and putting everything …

Tennessee Titans draft Elijah Molden: Corner from Washington could be an immediate starter in the slot
3 years, 8 months ago

Tennessee Titans draft Elijah Molden: Corner from Washington could be an immediate starter in the slot

New York Times  

The Titans selected Washington cornerback Elijah Molden with the No. 100, and it makes clear the Titans’ intended cornerback group of the future — Caleb Farley and Kristian Fulton on the outside, and the 5-foot-9, 192-pound Molden in the slot. Molden isn’t a burner, but The Athletic draft analyst Dane Brugler said his “instincts, competitive nature and read/react skills are …

AP source: Titans trade 2020 first-round pick to Dolphins
3 years, 9 months ago

AP source: Titans trade 2020 first-round pick to Dolphins

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have found a team in the Miami Dolphins to take their 2020 first-round draft pick off their hands, trading offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson after his rookie season. The trade agreed to Monday night sends the 29th overall pick in 2020 out of Georgia to Miami after Wilson played only four snaps as a rookie, …

Titans place pair of starters on IR in Brown, Sambrailo
4 years, 1 month ago

Titans place pair of starters on IR in Brown, Sambrailo

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have placed a pair of starters on injured reserve in linebacker Jayon Brown and left tackle Ty Sambrailo. The Titans also designated three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern, cornerback Tye Smith and cornerback Kristian Fulton to return from injured reserve Tuesday, opening the 21-day window to practice without counting on the 53-man roster. He’s …

Titans try to repair struggling defense with flurry of moves
4 years, 2 months ago

Titans try to repair struggling defense with flurry of moves

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans made very clear they have no time to wait for their defense to improve, with the NFL’s worst unit on third down contributing to a two-game skid. “We don’t make moves to send messages,” general manager Jon Robinson said Wednesday. “We make moves to try to help us win football games.” Beasley is the …

Beasley passes physical, added to Titans roster among moves
4 years, 4 months ago

Beasley passes physical, added to Titans roster among moves

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Outside linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. passed his physical Saturday and now is on the Tennessee Titans’ active roster. Beasley was the Titans’ big free agent signee in March, then the linebacker was 10 days late reporting to camp, piling up $500,000 in fines. They also waived linebacker D’Andre Walker, their fifth-round pick of 2019 who spent last …

Titans’ Davis healthy, receiver ready to earn new contract
4 years, 4 months ago

Titans’ Davis healthy, receiver ready to earn new contract

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nobody expects more of Tennessee wide receiver Corey Davis than Davis himself. Brown, the 51st overall pick in the second round, showed immediate chemistry with Tannehill and wound up as the Titans’ leading receiver with a team-high 52 catches for 1,051 yards and eight TDs. He does a good job with the ball in his hands, getting …

The race for QB2: Logan Woodside plus 5 free-agent options
4 years, 9 months ago

The race for QB2: Logan Woodside plus 5 free-agent options

New York Times  

When it came to depth at the quarterback position, the Titans were the toast of the NFL in 2019. Titans general manager Jon Robinson’s acquisition of Ryan Tannehill last offseason paid serious dividends, as we all know, when the former Miami Dolphin subbed in for an ineffective Marcus Mariota, guiding Tennessee to a 7-3 regular-season record and two playoff victories. …

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