Want to trade for a star WR? How 11 recent trades worked out for NFL teams
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Pushing Okonkwo for role Whyle is listed as a co-starter at tight end on the Titans' first unofficial depth chart, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Impact Whyle is entering his second year as a pro and is looking to carve out an expanded role after playing only 152 offensive snaps in 2023. His 6-foot-7 frame makes him an intriguing option near the goal line and potentially on third downs. Whyle has also apparently impressed enough on the field to push Chigoziem Okonkwo for his starting role, and this will be a position to monitor for the rest of the preseason.
AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as backup Rudolph is listed ahead of Malik Willis on the Titans' first unofficial depth chart, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Rudolph reportedly split reps evenly with Willis to begin training camp but has since begun to separate himself as the winner of the backup quarterback competition in Tennessee. Wyatt reports that Rudolph has completed 84.2 percent of his pass attempts in camp.
AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE
Jim Harbaugh has best track record of 8 new head coaches but Morris has better shot at playoffs
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Veteran safety Quandre Diggs joining Tennessee Titans on 1-year deal
Veteran safety Quandre Diggs confirmed reports he has agreed to a one-year deal with the Tennessee TitansAUGUST 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Signs with Tennessee Diggs and the Titans agreed on a one-year, $5 million contract Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Diggs was let go by the Seahawks this offseason after five seasons with the team. He appeared in all 17 regular-season games with Seattle in 2023, compiling 95 total tackles (63 solo), five pass deflections and an interception. Diggs will now reunite with Jamal Adams in Tennessee's secondary after Adams also signed with the Titans in July.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Titans rookie JC Latham being counted on as key part of rebuilt offensive line
JC Latham is being counted upon to be one of the key parts of the Tennessee Titans rebuilt offensive line this upcoming seasonAUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers hamstring injury Farley left practice early Saturday and didn't practice at all Sunday due to hamstring tightness, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Titans head coach Brian Callahan characterized Farley's missed practice as "precautionary," so he may not be dealing with a serious issue. The fourth-year pro is looking to return to the field in 2024 after missing all of last season due to a back injury. If healthy, Farley could work as the Titans' slot corner.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Titans receiver DeAndre Hopkins injures knee but won't require surgery
Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins won't require surgery for a knee injury suffered in training camp but "will miss several weeks."AUGUST 3
Titans' Nicholas Petit-Frere returns to practice field, hopes to earn starting right tackle job
Nicholas Petit-Frere has taken the first step toward trying to claim the Tennessee Titans’ starting right tackle positionAUGUST 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DeAndre Hopkins won't require surgery for knee injury, Titans coach Brian Callahan says
Tennessee Titans coach Brian Callahan says star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins won't require surgery for a knee injury suffered in training campAUGUST 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't need surgery Titans head coach Brian Callahan confirmed Saturday that Hopkins (knee) will be out "several weeks" and indicated that the receiver won't require surgery, Ben Arthur of FoxSports.c...
Impact Hopkins' initial diagnosis for his strained knee indicated he could miss 4-to-6 weeks, and that timeline seems to be accurate given Callahan's comments. In positive news, the fact that Hopkins won't require surgery suggests that the injury isn't likely to sideline Hopkins beyond the first week or two of the regular season, if he misses any games at all. It's still unclear whether Hopkins could be ready for Week 1, but if he does miss regular-season time, Treylon Burks and Tyler Boyd would be the most obvious candidates for increased volume on offense.
AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from PUP List Petit-Frere (shoulder/knee) was removed from the PUP List on Friday and is back on the practice field, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.
Impact Petit-Frere was moved to IR in November of 2023 and missed the rest of the 2023 season, but he'll finally be able to make his return for the upcoming year. The 6-foot-5 offensive tackle will now compete against Dillon Radunz for the starting right tackle spot for Tennessee.
AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE
Titans offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere passes physical, taken off PUP list
The Tennessee Titans activated offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere from the physically unable to perform list Friday after he passed his physicalAUGUST 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picking up work Landry has been getting stronger after suffering from an illness early in camp, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Landry disclosed that he lost 10-to-15 pounds due to the illness, which understandably slowed his progress to begin camp. He should have no trouble being ready for the regular season and will remain a key pass rusher for the Titans in 2024 after posting a combined 22.5 sacks in the past two campaigns.
AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE
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Opportunity knocks With DeAndre Hopkins possibly in line to miss 4-6 weeks with a knee issue, Burks is slated to see first-team reps in the meantime, Turron Davenport of ESPN reports.
Impact While the Titans are are optimistic about Hopkins' return, the initial timetable on that front suggests that he's not a lock to be ready for Week 1 action. In the event that Hopkins is out or limited early on this season, Burks would be in line to see added opportunities alongside fellow WRs Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd.
AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE
Could miss 4-6 weeks The initial diagnosis on the reported knee injury Hopkins is dealing with is that the wideout could miss 4-6 weeks, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Davenport notes that Hopkins was spotted with a wrap on his left knee at practice Wednesday and now it looks like he'll miss some time. Per Davenport, the Titans are optimistic, but at this stage it looks like Hopkins being ready for Week 1 could represent a best-case scenario. Added opportunities will be available for Treylon Burks for any length of time that Hopkins is sidelined.
AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE
Reportedly could miss time Hopkins reportedly suffered a strained knee Wednesday or Thursday, according to Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com.
Impact We'll look for added context and confirmation of the report, but Kuharsky suggests that Hopkins could potentially miss in the neighborhood of four-to-six weeks. In such a scenario, Tyler Boyd and Treylon Burks would be candidates to see added WR opportunities for the Titans alongside Calvin Ridley.
AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE
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With the 2024 preseason kicking off, David Helman sorts out the NFL's hierarchy coming out of the offseason.AUGUST 1
Titans Pro Bowl lineman Jeffery Simmons apologizes for ranting at radio host
Two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons apologized Wednesday for yelling at a local radio talk show host after the Tennessee Titans wrapped up practiceJULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs looking for cornerback depth options at training camp
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Facing six-game suspension Key is facing a six-game suspension for violating the league's rules against performance-enhancing drugs, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Impact It's not clear whether Key will appeal the suspension, but if it holds up, he won't be eligible to return until Week 8 against the Lions. The 2018 third-round pick out of LSU played in all 17 regular-season games for the Titans in 2023, finishing the year with 30 tackles (17 solo), including 6.0 sacks, two passes defended and two forced fumbles. If Key is suspended, Rashad Weaver and Caleb Murphy will compete for the second starting edge rusher spot opposite Harold Landry.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Titans edge rusher Arden Key reportedly being suspended by the NFL for 6 games
Titans coach Brian Callahan is aware of a report Tennessee outside linebacker Arden Key is facing a six-game suspension to start the regular season for violating the NFL’s policy o...JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
