Mike Vrabel on trading Kevin Byard: It was 'a tough business decision'
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday winning remains their top focus after trading Kevin Byard to the Philadelphia Eagles.OCTOBER 24, 2023
Vrabel says trading All-Pro safety Kevin Byard tough business decision Titans had to make
The Tennessee Titans wanted to compete this seasonOCTOBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2023 NFL Week 8 picks, odds: How to bet Rams-Cowboys, Patriots-Dolphins
Geoff Schwartz gives us his early best bets for NFL Week 8, including his pick for a double-digit favorite with an explosive offense to cove...OCTOBER 24, 2023
NFL debut could come Week 8 Coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday he would expect both Levis and Malik Willis to see the field Sunday versus Atlanta if Ryan Tannehill (ankle) isn't able to play, Jim Wyatt of the Tit...
Impact Levis has been a healthy scratch all season, serving as the Titans' third quarterback with Malik Willis having been the No. 2 option. If Tannehill's right high-ankle sprain requires another week of recovery, however, it sounds like Tennessee will take advantage of the opportunity to take a look at Levis under center. The rookie second-round pick missed two of Tennessee's three preseason games due to a thigh injury, so the team hasn't had many chances to evaluate him in game action yet.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready to practice yet Head coach Mike Vrabel said that Tannehill (ankle) won't practice Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Impact Tannehill is considered unlikely to play Week 8 versus the Falcons, despite the fact that the Titans are coming off a bye, though he hasn't been ruled out yet. The veteran QB was forced to sit out the last quarter of Tennessee's loss to the Ravens in Week 6 due to a right high-ankle sprain, an injury that could require a multi-week absence. Vrabel also said he expects both Malik Willis and rookie second-round pick Will Levis to see the field versus Atlanta if Tannehill ultimately can't go.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Titans will wear Oilers throwback uniforms vs. Falcons on Sunday
The Titans will also wear the uniforms when they play against the Texans on Dec. 17.OCTOBER 24, 2023
Talk the Line: Early breakdown of NFL Week 8 odds
FOX Sports Betting Analysts Geoff Schwartz, Sam Panayotovich and Jason McIntyre break down every Week 8 game's opening spreads. Is it too hi...OCTOBER 23, 2023
Titans take first big step toward rebuild by trading star safety Kevin Byard
Titans safety Kevin Byard, who boosts the Eagles' title aspirations, might not be the only Tennessee veteran on the move in the next week.OCTOBER 23, 2023
Flipped to Tennessee in Byard deal The Titans acquired Edmunds along with 2024 fifth- and sixth-round draft picks Monday in exchange for safety Kevin Byard, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.
Impact After spending his first five seasons in Pittsburgh, Edmunds inked a one-year deal with the Eagles in March and lasted seven games with the team before general manager Howie Roseman sought out and found an upgrade. In Tennessee, Edmunds gives the Titans an experienced safety to fill Byard's shoes for the remainder of the season. Through his seven games with Philadelphia this season, Edmunds has recorded 28 tackles and one forced fumble.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Titans trade 2-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard to Eagles for Terrell Edmunds, picks
The defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles have traded for two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard to help a banged-up secondaryOCTOBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eagles acquire Titans All-Pro safety Kevin Byard for Terrell Edmunds, picks
The Eagles are acquiring two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard from the Titans for Terrell Edmunds and two 2024 draft picks.OCTOBER 23, 2023
Unlikely to be available Week 8 Tannehill (ankle) hasn't yet been ruled out for the Titans' next game Oct. 29 against the Falcons, but he's considered unlikely to play coming out of the team's Week 7 bye, Ian Rap...
Impact Tannehill sat out the final quarter of the Titans' Week 6 loss to the Ravens in London after suffering a right high-ankle sprain. Though the sprain is to the same ankle that he had tightrope surgery on in December, the latest version of the injury isn't considered as significant and won't require another procedure. However, Tannehill is sporting a cast on his lower leg and is using crutches so as not to put any weight on his injured ankle, so he still looks like he could still require a multi-week recovery. Malik Willis dressed as the Titans' No. 2 quarterback in Week 6 and came on in relief of the injured Tannehill, but head coach Mike Vrabel hasn't revealed whether Willis or rookie second-round pick Will Levis would draw the starting nod Week 8 if Tannehill can't play.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Coach Mike Vrabel promises his Titans won't quit despite being 2-4 at bye
The Tennessee Titans reach their bye where they left off last season even with all the offseason changesOCTOBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2023 Best NFL coaches: Andy Reid, Kyle Shanahan lead head coach rankings
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2023 10 best safeties in NFL: Minkah Fitzpatrick leads rankings
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Ravens vs Titans Recap | The Mike Vrabel Show
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Titans’ identity is to ‘fight,’ but selling at trade deadline may be best strategy
Being sellers at the deadline would make sense for a proud Titans team that is barreling toward hitting the reset button in 2024 anyway.OCTOBER 17, 2023
Serves as No. 2 tight end Sunday Wesco went without a target across 24 snaps on offense Sunday in the Titans' 24-16 loss to the Ravens in London.
Impact Chigoziem Okonkwo remains the Titans' top tight end, but Wesco has ranked second in snap share among the position group in each of the team's six games. Wesco has drawn just two targets all season and will continue to function mostly as a blocker whenever he's on the field.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plays just one snap on offense Dowell played 15 total snaps -- 14 on special teams and one on offense -- in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Ravens in London.
Impact Inactive for each of the first three games of his career, Dowell has now dressed in three straight contests, but he has yet to carve out much of a role on offense. The rookie seventh-round pick has played just 16 offensive snaps over the last three weeks, drawing just one target during that span. Dowell could find himself back on the inactive list coming out of the Titans' Week 7 bye if Treylon Burks is able to play after missing each of the past three contests with a knee injury.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
2023 NFL Week 6 betting recap, odds: Unders, home favorites SU dominate
How did you fare on your NFL wagers? Here's a betting recap for Week 6, including straight up and against the spread results.OCTOBER 17, 2023
Won't require ankle surgery Tannehill isn't expected to require surgery to address the right high-ankle sprain he sustained Sunday in the Titans' 24-16 loss to the Ravens, but he's without a definitive timeli...
Impact Tannehill suffered a similar injury to the same ankle last December and missed the final three games of the regular season after having tightrope surgery, but he looks set to recover from his newest ankle sprain with rest and rehab. According to Darlington, Tannehill is sporting a protective cast on the ankle, with head coach Mike Vrabel noting Monday that the signal-caller will get "treatment around the clock" before the team makes a decision on his availability heading into an Oct. 29 game against the Falcons in Week 8, per ESPN.com. Vrabel added that backups Malik Willis and Will Levis will both get extra work in during the bye week, but the coach wouldn't say which of the two quarterbacks would be in line to start if Tannehill ends up missing the Week 8 game.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains perfect heading into bye Folk made all three of his field-goal attempts and converted his only extra-point attempt in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Ravens.
Impact Folk converted field goals from 26, 27 and 38 yards to extend his perfect start to the season. He's also converted multiple attempts in five of six games on the campaign. While the Titans offense won't provide the most opportunities for Folk, he's been a consistent producer who has shown excellent accuracy.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Key error on special teams Philips recorded one reception on two targets for six yards in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Ravens.
Impact Philips appeared in his second game of the season and managed a fairly significant increase in snap rate, jumping from 24 to 46 percent. However, his production remained minimal and his performance was defined by a muffed punt that allowed the Ravens to kick a field goal just before halftime. He returned to punt return duties thereafter, so his role on special teams seems secure. On the other hand, Philips will likely continue to see minimal targets.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Low yardage totals continue Okonkwo recorded two receptions on four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Ravens.
Impact Okonkwo has seen exactly four targets in three of six games this season, giving him a consistent role in the Tennessee offense. However, his production has been very disappointing, as he's failed to top 30 receiving yards on four occasions. His outlook won't improve if Ryan Tannehill (ankle) is forced to miss time.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
May miss time due to ankle injury Tannehill likely suffered a right high-ankle sprain during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Ravens and may miss some time as a result, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Tannehill sprained his right ankle Week 7 last season and missed the next two games. While he was able to return Week 10 and make six more starts, he continued to be listed with an ankle injury on practice reports before undergoing surgery and missing the final three contests. Coach Mike Vrabel told Joe Rexrode of The Athletic that Tannehill is dealing with a similar issue to the one he tended to in 2022, so even with a Week 7 bye on tap, the quarterback may be in danger of sitting out Week 8 against the Falcons and potentially beyond that point. If Tannehill requires time on the sideline, second-year pro Malik Willis and rookie second-round pick Will Levis will be the candidates to take on signal-caller duties for the Titans.
OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
