EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will have two different teams come to training camp this year, hosting joint practices with both the Tennessee Titans and the Arizona Cardinals prior to their preseason games.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tim Kelly has a challenging task in his first season as the Tennessee Titans ' offensive coordinator.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Treylon Burks didn't exactly make the best first impression as a rookie with the Tennessee Titans.
Titans drafting another QB deja vu for vet Ryan Tannehill
May 3, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The final year of his current NFL contract is not a topic Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill will discuss.
Titans’ new GM uses all NFL draft picks to fix bad offense
April 30, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Improving one of the NFL's worst offenses wound up the focus of Tennessee general manager Ran Carthon 's first NFL draft.
Titans trade up, end QB Will Levis’ wait in NFL draft
April 29, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans mercifully ended Will Levis' wait to hear his name called Friday night, trading up eight spots with Arizona to select the Kentucky quarterback with the No.
Titans take Northwestern O-lineman Skoronski at No. 11
April 28, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Only four NFL teams allowed more sacks last season than the Tennessee Titans.
That made protecting the quarterback better a top priority with Northwestern offensive tackle Peter Skoronski the easy choice Thursday night for the Titans at No.
Titans finalize last piece of NFL’s next pricey stadium
April 26, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have the final financing piece for the NFL's next pricey stadium with the largest public investment yet that they hope to open for the 2027 season.
GM: Titans did ask 2-time All-Pro Byard to take pay cut
April 24, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — New general manager Ran Carthon confirmed Monday that the Tennessee Titans did ask two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard to take a pay cut earlier this year.
Titans, new GM need O-linemen, pass catchers in NFL draft
April 20, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Everyone trying to figure out what the Tennessee Titans will do with the 11th overall pick in the draft points to one position: quarterback.
Pro Bowl DL Simmons thanks Titans owner for her trust
April 12, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans took plenty of heat for selecting defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons at No. 19 overall in the 2019 NFL draft.
AP source: Titans reach 4-year deal with Pro Bowler Simmons
April 7, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — New Titans general manager Ran Carthon has made his biggest move yet by agreeing Friday to a four-year contract extension with two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Bears sign LB, special teams contributor Cole to 1-year deal
March 23, 2023 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears signed linebacker and special teams contributor Dylan Cole to a one-year contract on Thursday.
Cole has 104 tackles, two sacks and two interceptions in 61 games over six seasons with the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans.
Vrabel completes Titans coaching staff with 3 assistants
March 21, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans announced Tuesday that Mike Vrabel completed his coaching staff by hiring Tom Quinn and Anthony Levine as special teams assistants and Matt Jones as an offensive line assistant.
Titans agree to deal with CB Sean Murphy-Bunting
March 20, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms Monday on a contract with free agent cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting.
Murphy-Bunting was a second-round pick in 2019 by Tampa Bay and played a key role in helping the Buccaneers win the Super Bowl in his second season.
Titans release OLB Bud Dupree after 7 sacks in 2 years
March 16, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans released outside linebacker Bud Dupree two years into a five-year contract, parting ways with the big free agent they acquired in 2021 to boost their pass rush, the team announced Thursday.
Titans place 2nd-round tenders on Teair Tart, Aaron Brewer
March 15, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans placed second-round tenders Wednesday on a pair of restricted free agents in offensive lineman Aaron Brewer and defensive tackle Teair Tart.
AP Source: Titans add DE Arden Key, OL Daniel Brunskill
March 15, 2023 GMTThe Tennessee Titans have agreed on a $21 million, three-year contract with defensive end Arden Key, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because signings can't be announced until Wednesday, said the deal includes $13 million in guaranteed money.
Bears agree to deal with Titans DE DeMarcus Walker
March 15, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears have added help on the defensive line, agreeing to a deal with former Tennessee Titans defensive end DeMarcus Walker.
Walker tweeted that he has an agreement in place with Chicago.
AP source: Titans, Andre Dillard agree to 3-year deal
March 14, 2023 GMTThe Tennessee Titans and offensive lineman Andre Dillard agreed to a three-year, $29 million contract on Monday, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can’t be announced until Wednesday.
Titans release C Ben Jones as O-line renovation continues
March 10, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — 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.
Acing combine tests doesn’t necessarily foretell NFL stardom
March 6, 2023 GMTMichigan cornerback D.J. Turner II posted the fastest time in the 40-yard dash at this year's NFL scouting combine and his 4.26-second performance is the fifth-fastest ever, regardless of position.
Bears hire Luke Steckel as assistant offensive line coach
February 28, 2023 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears hired longtime Tennessee Titans assistant Luke Steckel as assistant offensive line coach on Tuesday.
Steckel spent the past two seasons as the Titans tight ends coach and had served in a variety of roles on their staff after being hired in 2013.
Titans release Lewan, Woods, Bullock to clear up cap space
February 22, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — New Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon started clearing up some much-needed salary cap space Wednesday.
Titans hire Jason Outten as running backs coach
February 21, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have hired Justin Outten as their new running backs coach and run game coordinator.
Titans hire Brinker away from Packers as new assistant GM
February 14, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans announced Tuesday the hiring of Chad Brinker as assistant general manager.
Brinker, who spent the past 13 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, joins general manager Ran Carthon, hired last month, in the Titans' front office.
NFL’s QB shuffle puts premium on offensive, defensive plans
February 8, 2023 GMTTennessee quarterbacks coach Pat O'Hara called six-year journeyman Joshua Dobbs hours after a loss on Christmas Eve, asking him to come to the team headquarters on Christmas Day.
Revolving door at QB ruined season for Jets, other NFL teams
February 8, 2023 GMTFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets’ season began with aging Joe Flacco starting at quarterback. It ended the same way.
And that was the problem.
Well, along with all of the other switching, struggling, injuries and inconsistency at QB in between.
Titans promote Kelly to coordinator, hire 1st female coach
February 8, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel says he looked at a lot of candidates in shaking up his coaching staff.
Staying in-house and promoting Tim Kelly from passing game coordinator to offensive coordinator after one season as the “right fit.”
Titans switch to new synthetic turf at Nissan Stadium
January 31, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are tearing up the grass field at Nissan Stadium and replacing it with a synthetic surface before the 2023 season.
Column: Lawrence and the Jags finally have things covered
January 20, 2023 GMTWe can’t give credit to the scattered and covered hash browns, because Trevor Lawrence didn’t place his order until he was done with one of the greatest comebacks in NFL playoff history.
Still, a late-night trip to Waffle House after an improbable victory is a striking metaphor of just how far the Jacksonville Jaguars have come from the Urban Chop House.
Titans’ 1st Black GM says he stands on ‘shoulders of giants’
January 20, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ran Carthon looked up, pausing before answering a question his aunt warned would come.
He is the first Black general manager in the history of the Tennessee Titans, a franchise founded in 1960 as the then-Houston Oilers in the original American Football League.
NFL: 5 teams to play home games in Germany, London in 2023
January 19, 2023 GMTThe Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots will each play international games during the NFL’s 2023 regular season.
Titans hire 49ers’ Ran Carthon as 14th general manager
January 18, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have hired San Francisco director of player personnel Ran Carthon as their general manager.
The Titans announced the hiring Wednesday morning, wrapping up a search that formally started Jan.
AP source: Titans hiring Niners’ Ran Carthon as new GM
January 18, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A person familiar with the decision says the Tennessee Titans are hiring San Francisco director of player personnel Ran Carthon as their new general manager, giving the NFL nine minority GMs among the league's 32 franchises.
Cards GM Ossenfort on rebuild: ‘Ego will not be tolerated’
January 17, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Monti Ossenfort watched in dismay two years ago as Arizona's Kyler Murray ripped apart the Tennessee Titans defense, accounting for five touchdowns in Arizona's 38-13 victory.
He's much more excited to see the quarterback again now that they're part of the same team.
Cardinals hire Monti Ossenfort as team’s new general manager
January 16, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have hired Monti Ossenfort as the team's new general manager.
The franchise announced the hiring of Ossenfort on Monday, one week after owner Michael Bidwill announced that head coach Kliff Kingsbury and general manager Steve Keim would not return following a dreadful 4-13 season.
Titans interview Bears’ Cunningham, Cards’ Harris for GM job
January 14, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans interviewed Chicago assistant general manager Ian Cunningham and Quentin Harris, Arizona's vice president of player personnel, on Saturday for their general manager job.
Titans interview 49ers’ Carthon, Browns’ Cook for GM vacancy
January 13, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans interviewed their first two candidates for general manager from outside their organization Friday in San Francisco director of player personnel Ran Carthon and Glenn Cook, Cleveland 's assistant general manager and vice president of player personnel.
Column: Super Bowls before the Super Bowl? Don’t rule it out
January 13, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — If Buffalo and Kansas City both reach the AFC championship game, they'll head to Atlanta, of all places, to compete for a spot in the Super Bowl.
Titans interview Cowden, Ossenfort for vacant GM role
January 12, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans interviewed two in-house candidates on Thursday for the team’s vacant general manager position.
The team interviewed vice president of player personnel Ryan Cowden and director of player personnel Monti Ossenfort for the position previously held by Jon Robinson, who was fired last month after seven seasons on the job.
Jim Schwartz first to meet with Browns for D-coordinator job
January 11, 2023 GMTBEREA, Ohio (AP) — Jim Schwartz is getting the first crack to prove to the Browns that he can fix their troubled defense.
Detroit's former coach is interviewing Wednesday with Cleveland for its defensive coordinator position after coach Kevin Stefanski fired Joe Woods earlier this week following a disappointing 7-10 season.
NFL offseason a mental, physical reboot process for players
January 11, 2023 GMTAaron Rodgers hits the beach and has even hosted a TV game show. Alvin Kamara has snowboarded in the mountains of Montana.
Quinton Jefferson takes his kids to school and runs errands. Sheldon Rankins catches up on cooking and traveling.
Analysis: Chargers didn’t play it safe ahead of playoff trip
January 10, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — If the NFL insists on calling the first round of the playoffs next week “Super Wild Card Weekend,” then Week 18 was the “Fantastic Frenzied Forerunner” or the “Harrowing Harbinger.”
Lions appear to have bright future under coach Dan Campbell
January 10, 2023 GMTALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions opened and the closed the 2022 season with a lot of excitement and a dash of hope.
The Lions were featured on HBO's “Hard Knocks” in the preseason, firing up fans who enjoyed seeing and hearing coach Dan Campbell and players such as running back Jamaal Williams behind the scenes, and they ended the regular season by winning eight of 10 games.
Titans turn from losing AFC South title to hiring new GM
January 9, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans enter the offseason at their earliest point since the 2018 season with more questions than wins, and they must hire a general manager before they can start figuring out their future.
Dobbs ‘proud of effort’ despite costly turnovers vs Jaguars
January 8, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — All Joshua Dobbs had to do was protect the football.
He failed miserably.
The journeyman quarterback who was signed off Detroit’s practice squad just a few weeks ago turned the ball over twice in the second half Saturday night, handing Jacksonville 10 points in a 20-16 loss that could haunt the Tennessee Titans for the next eight months.
Titans WR Burks active, expected to start against Jaguars
January 7, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tennessee Titans receiver Treylon Burks was active and expected to start against Jacksonville on Saturday night in a game that will decide the AFC South champion.
Burks missed practice Thursday with a groin injury and had been listed as questionable to play.
Family ties have long run strong in the ranks of NFL coaches
January 6, 2023 GMTLuke Steckel is finishing his 10th season with the Tennessee Titans, the very same NFL team that made its lone Super Bowl appearance with his father, Les, as offensive coordinator.
Slumping Titans, surging Jaguars vie for AFC South title
January 5, 2023 GMTTENNESSEE (7-9) at JACKSONVILLE (8-8)
Saturday, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN.
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Jaguars by 6.
Marvin Jones provides surehanded ‘security blanket’ for Jags
January 5, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Marvin Jones is preparing for his final game with the Jacksonville Jaguars. It could come Saturday night against rival Tennessee, a matchup that will decide the division and the No.
NFL balances emotions, tight schedule after Hamlin shock
January 4, 2023 GMTThe NFL pushed ahead Tuesday with a difficult balancing act, navigating players' emotions after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin's shocking cardiac arrest with a tight playoff schedule and emphasizing Hamlin’s health was its main focus.
Titans QB Dobbs excited to start with AFC South on the line
January 4, 2023 GMTJoshua Dobbs has been a part of an NFL playoff team in his six-year career.
Now the journeyman quarterback has the opportunity of a lifetime with his fifth different team — and third this season.
Vrabel plays no games: Titans starting Dobbs at QB vs Jags
January 2, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Quarterback Joshua Dobbs will make a second straight start Saturday night in Jacksonville with the Titans' playoff hopes on the line despite being signed Dec. 21 off Detroit's practice squad.
Falcons cut WR Batson from practice squad after arrest
January 2, 2023 GMTFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons released receiver Cameron Batson from the practice squad on Monday, two days after an altercation with police led to his arrest.
Batson had been on the Falcons' practice squad all season but didn't play in a game.
Jags rout Texans 31-3 to end 9-game skid vs. Houston
January 2, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — With so much on the line next week, it would have been easy for the Jacksonville Jaguars to overlook the lowly Houston Texans on Sunday.
It was clear from the start they were not looking ahead to their showdown with the Tennessee Titans for the AFC South crown.
Forget Titans’ 6-game skid: AFC South title on line vs. Jags
December 30, 2022 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Go ahead and forget Tennessee's six-game skid, the franchise's longest since Ken Whisenhunt lost his head coaching job seven games into his second season in 2015.
Kentucky, Iowa meet once again, this time in Music City Bowl
December 30, 2022 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kentucky coach Mark Stoops sees no issue with playing Iowa for a second straight year, even if the Music City Bowl is nowhere close to the Citrus Bowl where the teams wrapped up last season.
Analysis: With 1 more game, more teams in NFL playoff race
December 30, 2022 GMTWith two weeks remaining in the NFL season, only eight teams have been eliminated from the playoff race.
That’s why the league added a 17th game and a third wild-card team last year, plus the revenue gained by another game.