FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 12, 2019 TITANS HOST PATRIOTS FOR PRACTICE AND PRESEASON HOME GAME (1-0) vs. New England Patriots (1-0) Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 • 6 p.m. CDT • Nissan Stadium • Nashville, Tenn. • TV: WKRN

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans (1-0) play the first home game of their preseason schedule this week, welcoming the Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots (1-0) to Nissan Stadium (capacity 69,143). Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CDT on Saturday, Aug. 17. 2019 TITANS SCHEDULE

THE BROADCAST PRESEASON The game will be televised regionally on the Titans Preseason TV Network, Result/ Score/ including flagship WKRN-News 2 in Nashville. Play-by-play announcer Dan Day Date Opponent Kickoff TV Hellie and analyst Charles Davis will call the action, and Cory Curtis will Thur. Aug. 8 at Philadelphia W 27-10 report from the sidelines. Sat. Aug. 17 NEW ENGLAND 6 p.m. WKRN Within the Nashville television market, fans can livestream the WKRN broadcast on their mobile devices at the Titans app and the Titans mobile Sun. Aug. 25 PITTSBURGH 7 p.m. NBC website (TitansOnline.com). Additionally, local fans can watch on desktop Thur. Aug. 29 at Chicago 7 p.m. WKRN computers at TitansOnline.com. The Titans Radio Network, including Nashville flagship 104.5 The Zone, REGULAR SEASON will carry the game across the Mid-South with the “Voice of the Titans” Mike Day Date Opponent Kickoff TV Keith, analyst Dave McGinnis, sideline reporter Amie Wells and gameday Sun. Sept. 8 at Cleveland Noon CBS hosts and . Rhett Bryan Jonathan Hutton Sun. Sept. 15 INDIANAPOLIS Noon CBS Thur. Sept. 19 at Jacksonville 7:20 p.m. NFLN TITANS, PATRIOTS TO HOLD JOINT PRACTICES This week's game follows two joint practices that the Titans and Patriots Sun. Sept. 29 at Atlanta Noon CBS will hold during the week at Saint Thomas Sports Park. The sessions will be on Sun. Oct. 6 BUFFALO Noon* CBS Wednesday, Aug. 14 and Thursday, Aug. 15, beginning at 9:50 a.m. each day Sun. Oct. 13 at Denver 3:25 p.m.* CBS and lasting approximately two hours. The practices are free and open to the Sun. Oct. 20 L.A. CHARGERS 3:05 p.m.* CBS public, subject to weather conditions. Sun. Oct. 27 TAMPA BAY Noon* FOX The Aug. 15 practice is the final opportunity in 2019 for fans to watch the Sun. Nov. 3 at Carolina Noon* CBS Titans practice. Sun. Nov. 10 KANSAS CITY Noon* CBS Sun. Nov. 17 Bye LAST WEEK IN PHILADELPHIA The Titans opened the preseason on the road last week with a 27-10 Sun. Nov. 24 JACKSONVILLE 3:05 p.m.* CBS victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. and Logan Sun. Dec. 1 at Indianapolis Noon* CBS Woodside each completed two touchdown passes, and the Titans defense Sun. Dec. 8 at Oakland 3:25 p.m.* CBS held the Eagles to 227 yards and 10 first downs. Sun. Dec. 15 HOUSTON Noon* CBS Starting was on the field for the first series Sun. Dec. 22 NEW ORLEANS Noon* FOX of the game. He completed four passes for 24 yards—all to Sun. Dec. 29 at Houston Noon* CBS Adam Humphries, a 2019 unrestricted free agent acquisition from the . Four different Titans caught a touchdown pass: fourth-year tight end All kickoff times Central * imesT subject to change MyCole Pruitt, second-year tight end Anthony Firkser, second-year wide receiver Cody Hollister and third-year wide receiver Tanner McEvoy. Meanwhile, second-year wide receiver Kalif Raymond led the offense with ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ six receptions and 80 yards, and he added three punt returns for 35 yards (long of 27) and a kickoff return for 24 yards. Raymond, who finished last season on the Titans practice squad, has spent time with the , and since entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2016. first in NFL history. He is in his 20th season as Patriots head coach. Brady, who enters his 20th NFL season, ranks fourth all-time with 70,514 passing yards. The three-time NFL MVP totaled 4,355 passing yards and 29 THE PATRIOTS At the conclusion of the 2018 season, the Patriots won their sixth Super touchdowns in 2018, ultimately leading the Patriots to a Super Bowl victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Bowl with head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady. Belichick, who was born in Nashville, has 292 career wins as a head Last week, the Patriots began the preseason with a 31-3 win at the Detroit coach to rank third in NFL history, while his .685 career winning percentage is Lions. Brady did not play in the contest, as New England instead went with 11th- year veteran Brian Hoyer (12-14, 147 yards, two touchdowns). TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 2 of 113 FINGERTIP INFORMATION Date of Game ������������������������������Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 Kickoff Time ��������������������������������6 p.m. CDT Venue ������������������������������������������Nissan Stadium Tickets ��������������������������������(615) 565-4200 Location ������������������������������Nashville, Tenn. Opened in ����������������������������1999 GAME PREVIEW Capacity ������������������������������69,143 Surface ��������������������������������Natural Grass Home Team ����������������������� Tennessee Titans (1-0) TITANS-PATRIOTS SERIES AT A GLANCE Website ����������������������������������������www.TitansOnline.com ¾ Media Guide ��������������������������������www.TitansOnline.com/mediaguide ¾ Overall series (regular & postseason): Patriots lead 25-17-1 ¾ Patriots lead 23-16-1 Franchise since ��������������������������1960 (1960-96 Houston Oilers; 1997-98 ¾ Regular season series: ¾ Tennessee Oilers) ¾ Postseason series: Patriots lead 2-1 ¾¾ Total points: Titans 871, Patriots 1,069 Ownership ����������������������������������Amy Adams Strunk (Controlling Owner ¾ and Co-Chairman, Board of Directors); ¾ Current streak: One win by the Titans ¾ Susie Adams Smith (Co-Chairman, ¾ Titans at home vs. Patriots: 11-7 Board of Directors); Kenneth S. Adams, ¾¾ Titans on road vs. Patriots: 6-18-1 (including 1-2 in playoffs) TEAM NOTES IV (Board of Directors); Barclay Adams; ¾¾ Longest winning streak by Titans: 4 (1975–1980) Susan Lewis ¾¾ Longest losing streak by Titans: 7 (2003–2017) ¾ President/CEO ����������������������������Steve Underwood ¾ Titans vs. Patriots at Nissan Stadium: 2-2 ¾ Patriots 10 at TITANS 34 EVP/General Manager ����������������Jon Robinson ¾ Last time at Nissan Stadium: (11-11-18) Head Coach ��������������������������������Mike Vrabel ¾¾ Titans vs. Patriots at Gillette Stadium: 0-5 (including 0-2 in Defensive Coordinator ��������������Dean Pees playoffs) Offensive Coordinator ����������������Arthur Smith ¾¾ Last time at Gillette Stadium: Titans 14 at PATRIOTS 35 2018 Record ��������������������������������9-7 (3rd place, AFC South) (Divisional Playoff on 1-13-18) 2018 NFL Offensive Rank ����������25 (Total), 7 (Rush), 29 (Pass) ¾¾ First time: OILERS 24 at Boston Patriots 10 (11-25-60) 2018 NFL Defensive Rank ����������8 (Total), 18 (Rush), 6 (Pass) ¾¾ Mike Vrabel's record vs. Patriots: 1-0 ¾¾ Bill Belichick’s record vs. Titans: 11-8 (4-6 with Cleveland; 7-2 Visiting Team ��������������������� New England Patriots (1-0) with New England) PLAYER NOTES PLAYER Website ����������������������������������������www.patriots.com ¾¾ Mike Vrabel's record vs. Bill Belichick: 1-0 Franchise since ��������������������������1960 Charman & CEO �������������������������Robert K. Kraft President ������������������������������������Jonathan A. Kraft A TITANS VICTORY WOULD ... Director of Player Personnel ����Nick Caserio Head Coach ��������������������������������Bill Belichick ¾¾ Improve the Titans’ all-time preseason record at Nissan Stadium Offensive Coordinator ����������������Josh McDaniels to 28-13. 2018 Record ��������������������������������11-5 (1st place, AFC East – Super Bowl ¾¾ Give Mike Vrabel a 2-4 record in the preseason as a head coach. LIII Champions) ¾¾ Give the Titans an all-time preseason record of 7-0 against the 2018 NFL Offensive Rank ����������5 (Total), 5 (Rush), 8 (Pass) Patriots. MEDIA 2018 NFL Defensive Rank ����������21 (Total), 11 (Rush), 22 (Pass) Referee ������������������������������� Clay Martin ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ Television ��������������������������� WKRN News 2 Play-by-Play ��������������������������������Dan Hellie Analyst ����������������������������������������Charles Davis Sideline Reporter ������������������������Cory Curtis

TITANS PRESEASON TELEVISION AFFILIATES: Radio ��������������������������������� Titans Radio Network Nashville/Flagship ����������������������WKRN Ch. 2 (ABC) Flagship ��������������������������������������WGFX 104.5 FM-The Zone Bowling Green, Ky. ��������������������WNKY Ch. 40 (NBC 40.1/CBS 40.2) Satellite Radio ����������������������������Sirius 81, XM 81 SXM 226 (Streaming Chattanooga, Tenn. ��������������������WRCB Ch. 3 (NBC) 830)

STATISTICS Evansville, Ind. ���������������������������WTVW Ch. 7 (CW)/WEHT Ch. 25 (ABC) Play-by-Play ��������������������������������Mike Keith Honolulu, Hawaii ������������������������KHON Ch. 2 (FOX) Analyst ����������������������������������������Dave McGinnis Huntsville, Ala. ����������������������������WZDX Ch. 54.1 (FOX)/WAMY Ch. 54.2 Gameday Hosts ��������������������������Rhett Bryan, Jonathan Hutton (MyTV) Sideline Reporter ������������������������Amie Wells Jackson, Tenn. ����������������������������WJKT Ch. 16 (FOX) Scheduled Gameday Promotions (subject to change) Johnson City, Tenn. ��������������������WJHL Ch. 11 (CBS) Fans Will Receive ����������������������Titans 2019 Magnetic Schedule Knoxville, Tenn. ��������������������������WATE Ch. 6 (ABC) sponsored by Coke and Kroger Memphis, Tenn. ��������������������������WLMT Ch. 30 (CW)/WATN Ch. 24 National Anthem ������������������������Striking Matches (ABC) Halftime Entertainment ��������������Youth Football ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 3 of 113 SERIES HISTORY MOST RECENT MATCHUPS GAME PREVIEW The Houston Oilers and Boston Patriots were charter members of 2009 Week 6 • Oct. 18, 2009 • Titans 0 at PATRIOTS 59 the League in 1960. In the league’s inaugural season, The Titans fall to 0-6 on the season before beginning a five-game winning the Oilers swept both games, winning 24-10 in New England and 37-21 in streak two weeks later after the bye ... Unexpected snow blankets the Houston. The teams met 20 times as part of the AFL (1960-69), with the Gillette Stadium field during pregame ... Tom Brady passes for 380 yards Patriots earning a 10-9-1 advantage. and six touchdowns, including five in the second quarter and three to Randy Upon the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, the Oilers moved to the AFC Central Moss ... Chris Johnson rushes for 128 yards on 17 carries for the Titans ... Division, and the Patriots began play in the AFC East. They officially became The Patriots defense holds the Titans to minus-seven net passing yards. the New England Patriots in 1971. Since 1989, the Patriots and Titans have met 13 times, and all but four 2012 Week 1 • Sept. 9, 2012 • PATRIOTS 34 at Titans 13 of those games were played in New England. Jake Locker records his first NFL start and completes 23 of 32 passes for Most recently, the eventual Super Bowl Champion Patriots visited 229 yards, one touchdown and one interception ... Patriots get 236 passing Tennessee in Week 10 of the 2018 season. Marcus Mariota's two touchdown yards and two touchdown passes from Tom Brady and add 125 rushing passes and Derrick Henry's two rushing touchdowns helped the Titans to a yards from Stevan Ridley ... Patriots tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron 34-10 victory. The Titans never trailed in the game. Hernandez combine for 12 receptions for 119 yards and two touchdowns TEAM NOTES The last time the Titans traveled to New England in the regular season ... Locker leaves the game in the fourth quarter with a left shoulder injury ... was Dec. 20, 2015. Mariota's rookie season came to an end with an injury Chris Johnson limited to four yards on 11 carries. during the game, and the Patriots used three turnovers and five sacks to prevail 33-16. Brady passed for 267 yards and two touchdowns in the New 2015 Week 15 • Dec. 20, 2015 • Titans 16 at PATRIOTS 33 England victory. Marcus Mariota is knocked out of the game in the second quarter with a There have been three all-time postseason meetings between the knee injury, and Zach Mettenberger comes on to complete 20 of 28 passes organizations, most recently in the 2017 Divisional round. Following a victory for 242 yards and two touchdowns ... Tight end Delanie Walker scores two in the first round at Kansas City, the Titans traveled to face the top-seeded touchdowns ... Tom Brady leads the Patriots with 267 yards and a pair of Patriots and fell by a final score of 35-14. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady touchdown passes ... The Patriots produce five sacks and force three passed for 337 yards and three touchdowns, out-dueling Titans quarterback turnovers, including a fumble recovery for a touchdown, helping them build a Marcus Mariota (254 yards, two touchdowns). 24-3 lead in the first half. In a 2003 AFC Divisional playoffat Gillette Stadium, which was then the

coldest game in Oilers/Titans history (4 degrees at kickoff), the Titans fell to PLAYER NOTES 2017 Divisional Round • Jan. 13, 2018 • Titans 14 at PATRIOTS 35 the Patriots by a final score of 17-14. The game was tied at 14 going into The Titans’ season comes to an end in New England courtesy of a 337- the fourth quarter, but Adam Vinatieri booted a 46-yard field goal with four yard, three-touchdown passing performance by Tom Brady ... Marcus minutes to play that would prove to be the game-winner. Tennessee had a Mariota passes for 254 yards with a pair of touchdown passes to rookie shot at the end as Drew Bennett caught two passes from Steve McNair in receiver Corey Davis (five catches for 63 yards) ... The Titans take a 7-0 the final two minutes, but a third pass to Bennett fell incomplete on fourth- lead into the second quarter before the Patriots score 35 consecutive points and-12, ending the drive. New England advanced to the AFC Championship and ultimately won Super Bowl XXVIII. ... Five different Patriots score touchdowns ... Danny Amendola catches 11 In a 1978 Divisional playoff contest, the Oilers traveled to Schaefer passes for 112 yards for New England ... Mariota is sacked eight times. Stadium and advanced to the AFC Championship with a 31-14 win, courtesy of three touchdown passes by Dan Pastorini and 118 rushing yards by Earl 2018 Week 10 • Nov. 11, 2018 • Patriots 10 at TITANS 34 Campbell. The Titans score 17 points in the first quarter and never trail in the contest There have been six previous preseason meetings between the Titans ... Marcus Mariota passes for 228 yards with touchdown passes to tight end and Patriots, with the Titans taking each of them. Their most recent preseason Jonnu Smith and receiver Corey Davis ... Davis totals 125 yards on seven matchup was a 27-24 Titans victory at Gillette Stadium in 2007. catches ... Derrick Henry rushes for two touchdowns ... The Titans defense shuts out the Patriots in the second half and for the game limits the Patriots to 40 rushing yards on 19 attempts ... The Titans sack Tom Brady three MEDIA ALL-TIME SERIES RESULTS times and hold him to a 70.6 passer rating. TITANS vs. PATRIOTS Patriots lead 25-17-1

Date Site W/L Score Date Site W/L Score 11-25-60 NE W 24-10 9-21-75 NE W 7-0 12-18-60 Hou W 37-21 11-12-78 NE W 26-23 10-13-61 NE T 31-31 12-31-78 NE W 31-14 (Div) 11-12-61 Hou W 27-15 11-10-80 Hou W 38-34

9-16-62 NE L 21-34 10-18-81 NE L 10-38 STATISTICS 11-18-62 Hou W 21-17 11-28-82 NE L 21-29 11-1-63 NE L 3-45 10-18-87 Hou L 7-21 12-8-63 Hou L 28-46 9-25-88 Hou W 31-6 11-6-64 NE L 24-25 10-8-89 NE L 13-23 11-29-64 Hou L 17-34 9-22-91 NE L 20-24 9-19-65 Hou W 10-31 10-17-93 NE W 28-14 12-18-65 NE L 14-42 9-20-98 NE L 16-27 9-25-66 NE L 21-27 12-16-02 Tenn W 24-7 11-13-66 Hou L 14-38 10-5-03 NE L 30-38 11-5-67 NE L 7-18 1-10-04 NE L 14-17 (Div)

11-26-67 Hou W 27-6 12-31-06 Tenn L 23-40 ROSTERS 10-13-68 NE W 16-0 10-18-09 NE L 0-59 12-15-68 Hou W 45-17 9-9-12 Tenn L 13-34 11-2-69 NE L 0-24 12-20-15 NE L 16-33 12-14-69 Hou W 23-27 1-13-18 NE L 14-35 (Div) 11-7-71 NE L 20-28 11-11-18 Tenn W 34-10 11-25-73 Hou L 0-32 Click to access the 2019 Titans Media Guide TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 4 of 113 TITANS-PATRIOTS: THE LAST MEETING Titans 34, Patriots 10 Week 10 • Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 • 12:00 p.m. CT • Nissan Stadium

GAME RECAP In the fourth quarter, Tennessee secured the victory with another score. The Titans In Week 10 of the 2018 season, the Titans hosted the New England Patriots and won by moved down the field with help from a trick play, as Jennings passed the ball 21 yards to Mariota. At the New England 10-yard line, Henry took the direct snap and ran into the end GAME PREVIEW a score of 34-10. On the opening kickoff, WR Darius Jennings returned the ball 58 yards and helped set zone untouched for his second touchdown of the day, 34-10 Tennessee. the tone for Tennessee. As the Titans offense took the field, QB Marcus Mariota constructed On the day, Tennessee’s defense allowed just three third-down conversions on 15 at- a seven-play, 40-yard scoring drive that resulted in a four-yard touchdown pass to TE Jonnu tempts and sacked Brady a total of three times. With a 34-10 victory over the Patriots, the Smith, as Tennessee put up points early, 7-0. New England’s offense took the field and re- Titans improved to 5-4 on the season, and earned the team’s second victory in six days. sponded with their own scoring drive. Patriots QB Tom Brady connected with Patriots WR Josh SCORING Gordon for a 44-yard reception that flipped field position, but the Titans defense held up as New England was forced to settle for a 52-yard field goal. The Patriots got on the board, 7-3. 1 2 3 4 Final On the ensuing Tennessee possession, the Titans engineered another touchdown drive. New England 3 7 0 0 10 With first down rushes by RB Dion Lewis (two), and RB Derrick Henry, and a first down re- Tennessee 17 7 3 7 34 ception by WR Corey Davis, the drive culminated in a 23-yard receiving score from Mariota to Davis. Tennessee doubled its lead, 14-3. Also in the first quarter, K Ryan Succop tacked on a TEAM SCORING PLAY TIME 33-yard field goal as the Titans scored 17 points in the first quarter and posted a 17-3 lead. Titans J.Smith 4 yd. pass from M.Mariota (R.Succop kick) 1-11:29 In the second quarter, Brady tossed first down passes to Patriots WR Julian Edelman, Patriots S.Gostkowski 52 yd. Field Goal 1-9:19 Gordon, and Patriots RB James White, and Patriots RB Sony Michel added one rushing first Titans C.Davis 23 yd. pass from M.Mariota (R.Succop kick) 1-5:58

TEAM NOTES down, but it was Patriots FB James Develin who ran in a one-yard score as New England cut Titans R.Succop 33 yd. Field Goal 1-2:35 the Titans’ lead, 17-10. On the following drive, Davis, who ultimately finished the day with 125 Patriots J.Develin 1 yd. run (S.Gostkowski kick) 2-12:49 receiving yards, helped the Titans battle back from a second-and-17 as he grabbed a 20-yard Titans D.Henry 1 yd. run (R.Succop kick) 2-1:09 pass to move the chains. Smith and TE Anthony Firkser also converted first downs, to set Titans R.Succop 31 yd. Field Goal 3-4:15 up a one-yard rushing score by Henry. The Titans tacked on their third touchdown of the first Titans D.Henry 10 yd. run (R.Succop kick) 4-7:13 half and went ahead, 24-10. The Patriots began driving on the following possession, but CB Logan Ryan halted New England’s momentum and closed out the first half with a seven-yard Missed FGs: S. Gostkowski 52WL. sack of Brady. 69,363. In the third quarter, Tennessee put together a 10-play, 78-yard scoring drive with help by Attendance: Time of Game: 2:59. CLICK TO WATCH a 26-yard reception by WR Cameron Batson, a 27-yard reception by Davis, and a 20-yard HIGHLIGHTS scamper by Mariota, all of which went for first downs. Succop converted a 31-yard kick, as the Weather: 46° F, wind SSW 4 mph. Titans increased their lead, 27-10. New England punted on all of its third-quarter possessions. Referee: Bill Vinovich.

PATRIOTS STARTERS TITANS STARTERS OFFENSE DEFENSE OFFENSE DEFENSE WR 10 J.Gordon LDE 98 T.Flowers WR 19 T.Sharpe DE 90 D.Jones

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER LT 77 T.Brown LDT 93 L.Guy TE 81 J.Smith DT 99 J.Casey LG 62 J.Thuney RDT 91 D.Wise LT 77 T.Lewan OLB 44 K.Correa C 60 D.Andrews RDE 58 K.Davis LG 67 Q.Spain ILB 59 W.Woodyard RG 75 T.Karras LB 54 D.Hightower C 60 B.Jones ILB 55 J.Brown RT 61 M.Cannon LB 21 D.Harmon RG 64 J.Kline OLB 98 B.Orakpo TE 83 D.Allen LB 53 K.Van Noy RT 71 D.Kelly CB 26 L.Ryan WR 11 J.Edelman RCB 24 S.Gilmore RB 33 D.Lewis CB 25 A.Jackson QB 12 T.Brady LCB 30 J.McCourty WR 84 C.Davis SS 24 K.Vaccaro RB 84 C.Patterson S 23 P.Chung QB 8 M.Mariota FS 31 K.Byard RB 28 J.White S 32 D.McCourty RB 22 D.Henry CB 21 M.Butler PATRIOTS INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS TITANS INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

MEDIA Rushing Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rushing Att Yds Avg Lg TD S.Michel 11 31 2.8 7 0 D.Henry 11 58 5.3 14 2 C.Patterson 4 11 2.8 9 0 D.Lewis 20 57 2.9 12 0 B.Hoyer 1 2 2.0 2 0 M.Mariota 2 21 10.5 20 0 J.Develin 1 1 1.0 1 1 D.Fluellen 3 14 4.7 13 0 T.Brady 1 0 0.0 0 0 Total 36 150 4.2 20 2 J.White 1 -5 -5.0 -5 0 Total 19 40 2.1 9 1 Passing Att Cmp Yds TD Lg IN Rt TEAM STATISTICS M.Mariota 24 16 228 2 29 0 125.0 Passing Att Cmp Yds TD Lg IN Rt D.Jennings 1 1 21 0 21 0 118.8 Patriots Titans T.Brady 41 21 254 0 44 0 70.6 Total 25 17 249 2 29 0 126.9 TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 16 23 B.Hoyer 1 1 7 0 7 0 95.8 THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 3-15-20% 5-12-42% J.Edelman 1 1 6 0 6 0 91.7 Receiving No Yds Avg Lg TD FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 2-3-67% 0-0-0% Total 43 23 267 0 44 0 72.5 C.Davis 7 125 17.9 27 1 TOTAL NET YARDS 284 385 J.Smith 3 45 15.0 29 1 Plays - Avg 65-4.4 63-6.1 Receiving No Yds Avg Lg TD C.Batson 2 36 18.0 26 0 NET YARDS RUSHING 40 150

STATISTICS J.Edelman 9 104 11.6 30 0 D.Lewis 2 11 5.5 8 0 Rushes - Avg. 19-2.1 36-4.2 J.White 5 31 6.2 11 0 M.Mariota 1 21 21.0 21 0 NET YARDS PASSING 244 235 J.Gordon 4 81 20.3 44 0 A.Firkser 1 11 11.0 11 0 Sacks - Yards Lost 3-23 2-14 P.Dorsett 2 18 9.0 11 0 D.Jennings 1 0 0.0 0 0 PASS ATT-COMP-INT 43-23-0 25-17-0 J.Hollister 1 17 17.0 17 0 Total 17 249 14.6 29 2 PUNTS - Avg. 6-49.7 5-48.2 D.Allen 1 10 10.0 10 0 PUNT RETURNS - Yards 2-30 3-42 T.Brady 1 6 6.0 6 0 Interceptions No Yds Avg Lg TD KICKOFF RETURNS - Yards 3-74 2-78 Total 23 267 11.6 44 0 None Interceptions - Yards 0-0 0-0 Total 0 0 - - 0 PENALTIES Number and Yards 4-31 4-35 Interceptions No Yds Avg Lg TD FUMBLES - Lost 0-0 3-0 None Leading Tacklers (Coaching Totals) TOUCHDOWNS 1 4 Total 0 0 - - 0 W. Woodyard 12-11-1; L. Ryan 7-5-2; K. Vaccaro EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 1-1 4-4 6-3-3. FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 1-2 2-2 Leading Tacklers (Press Box Totals) RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 1-1-100% 4-6-67% K. Van Noy 12-5-7; E. Roberts 6-4-2, M. Brown Sacks: W. Woodyard 1.5; L. Ryan 1; J. Brown 0.5.

ROSTERS GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 1-1-100% 3-3-100% 6-3-3. FF: None. SAFETIES 0 0 FR: None. GIVEAWAYS 0 0 Sacks: E. Roberts 1; S. Gilmore 1. TAKEAWAYS 0 0 FF: S. Gilmore 1. TIME OF POSSESSION 27:03 32:57 FR: None. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 5 of 113 2019 SCHEDULES & RESULTS

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OFFENSE Tenn. N.E. NFL/Avg GAMES (Won-Lost) 9-7 11-5 --- FIRST DOWNS 289 365 326.9 Rushing 106 131 100.2 Passing 156 206 196.1 Penalty 27 28 30.6 YDS GAINED (tot) 4998 6295 5635.4 PRESEASON PRESEASON Avg per Game 312.4 393.4 352.2 Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score RUSHING (net) 2023 2037 1831.2 08/08 at Philadelphia W 27-10 08/08 at Detroit W 31-3 Avg per Game 126.4 127.3 114.4 08/17 New England 08/17 at Tennessee Rushes 454 478 414.7 08/25 Pittsburgh 08/22 Carolina Yards per Rush 4.5 4.3 4.4 08/29 at Chicago 08/29 N.Y. Giants PASSING (net) 2975 4258 3804.3 REGULAR SEASON REGULAR SEASON

Avg per Game 185.9 266.1 237.8 Date Opponent W/L Score Date Opponent W/L Score TEAM NOTES Passes Att. 437 574 552.2 09/08 at Cleveland 09/08 Pittsburgh Completed 293 378 358.2 09/15 Indianapolis 09/15 at Miami Pct Completed 67.0 65.9 64.9 09/19 at Jacksonville 09/22 New York Jets Yards Gained 3255 4405 4070.8 09/29 at Atlanta 09/29 at Buffalo Sacked 47 21 40.0 10/06 Buffalo 10/06 at Washington Yards Lost 280 147 266.6 10/13 at Denver 10/10 New York Giants Had intercepted 12 11 13.1 10/20 LA Chargers 10/21 at New York Jets Yards Opp Ret 219 67 173.6 10/27 Tampa Bay 10/27 Cleveland Opp TDs on Int 1 0 1.4 11/3 at Carolina 11/3 at Baltimore PUNTS 75 64 69.2 11/10 Kansas City 11/17 at Philadelphia Avg Yards 46.4 45.1 45.0 PUNT RETURNS 27 26 28.4 11/24 Jacksonville 11/24 Dallas Avg Return 8.8 7.7 8.5 12/01 at Indianapolis 12/01 at Houston

Returned for TD 0 0 0.2 12/08 at Oakland 12/08 Kansas City PLAYER NOTES KICKOFF RETURNS 23 28 30.3 12/15 Houston 12/15 at Cincinnati Avg Return 32.0 27.0 22.9 12/22 New Orleans 12/21or22 Buffalo Returned for TD 1 1 0.2 12/29 at Houston 12/29 Miami PENALTIES 82 93 107.7 Yards Penalized 727 744 919.5 2018 REGULAR SEASON INDIVIDUAL LEADERS FUMBLES BY 18 11 20.1 Passing Att Cmp Yds Pct Y/Att TD Int Lg Sack/ Lost Rtg Fumbles Lost 6 7 8.7 Titans M. Mariota 331 228 2,528 68.9 7.6 11 8 61t 42/ 243 92.3 Opp Fumbles 14 20 20.1 Patriots T. Brady 570 375 4,355 65.8 7.6 29 11 63t 21/ 147 97.7 Opp Fum Lost 6 10 8.7 POSS. TIME (avg) 29:28 31:05 30:00 Rushing No. Yds Avg Long TD TOUCHDOWNS 34 51 42.8 Titans D. Henry 215 1,059 4.9 99t 12 Rushing 15 18 13.7 D. Lewis 155 517 3.3 36 1 Passing 16 29 26.5 S. Michel 209 931 4.5 34t 6 Returns 3 4 2.7 Patriots EXTRA-PT KICKS 28/31 49/50 94% J. White 94 425 4.5 27t 5 2-PT CONVERSIONS 0/1 0/1 51% FIELD GOALS/FGA 26/30 27/32 25/30 Receiving No. Yds Avg Long TD MEDIA POINTS SCORED 310 436 373.5 Titans C. Davis 65 891 13.7 51 4 D. Lewis 59 400 6.8 37 1 DEFENSE Tenn. N.E. NFL/Avg T. Taylor 37 466 12.6 55 1 POINTS ALLOWED 303 325 373.5 Patriots J. White 87 751 8.6 42 7 OPP FIRST DOWNS 298 322 326.9 J. Edelman 74 850 11.5 36 6 Rushing 98 93 100.2 R. Gronkowski 47 682 14.5 42 3 Passing 182 208 196.1 Penalty 18 21 30.6 Interceptions No. Yds Avg Long TD OPP YARDS GAINED 5334 5746 5635.4 Titans K. Byard 4 1 0.3 1 0 Avg per Game 333.4 359.1 352.2 Patriots D. Harmon 4 0 0.0 0 0 OPP RUSHING(net) 1863 1803 1831.2 Avg per Game 116.4 112.7 114.4 Punting No. Yds Avg Net TB In Lg B Rushes 429 367 414.7 Titans B. Kern 74 3,483 47.1 41.7 3 39 62 1 STATISTICS Yards per Rush 4.3 4.9 4.4 Patriots R. Allen 64 2,885 45.1 39.5 5 21 66 0 OPP PASSING(net) 3471 3943 3804.3 Avg per Game 216.9 246.4 237.8 Punt Returns No. FC Yds Avg Lg TD Passes Att. 533 605 552.2 Titans A. Jackson 16 9 148 9.3 26 0 Completed 337 370 358.2 Patriots J. Edelman 20 11 154 7.7 25 0 Pct Completed 63.2 61.2 64.9 Sacked 39 30 40.0 Kickoff Returns No. Yds Avg Lg TD Yards Lost 248 238 266.6 Titans D. Jennings 22 698 31.7 94 1 INTERCEPTED BY 11 18 13.1 Patriots C. Patterson 23 663 28.8 95 1 Yards Returned 120 156 173.6 Returned for TD 2 1 1.4 Scoring/Kickers PAT FG Pts OPP PUNT RETURNS 33 25 28.4 Titans R. Succop 28/31 26/30 106 Avg return 9.0 10.2 8.5 Patriots S. Gostkowski 49/50 27/32 130

OPP KICKOFF RET 25 42 30.3 ROSTERS Avg return 27.8 24.6 22.9 Sacks Tot OPP TOUCHDOWNS 32 36 42.8 Titans J. Casey 7.0 Rushing 9 7 13.7 Patriots T. Flowers 7.5 Passing 21 29 26.5 Returns 2 0 2.7 Tackles * Tot Solo Asst Titans W. Woodyard 124 85 39 ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ Patriots K. Van Noy 89 54 35 * Titans tackle statistics from coaches’ tally; opponents’ tackles from press box tally TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 6 of 113

¾¾ On 12/20/15 at New England, Walker made two catches for 65 yards and two 2018 INDIVIDUAL NFL RANKINGS touchdowns, marking his second career multi-touchdown game. ILB Wesley Woodyard (qualifiers only, where applicable) ¾¾ On 11/24/13 at New England, Woodyard posted 15 tackles as a member of the Denver Broncos, which is tied for his second-highest single-game tackle Category Team Player Stat NFL Rank total. Passer Rating Titans Marcus Mariota 92.3 22 ¾¾ On 11/11/18 against New England, Woodyard tallied 12 tackles and 1.5 sacks. Patriots Tom Brady 97.7 12 Passing Yards Titans Marcus Mariota 2,528 26 GAME PREVIEW LAST WEEK'S STARTERS Patriots Tom Brady 4,355 7 Titans vs. Eagles | Patriots vs. Lions Passing TDs Titans Marcus Mariota 11 30t Patriots Tom Brady 29 10 TITANS OFFENSE PATRIOTS DEFENSE Rushing Yards Titans Derrick Henry 1,059 7 WR 10 Adam Humphries DT 71 Danny Shelton Patriots Sony Michel 931 15 TE 85 MyCole Pruitt DT 70 Adam Butler Rushing Average Titans Derrick Henry 4.9 11t LT 71 Dennis Kelly DT 90 Shilique Calhoun Patriots Sony Michel 4.5 30 LG 75 Jamil Douglas LB 55 John Simon C 60 Ben Jones LB 8 Jamie Collins Rushing TDs Titans Derrick Henry 12 3t RG 66 Kevin Pamphile LB 51 Ja'Whaun Bentley Patriots Sony Michel 6 19t RT 78 Jack Conklin DB 33 Joejuan Williams Receptions Titans Corey Davis 65 40t

TEAM NOTES WR 19 Tajaé Sharpe DB 21 Duron Harmon Patriots James White 87 15t WR 13 Taywan Taylor S 29 Duke Dawson Receiving Yards Titans Corey Davis 891 24 QB 8 Marcus Mariota S 27 J.C. Jackson Patriots Julian Edelman 850 28 RB 33 Dion Lewis DB 25 Terrrence Brooks Receiving TDs Titans Corey Davis 4 63t Patriots James White 7 16t TITANS DEFENSE PATRIOTS OFFENSE Sacks Titans Jurrell Casey 7.0 38t DT 90 DaQuan Jones WR 16 Jakobi Meyers Patriots 7.5 34t DT 94 Austin Johnson TE 83 Matt LaCosse Interceptions Titans Kevin Byard 4 7t OLB 44 Kamalei Correa LT 72 ILB 55 Jayon Brown LG 64 Hjalte Froholdt Patriots Duron Harmon 4 7t ILB 54 Rashaan Evans C 75 Ted Karras INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS VS. THE PATRIOTS OLB 56 Sharif Finch RG 66 James Ferentz CB 25 Adoree' Jackson RT 68 Tyree St. Louis PLAYER NOTES PLAYER WR Corey Davis SS 24 Kenny Vaccaro WR 13 Phillip Dorsett ¾¾ On 11/11/18 against New England, Davis caught seven passes for 125 yards FS 31 Kevin Byard QB 2 Brian Hoyer and one touchdown. His receptions and yards rank as the second-most in a CB 26 Logan Ryan FB 47 Jakob Johnson single game in his career. CB 21 Malcolm Butler RB 38 Brandon Bolden ¾¾ On 1/13/18 at New England in the divisional round, Davis made five receptions for 63 yards and two scores, including his first two career touchdowns. WR/KR Darius Jennings ¾¾ On 11/11/18 against New England, Jennings returned two kicks for 78 yards, THIS WEEK'S NFL SCHEDULE including a long of 58. All Times Central RB Dion Lewis ¾¾ On 11/11/18 against New England, Lewis carried the ball 20 times for 57 MEDIA Thursday, August 15 yards and added two catches for 11 yards against his former team. His 20 rushes were the second-most in a single game in his career. Philadelphia at Jacksonville 6:00 QB Marcus Mariota New York Jets at Atlanta 6:30 ¾¾ On 11/11/18 against New England, Mariota completed 16 of 24 passes for Green Bay at Baltimore 6:30 228 yards with two touchdowns and a 125.0 passer rating. Carried the ball Cincinnati at Washington 6:30 twice for 21 yards and added one 21-yard reception. Oakland at Arizona (ESPN) 7:00 ¾¾ On 1/13/18 at New England in the divisional round, Mariota completed 22 of 37 passes for 254 yards and two scores. Added four rushes for 37 yards. Friday, August 16 CB Logan Ryan Buffalo at Carolina 6:00 ¾¾ On 11/11/18 against New England, Ryan totaled seven tackles and one sack Chicago at New York Giants 6:30 against his former team. ¾¾ On 1/13/18 in the divisional round at New England, Ryan posted a playoff Miami at Tampa Bay 6:30 single-game high 11 tackles against his former team. TE Jonnu Smith Saturday, August 17 STATISTICS ¾¾ On 11/11/18 against New England, Smith caught three passes for a then- Cleveland at Indianapolis 3:00 career-high 45 yards and one touchdown. New England at Tennessee 6:00 QB Ryan Tannehill Kansas City at Pittsburgh 6:30 ¾¾ In 11 career contests against the Patriots as a member of the , Detroit at Houston 7:00 Tannehill recorded five 300-yard passing games and threw 15 touchdowns. Dallas vs. Los Angeles Rams (Hawai’i) 9:00 ¾¾ On 9/18/16 at New England, he completed 32 of 45 passes for 387 yards and two touchdowns. ¾¾ On 12/9/18 against New England, Tannehill completed 14 of 19 passes for Sunday, August 18 265 yards and three scores with a passer rating of 155.2. New Orleans at (CBS) 3:00 OLB Cameron Wake Seattle at Minnesota (FOX) 7:00 ¾¾ In 19 career games against New England, Wake has tallied 43 tackles, 10.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Monday, August 19 ¾¾ On 9/7/14 against New England, Wake totaled three tackles, two sacks and San Francisco at Denver (ESPN) 7:00 ROSTERS two forced fumbles as a member of the Miami Dolphins. TE Delanie Walker ¾¾ In three regular season contests against New England, Walker has caught ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ five passes for 106 yards and three touchdowns. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 7 of 113 WHERE THE TEAMS RANKED IN 2018 GAME PREVIEW 2018 OFFENSIVE STATISTICS AND NFL RANKING 2018 DEFENSIVE STATISTICS AND NFL RANKING TITANS PATRIOTS TITANS PATRIOTS OFFENSIVE CATEGORY STAT (RANK) STAT (RANK) DEFENSIVE CATEGORY STAT (RANK) STAT (RANK) Yards / Game 312.4 (25) 393.4 (5) Yards / Game 333.4 (8) 359.1 (21) Yards / Play 5.33 (23) 5.87 (9) Yards / Play 5.33 (7) 5.73 (20) Rushing Yards / Game 126.4 (7) 127.3 (5) Rushing Yards / Game 116.4 (18) 112.7 (11) Rushing Yards / Play 4.46 (16) 4.26 (20) Rushing Yards / Play 4.34 (15) 4.91 (29) Passing Yards / Game 185.9 (29) 266.1 (8) Passing Yards / Game 216.9 (6) 246.4 (22) Passing Yards / Play 6.81 (18) 7.42 (8) Passing Yards / Play 6.51 (7) 6.52 (8) Interception Rate 2.75% (23) 1.92% (11) Interception Rate 2.06% (23) 2.98% (6) Sacks / Pass Attempt 10.76% (29) 3.66% (3) Sacks / Pass Attempt 7.32% (15t) 4.96% (31) First Downs / Game 18.1 (26) 22.8 (8) First Downs / Game 18.6 (5t) 20.1 (17t) Punt Return Avg 8.8 (14) 7.7 (18) Punt Return Avg 9.0 (21) 10.2 (26) Kickoff Return Avg 32.0 (1) 27.0 (2) Kickoff Return Avg 27.8 (32) 24.6 (26) TEAM NOTES Field Goals Made 86.67% (14) 84.38% (16t) 3rd Down Pct 36.59% (10) 38.58% (16) 3rd Down Pct 40.00% (15) 40.80% (13) 4th Down Pct 55.00% (16t) 37.50% (2) 4th Down Pct 58.33% (15) 50.00% (20t) Red Zone Pct 44.68% (2) 58.70% (16) Red Zone Pct 53.19% (23) 59.65% (15) Goal to Go% 57.14% (3) 77.27% (19t) Goal to Go% 73.91% (21) 63.89% (26) Points / Game 18.9 20.3 Avg Time of Possession 29:28 (22) 31:05 (7) Point Differential / Game 0.4 (15) 6.9 (5) Points / Game 19.4 (27) 27.3 (6) Yard Differential / Game -21.0 (25) 34.3 (8) Turnover Ratio -1 (21) +10 (5)

PATRIOTS HEAD COACH BILL BELICHICK PLAYER NOTES Bill Belichick is in his 45th season as an NFL coach, his 25th season as an NFL head coach and his 20th season as the head coach of the Patriots. During the 2017 season, Belichick became the third winningest coach in NFL history, surpassing Tom Landry’s (270) career win total. He has led the Patriots to 18 consecutive winning seasons (2001-2018). The only other NFL coach to have at least 10 consecutive winning seasons with one team since the 1970 merger was Landry, who led the Dallas Cowboys to 16 consecutive winning seasons (1970-1985). Through 19 full seasons with New England, Belichick has delivered six Super Bowl championships, nine conference titles, 17 division crowns and 31 playoff victories. Belichick led the Patriots to a 13-3 victory against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII, his sixth Super Bowl win as a head coach and the most of all time. In the process, he was able to secure his fourth AFC title in five years while winning his 10th straight AFC East divison title.

Belichick guided New England to a 34-28 overtime win against Atlanta in MEDIA Super Bowl LI, his fifth Super Bowl win as a head coach, passingChuck Noll for the most in league history. In the process, he won his 26th career playoff game, adding to his NFL record. In 2016, Belichick led the Patriots to a 14-2 regular-season record to become the first head coach to win at least 14 regular season games in five separate seasons. He also captured his 14th AFC East title, passing Landry and Shula with 13. It was the eighth consecutive division crown for New England, which is also an NFL record. In 2014, Belichick led the Patriots to a win in Super Bowl XLIX, his fourth Super Bowl win as a head coach, matching Noll for most Super Bowl victories. In the process, he won three postseason games to set an NFL record for career playoff victories by a head coach. From 2003-12, Belichick won more regular-season games (126) and more STATISTICS games overall (140) over a 10-year stretch than any other head coach in NFL history. In 2007, Belichick earned Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year honors as the Patriots became the fourth team in the league’s 90-year history to complete an undefeated regular season. In 2005, New England won 11 games despite being forced to use 45 different starters, an NFL record for a division champion. New England capped off the 2004 season with another memorable playoff run, culminating in a 24-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX. In 2001, his second season with the Patriots, the team rebounded from a 5-11 record in 2000 to improve to 11-5, tying what was then the franchise regular-season record for wins. With a 20-17 victory over the Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI, the Patriots tied the franchise’s then-record of 14 overall wins.

In 2003 and 2004, the Patriots eclipsed those marks in each season, posting ROSTERS identical 14-2 records in the regular season and notching 17 total wins and a Super Bowl title in each year. Born in Nashville, Belichick grew up in Annapolis, Md., and later was a center and tight end at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn. He launched his coaching career in 1975 with the Baltimore Colts and continued as an assistant coach with Detroit (1976-77), Denver (1978) and the New York Giants (1979-1990). TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 8 of 113 TITANS-PATRIOTS CONNECTIONS

FORMER PATRIOTS ¾¾ Titans general manager Jon Robinson spent 12 years with the Patriots, PATRIOTS WITH TENNESSEE CONNECTIONS including his last five years there (2009-13) as the director of college ¾¾ Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was born in Nashville. scouting. He joined the Patriots as an area scout in 2002, a role he served ¾¾ Patriots DL Adam Butler played at Vanderbilt. In four for four seasons. Robinson then spent two years (2006-07) as a regional seasons with the Commodores (2012–2015), he played in 49 games with scout, before being promoted to assistant director of college scouting in 36 starts, recording 109 tackles, 9.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two 2008 and then director in 2009. In his time scouting for the Patriots, the blocked extra points. GAME PREVIEW team won 10 division titles, four conference titles, and two Super Bowls ¾¾ Patriots DL Keionta Davis is a native of Chattanooga and played (2003, 2004). A number of Patriots players he scouted also contributed collegiately at Tennessee-Chattanooga. Davis played in 50 career games to the Super Bowl win following the 2014 campaign, when Robinson had and tallied 31.0 sacks, ranking second all-time in school history. already left the club for Tampa Bay. ¾¾ Patriots K Stephen Gostkowski went to the University of Memphis. He ¾¾ Titans head coach Mike Vrabel played under Patriots head coach Bill finished his collegiate career as the Memphis and C-USA all-time leading Belichick from 2001-08. Vrabel, who played 125 games with the Patriots, scorer with 369 points. earned three Super Bowl victories (2001, 2003 and 2004), one ¾¾ Patriots LB Dont’a Hightower grew up in Lewisburg, Tenn. He attended selection (2007) and an All-Pro honor (2007) with the club. His career Marshall County High School where he was named 3A Mr. Football, and statistics in New England included 48 sacks and 11 interceptions in the was ranked the No. 15 inside linebacker in the nation in 2008. regular season, and he added eight touchdown receptions. ¾¾ Patriots OL Shaq Mason is a native of Columbia, Tenn., and attended ¾¾ Titans defensive coordinator Dean Pees joined the Patriots staff as Columbia Central High School. He was named All-State and All-District in the linebackers coach (2004) before being elevated to the defensive 2009 and 2010 and was selected to play in the Tennessee East-West All- coordinator and serving in that role from 2006-09. Under his tenure, New Star game.

TEAM NOTES England was the only NFL team to finish in the top 10 in scoring defense ¾¾ Patriots CB Joejuan Williams is a native of Nashville, Tenn., and attended for four consecutive seasons. Father Ryan High School. Williams also attended Vanderbilt University, ¾¾ Titans CB Malcolm Butler signed with the Patriots as an undrafted where he played in 36 games and tallied 119 tackles, four interceptions free agent following the 2014 NFL Draft. He spent four seasons with and 30 passes defended. the organization, finishing his stint with 56 passes defensed and nine ¾¾ Patriots FB Jakob Johnson played college football at the University of interceptions, including one of his most famous in Super Bowl XLIX at Tennessee for four seasons. the goal line to seal a championship for the Patriots against the . TITANS WITH NEW ENGLAND CONNECTIONS ¾¾ Titans RB Dion Lewis was signed as a free agent by the Patriots in 2015 ¾¾ Titans TE Anthony Firkser appeared in 29 games with 24 starts over and spent two seasons with the club. Lewis finished the 2017 season by four seasons at Harvard (2013-16) and caught 99 passes for 1,559 yards leading the Patriots in rushing with 896 yards on 180 carries, including six and 14 touchdowns. He finished his career ranked 12th all-time in school touchdowns. Lewis was a part of New England’s Super Bowl Championship history in receptions, ninth all-time in receiving yards and sixth all-time in following the 2016 campaign. touchdown receptions. He was named to the All-Ivy League second team ¾¾ Titans CB Logan Ryan was drafted by the Patriots in the third round (83rd as both a junior and sophomore. overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. Ryan played in all 64 regular season games ¾¾ Titans OLB played 46 career games as a defensive end PLAYER NOTES PLAYER Harold Landry III in his four seasons (2013–2016) with the club. He totaled 251 tackles and at Boston College, where he racked up 26 career sacks to rank second in 13 interceptions, one of which he ran back for a touchdown. Ryan is a two- school history behind Mathias Kiwanuka (37.5). His 47.5 tackles for loss time Super Bowl Champion, winning the title with the Patriots following the also ranked second in Eagles history. In 2016, he set a Boston College 2014 and 2016 campaigns. record and led the nation with 16.5 sacks. ¾¾ Titans WR Cody Hollister originally signed with the Patriots as a rookie free ¾¾ Titans WR Tajaé Sharpe played college football at Massachusetts. In four agent in 2017. He spent the entire 2017 season on the Patriots’ practice seasons with the Minutemen (2012–2015), Sharpe appeared in 47 games squad and spent the entire 2018 season on the Patriots’ injured reserve list. with 43 starts, and finished his career as the school’s all-time receiving ¾¾ Titans G Jamil Douglas spent much of the 2016 season on the Patriots leader with 277 receptions and 3,486 receiving yards. He was named first- practice squad and remained with the team through the 2017 preseason. team All-MAC in both 2014 and 2015, and finished his collegiate career ¾¾ Titans DL Frank Herron originally signed with the Patriots as a rookie free ranked third in school history with 16 touchdowns and sixth with 3,497 all- agent in 2018 and spent part of the 2018 campaign on the Patriots practice purpose yards.

MEDIA squad. ¾¾ Titans offensive assistant Luke Steckel was born in Boston, Mass.

FORMER TITANS NOTABLE PRO TEAMMATES ¾¾ Patriots CB Jason McCourty was originally drafted by the Tennessee ¾¾ Titans OLB Kamalei Correa with Patriots DL Lawrence Guy at Baltimore Titans in the sixth round (203rd overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. McCourty … Titans G/T Dennis Kelly with Patriots S Patrick Chung at Philadelphia appeared in 108 games with 90 starts for the club. He was voted a team … Titans LB Wesley Woodyard and WR Kalif Raymond with Patriots captain three times during his eight-year stint with the organization. His WR Demaryius Thomas at Denver ... Titans TE Cole Wick with Patriots career statistics with the Titans included 13 interceptions and five fumble LB Kyle Van Noy at Detroit ... Titans C Ben Jones with Patriots DE John recoveries. Simon at Houston ... Titans WR Darius Jennings and DB Mike Jordan with Patriots DL Danny Shelton at Cleveland ... Titans CB Kenneth COACHING CONNECTIONS Durden with Patriots DB Obi Melifonwu at Oakland ... Titans RB Jeremy ¾¾ Titans special teams coach Craig Aukerman with Patriots offensive McNichols and TE MyCole Pruitt with Patriots QB Brian Hoyer at San coordinator/quarterbacks coach Josh McDaniels at Denver. Francisco ... Titans C/G Hroniss Grasu with Patriots QB Brian Hoyer at ¾¾ Titans wide receiver coach Rob Moore played wide receiver at Syracuse Chicago ... Titans C Ben Jones with Patriots QB Brian Hoyer at Houston University under Patriots running backs coach Ivan Fears, who coached ... Titans TE Ryan Hewitt with Patriots RB Rex Burkhead at Cincinnati

STATISTICS receivers at the school for 10 years. ... Titans QB Ryan Tannehill and OLB Cameron Wake with Patriots RB Brandon Bolden at Miami ... Titans TE MyCole Pruitt with Patriots TE COACH-PLAYER CONNECTIONS Stephen Anderson at Houston. ¾¾ Titans defensive assistant Scott Booker and assistant special teams coach Matt Edwards were coaching at Kent State at the same time Patriots WR NOTABLE COLLEGE TEAMMATES Julian Edelman was playing there. ¾¾ Titans LB Daren Bates with Patriots DB Jonathan Jones at Auburn … ¾¾ Patriots DE John Simon played at Ohio State when Titans head coach Titans C Ben Jones with Patriots C David Andrews at Georgia … Titans Mike Vrabel coached the team’s linebackers and defensive linemen. CB Kenneth Durden with Patriots DE Derek Rivers at Youngstown State ¾¾ Titans offensive assistantMike Sullivan was on the Browns’ coaching staff ... Titans LB Rashaan Evans and RB Derrick Henry with Patriots RB while Patriots QB Brian Hoyer played in Cleveland. Damien Harris at Alabama ... Titans G Jamil Douglas with Patriots LB ¾¾ Titans P Brett Kern and LB Wesley Woodyard played for the Denver Christian Sam at Arizona State ... Titans WR Cody Hollister with Patriots Broncos under Patriots offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Josh OL Dan Skipper and OL Hjalte Forholdt at Arkansas ... Titans DL Frank McDaniels, who was the head coach of the football club. Herron with Patriots QB Danny Etling at LSU ... Titans WR A.J. Brown ¾¾ Titans special teams coach Craig Aukerman was on the Chargers’ with Patriots DB Ken Webster at Ole Miss... Titans CB Logan Ryan with ROSTERS coaching staff when Patriots DLLawrence Guy played in San Diego. Patriots DB Duron Harmon at Rutgers ... Titans LB LaTroy Lewis with ¾¾ Titans defensive coordinator Dean Pees was the Ravens’ defensive Patriots FB Jakob Johnson at Tennessee ... Titans QB Ryan Tannehill coordinator while Patriots DE John Simon, DB Terrence Brooks and DL with Patriots DL Michael Bennett at Texas A&M ... Titans LB David Long Lawrence Guy played in Baltimore. Jr. with Patriots OL Yodny Cajuste at West Virginia. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 9 of 113 CAREER STATS VS. THE PATRIOTS: TITANS OFFENSE GAME PREVIEW QUARTERBACKS

Marcus Mariota (Passing) Date Opp W-L G/S Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/A TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sk Lst Rate 12/20/15 @ NE L QB 6 3 50.0 32 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 19 3 32 66.0 11/11/18 NE W QB 24 16 66.7 228 9.5 2 8.3 0 0.0 29 2 14 125.0 Totals 1-1 2/2 30 19 63.3 260 8.7 2 6.7 0 0.0 29 5 46 113.2 Playoffs 1/13/18 @ NE L QB 37 22 59.5 254 6.9 2 5.4 0 0.0 36 8 52 98.3 Playoff Totals 0-1 1/1 37 22 59.5 254 6.9 2 5.4 0 0.0 36 8 52 98.3

Marcus Mariota (Rushing) TEAM NOTES Date Opp W-L G/S Att Yds Avg Lg TD 12/20/15 @ NE L QB 0 0 - - 0 11/11/18 NE W QB 2 21 10.5 20 0 Totals 1-1 QB 2 21 10.5 20 0 Playoffs 1/13/18 @ NE L QB 4 37 9.25 11 0 Playoff Totals 0-1 1/1 4 37 9.25 11 0

Ryan Tannehill (Passing) Date Opp W-L G/S Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/A TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sk Lst Rate 12/2/12 NE L QB 29 13 44.8 186 6.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 28 3 10 66.2

12/30/12 @ NE L QB 35 20 57.1 235 6.7 0 0.0 1 2.9 22 7 26 65.8 PLAYER NOTES 10/27/13 @ NE L QB 42 22 52.4 192 4.6 2 4.8 2 4.8 25 6 47 60.8 12/15/13 NE W QB 37 25 67.6 312 8.4 3 8.1 0 0.0 39 4 23 120.6 9/7/14 NE W QB 32 18 56.3 178 5.6 2 6.3 1 3.1 24 1 9 79.9 12/14/14 @NE L QB 47 29 61.7 346 7.4 1 2.1 2 4.3 50 4 38 73.5 10/29/15 @NE L QB 44 28 63.6 300 6.8 0 0.0 2 4.5 29 5 45 64.6 1/3/16 NE W QB 38 25 65.8 350 9.2 2 5.3 0 0.0 46 1 8 112.8 9/18/16 @NE L QB 45 32 71.1 387 8.6 2 4.4 2 4.4 33 0 0 93.5 9/30/18 @NE L QB 20 11 55.0 100 5.0 0 0.0 1 5.0 22 2 19 47.9 12/9/18 NE W QB 19 14 73.7 265 13.9 3 15.8 0 0.0 69 4 36 155.2 Totals 4-7 11/11 388 237 61.1 2,851 7.3 15 3.9 11 2.8 69 37 261 84.7

Logan Woodside (Passing) Date Opp W-L G/S Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/A TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sk Lst Rate MEDIA None Totals 0-0 0/0 0 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - - 0 0 -

RUNNING BACKS

Dalyn Dawkins Rushing Receiving Date Opp W-L G/S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD None Totals 0-0 0/0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 - - 0 STATISTICS

David Fluellen Rushing Receiving Date Opp W-L G/S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 11/11/18 NE W 3 14 4.7 13 0 0 0 - - 0 Totals 1-0 1/0 3 14 4.7 13 0 0 0 - - 0 Playoffs 1/13/18 @ NE L 0 0 - - 0 0 0 - - 0 Playoff Totals 0-1 1/0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 - - 0

Derrick Henry Rushing Receiving Date Opp W-L G/S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 11/11/18 NE W RB 11 58 5.3 14 2 0 0 - - 0

Totals 1-0 1/1 11 58 5.3 14 2 0 0 - - 0 ROSTERS Playoffs 1/13/18 @ NE L RB 12 28 2.3 4 0 3 21 7.0 14 0 Playoff Totals 0-1 1/1 12 28 2.3 4 0 3 21 7.0 14 0 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 10 of 113 CAREER STATS VS. THE PATRIOTS: TITANS OFFENSE

Dion Lewis Rushing Receiving Date Opp W-L G/S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 11/27/11 NE L 0 0 - - 0 0 0 - - 0 11/11/18 NE W RB 20 57 2.9 12 0 2 11 5.5 8 0 Totals 1-1 2/1 20 57 2.9 12 0 2 11 5.5 8 0

GAME PREVIEW Jeremy McNichols Rushing Receiving Date Opp W-L G/S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD None Totals 0-0 0/0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 - - 0

WIDE RECEIVERS

Corey Davis Tanner McEvoy Date Opp W-L G/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Date Opp W-L G/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 11/11/18 NE W WR 7 125 17.9 27 1 None Totals 1-0 1/1 7 125 17.9 27 1 Totals 0-0 0/0 0 0 - - 0 TEAM NOTES Playoffs 1/13/18 @ NE L WR 5 63 12.6 17 2 Kalif Raymond Playoff Totals 0-1 1/1 5 63 12.6 17 2 Date Opp W-L G/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD None Cody Hollister Totals 0-0 0/0 0 0 - - 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD None Tajaé Sharpe Totals 0-0 0/0 0 0 - - 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 11/11/18 NE W WR 0 0 - - 0 Adam Humphries Totals 1-0 1/1 0 0 - - 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 10/5/17 NE L 3 51 17.0 20 0 Taywan Taylor

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER Totals 0-1 1/0 3 51 17.0 20 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD None Darius Jennings Totals 0-0 0/0 0 0 - - 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Playoffs 11/11/18 NE W 1 0 0.0 0 0 None @ NE L 1 5 5.0 5 0 Totals 1-0 1/0 1 0 0.0 0 0 Playoff Totals 0-1 1/0 1 5 5.0 5 0

TIGHT ENDS MEDIA

Anthony Firkser Delanie Walker Date Opp W-L G/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Date Opp W-L G/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 11/11/18 NE W 1 11 11.0 11 0 10/5/08 NE L TE 1 8 8.0 8 0 Totals 1-0 1/0 1 11 11.0 11 0 12/16/12 @ NE W 2 34 17.0 34 1 12/20/15 @ NE L TE 2 65 32.0 57 2 Ryan Hewitt Totals 1-2 3/2 5 106 21.2 57 3 Date Opp W-L G/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Playoffs 10/5/14 @ NE L TE 0 0 - - 0 1/13/18 @ NE L TE 3 49 16.3 36 0 10/16/16 @ NE L 0 0 - - 0 Playoff Totals 0-1 1/1 3 49 16.3 36 0 10/4/18 @ NE L 0 0 - - 0 Totals 0-3 3/1 0 0 - - 0 Cole Wick Date Opp W-L G/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD STATISTICS MyCole Pruitt None Date Opp W-L G/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Totals 0-0 0/0 0 0 - - 0 11/11/18 NE W 0 0 - - 0 Totals 1-0 1/0 0 0 - - 0

Jonnu Smith Date Opp W-L G/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 11/11/18 NE W TE 3 45 15.0 29 1 Totals 1-0 1/1 3 45 15.0 29 1 Playoffs 1/13/18 @ NE L 1 4 4.0 4 0

ROSTERS Playoff Totals 0-1 1/0 1 4 4.0 4 0 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 11 of 113 CAREER STATS VS. THE PATRIOTS: TITANS SPECIALISTS GAME PREVIEW PUNTERS Brett Kern Date Opp W-L Num Blk Yds Avg Lg TB In20 NetAvg 10/20/08 @ NE L 5 0 243 48.6 62 1 1 32.0 10/11/09 NE W 5 0 231 46.2 64 1 2 37.8 9/9/12 NE L 4 0 209 52.3 56 0 2 45.5 12/20/15 @ NE L 5 0 272 54.4 61 0 1 47.2 11/11/18 NE W 5 0 241 48.2 55 0 2 42.2 Totals 2-3 25 0 1,196 49.8 64 2 8 40.8 Playoffs 1/13/18 @ NE L 7 0 316 45.1 62 0 2 41.3 Playoff Totals 0-1 7 0 316 45.1 62 0 2 41.3 TEAM NOTES

KICKERS Ryan Succop Date Opp W-L FGM FGA Pct XPM XPA 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Lg KO TB 11/21/11 @ NE L 1 1 100.0 0 0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 26 2 0 12/20/15 @ NE L 1 1 100.0 1 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 49 4 3 11/11/18 NE W 2 2 100.0 4 4 0-0 0-0 2-2 0-0 0-0 33 7 4 Totals 1-2 4 4 100.0 5 6 0-0 1-1 2-2 1-1 0-0 49 13 7 Playoffs Date Opp W-L FGM FGA Pct XPM XPA 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Lg KO TB 1/13/18 @ NE L 0 0 - 2 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - 3 1 Playoff Totals 0-1 0 0 - 2 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 - 3 1 PLAYER NOTES

RETURNERS Adam Humphries Date Opp W-L PR FC Yds Avg Lg TD KR Yds Avg Lg TD 10/5/17 NE L 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 - - 0 Totals 0-1 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 - - 0

Adoree' Jackson Date Opp W-L PR FC Yds Avg Lg TD KR Yds Avg Lg TD 11/11/18 NE W 3 1 42 14.0 15 0 0 0 - - 0 Totals 1-0 3 1 42 14.0 15 0 0 0 - - 0 Playoffs 1/13/2018 @ NE L 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 4 83 20.8 25 0 MEDIA Playoff Totals 0-1 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 4 83 20.8 25 0

Darius Jennings Date Opp W-L PR FC Yds Avg Lg TD KR Yds Avg Lg TD 11/11/18 NE W 0 0 0 - - 0 2 78 39.0 58 0 Totals 1-0 0 0 0 - - 0 2 78 39.0 58 0

Dion Lewis Date Opp W-L PR FC Yds Avg Lg TD KR Yds Avg Lg TD 11/27/11 NE L 0 0 0 - - 0 2 39 19.5 20 0

11/11/18 NE W 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 - - 0 STATISTICS Totals 1-1 0 0 0 - - 0 2 39 19.5 20 0

Kalif Raymond Date Opp W-L PR FC Yds Avg Lg TD KR Yds Avg Lg TD None Totals 0-0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 - - 0 ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 12 of 113 CAREER STATS VS. THE PATRIOTS: TITANS DEFENSE

Daren Bates (LB) Sharif Finch (OLB) Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR 11/11/18 NE W 3 0.0 0 0 0 11/11/18 NE W 3 0.0 0 0 0 Totals 1-0 1/0 3 0.0 0 0 0 Totals 1-0 1/0 3 0.0 0 0 0 Playoffs 1/13/18 @ NE L 0 0.0 0 0 0 Nigel Harris (ILB) GAME PREVIEW Playoff Totals 0-1 1/0 0 0.0 0 0 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR None Jayon Brown (ILB) Totals 0-0 0/0 0 0.0 0 0 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR 11/11/18 NE W ILB 4 0.5 0 0 0 Adoree' Jackson (CB) Totals 1-0 1/1 4 0.5 0 0 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR Playoffs 11/11/18 NE W CB 5 0.0 0 0 0 1/13/18 @ NE L 2 0.0 0 0 0 Totals 1-0 1/1 5 0.0 0 0 0 Playoff Totals 0-1 1/0 2 0.0 0 0 0 Playoffs 1/13/18 @ NE L CB 3 0.0 0 0 0 Malcolm Butler (CB) Playoff Totals 0-1 1/1 3 0.0 0 0 0

TEAM NOTES Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR 11/11/18 NE W CB 3 0.0 0 0 0 Austin Johnson (DL) Totals 1-0 1/1 3 0.0 0 0 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR 11/11/18 NE W 3 0.0 0 0 0 Kevin Byard (S) Totals 1-0 1/0 3 0.0 0 0 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR Playoffs 11/11/18 NE W FS 5 0.0 0 0 0 1/13/18 @ NE L 3 0.0 0 0 0 Totals 1-0 1/1 5 0.0 0 0 0 Playoff Totals 0-1 1/0 3 0.0 0 0 0 Playoffs 1/13/18 @ NE L FS 10 0.0 0 0 0 DaQuan Jones (DL) Playoff Totals 0-1 1/1 10 0.0 0 0 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR 12/20/15 @ NE L DE 5 0.0 0 0 0

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER Jurrell Casey (DT) 11/11/18 NE W DE 2 0.0 0 0 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR Totals 1-1 2/2 7 0.0 0 0 0 9/9/12 NE L DT 2 0.0 0 0 0 12/20/15 @ NE L DT 4 1.0 0 0 0 Mike Jordan (DB) 11/11/18 NE W DT 4 0.0 0 0 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR Totals 1-2 3/3 10 1.0 0 0 0 12/4/16 @ NE L 8 0.0 0 0 0 Playoffs Totals 0-1 1/0 8 0.0 0 0 0 1/13/18 @ NE L DT 6 0.0 0 0 0 Playoff Totals 0-1 1/1 6 0.0 0 0 0 Joshua Kalu (DB) Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR

MEDIA Kamalei Correa (OLB) None Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR Totals 0-0 0/0 0 0.0 0 0 0 12/12/16 @ NE L 0 0.0 0 0 0 11/11/18 NE W OLB 1 0.0 0 0 0 Harold Landry III (OLB) Totals 1-1 2/1 1 0.0 0 0 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR 11/11/18 NE W 2 0.0 0 0 0 Dane Cruikshank (DB) Totals 1-0 1/0 2 0.0 0 0 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR None LaTroy Lewis (OLB) Totals 0-0 0/0 0 0.0 0 0 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR None Matt Dickerson (DE) Totals 0-0 0/0 0 0.0 0 0 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR

STATISTICS None Logan Ryan (CB) Totals 0-0 0/0 0 0.0 0 0 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR 11/11/18 NE W CB 7 1.0 0 0 0 Kenneth Durden (CB) Totals 1-0 1/1 7 1.0 0 0 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR Playoffs 11/11/18 NE W 0 0.0 0 0 0 1/13/18 @ NE L CB 11 0.0 0 0 0 Totals 1-0 1/0 0 0.0 0 0 0 Playoff Totals 0-1 1/1 11 0.0 0 0 0

Rashaan Evans (ILB) LeShaun Sims (CB) Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR 11/11/18 NE W 2 0.0 0 0 0 11/11/18 NE W 0 0.0 0 0 0 Totals 1-0 1/0 2 0.0 0 0 0 Totals 1-0 1/0 0 0.0 0 0 0 ROSTERS

TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 13 of 113 CAREER STATS VS. THE PATRIOTS: TITANS DEFENSE GAME PREVIEW Tye Smith (CB) 9/7/14 NE W DE 3 2.0 0 2 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR 12/14/14 @ NE L DE 1 0.0 0 0 0 None 10/29/15 @ NE L DE 2 1.0 0 0 0 Totals 0-0 0/0 0 0.0 0 0 0 9/18/16 @ NE L 0 0.0 0 0 0 1/1/17 NE L DE 1 0.0 0 0 0 Brent Urban (DE) 11/26/17 @ NE L DE 3 1.0 0 0 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR 12/11/17 NE W DE 0 0.0 0 0 0 12/12/16 @ NE L 0 0.0 0 0 0 9/30/18 @ NE L DE 3 0.0 0 0 0 Totals 0-1 1/0 0 0.0 0 0 0 12/9/18 NE W DE 2 0.0 0 0 0 Totals 5-14 19/16 43 10.5 0 2 0 Kenny Vaccaro (S) Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR Wesley Woodyard (LB) TEAM NOTES 10/13/13 @ NE L S 8 0.0 0 0 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR 9/17/17 NE L SS 5 0.0 0 0 0 10/20/08 @ NE L 0 0.0 0 0 0 11/11/18 NE W SS 6 0.0 0 0 0 10/11/09 NE W 5 0.0 0 1 0 Totals 1-2 3/3 19 0.0 0 0 0 12/18/11 NE L LB 8 0.0 0 0 0 10/7/12 @ NE L LB 11 0.5 0 0 0 Cameron Wake (OLB) 11/24/13 @ NE L LB 15 0.0 0 0 0 Date Opp W-L G/S Tackle Sack Int FF FR 12/20/15 @ NE L LB 12 0.0 0 0 0 11/8/09 @ NE L 1 1.0 0 0 0 11/11/18 NE W LB 12 1.5 0 0 0 12/6/09 NE W 0 0.0 0 0 0 Totals 2-5 7/5 63 2.0 0 1 0 10/4/10 NE L LB 5 1.0 0 0 0 Playoffs 1/2/11 @ NE L LB 4 0.0 0 0 0 1/14/12 @ NE L 0 0.0 0 0 0

9/12/11 NE L LB 3 1.0 0 0 0 1/19/14 NE W 2 0.0 0 0 0 PLAYER NOTES 12/24/11 @ NE L LB 2 1.0 0 0 0 1/13/18 @ NE L LB 2 0.0 0 0 0 12/2/12 NE L DE 3 1.5 0 0 0 Playoff Totals 1-2 3/1 4 0.0 0 0 0 12/30/12 @ NE L DE 4 0.0 0 0 0 10/27/13 @ NE L DE 2 0.0 0 0 0 12/15/13 NE W DE 3 1.0 0 0 0

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN 2019 ¾¾ The Titans franchise commemorates its 60th season. ¾¾ P Brett Kern (154 games with the Titans entering 2019) can surpass ¾¾ The Titans can record their fourth consecutive winning season. It would Keith Bulluck (157) for eighth place, Mike Munchak (159) for seventh mark the franchise's first time to do so since winning at least nine games place and Ray Childress (160) for sixth place on the team's all-time list every year from 1987–1993. for career games played. ¾¾ The Titans can record a winning record in home games for the fourth ¾¾ P Brett Kern can record his sixth total season and third consecutive MEDIA consecutive season. It would mark the franchise's first time to do so campaign with a net punting average of at least 40.0 yards. No other since winning at least five home games every year from 1987–1993. punter in franchise history has had one such season. ¾¾ The Titans have seven total games against playoff teams from 2018: ¾¾ QB Marcus Mariota (12,004 passing yards entering 2019) needs 2,996 Houston (two games), Indianapolis (two games), Kansas City, New passing yards to become the fifth player in franchise history with 15,000 Orleans and the L.A. Chargers. That number is tied for the most in the passing yards, joining Warren Moon (33,685), Steve McNair (27,141), NFL, as is the Titans’ total of five home games against 2018 playoff clubs George Blanda (19,149) and Dan Pastorini (16,864). (Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, L.A. Chargers and New Orleans). ¾¾ QB Marcus Mariota (69 career passing touchdowns) needs 28 ¾¾ S Kevin Byard can record four or more interceptions for the third touchdown passes to surpass Dan Pastorini (96) for fourth place on the consecutive season. Previously in franchise history, the feat has been franchise's all-time list. He would trail only Warren Moon (196), George accomplished only seven times by six total players: Mark Johnston Blanda (165) and Steve McNair (156). (1960-62), Jim Norton (1961-63, 1965-67), Tony Banfield (1961-63), ¾¾ K Ryan Succop (502 points with the Titans entering 2019) needs 47 STATISTICS Ken Houston (1967-69), Cris Dishman (1989-91) and Darryll Lewis points in 2019 to surpass Tony Zendejas (548) for fourth place on (1994-98). the franchise's scoring list, and he needs 97 points in 2019 to surpass ¾¾ DT Jurrell Casey can become the 11th franchise player to be selected George Blanda (598) for third place behind only Al Del Greco (1,060) to five Pro Bowls. He would be the seventh Titans/Oilers player to be and Rob Bironas (1,032). selected to five consecutive Pro Bowls, joining Bruce Matthews (14), ¾¾ OLB Cameron Wake (98.0 career sacks entering 2019) needs two Robert Brazile (seven), Mike Munchak (seven), Warren Moon (six), sacks to reach 100 career sacks. Entering 2019, 32 previous NFL play- Bob Talamini (six) and Charlie Hennigan (five). ers have reached the mark. ¾¾ DT Jurrell Casey (46.0 career sacks entering 2019) can move up the ¾¾ TE Delanie Walker (483 career receptions entering 2019) needs 17 franchise's all-time sack chart, surpassing Robert Brazile (seventh receptions in 2019 to reach 500 for his career. place with 48.0 sacks) and Jevon Kearse (sixth place with 52.0 sacks). ¾¾ TE Delanie Walker (360 receptions with Titans entering 2019) needs Passing Kearse also would make Casey the leading sacker in the team's 40 receptions in 2019 to become the eighth player in franchise history to Titans era (1999–present).

reach 400 career catches. ROSTERS ¾ ¾ RB Derrick Henry (1,059 rushing yards in 2018) can become the first ¾¾ TE Delanie Walker (4,208 receiving yards with Titans entering 2019) player for the team since Chris Johnson (2008–2013) with consecutive needs 751 receiving yards in 2019 to pass Frank Wycheck (4,958) for 1,000-yard rushing seasons. the most receiving yards in franchise history by a tight end. ¾ ¾ RB Derrick Henry (12 rushing touchdowns in 2018) can become the ¾¾ LB Wesley Woodyard (628 tackles with the Titans entering 2019) second player in franchise history to record consecutive seasons with needs 111 tackles in 2019 to move into the franchise's all-time top 10 12 or more rushing touchdowns, joining Earl Campbell (1978–1980). (Steve Kiner, 738). TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 14 of 113

REGULAR TITANS LINEUP OFFENSIVE STARTERS the AFC in rushing yardage and tied for first in the AFC with 12 rushing touchdowns. WR 84-Corey Davis (6-3, 209, 3rd Year, Western Michigan) - The fifth- G GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD overall draft pick in 2017 caught 34 balls for 375 yards in 11 games as a 2018 16 12 215 1,059 4.9 99t 12 15 99 6.6 21 0 rookie. In 2018, he started all 16 games and led the team in catches (65), Career 47 16 501 2,293 4.6 99t 22 39 372 9.5 66t 1 receiving yards (891) and receiving touchdowns (four). G GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD

GAME PREVIEW OFFENSIVE RESERVES 2018 16 16 65 891 13.7 51 4 Career 27 25 99 1,266 12.8 51 4 OL 64-Nate Davis (6-3, 316, Rookie, Charlotte) - The 2019 third-round pick TE 82-Delanie Walker (6-2, 248, 14th Year, Central Missouri) - The 2013 appeared in 41 games with 37 starts at Charlotte, including seven starts at free agent acquisition played seven years with the 49ers before arriving in tackle in 2018. Tennessee. From 2013-17, he had more receptions (356) than any other TE 86-Anthony Firkser (6-2, 246, 2nd year, Harvard) - The former undrafted tight end. He was hurt in the 2018 season opener and spent the remainder free agent joined the Titans during the 2018 offseason after spending part of the campaign on injured reserve. of 2017 on the Chiefs practice squad. He ranked second among Titans G GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD tight ends with 19 receptions in 2018. 2018 1 1 4 52 13.0 16 0 G GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Career 176 96 483 5,673 11.7 68 34 2018/Career 12 0 19 225 11.8 28 1 LT 77-Taylor Lewan (6-7, 309, 6th Year, Michigan) - The team’s first-round QB 17-Ryan Tannehill (6-4, 217, 8th Year, Texas A&M) - Acquired via pick in 2014 (11th overall) started 68 total games at left tackle in his first trade in 2019, Tannehill spent his first seven seasons in Miami, where TEAM NOTES five seasons. From 2016-18, he started all but one game and was voted to he accumulated 20,434 passing yards, 123 touchdown passes and 1,210 the Pro Bowl in all three seasons. rushing yards. He was a 10-game starter in 2018. 2018 G/GS: 15/15, Career G/GS: 73/68 G GS Att Cmp Pct Yds TD Int Lg Sk Rate LG 76-Rodger Saffold (6-5, 325, 10th Year, Indiana) - The former second- 2018 11 11 274 176 64.2 1,979 17 9 75t 35 92.7 round pick was signed in 2019 as an unrestricted free agent from the Career 88 88 2,911 1,829 62.8 20,434 123 75 80t 248 87.0 Rams. In his first nine seasons, he appeared in 114 games, including time WR 15-Darius Jennings (5-10, 180, 3rd Year, Virginia) - Originally a rookie at both guard and both tackle positions. He started every game at left free agent with Cleveland in 2016, he spent time on the practice squads of guard in 2018. the Browns, Bears and Jets before arriving in Tennessee in 2017. He set a 2018 G/GS: 16/16, Career G/GS: 114/111 franchise record in 2018 with a 31.7-yard kickoff return average. Receiving G GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD - Added as an unrestricted C 60-Ben Jones (6-3, 308, 8th Year, Georgia) 2018 16 0 11 101 9.2 36 0 free agent in 2016, the former fourth-round pick played in 64 games in four Career 20 1 25 218 8.7 36 0 previous seasons with the Houston Texans. He started all 48 games during his first three seasons in Tennessee. Returns PR FC Yds Avg Lg TD KR Yds Avg Lg TD 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 22 698 31.7 94 1

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER 2018 2018 G/GS: 16/16, Career G/GS: 112/91 Career 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 29 856 29.5 94 1 - After playing four G/T 66-Kevin Pamphile (6-5, 315, 6th Year, Purdue) T 71-Dennis Kelly (6-8, 321, 8th Year, Purdue) - The former fifth-round pick seasons with the Buccaneers, the former fifth-round pick joined the Titans was acquired in a 2016 trade with the Eagles. In his first three seasons in in 2018 and played three games before landing on injured reserve. Tennessee, he played in 43 games, seeing time at both tackle spots and 2018 G/GS: 3/2, Career G/GS: 56/35 as an extra tight end. He started five games at right tackle in 2018. RT 78-Jack Conklin (6-6, 308, 4th Year, Michigan State) - The eighth-overall 2018 G/GS: 11/5, Career G/GS: 73/27 draft pick in 2016 was named first-team All-Pro as a rookie and started all G/C 62-Corey Levin (6-4, 307, 3rd Year, Chattanooga) - Levin was a sixth- 32 games during his first two seasons. He was limited to nine games in round pick in 2017, having started 51 games in college. After not seeing 2018 due to injuries. action as a rookie, he appeared in all 16 games with one start in 2018. 2018 G/GS: 9/9, Career G/GS: 41/41 2018 G/GS: 16/1, Career G/GS: 16/1 MEDIA WR 10-Adam Humphries (5-11, 195, 5th Year, Clemson) - After entering the RB 33-Dion Lewis (5-8, 195, 8th Year, Pittsburgh) - The former fifth-round NFL as a rookie free agent, Humphries played four seasons in Tampa pick of the Eagles was signed as a free agent in 2018 after spending three Bay, collecting 219 receptions for 2,329 yards and nine touchdowns before seasons in New England. He rushed for 517 yards in 2018 and set career signing with the Titans in 2019. highs with 59 receptions and 400 receiving yards. Receiving G GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD G GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 16 10 76 816 10.7 51 5 2018 2018 16 7 155 517 3.3 36 1 59 400 6.8 37 1 60 17 219 2,329 10.6 51 9 Career Career 70 26 484 2,101 4.3 44 11 147 1,117 7.6 40 6 Returns PR FC Yds Avg Lg TD KR Yds Avg Lg TD 2018 21 15 139 6.6 16 0 2 17 8.5 13 0 TE 85-MyCole Pruitt (6-2, 245, 4th year, Southern Illinois) - Pruitt was Career 51 44 425 8.3 25 0 6 64 10.7 17 0 signed off Houston's practice squad in September 2018 and played in 15 games in 2018. The Vikings' 2015 fifth-round pick also spent time with the WR 13-Taywan Taylor (5-11, 203, 3rd Year, Western Kentucky) - The 2017 Bears and Texans. third-round pick averaged 13.2 yards per reception with two touchdowns G GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD in 29 total games during his first two NFL seasons. 2018 15 1 9 102 11.3 27 1 G GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Career 36 4 21 204 9.7 32 1

STATISTICS 2018 13 5 37 466 12.6 55 1 Career 29 9 53 697 13.2 55 2 WR 19-Tajaé Sharpe (6-2, 194, 4th year, Massachusetts) - The fifth-round pick had 41 catches as a rookie in 2016 but spent all of 2017 on injured QB 8-Marcus Mariota (6-4, 222, 5th Year, Oregon) - The 2015 second- reserve. He returned to play in all 16 games with 26 receptions in 2018. overall draft pick became the fifth quarterback in NFL history with at least G GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 12,000 passing yards (12,004) and 1,200 rushing yards (1,270) in his first 2018 16 13 26 316 12.2 28 2 four seasons. He is the all-time franchise career leader in passer rating Career 32 23 67 838 12.5 34 4 and completion percentage, and his 68.9 percent completion rate in 2018 set the team's single-season mark. Passing G GS Att Cmp Pct Yds TD Int Lg Sk Rate SPECIALISTS 2018 14 13 331 228 68.9 2,528 11 8 61 42 92.3 Career 56 55 1,605 1,015 63.2 12,004 69 42 75 130 89.4 P 6-Brett Kern (6-2, 214, 12th Year, Toledo) - Claimed off waivers from the Rushing Att Yds Avg Lg TD Broncos during the 2009 season, he was named to the Pro Bowl in 2017 2018 64 357 5.58 27 2 and 2018. He is the franchise's career and single-season leader (2017) in ROSTERS Career 218 1,270 5.83 87 11 both gross and net punting average. RB 22-Derrick Henry (6-3, 247, 4th Year, Alabama) - The 2016 second- G Punt Blk Yds Avg Lg TB I20 NetAvg round pick and former Heisman winner led the Titans in rushing in both 2018 16 74 1 3,483 47.1 62 3 39 41.7 2017 (744 yards) and 2018 (1,059). Also in 2018, he ranked second in Career 176 834 5 38,256 45.9 79 52 318 40.2 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 15 of 113 REGULAR TITANS LINEUP GAME PREVIEW K 4-Ryan Succop (6-2, 218, 11th Year, South Carolina) - The former SS 24-Kenny Vaccaro (6-0, 214, 7th Year, Texas) - The Saints' former first- seventh-round pick was signed in 2014 after five seasons in Kansas City. round pick was signed by the Titans as a free agent in August 2018. In his From 2014-17, he made an NFL-record 56 consecutive field goals from first season in Tennessee, his totals included 13 starts, 70 tackles and one inside 50 yards. He is the franchise leader in career field goal percentage. interception. G FGM FGA Pct Lg XPM XPA Pts GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2018 16 26 30 86.7 54 28 31 106 2018 13 13 70 2.0 4 3 1 5 0 0 Career 160 235 281 83.6 54 314 323 1,019 Career 81 80 552 9.5 NA NA 9 34 5 3 FS 31-Kevin Byard (5-11, 212, 4th Year, Middle Tennessee State) - The 2016 third-round pick appeared in all 48 games with 39 starts during his DEFENSIVE STARTERS first three seasons. His 12 total interceptions from 2017-18 were the most in the NFL. - The former fourth-round DE 96-Brent Urban (6-7, 300, 6th Year, Virginia) GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR pick and Ontario native spent his first five NFL seasons in Baltimore. He 2018 16 16 96 2.0 0 4 4 10 0 0

started a career-high 16 games in 2018. TEAM NOTES Career 48 39 246 3.0 9 10 12 32 0 2 GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2018 16 16 27 0.5 NA NA 0 2 0 0 CB 21-Malcolm Butler (5-11, 190, 6th Year, West Alabama) - Butler signed Career 41 19 52 3.5 NA NA 0 5 0 0 with the Titans in 2018 after spending his first four NFL seasons with New England, where he won two Super Bowls and earned two Pro Bowl bids. DL 90-DaQuan Jones (6-4, 322, 6th Year, Penn State) - The 2014 fourth- He ranked second on the Titans with three interceptions in 2018. round pick started every contest in 2015, 2016 and 2018. He set a career GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR high in 2017 with 3.5 sacks and followed with a career-high four tackles for 2018 16 11 56 1.0 3 1 3 13 1 0 loss in 2018. Career 75 59 260 3.0 NA NA 11 60 5 2 GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2018 16 16 39 0.0 4 14 0 1 0 0 Career 67 61 184 6.0 10 49 0 1 1 2 DEFENSIVE RESERVES DT 99-Jurrell Casey (6-1, 305, 9th Year, USC) - The third-round draft pick only missed three games in his first eight seasons. He earned second- OLB 44-Kamalei Correa (6-3, 241, 4th Year, Boise State) - The second-round PLAYER NOTES team AP All-Pro honors in 2013 and was named to the Pro Bowl every year pick was acquired in August 2018 in a trade with Baltimore, where he from 2015-18. He had at least five sacks every year from 2013–2018. played in 25 games in two seasons. In his first year in Tennessee, he GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR tallied a career-high 3.5 sacks in 13 games (four starts). 2018 15 15 72 7.0 7 50 0 0 2 1 GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR Career 125 123 611 46.0 55 191 0 16 7 3 2018 13 4 27 3.5 4 5 0 0 1 0 Career 38 8 38 3.5 NA NA 0 2 2 0 OLB 91-Cameron Wake (6-3, 263, 11th Year, Penn State) - Wake signed with the Titans as an unrestricted free agent from the Dolphins in 2019. From DB 29-Dane Cruikshank (6-1, 209, 2nd, Arizona) - The fifth-round pick 2009–2018, his 98 sacks tied for the highest total in the NFL (V. Miller). played contributed eight special teams tackles and a touchdown as a The five-time Pro Bowler ranks second in Dolphins history in sacks. rookie in 2018. GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2018 14 14 36 6.0 5 17 0 1 1 0 2018/Career 12 0 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 146 126 348 98.0 97 213 1 15 22 2 OLB 56-Sharif Finch (6-4, 250, 2nd Year, Temple) - The former undrafted free ILB 54-Rashaan Evans (6-2, 232, 2nd Year, Alabama) - Drafted 22nd overall agent won a roster spot during the 2018 preseason. He appeared in 15 in 2018, he played in 15 games with seven starts and registered 63 tackles games as a rookie and totaled 22 tackles and 1.5 sacks. as a rookie. GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR MEDIA GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2018/Career 15 0 22 1.5 2 2 0 0 2 1 2018/Career 15 7 63 0.0 2 6 0 3 0 0 DB 37-Amani Hooker (5-11, 210, Rookie, Iowa) - The fourth-round pick ILB 55-Jayon Brown (6-0, 226, 3rd Year, UCLA) - The 2017 fifth-round pick appeared in 36 games with 19 starts in college. He tallied six career appeared in all 32 games in his first two seasons. In 2018, he ranked interceptions, including four interceptions as a junior in 2018. second on the defense in tackles (107), sacks (6.0) and quarterback DL 94-Austin Johnson (6-4, 314, 4th Year, Penn State) - The 2016 second- pressures (18, tied). round pick appeared in all 32 games from 2017-18. He set career highs in GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2018 with nine starts and five quarterback pressures. 2018 16 9 107 6.0 6 18 1 7 2 1 GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR Career 32 9 174 7.5 8 24 1 11 2 2 2018 16 9 25 1.0 1 5 0 2 0 0 OLB 98-Harold Landry III (6-2, 252, 2nd Year, Boston College) - The 41st Career 42 12 72 2.5 4 6 0 5 0 0 overall draft pick appeared in 15 games with three starts as a rookie, and CB 36-LeShaun Sims (6-0, 203, 4th Year, Southern Utah) - The fifth-round his 4.5 sacks tied for third place on the Titans. pick appeared in 42 games with nine starts through his first three seasons, STATISTICS GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR including appearances in all 16 games (two starts) in 2018. 2018/Career 15 3 46 4.5 2 18 0 2 1 0 GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR CB 26-Logan Ryan (5-11, 195, 7th Year, Rutgers) - The former third-round 2018 16 2 21 0.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 draft choice with the Patriots arrived in Tennessee in 2017. He played and Career 42 9 72 0.0 3 1 2 11 1 0 started 29 games in his first two seasons and set a career high with 4.0 CB 23-Tye Smith (6-0, 195, 4th Year, Towson) - The former fifth-round draft sacks in 2018 before finishing the campaign on injured reserve. choice with the Seahawks arrived in Tennessee in 2017. After playing in 15 GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR games in 2017, he spent all of 2018 on injured reserve. 2018 14 14 85 4.0 1 1 0 8 0 0 GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR Career 93 69 409 6.5 NA NA 13 63 4 0 2018 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CB 25-Adoree' Jackson (5-11, 185, 3rd Year, USC) - The 18th-overall draft Career 19 1 11 0.0 0 0 1 1 0 0 pick in 2017 played in all 32 games in his first two seasons, totaling a team- ILB 59-Wesley Woodyard (6-0, 233, 12th Year, Kentucky) - The 2014 high 34 passes defensed. He also led the team in punt returns in each of his unrestricted free agent signee from the Broncos missed only two games first two campaigns. during his first five seasons in Tennessee. He led the team in tackles in ROSTERS Defense GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2014, 2017 and 2018. He has been named a team captain every season 2018 16 13 69 0.0 3 1 2 11 0 0 during his career. Career 32 29 136 0.0 7 2 2 34 3 0 GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR Returns PR FC Yds Avg Lg TD KR Yds Avg Lg TD 2018 14 14 124 4.5 7 12 0 2 0 1 2018 16 9 148 9.3 26 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 Career 165 108 1,024 27.0 NA NA 8 35 7 5 Career 50 18 438 8.8 46 0 25 578 23.1 57 0 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 16 of 113 LAST WEEK VS. THE EAGLES Preseason Week 1: Titans 27, Eagles 10 Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 • 7:30 p.m. ET • Lincoln Financial Field

GAME RECAP The Titans defense limited the Eagles to 10 total first downs, and allowed Philadelphia to In Week 1 of the 2019 preseason, the Titans traveled to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles convert just one of 10 attempts on third down. Tennessee preserved a 27-10 lead to seal a and won by a score of 27-10. Offensive CoordinatorArthur Smith debuted in his new role as the Week 1 victory.

GAME PREVIEW team’s playcaller, and orchestrated four Tennessee touchdowns in the victory. Philadelphia got on the board first, as Eagles QBNate Sudfeld led his team on an eight-play SCORING scoring drive that culminated in Eagles K Jake Elliott converting a 53-yard field goal as Philadel- 1 2 3 4 Final phia took an early 3-0 lead. However, the Titans offense responded with an 89-yard scoring drive Tennessee 0 14 0 13 27 of their own. QB Ryan Tannehill tossed first-down passes to TE MyCole Pruitt and WR Kalif Philadelphia 3 7 0 0 10 Raymond, and RB Jeremy McNichols scampered for a 37-yard gain to help set up a one-yard touchdown reception by Pruitt. K Austin Barnard missed the extra point attempt as Tennessee TEAM SCORING PLAY TIME took the lead, 6-3. Eagles J.Elliott 53 yd. Field Goal 1-1:45 On the ensuing Philadelphia drive, Sudfeld connected with Eagles WR Marken Michel for a Titans M.Pruitt 1 yd. pass from R.Tannehill (kick failed, wl) 2-11:44 75-yard score as Philadelphia took the lead again, 10-6. Eagles M.Michel 75 yd. pass from N.Sudfeld (J.Elliott kick) 2-11:24 Later in the second quarter, Tannehill guided the Titans on another scoring drive. With two Titans A.Firkser 23 yd. pass from R.Tannehill (R.Tannehill-D.Jennings pass) 2-1:43 first-down receptions by Raymond, and one by WR Taywan Taylor, Tannehill ultimately con- Titans C.Hollister 25 yd. pass from L.Woodside (A.Barnard kick) 4-13:35 nected with TE Anthony Firkser for a 23-yard score. Tennessee opted to try for a two-point Titans T.McEvoy 17 yd. pass from L.Woodside (kick blocked) 4-9:37 conversion, and the attempt was successful as Tannehill hit WR Darius Jennings for an extra two points as the Titans took a 14-10 lead. Missed FGs: J. Elliott (53) 40RU

TEAM NOTES In the fourth quarter, with QB Logan Woodside at the reigns of the offense, the Titans put Attendance: 65,696 up two more scores to extend the lead. First, Woodside tossed a 25-yard touchdown pass to WR CLICK TO WATCH Cody Hollister, and with a successful extra point the Titans went ahead 21-10. On the following Time of Game: 3:11 Tennessee possession, Woodside connected with WR Tanner McEvoy for a 17-yard score, but Weather: Partly Cloudy, 83° F, wind WSW 7 mph HIGHLIGHTS the extra point attempt was blocked by Eagles DT Treyvon Hester to extend the Titans lead to Referee: Alex Kemp 27-10.

TITANS STARTERS EAGLES STARTERS OFFENSE DEFENSE OFFENSE DEFENSE WR 10 A.Humphries NT 90 D.Jones WR 19 J.Arcega-Whiteside DE 75 V.Curry TE 85 M.Pruitt DT 94 A.Johnson LT 77 A.Dillard DT 97 M.Jackson LT 71 D.Kelly LB 44 K.Correa LG 69 M.Pryor DT 98 B.Hector LG 75 J.Douglas LB 55 J.Brown C 61 S.Wisniewski DE 94 J.Sweat C 60 B.Jones LB 54 R.Evans RG 72 H.Vaitai MLB 47 N.Gerry RG 66 K.Pamphile LB 56 S.Finch RT 68 J.Mailata OLB 51 Z.Brown RT 78 J.Conklin DB 25 A.Jackson TE 88 D.Goedert CB 22 S.Jones PLAYER NOTES PLAYER WR 19 T.Sharpe DB 24 K.Vaccaro WR 6 G.Ward CB 29 A.Maddox WR 13 T.Taylor DB 31 K.Byard WR 84 C.Johnson CB 32 R.Douglas QB 8 M.Mariota DB 26 L.Ryan QB 7 N.Sudfeld S 39 B.Countess RB 33 D.Lewis DB 21 M.Butler RB 24 J.Howard S 42 A.Sendejo TITANS INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS EAGLES INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

Rushing Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rushing Att Yds Avg Lg TD J.McNichols 8 44 5.5 37 0 W.Smallwood 4 11 2.8 4 0 D.Dawkins 10 35 3.5 9 0 D.Pumphrey 3 11 3.7 6 0 L.Woodside 2 17 8.5 10 0 J.Howard 3 8 2.7 5 0 A.Barnes 10 14 1.4 4 0 M.Sanders 3 3 1.0 3 0

MEDIA R.Tannehill 1 8 8.0 8 0 J.Adams 3 3 1.0 2 0 TEAM STATISTICS D.Lewis 2 7 3.5 4 0 C.Kessler 1 1 1.0 1 0 Total 33 125 3.8 37 0 Total 17 37 2.2 6 0 Titans Eagles TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 23 10 Passing Att Cmp Yds TD Lg IN Rt Passing Att Cmp Yds TD Lg IN Rt THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 11-19-58% 1-10-10% L.Woodside 19 14 138 2 25 0 128.8 N.Sudfeld 18 10 177 1 75 0 107.9 FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 0-4-0% 0-2-0% R.Tannehill 16 12 130 2 23 0 138.0 C.Thorson 9 2 7 0 7 1 0.0 TOTAL NET YARDS 388 227 M.Mariota 8 4 24 0 9 0 56.2 C.Kessler 6 3 12 0 6 0 56.2 Plays - Avg. 79-4.9 51-4.5 Total 43 30 292 4 25 0 119.5 Total 33 15 196 1 75 1 62.2 NET YARDS RUSHING 125 37 Rushes - Avg. 33-3.8 17-2.2 Receiving No Yds Avg Lg TD Receiving No Yds Avg Lg TD NET YARDS PASSING 263 190 K.Raymond 6 80 13.3 21 0 D.Goedert 3 50 16.7 24 0 Sacks - Yards Lost 3-29 1-6 C.Hollister 4 58 14.5 25 1 J.Adams 3 18 6.0 9 0 PASS ATT-COMP-INT 43-30-0 33-15-1 A.Humphries 4 24 6.0 9 0 J.Arcega-Whiteside 2 23 11.5 12 0 PUNTS - Avg. 4-47.3 6-49.0 M.Pruitt 3 22 7.3 15 1 W.Smallwood 2 8 4.0 6 0 PUNT RETURNS - Yards 5-68 2-12 A.Firkser 2 29 14.5 23 1 M.Michel 1 75 75.0 75 1 KICKOFF RETURNS - Yards 2-47 3-74 T.Taylor 2 16 8.0 15 0 J.Perkins 1 11 11.0 11 0 STATISTICS INTERCEPTIONS - Yards 1-24 0-0 R.Hewitt 2 11 5.5 9 0 B.Miller 1 7 7.0 7 0 PENALTIES Number and Yards 12-117 11-86 A.Ratliff-Williams 2 8 4.0 4 0 D.Thompkins 1 4 4.0 4 0 FUMBLES - Lost 2-0 2-1 T.McEvoy 1 17 17.0 17 1 D.Pumphrey 1 0 0.0 0 0 TOUCHDOWNS 4 1 C.Wick 1 11 11.0 11 0 Total 15 196 13.1 75 1 FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 0-0 1-2 D.Jennings 1 9 9.0 9 0 RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 2-2-100% 0-0-0% D.Dawkins 1 4 4.0 4 0 Interceptions No Yds Avg Lg TD GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 1-1-100% 0-0-0% A.Barnes 1 3 3.0 3 0 Total 0 0 - - 0 SAFETIES 0 0 Total 30 292 9.7 25 4 GIVEAWAYS 0 2 Leading Tacklers (Press Box Totals) TAKEAWAYS 2 0 Interceptions No Yds Avg Lg TD J. Hawkins 8-8-0; D. Hall 6-6-0; J. McKinnon 6-5-1. TIME OF POSSESSION 37:51 22:09 J. Tillery 1 24 24.0 24 0 Total 1 24 24.0 24 0 Sacks: D. Hall 1; S. Miller 1; A. Harris 1. FF: D. Hall 1; A. Singleton 1. FR: None. Leading Tacklers (Press Box Totals) ROSTERS T. Smith 4-4-0; A. Hooker 3-3-0.

Sacks: L. Sims 1. FF: T. Smith 1. FR: I. Mack 1. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 17 of 113 NOTES FROM LAST WEEK'S GAME GAME PREVIEW TITANS TEAM NOTES WR TANNER McEVOY ¾¾ The Titans captains for the game were quarterback Marcus Mariota, ¾¾ Recorded a 17-yard touchdown reception on a pass from Logan wide receiver Tajaé Sharpe, linebacker Wesley Woodyard, safety Kevin Woodside in the fourth quarter. Byard, and defensive linemen DaQuan Jones and Matt Dickerson. ¾¾ Arthur Smith made his debut as offensive coordinator for the Titans and called plays from the Titans sideline. The offense compiled 388 total RB JEREMY McNICHOLS net yards, possessed the ball for 37 minutes and 51 seconds, scored ¾¾ Led the Titans with 44 rushing yards on eight attempts. touchdowns on both of its chances in the red zone, and converted 11 ¾¾ Recorded a 37-yard rush in the second quarter. of 19 attempts on third down. ¾¾ Most of the Titans defensive starters played the first two series and allowed one first down, 32 total yards and no points. TE MyCOLE PRUITT TEAM NOTES ¾¾ The Titans’ starting offensive line was left tackle Dennis Kelly, left ¾¾ Scored the team’s first touchdown of the preseason on a one-yard guard Jamil Douglas, center Ben Jones, right guard Kevin Pamphile pass from Ryan Tannehill in the second quarter. and right tackle Jack Conklin. ¾¾ The Titans defense limited the Eagles to 10 total first downs and 1-of- 10 on third down. The defense also shut down the Eagles twice on WR KALIF RAYMOND fourth down. ¾¾ Led the team with six receptions and 80 receiving yards on his 25th ¾¾ The Titans defense limited the Eagles to 35 total yards and one first birthday. down in the second half. ¾¾ Recorded a 21-yard reception to convert a third-and-16 in the second ¾¾ Second-year head coach Mike Vrabel earned his first preseason quarter. victory as a head coach. ¾¾ Caught a 19-yard pass from Logan Woodside in the third quarter. ¾¾ The win gave the Titans an all-time preseason record of 4-3 against ¾¾ Returned a punt 27 yards in the third quarter. He totaled three punt PLAYER NOTES the Eagles. returns for 35 yards and added one kickoff return for 24 yards. ¾¾ The win was the Titans’ first road preseason victory since Sept. 1, 2016 at Miami. CB LeSHAUN SIMS ¾¾ The players who did not play included wide receiver A.J. Brown, running back Derrick Henry, running back David Fluellen, outside ¾¾ Recorded a six-yard sack on Eagles quarterback Nate Sudfeld in the linebacker D’Andre Walker, offensive lineman Nate Davis, offensive first quarter. lineman Rodger Saffold, tight end Delanie Walker, wide receiver Corey Davis, outside linebacker Cameron Wake and defensive lineman Frank Herron. Additionally, defensive lineman Jurrell Casey, tight end Jonnu CB TYE SMITH Smith and kicker Ryan Succop remained on the physically unable to ¾¾ perform list, and defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons remained on the Forced a fumble late in the second quarter. The ball was recovered by non-football injury list. Isaiah Mack to give the Titans their first takeaway of the preseason. ¾¾ Led the Titans defense with four total tackles.

TE ANTHONY FIRKSER MEDIA QB RYAN TANNEHILL ¾¾ Caught a 23-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Tannehill in the second quarter. ¾¾ Making his preseason debut with the Titans, Tannehill completed 12 of 16 passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions a passer rating of 138.0. WR CODY HOLLISTER ¾¾ Completed a one-yard touchdown pass to tight end MyCole Pruitt to ¾¾ Totaled 58 yards on four receptions. cap a nine-play, 89-yard drive in the second quarter. ¾¾ Caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from Logan Woodside in the fourth ¾¾ Completed a 23-yard touchdown pass to tight end Anthony Firkser in quarter. the second quarter, followed by a completion to wide receiver Darius Jennings for a two-point conversion. STATISTICS WR ADAM HUMPHRIES S JOJO TILLERY ¾¾ Making his preseason debut with the Titans, Humphries caught four passes for 24 yards during the first offensive series, including two ¾¾ Recorded the Titans’ first interception of the preseason. He picked off receptions to convert third downs. a pass from Eagles quarterback Clayton Thorson in the fourth quarter and picked up 24 yards on the return. ¾¾ Gained 23 yards on his first punt return of the preseason.

DT ISAIAH MACK QB LOGAN WOODSIDE ¾¾ Led the Titans with 138 yards on 14-of-19 passing with two touchdowns ¾¾ Recovered a fumble in the second quarter to give the Titans their first and a passer rating of 128.8. takeaway of the preseason. ¾¾ Completed a 25-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Cody Hollister

in the fourth quarter. ROSTERS QB MARCUS MARIOTA ¾¾ Completed a 17-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tanner McEvoy ¾¾ Played the first series of the game andcompleted four of eight passes in the fourth quarter. for 24 yards. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 18 of 113 SELECT TITANS POSTGAME QUOTES THURSDAY, AUG. 8, 2019 one closest to the ball, and bat it down. But, it was great to see him come back and make some plays and challenge. Sometimes you don’t always execute the play or the detail how we coach it, but that’s football and that’s HEAD COACH MIKE VRABEL life. Living out there on the corner position you have to be come back and (on the performance of the younger players on the roster) understand they’ll throw at you again, and I thought he was ready to go the There were guys that we wanted to evaluate and wanted to see. Throughout next couple times.

GAME PREVIEW camp, this is another extension of the evaluation process, and take the practice and carry it over to the game, and see who plays with some (on the performance of the tight end group tonight) composure to them and makes some plays. I was happy to see Logan (MyCole) Pruitt has been grinding away and trying to improve. As long as he (Woodside) in there, Kalif (Raymond) did some nice things, and (Cody) catches every one we throw him – he’s probably not going to be the primary Hollister. All those guys that played down the stretch. I know they were target – but as a quarterback progresses through, as long as those guys playing hard on that (offensive) line, we got (Jeremy) McNichols a couple catch every one thrown to them, I think they’ll have a productive game and carries, (Dalyn) Dawkins always runs hard. We’ll take a look at it and then a productive season. we’ll move on. (on wide receiver Taywan Taylor’s dropped passes) (on the performance of wide receiver Kalif Raymond) You’ll be able to ask him here in a second. I can’t tell you how hard he was I just think there’s a toughness to him. When you watch him, I think he loves concentrating or how little he was concentrating. I think understanding the football. We’re trying to get as many guys around us each and every day situation of where we’re at on third down, we’re you’re at on the field, and that love football. It makes it fun to coach, makes it easy to coach. Not that when we take shots down the field, we all have to be able to come down TEAM NOTES there’s not going to be mistakes, but it makes it fun to coach guys that love with them and give guys a chance to catch it. We need to make those plays football. when we get them.

(on the overall quarterback play tonight) (on the veteran players supporting the younger players in the later I mean, we’ll look at all of them. It’s all relative. But, it was important, I think, quarters of the game) to get Logan (Woodside) in there to get him some throws. That was fun to It’s something that I ask. I’ve been one of those guys that has been out see. there in the fourth quarter of these games. It meant a lot to me at the time that I played when I would look over there and guys are yelling, ‘Hey, be (on the performance of quarterback Ryan Tannehill) alert for this,’ or whatever, just cheering them on and encouraging them. We expect the same thing out of every player – be ready to go, know what We ask them to keep their pads on and stay focused on the game, and help to do, play fast and aggressive, and do everything in their power to help those guys in any possible way. their team win at as many positions as possible. (on his impression of the defense tonight) Well, this was just the next step in really where we are in practice. We’ll PLAYER NOTES PLAYER (on the chemistry between quarterback Marcus Mariota and wide receiver Adam Humphries) look at it and see where we were with missed tackles, and try to coach the That’s why Adam (Humphries) is here, to be a guy that is reliable and penalties. That’s something that, I think, we all believe in. We have to play dependable. The quarterbacks have trust in him. I thought it was pretty aggressive in this league, but do it without 12 penalties or whatever we windy early and kind of swirling with the storm coming in. We were able to ended up having. convert there a few times on third down, and then the drive stalled a little bit, but we were able to get the ball back in decent field position with the QB MARCUS MARIOTA defense. (on his connection with wide receiver Adam Humphries) (on Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith opting to call plays from the Yeah, and he makes it easy. He finds soft zones, he is a tough matchup for sideline) other teams, and again, he just makes it easy on us.

MEDIA As a lot of things in our daily life in this league, the headsets were down upstairs up until maybe 30 or 40 minutes before game time. So, we had (on the importance of having quarterback Ryan Tannehill as the made a decision before that to have him downstairs and work in operation backup quarterback) with a few guys upstairs, and then they said (the headsets) were back on. Huge, our quarterback room is something pretty special. We have a pretty Arthur (Smith)’s comfort level was to be down on the field in case those good group of guys. Logan (Woodside) and Ryan (Tannehill) both have went out again. been a tremendous support, and I think for us it’s just a competition. We get to go out there and try to compete every single day, and I just like the (on the flow of tonight’s game) atmosphere. I like the culture of the quarterback room, I love the culture of I think OK, too many penalties. Ten guys in the huddle on third-and-two, this team. We are just going to continue to build off what we’ve done and special teams guys forgetting to remember they’re on the special teams unit lean on each other. on defense. Those things happen in preseason, we just have to eliminate them and make sure we’re keeping those timeouts for when we need them, (on the provided comfort level of having an experienced backup as opposed to bailing us out when we have ten guys in the huddle and the quarterback behind him) delay of games. Yeah, it’s huge. I think for all of us, Ryan (Tannehill) has done a great job of

STATISTICS just coming in and being that support system. For me especially, I can’t say (on Ryan Tannehill coming off of the bench and passing for two enough to have a guy that’s played in this league that’s got the experience touchdowns) that he does. Means the world to us. He has been nothing but help to all Again, I’m going to reiterate what I said earlier about every player on this of us. team has to be ready to play, whether they start the game or they go in the game via injury or substitution, and that they’re ready to go, and they give (on communicating with Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith tonight) the team the best chance to win. Ryan (Tannehill) was one of those guys I thought it went well, I thought it went really well. Pretty smooth. I thought that did that tonight, along with a lot of other guys. the operation in and out of the huddle went well, and I think everything was pretty clean and crisp. (on the importance of the backup quarterback on the depth chart) Well, I think it’s always vital. It’s vital at every position to have depth. We’re (on if he played for as long as he anticipated and how he thought trying to build depth with our team, and have the strongest possible roster those drives went) and competitions at every position. We had an idea. Once you get into it you obviously want to play a little more, ROSTERS but for the most part, again, I thought we did a fairly good job early on. We (on cornerback Adoree’ Jackson’s aggressiveness on plays downfield) converted some third downs and then just got stuck. But, no matter what, I don’t think that’s being reckless or being aggressive. Being aggressive we have something to build off of, a good amount of plays in, and looking would have been to take his left arm, which we all know is the long arm, the forward to next week. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 19 of 113

TRAINING CAMP INFORMATION GAME PREVIEW Training camp is the best time for fans to get an up-close REMAINING PUBLIC TRAINING look at the current Tennessee Titans. It is the only time of the year when practice is open to the public. A total CAMP PRACTICES of nine practices are scheduled for fans to watch from July 27 through Aug. 15. For more information on Titans The following training camp practices (all at Saint Thomas Sports training camp, fans can visit the team’s official website, Park) are open to the general public, weather permitting: TitansOnline.com. Sat., Aug. 10 �������� 1:50 – 3:45 p.m. DIRECTIONS AND PARKING: Admission to practice and parking for fans Sun., Aug. 11 �������� 10:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. is free at training camp. Fans attending training camp may park directly across the street from Saint Thomas Sports Park at 445 Great Circle Wed., Aug. 14 ������ 9:50 a.m. – Noon . . .with Patriots Road. Once those spaces are filled, fans are directed to Ted Rhodes Park Thurs., Aug. 15 ������ 9:50 a.m. – Noon . . .with Patriots Multipurpose Fields at 720 Mainstream Drive, where a complimentary shuttle runs continuously to and from practice. Parking on the property of TEAM NOTES other area businesses could result in the vehicle being towed. ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ Directions to Saint Thomas Sports Park/Parking at 445 Great Circle Road: ●● From Interstate 65 in downtown Nashville, take Exit 85 (Rosa Parks Boulevard) North. DRESS APPROPRIATELY: Fans should dress appropriately for the heat ●● Proceed on Rosa Parks Boulevard and turn right on Athens Way. of Middle Tennessee. Training camp practices often take place during the ●● Turn left on Great Circle Road. hottest portions of the day, and most bleacher seats are not shaded. ●● Security officials will direct fans to the parking lot on the right and assist crossing the street into Saint Thomas Sports Park. WEATHER POLICY: For the safety of fans, players, media and staff members, practice will be postponed, canceled or moved indoors if stormy

Directions to Ted Rhodes Park Multipurpose Fields (720 Mainstream weather threatens Saint Thomas Sports Park. For safety reasons, fans will PLAYER NOTES Dr.) from I-65: not be allowed to wait at the practice field and will be asked to return to ●● From Interstate 65 in downtown Nashville, take Exit 85 (Rosa Parks their vehicles. In some cases, practice also could be moved indoors due Boulevard) North. to extreme heat. All indoor (“bubble”) practices are closed to the general ●● Continue for approximately 1.5 miles. public. ●● Turn right on Mainstream Drive. ●● Parking is immediately to the right. AUTOGRAPHS: Every player on the Titans roster takes part in a free ●● Shuttles between Rhodes Park and Saint Thomas Sports Park will autograph session after practice at least once during training camp. operate continuously from one hour before practice until one hour Generally, a different group of players are assigned each day, including after practice. several recognizable members of the roster, and additional players may choose to sign autographs at their discretion. The players signing autographs Directions to Ted Rhodes Park Multipurpose Fields (720 Mainstream on a particular day are not announced in advance. Autographs take place Dr.) from Saint Thomas Sports Park: near the south (far) end zone, between the sideline and end zone bleachers. ●● Proceed west on Great Circle Road for a quarter mile. The players’ time is limited, however, and fans are not guaranteed to receive ●● Turn right on Mainstream Drive autographs from specific players. Autograph sessions are canceled upon ●● Continue approximately 0.8 miles before turning left into the parking inclement weather. MEDIA lot. The turn is before the intersection of Mainstream Drive and Rosa Parks Blvd. MERCHANDISE AND CONCESSIONS: A Titans Locker Room ●● Shuttles between Rhodes Park and Saint Thomas Sports Park will merchandise trailer is open before, during and after all practices, selling a operate continuously from one hour before practice until one hour variety of Titans goods and apparel. The merchandise tent is located at the after practice. entrance to the practice field. Additionally, a concession stand selling ice cold Coca-Cola products is open during all practices. FAN ENTRY/CLEAR BAG POLICY AT SAINT THOMAS SPORTS PARK: For the safety of fans, security measures are in place at training camp. ACCESS TO PRACTICE IS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS: Before entering the premises, fans must go through a metal detector. Although over-crowding is rare at training camp practices, there is a limit to Spectators must adhere to the same that is in place for all clear bag policy the number of fans who can safely attend practices. Fans arriving first will NFL games, including Titans games at Nissan Stadium. Backpacks, purses, be given first priority. large duffel bags and suitcases are not allowed. More information on the STATISTICS NFL's clear bag policy is available at www.NFL.com/allclear.

Other Items not allowed on the grounds include food and beverages brought TICKETS ON SALE from the outside, tobacco products, liquids, coolers, umbrellas, chairs and strollers. Tickets for the 2019 season at Nissan Stadium are now on sale. For information on becoming a season ticket member, fans can visit Gates to the practice field generally open 15-30 minutes prior to the TitansOnline.com/tickets, email [email protected] call (615) scheduled practice. 565-4200. Benefits to becoming a Titans season ticket member include access COLD, FILTERED WATER STATION PROVIDED: Fans are permitted to to exclusive VIP events year-round, presales to Nissan Stadium events and bring empty water bottles to practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park. A cold, concerts, complimentary NFL RedZone and NFL Rewind access, playoff filtered water station is available on the grounds for use free of charge. ticket priority, a unique season ticket member gift each season, monthly Cold, non-alcoholic beverages also are available for purchase. payment plans and annual opportunities to win unique prizes, including autographed memorabilia and special gameday experiences. ROSTERS BLEACHER SEATING: Several sets of temporary bleachers surround the fields of Saint Thomas Sports Park. Standing along the sideline fence is discouraged in order to ease traffic flow for fans.

PRACTICE LENGTH: Practices typically last two hours but can run shorter or longer. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 20 of 113 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER JON ROBINSON

Video: Jon Robinson Recaps 2019 Draft Class

Jon Robinson Discusses 2019 Free Agency Addi- TITANS FOOTBALL ADMINISTRATION/ tions, QB Situation, and What's Next PLAYER PERSONNEL STAFF Video: Jon Robinson Reviews 2018, Looks to 2019 Jon Robinson ��������� Executive Vice President/General Manager GAME PREVIEW JDRF Event a Success, with Help of Titans GM Jon Vin Marino ������������� Vice President of Football Administration Robinson Ryan Cowden ��������� Vice President of Player Personnel Brian Gardner ��������� Director of Pro Scouting Jon Salge ��������������� Director of College Scouting Jon Robinson was hired as Titans general manager on Jan. 14, 2016 Kevin Turks ������������� Assistant Director of Pro Scouting after spending two years as director of player personnel for the Tampa Bay Mike Boni ��������������� National Scout Buccaneers. Nearly one year later, on Jan. 5, 2017, he was promoted to Dale Thompson ����� National Scout executive vice president/general manager. Brandon Taylor ������� Pro Scout In his first three years on the job, the Titans finished with three con- Casey Callahan ����� College Scout secutive 9-7 seasons. It marked the first time the organization produced at Patrick Callaway ����� College Scout least three consecutive winning seasons since a seven-year run of winning T.J. Earley ��������������� College Scout records from 1987–1993. The Titans were one of six NFL teams to accom- Tom Roth ��������������� College Scout TEAM NOTES plish the feat from 2016–2018, joining New England, Seattle, Kansas City, Wes Slay ��������������� College Scout Pittsburgh and Dallas. Robinson became only the second general manager Rob Riederer ��������� Scouting Coordinator in franchise history whose first three teams finished above the .500 mark, Patrick Woo ����������� Scouting Coordinator joining Mike Holovak (1989-91). Matt Miller ��������������� Scouting Assistant Robinson's work helped the team go from three wins in the season Blaise Taylor ��������� Scouting Assistant prior to his arrival (2015) to a Divisional Round playoff finish following the Carly Mygrants ������� Exec. Asst. to EVP & General Manager/Football 2017 campaign. He became the fifth general manager in franchise history Administration Coordinator to have the team in the playoffs within his first two full seasons. Robinson turned over more than 80 percent of the Titans roster in his first three years on the job. At the end of the 2018 campaign, 43 players on ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ the club's 53-man roster (81.1 percent) were added after Robinson arrived in Tennessee—27 free agents, two players acquired via trade, one waiver pickup and 13 draft picks. An additional nine players he acquired (six free selections since 1987. Davis led the Titans in receiving in 2018 (65 recep- tions for 891 yards). Jackson played in all 32 games in his first two seasons,

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER agents, two draft picks and one waiver claim) ended 2018 on injured re- serve. totaling a team-high 34 passes defensed. He also led the team in punt Near the beginning of the 2019 free agent signing period, Robinson returns in each of his first two campaigns. The Titans' 2017 draft haul also worked quickly to add several veterans from other teams who figure to have featured wide receiver Taywan Taylor and tight end Jonnu Smith in the key roles in 2019: Buccaneers wide receiver Adam Humphries, Rams third round and linebacker Jayon Brown in the fifth round. guard Rodger Saffold, Dolphins defensive end/outside linebacker Cam- eron Wake and Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill via trade. Robinson 2016: In his first year as an NFL general manager, Robinson's leadership also worked to re-sign starting safety Kenny Vaccaro and punter Brett and decision-making helped the Titans triple their win total from the previ- Kern. ous season, finishing 9-7 in 2016 after a 3-13 finish in 2015. The six-win Then, in the 2019 NFL Draft, Robinson directed the selection of six to- improvement tied for the most in franchise history (1967 and 1974) and tal players, including Mississippi State defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons doubled the previous club benchmark for the most wins in the first year under a new general manager (three by Bum Phillips in 1975). MEDIA in the first round (19th overall) and Ole Miss wide receiver A.J. Brown in the second round (51st overall). Within the first four months at his post, Robinson pulled the trigger on several key personnel decisions. On March 9, 2016, he made his first major 2018: The Titans' 2018 free agent class included a pair of former New En- acquisition, swapping fourth-round draft picks with the Philadelphia Eagles gland Patriots: Pro Bowl cornerback Malcolm Butler and running back in exchange for running back DeMarco Murray. The trade provided major Dion Lewis. In his first season in Tennessee, Butler played in all 16 games dividends in 2016, as Murray led the AFC and ranked third in the NFL with (11 starts) and finished second on the squad with three interceptions. Lewis 1,287 rushing yards. rushed for 517 yards and added career highs with 59 receptions and 400 Around the same time, Robinson began to work the free agent market. receiving yards. In early August, the Titans signed Vaccaro, who went on Center Ben Jones and wide receiver Rishard Matthews highlighted the to start 13 games. haul, and both were instrumental in helping to transform the Titans offense Robinson's 2018 draft class was comprised of four players after he into the 11th-ranked unit in the NFL. Jones started all 16 games and keyed used multiple trades to go up and get his targets. It included first-round a rushing attack that ranked third in the league, while Matthews set career linebacker Rashaan Evans from Alabama (22nd overall pick) and sec- highs with 65 receptions (tied for the team lead), a team-high 945 receiving ond-round outside linebacker Harold Landry III from Boston College (41st yards and a team-high nine touchdown receptions. On April 14, 2016, two weeks before the NFL Draft, Robinson and

STATISTICS overall). Evans was slowed initially by an injury that caused him to miss the entire preseason, but he returned to play in 15 games with seven starts. the Titans dealt the first overall pick to the Los Angeles Rams in one of the Landry also appeared in 15 games (three starts), and his 4.5 sacks tied for biggest trades in recent NFL history. The Titans gave up the No. 1 pick and third place on the Titans. a fourth-rounder in order to receive the 15th overall pick, two second-round- Robinson selected 23 total players in his first three drafts as general ers and a third-rounder in 2016, plus the Rams’ first- and third-round picks manager, and 15 of those picks remained with the club at the end of the in 2017. From 1990–2015, there were seven trades involving the No. 1 2018 season. During the same three years, he engineered 14 trades and overall pick, but this was the first since 2004, when the San Diego Chargers made eight waiver claims (through December 2018). selected Eli Manning with the first pick and dealt his rights to the New York Giants. 2017: During the 2017 offseason, Robinson used free agency to address The Titans had their hands at one point or another on 17 selections in needs on defense and special teams. Most notably, he spearheaded deals the 2016 draft due to five different trades (including one trade in 2015), and for cornerback Logan Ryan (New England), safety Johnathan Cyprien in the end, they ended up with a class of 10 players, including four of the (Jacksonville) and special teams contributor and 2017 Pro Bowler Brynden top 45 picks. Robinson swung a draft-day trade with the

ROSTERS Trawick (Oakland). to move back up to the eighth slot to choose Michigan State tackle Jack In the 2017 NFL Draft, Robinson spent first-round picks on wide re- Conklin. ceiver Corey Davis (fifth overall) and cornerback Adoree' Jackson (18th All 10 members of Robinson's first draft class played in at least one overall). It marked the first time the franchise had a pair of first-round draft game in 2016. They accumulated a total of 110 games played and 38 starts, TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 21 of 113 including 16 starts at right tackle by Conklin. The eighth-overall pick capped his successful rookie campaign by being named first-team All-Pro by As- ROBINSON TO THE PLAYOFFS IN YEAR 2 GAME PREVIEW sociated Press. Other rookies in 2016 who made significant contributions In January 2016, Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk hired included second-round running back Derrick Henry, third-round safety general manager Jon Robinson, who helped turn the Titans into a playoff Kevin Byard and fifth-round wide receiver Tajaé Sharpe. Henry led the team by his second season. team in rushing in both 2017 and 2018, while Byard earned first-team All- Robinson became the fifth general manager in franchise history to Pro honors and a Pro Bowl berth in his second season. From 2017 through have the team in the playoffs within his first two full seasons. 2018, Byard's 12 interceptions led the NFL. Titans/Oilers general managers in the playoffs within their first two PRIOR HISTORY: Robinson arrived in Tennessee with a wide range of ex- full seasons: perience from working his way up on the personnel side of the NFL. From 2014–2015, he served as director of player personnel for the Buccaneers First Full Season Postseason Berths and oversaw both college and pro departments as the team rebuilt its ros- Head Coach as General Manager in First Two Seasons ter. The 2015 Buccaneers draft class made a significant impact, including Jon Robinson 2016 2017 (Year 2) four rookie starters: quarterback Jameis Winston, tackle Donovan Smith, Mike Reinfeldt 2007 2007, 2008 (Years 1 & 2)

guard Ali Marpet and linebacker Kwon Alexander. Mike Holovak 1989 1989, 1990 (Years 1 & 2) TEAM NOTES Prior to joining Tampa Bay, Robinson spent 12 years with the New Don Klosterman 1966 1967 (Year 2) England Patriots, including his last five years (2009-13) as the director of Don Suman 1961 1961, 1962 (Years 1 & 2) college scouting. In the five years heading up their college scouting, the Patriots added a number of key components to their roster that won the Su- per Bowl in 2014, including wide receiver Julian Edelman, defensive back FIRST-YEAR GENERAL MANAGERS Devin McCourty, tight end Rob Gronkowski, tackle Nate Solder and de- fensive end Chandler Jones. He joined the Patriots as an area scout in Jon Robinson was the 13th general manager hired in franchise 2002, a role he served for four seasons. Robinson then spent two years history. In his first season, he helped lead the Titans to a 9-7 record after (2006-07) as a regional scout, before being promoted to assistant director inheriting a 3-13 squad from 2015. No new general manager for the club of college scouting in 2008 and then director of college scouting in 2009. In had ever before seen a win increase of more than three games in his first his time scouting for the Patriots the team won 10 division titles, four confer- season. ence titles and two Super Bowls (2003, 2004). Robinson's nine wins were one shy of the previous record for a first- Robinson played three years at Southeast Missouri State as a defen- year general manager, a mark shared by Mike Reinfeldt (10-6 in 2007) and PLAYER NOTES sive lineman after starting his college career at the Air Force Academy. Fol- Don Suman (10-3-1 in 1961). lowing his college career as a player, he spent one season (1998) coaching at his alma mater and three years (1999-2001) coaching at Nicholls State. History of Titans/Oilers new general managers and improvement in A native of Union City, Tenn., Robinson and his wife, Jaimie, have two first season: daughters, Taylor and Bailey. 1st W-L in Team W-L Win JON ROBINSON’S BACKGROUND: New GM Season 1st Season Prev. Season Improvement 2017-19: Tennessee Titans - Executive Vice President/General Manager Jon Robinson 2016 9-7 3-13 6 2016: Tennessee Titans - General Manager Ruston Webster 2012 6-10 9-7 -3 2014-15: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Director of Player Personnel Mike Reinfeldt 2007 10-6 8-8 2 2009-13: New England Patriots - Director of College Scouting Floyd Reese 1994 2-14 12-4 -10 2008: New England Patriots - Assistant Director of College Scouting Mike Holovak 1989 9-7 10-6 -1 2006-07: New England Patriots - Regional Scout Ladd Herzeg 1981 7-9 11-5 -4 2002-05: New England Patriots - Area Scout Bum Phillips 1975 10-4 7-7 3 1999-01: Nicholls State - Assistant Coach Sid Gillman 1973 1-13 1-13 0 MEDIA 1998: Southeast Missouri State - Assistant Coach John Breen 1971 4-9-1 3-10-1 1 Don Klosterman 1966 3-11 4-10 -1 THREE WINNING SEASONS Carroll Martin 1964 4-10 6-8 -2 Frank "Pop" Ivy 1963 6-8 11-3 -5 Jon Robinson constructed a roster that produced three consecutive Don Suman 1961 10-3-1 10-4 0 winning seasons in Robinson's first three years on the job. The club went 9-7 in 2016, 2017 and 2018, with a postseason berth following the 2017 Among the four new NFL general managers hired in 2016, Robinson led campaign. the group by leading the Titans to six more wins than the previous season. Robinson became only the second general manager in franchise history whose first three teams finished above the .500 mark, joining Mike New NFL general managers in 2016: Holovak (1989-91). Team's Win Additionally, Robinson's .563 winning percentage qualified as the third New GM Team 2016 W-L 2015 W-L Improvement STATISTICS best among the franchise's general managers in their first three seasons Jon Robinson Tennessee Titans 9-7 3-13 6 (minimum three seasons). Chris Grier Miami Dolphins 10-6 6-10 4 Bob Quinn 9-7 7-9 2 Highest winning percentage in a general manager's first three Paul DePodesta* Cleveland Browns 1-15 3-13 -2 seasons, franchise history: * Chief Strategy Officer

1st 3 Seasons Seasons 3-Year Total New GM (or fewer) Over .500 W L T Pct Don Suman 1961-62 (2) 2 21 6 1 .768 Mike Reinfeldt 2007-09 2 31 17 0 .646 Mike Holovak 1989-91 3 29 19 0 .604 Jon Robinson 2016-18 3 27 21 0 .563

Bum Phillips 1975-77 2 23 19 0 .548 ROSTERS Don Klosterman 1966-68 1 19 22 1 .464 Frank "Pop" Ivy 1963 (1) 0 6 8 0 .429 Floyd Reese 1994-96 0 17 31 0 .354 Ruston Webster 2012-14 0 15 33 0 .313 Sid Gillman 1973-74 (2) 0 8 20 0 .286 Carroll Martin 1964-65 (2) 0 8 20 0 .286 Ladd Herzeg 1981-83 0 10 31 0 .244 John Breen 1971-72 (2) 0 5 22 1 .196 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 22 of 113 FREE AGENCY UNDER ROBINSON JON ROBINSON'S DRAFT CLASSES

2019 Bold = currently on the Titans roster, practice squad or reserve lists Free Agents Signed Former Team WR Adam Humphries Tampa Bay 2019 G Rodger Saffold L.A. Rams Rd. Pick Player Pos. College DL Brent Urban Baltimore 1 19 Jeffery Simmons DL Mississippi State OLB Cameron Wake Miami 2 51 A.J. Brown WR Mississippi

GAME PREVIEW 3 82 Nate Davis OL Charlotte Free Agents Lost New Team 4a 116 Amani Hooker DB Iowa TE Luke Stocker Atlanta 5b 168 D’Andre Walker OLB Georgia G Quinton Spain Buffalo 6a 188 David Long LB West Virginia

2018 2018 Free Agents Signed Former Team Rd. Pick Player Pos. College CB Malcolm Butler New England 1 22 Rashaan Evans LB Alabama WR Michael Campanaro Baltimore 2 41 Harold Landry III OLB Boston College LB Will Compton Washington 5 152 Dane Cruikshank DB Arizona QB Blaine Gabbert Arizona 6 199 Luke Falk QB Washington State RB Dion Lewis New England

TEAM NOTES S Kendrick Lewis Baltimore 2017 DL Bennie Logan Kansas City Rd. Pick Player Pos. College G Kevin Pamphile Tampa Bay 1 5 Corey Davis WR Western Michigan OL Xavier Su'a-Filo Houston 1 18 Adoree’ Jackson CB Southern California S Kenny Vaccaro New Orleans 3 72 Taywan Taylor WR Western Kentucky WR Nick Williams Atlanta 3 100 Jonnu Smith TE Florida International 5 155 Jayon Brown LB UCLA Free Agents Lost New Team 6 217 Corey Levin OL Chattanooga DB Curtis Riley N.Y. Giants 7 227 Josh Carraway OLB Texas Christian QB Brandon Weeden Houston 7 236 Brad Seaton T Villanova LB Avery Williamson N.Y. Jets 7 241 Khalfani Muhammad RB California G/C Brian Schwenke New England WR Eric Decker New England 2016

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER Rd. Pick Player Pos. College 2017 1 8 Jack Conklin T Michigan State Free Agents Signed Former Team 2 33 Kevin Dodd OLB Clemson LB Daren Bates Oakland 2 43 Austin Johnson DL Penn State S Johnathan Cyprien Jacksonville 2 45 Derrick Henry RB Alabama WR Eric Decker N.Y. Jets 3 64 Kevin Byard S Middle Tennessee St. 5 140 Tajaé Sharpe WR Massachusetts CB Demontre Hurst Chicago 5 157 LeShaun Sims CB Southern Utah OL Tim Lelito New Orleans 6 193 Sebastian Tretola G Arkansas CB Logan Ryan New England 7 222 Aaron Wallace OLB UCLA S Brynden Trawick Oakland 7 253 Kalan Reed CB Southern Mississippi OLB Erik Walden Indianapolis MEDIA KR/WR Eric Weems Atlanta NT Sylvester Williams Denver

Free Agents Lost New Team T/G Byron Bell Dallas CB Valentino Blake N.Y. Giants TE Anthony Fasano Miami C/G Brian Schwenke Indianapolis (later re-signed in Tennessee) LB Sean Spence Indianapolis G Chance Warmack Philadelphia WR Kendall Wright Chicago

2016

STATISTICS Free Agents Signed Former Team CB Brice McCain Miami C Ben Jones Houston QB Matt Cassel Dallas WR Rishard Matthews Miami LB Sean Spence Pittsburgh CB Valentino Blake Pittsburgh S Rashad Johnson Arizona

Free Agents Lost New Team LB Zach Brown Buffalo LB Steven Johnson Pittsburgh

ROSTERS OL Joe Looney Dallas CB Coty Sensabaugh Los Angeles The 2019 Titans draft class (L to R): (front row) A.J. Brown, David Long Jr., Amani Hooker; (back row) D'Andre Walker, Nate Davis, Jeffery Simmons TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 23 of 113

2019 TITANS DRAFT REVIEW GAME PREVIEW

DL JEFFERY SIMMONS | 6-4, 305, Mississippi State DB AMANI HOOKER | 5-11, 210, Iowa 1st round, 19th overall 4th round, 116th overall College: During a three-year career as a College: During a three-year career at Iowa (2016-18), Hooker played defensive tackle at Mississippi State (2016- in 36 games with 19 starts and totaled 125 tackles, six interceptions, 18), Simmons appeared in 38 contests with a sack, 3.5 tackles for loss and nine passes defensed. As a junior, he 28 starts. He finished his career ranked sixth was named the Big Ten's Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year, in school history with 32.5 tackles for loss. He selected second-team All-America by The Associated Press and USA also tied for sixth in MSU annals with five forced Today and earned All-Big Ten recognition by league coaches and media. fumbles and tied for fourth with three blocked kicks. His In 2018, he started all 13 games and shared the team lead with four totals also included 163 tackles, seven sacks, seven passes defensed interceptions and seven pass break-ups. and two defensive touchdowns. He was one of two players in the nation to be named a Bednarik Award Semifinalist in both 2017 and 2018. OLB D'ANDRE WALKER | 6-2, 251, Georgia 5th round, 168th overall TEAM NOTES WR A.J. BROWN | 6-1, 226, Mississippi College: During a four-year career at Georgia (2015-18), Walker 2nd round, 51st overall appeared in 54 games (13 starts) and totaled 113 tackles, 13.5 sacks, College: In three seasons at Ole Miss (2016-18), Brown appeared in 27.5 tackles for loss, four passes defensed, five forced fumbles, one 36 games and made 25 starts. Brown set the standard in the Ole Miss fumble recoveries and two blocked punts. As a senior, he started all 13 record book, becoming the program’s all-time leading receiver with 2,984 games in which he played and established career highs with 45 tackles, yards. He ranked third in school history with 189 receptions and fifth all- a team-best 7.5 sacks, a team-high 14 quarterback pressures, three time with 19 touchdowns. Brown averaged 15.8 yards per catch, and he passes defensed, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He also tallied the most 100-yard receiving games in Ole Miss history with 12. He led the Bulldogs with 11 tackles for loss. became the third player in school history to top 1,000 yards in a single season, and the only receiver in Ole Miss history to tally 60 or more LB DAVID LONG JR. | 5-11, 227, West Virginia receptions in back-to-back seasons. 6th round, 188th overall College: During a three-year career at West Virginia (2016-18), Long PLAYER NOTES OL NATE DAVIS | 6-3, 316, Charlotte played in 34 games with 31 starts and totaled 252 tackles, 14 sacks and 3rd round, 82nd overall 40 career tackles for loss, which tied for third place on West Virginia’s College: In four seasons at Charlotte (2015-18), Davis appeared in 41 all-time list. In 2018, he started all 12 games at Will linebacker and career games with 37 starts. A four-year starter on the offensive line, was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year by the coaches and Davis started at guard from 2015-17 before switching to right tackle Associated Press. He garnered second-team All-America honors and for his senior season in 2018. As a senior, Davis earned First Team first-team All-Big 12 accolades from the Associated Press. He led the All-Conference USA recognition by Phil Steele and Second Team All- team with 111 tackles, eight sacks and 19 tackles for loss, the latter of Conference USA recognition by the league’s coaches. which tied for the single-season program record. TRADES BY JON ROBINSON 2019 TRADES

Trade Date/Teams Compensation Overall Player Selected Note

1. March 15, 2019 MEDIA Tennessee Receives: Player: QB Ryan Tannehill Draft Choice: Round 6, 2019 #188 LB David Long Miami Receives: Draft Choice: Round 7, 2019 #233 RB Chandler Cox Draft Choice: Round 4, 2020

2. April 27, 2019 (Draft Day Trade) Tennessee Receives: Draft Choice: Round 4, 2019 #116 DB Amani Hooker Pick originally from Miami through New Orleans Draft Choice: Round 5, 2019 #168 OLB D’Andre Walker Pick originally from New Orleans N.Y. Jets Receive: Draft Choice: Round 4, 2019 #121 TE Trevon Wesco Draft Choice: Round 5, 2019 #157 LB Blake Cashman

2018 TRADES STATISTICS

Trade Date/Teams Compensation Overall Player Selected Note 1. April 26, 2018 (Draft Day Trade) Tennessee Receives: Draft Choice: Round 1, 2018 #22 LB Rashaan Evans Pick originally from Kansas City through Buffalo Draft Choice: Round 6, 2018 #215 C Bradley Bozeman Pick traded back to Baltimore Baltimore Receives: Draft Choice: Round 1, 2018 #25 TE Hayden Hurst Draft Choice: Round 4, 2018 #125 DB Avonte Maddox Pick traded to Philadelphia

2. April 27, 2018 (Draft Day Trade) Tennessee Receives: Draft Choice: Round 2, 2018 #41 OLB Harold Landry III Oakland Receives: Draft Choice: Round 2, 2018 #57 DT P.J. Hall Draft Choice: Round 3, 2018 #89 T Joseph Noteboom Pick traded to L.A. Rams ROSTERS

3. April 28, 2018 (Draft Day Trade) Tennessee Receives: Draft Choice: Round 5, 2018 #152 DB Dane Cruikshank Baltimore Receives: Draft Choice: Round 5, 2018 #162 WR Jordan Lasley Draft Choice: Round 6, 2018 #215 C Bradley Bozeman Pick originally from Baltimore

4. August 28, 2018 Tennessee Receives: Player: LB Kamalei Correa Baltimore Receives: Draft Choice: Round 6, 2019 DB Marcus Epps Pick traded to Minnesota TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 24 of 113 TRADES BY JON ROBINSON 2017 TRADES

Trade Date/Teams Compensation Overall Player Selected Note 1. April 28, 2017 (Draft Day Trade) Tennessee Receives: Draft Choice: Round 3, 2017 #72 WR Taywan Taylor Pick originally from Carolina Draft Choice: Round 6, 2017 #200 T Adam Bisnowaty Pick traded to N.Y. Giants; originally from

GAME PREVIEW Indianapolis New England Receives: Draft Choice: Round 3, 2017 #83 DE Derek Rivers Draft Choice: Round 4, 2017 #124 LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin Pick traded to Detroit

2. April 29, 2017 (Draft Day Trade) Tennessee Receives: Draft Choice: Round 5, 2017 #155 LB Jayon Brown Philadelphia Receives: Draft Choice: Round 5, 2017 #164 G Isaac Asiata Pick traded to Miami Draft Choice: Round 6, 2017 #214 DT Elijah Qualls Pick originally from Atlanta

3. April 29, 2017 (Draft Day Trade) Tennessee Receives: Draft Choice: Round 6, 2017 #207 DB Brandon Wilson Pick traded to Cincinnati Draft Choice: Round 7, 2017 #241 RB Khalfani Muhammad N.Y. Giants Receive: Draft Choice: Round 6, 2017 #200 T Adam Bisnowaty Pick originally from Indianapolis through TEAM NOTES New England

4. April 29, 2017 (Draft Day Trade) Tennessee Receives: Draft Choice: Round 6, 2017 #217 OL Corey Levin Compensatory pick Draft Choice: Round 7, 2017 #227 OLB Josh Carraway Cincinnati Receives: Draft Choice: Round 6, 2017 #207 DB Brandon Wilson Pick originally from N.Y. Giants

5. Sept. 1, 2017 Tennessee Receives: Player: DE David King Kansas City Receives: Draft Choice: Round 7, 2018 #243 DB Keion Crossen Conditional draft choice; traded to New England

2016 TRADES PLAYER NOTES PLAYER Trade Date/Teams Compensation Overall Player Selected Note 1. March 9, 2016 Tennessee Receives: Player: RB DeMarco Murray Draft Choice: Round 4, 2016 #113 LB Nick Kwiatkoski Pick traded from Tennessee to Los Angeles to Chicago Philadelphia Receives: Draft Choice: Round 4, 2016 #100 QB Connor Cook Pick traded from Philadelphia to Cleveland to Oakland

2. April 14, 2016 Tennessee Receives: Draft Choice: Round 1, 2016 #15 WR Corey Coleman Pick traded from Tennessee to Cleveland

MEDIA Draft Choice: Round 2, 2016 #43 DL Austin Johnson Pick originally from Philadelphia Draft Choice: Round 2, 2016 #45 RB Derrick Henry Draft Choice: Round 3, 2016 #76 T Shon Coleman Pick traded from Tennessee to Cleveland Draft Choice: Round 1, 2017 #5 WR Corey Davis Draft Choice: Round 3, 2017 #100 TE Jonnu Smith Compensatory pick Los Angeles Receives: Draft Choice: Round 1, 2016 #1 QB Draft Choice: Round 4, 2016 #113 LB Nick Kwiatkoski Pick originally from Philadelphia; traded from Los Angeles to Chicago Draft Choice: Round 6, 2016 #177 TE Temarrick Hemingway

3. April 28, 2016 (Draft Day Trade) Tennessee Receives: Draft Choice: Round 1, 2016 #8 T Jack Conklin Pick originally from Miami through Philadelphia Draft Choice: Round 6, 2016 #176 RB Andy Janovich Pick traded from Tennessee to Denver Cleveland Receives: Draft Choice: Round 1, 2016 #15 WR Corey Coleman Pick originally from Los Angeles STATISTICS Draft Choice: Round 3, 2016 #76 T Shon Coleman Pick originally from Los Angeles Draft Choice: Round 2, 2017 #52 QB DeShone Kizer

4. April 30, 2016 (Draft Day Trade) Tennessee Receives: Draft Choice: Round 5, 2016 #157 CB LeShaun Sims Pick originally from N.Y. Jets Draft Choice: Round 7, 2016 #253 CB Kalan Reed Denver Receives: Draft Choice: Round 6, 2016 #176 RB Andy Janovich Pick originally from Cleveland Draft Choice: Round 6, 2017 #203 RB De’Angelo Henderson

5. Aug. 16, 2016 Tennessee Receives: Player: G/T Dennis Kelly Philadelphia Receives: Player: WR Dorial Green-Beckham ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 25 of 113 TITANS ROSTER BREAKDOWN KEY NUMBERS GAME PREVIEW On the Titans' 90-man training camp roster (as of Aug. 12), there are

44 offensive players, 42 defensive players and four specialists. Thirty-five of 3 Consecutive winning seasons for the Titans after going 9-7 in 2016, 2017 the 90 players were added to the roster since the end of the 2018 campaign. and 2018. It marks the first time in the team's "Titans era" (1999–present) it

has accomplished the feat. The following is a closer breakdown of the 90-man roster (as of Aug. 12, 2019): 4 By Draft Round: Pro Bowl Seasons: Consecutive Pro Bowl berths by defensive tackle Jurrell Casey, who became First Round 9 CB Malcolm Butler (2015, '16) the first player in the club’s “Titans era” (1999–present) to earn four Pro Bowl Second Round 6 S Kevin Byard (2017) selections. He has done so the last four consecutive seasons. Third Round 7 DT Jurrell Casey (2015, ‘16, Fourth Round 5 ‘17, ‘18) Fifth Round 12 P Brett Kern (2017, '18) 6.0 Sixth Round 4 T Taylor Lewan (2016, '17, '18) Yards per carry by Derrick Henry in 2018 from Week 9-17, which led the TEAM NOTES Seventh Round 2 OLB Cameron Wake (2010, ‘12, NFL among qualifiers. Undrafted 45 ‘13, ‘14, ‘16) TE Delanie Walker (2015, ‘16, Years in NFL (including 2019): ‘17) 7 14th 1 Games the Titans play in 2019 against playoff teams from 2018: Houston 12th 2 Super Bowl Victories: (two games), Indianapolis (two games), Kansas City, New Orleans and the 11th 2 CB Malcolm Butler (2014, '16) L.A. Chargers. That number is tied for the most in the NFL. 10th 1 RB Dion Lewis (2016) 9th 1 CB Logan Ryan (2014, ‘16) 8th 5 12 Interceptions since the beginning of the 2017 season by fourth-year safety 7th 3 First-Round Draft Picks: , who owns the highest total in the NFL in that time period. 6th 7 DL Jeffery Simmons (2019) Kevin Byard PLAYER NOTES 5th 2 LB Rashaan Evans (2018) 4th 11 WR Corey Davis (2017) 12 3rd 12 CB Adoree’ Jackson (2017) Career game-winning drives by Marcus Mariota. He has eight such drives 2nd 14 T Jack Conklin (2016) (including playoffs) since the beginning of the 2017 campaign. 1st 9 QB Marcus Mariota (2015) Rookie 20 T Taylor Lewan (2014) S Kenny Vaccaro (2013 by NO) 13.7 By Age (as of the start of training QB Ryan Tannehill (2012 by Yards per reception in 2018 by Corey Davis, which ranked ninth in the NFL camp, July 27, 2019): MIA) among players with at least 65 receptions. 20-24 44 25-28 34 29-32 8 16 33+ 4 Wins by the Titans in their last 20 home games, dating back to 2016.

By Position: LB 14 18.9 MEDIA Points per game allowed by the Titans defense in 2018, which trailed only OL 15 the (17.7) and Baltimore Ravens (17.9) for the best average WR 12 in the NFL. DL 12 S 6 CB 10 21 TE 7 Number of draft picks by Titans general manager Jon Robinson currently RB/FB 7 on the team's roster (as of Aug. 4, 2019). Specialists 4 QB 3 32 26 Drafted by the Titans: Touchdowns by Titans opponents in 2018, which was the second-lowest STATISTICS New players in 2019: 35 total in the NFL behind the 30 surrendered by Chicago. Oldest player: OLB Cameron Wake (1/30/82) Youngest player: DB Amani Hooker (6/14/98) Tallest player: OL Dennis Kelly (6-8) 42 Shortest player: RB Dalyn Dawkins (5-7) NFL-leading number of receptions for first downs from the slot by Adam Humphries in 2018. Most seasons with the Titans (including 2019): P Brett Kern (11) Most NFL seasons (including 2019): TE Delanie Walker (14) 44.7 Opponents' 2018 touchdown percentage against the Titans in the red zone. States that produced the most current Titans (high school location): The Titans defense ranked second in the NFL behind the Eagles (44.6). California - 10 (Jayon Brown, Jurrell Casey, Dane Cruikshank, Matt Dickerson, Jamil Douglas, Hroniss Grasu, Jeremy McNichols, David Quessenberry, Delanie Walker, LaDarius Wiley)

60 ROSTERS Georgia - 10 (Austin Barnard, Kevin Byard, Kenneth Durden, Corey Levin, Seasons in franchise history (1960–2019). Isaiah Mack, Kalif Raymond, Wesley Woodyard, Ukeme Eligwe, Akeem Hunt, DeAngelo Yancey) 82 Universities that produced the most current Titans: Total penalties on the Titans in 2018, which was the lowest total in the NFL Purdue - 4 (Akeem Hunt, DeAngelo Yancey, Kevin Pamphile, Dennis in 2018 and set a franchise record for the lowest total in a 16-game season. Kelly) Chattanooga, Penn State, Virginia, Toledo, Stanford (tie) - 3 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 26 of 113 HEAD COACH MIKE VRABEL Click For Complete Online Bio Between 2014-16, the Texans defense ranked third Video: Mike Vrabel reviews the 2019 offseason in the NFL in yards allowed TITANS 2019 per game (319.9) and net COACHING STAFF Podcast: The OTP visits with Mike Vrabel passing yards (218.4). Hous- ton also ranked first in third- Mike Vrabel Head Coach 13 Topics With Titans Coach Mike Vrabel at the 2019 down defense (33.6), fourth in

GAME PREVIEW Dean Pees Defensive Coordinator NFL Owners Meetings opponent completion percent- Arthur Smith Offensive Coordinator age (59.5) and sixth in points Craig Aukerman Special Teams Video: Introducing Mike Vrabel's Second and Seven allowed per game (19.8). The Brian Bell Strength & Conditioning Foundation 2016 defense ranked number Asst. one in the NFL, for the first Scott Booker Defensive Assistant Video: Igniting the Fire - Who is Mike Vrabel? time in franchise history, in Shane Bowen Outside Linebackers Keith Carter Offensive Line yards allowed (301.3). Kerry Coombs Secondary Mike Vrabel was named head coach of the Titans on Jan. 20, 2018. In 2017, his first year as Ryan Crow Defensive Assistant He became the 19th head coach in franchise history. a defensive coordinator, the Tony Dews Running Backs In his first season as head coach, Vrabel directed the Titans to a 9-7 Texans finished the campaign Todd Downing Tight Ends record. His nine wins tied for the fourth-highest total in franchise history by with 19 players on injured Matt Edwards Assistant Special Teams a first-year head coach. reserve. Despite the injuries, Mondray Gee Strength & Conditioning Asst. TEAM NOTES With only 82 penalties enforced against the Titans in 2018, Vrabel's Vrabel led the defense to the Chandler Henley Quality Control team led the NFL and set a franchise record (16-game season) for fewest fifth-best third-down percent- Tyrone McKenzie Inside Linebackers penalties in a season. The 2018 Titans also placed third in points allowed age in the NFL and a fran- Rob Moore Wide Receivers (18.9 per game), eighth in total defense (333.4 yards per game), sixth in chise-record 3.97 yards per Pat O'Hara Quarterbacks passing defense (216.9), second in red zone defense (44.7 percent touch- carry by opponents. Houston Matt Pees Quality Control down rate) and seventh in rushing offense (126.4) in the league rankings. also had 18 different players Frank Piraino Strength & Conditioning Vrabel arrived in Tennessee with 18 years of NFL experience, includ- record at least half a sack last Luke Steckel Offensive Assistant ing four seasons as a coach and 14 seasons as a player. His distinguished year and 26 players tally at John Streicher Assistant to Head Coach playing career included three Super Bowl wins (2001, 2003 and 2004), one least one tackle for loss. Mike Sullivan Assistant Offensive Line Pro Bowl selection (2007) and an All-Pro honor (2007). Vrabel played in 206 Vrabel spent his career Terrell Williams Defensive Line NFL games and totaled 57 sacks, 496 tackles, 11 interceptions, 20 forced playing and coaching with fumbles, nine fumble recoveries and 10 touchdown receptions. Additionally, accomplished leaders, in- his teams advanced to the playoffs eight times (20 postseason games), with cluding Bill Belichick, Bill ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ Vrabel recording eight postseason sacks and two postseason touchdown Cowher, Romeo Crennel, PLAYER NOTES PLAYER receptions. Urban Meyer, Bill O’Brien Vrabel joined the Titans after four seasons with the Houston Texans, and Todd Haley. spending the first three seasons (2014-16) coaching linebackers and one As the Texans linebackers coach from 2014-16, Vrabel developed sev- year (2017) as the team’s defensive coordinator. During his time in Hous- eral players into top-notch performers, including Jadaveon Clowney (Pro ton, the Texans built one of the best defenses in the NFL and experienced Bowl, 2016), Whitney Mercilus, Benardrick McKinney (second-team All- tremendous success as a team – earning two division titles (2015, 2016). Pro, 2016) and Brian Cushing. The 2015 Texans defense had the top third- down defense in the NFL (28.5 percent), which was the lowest percentage in franchise history and the lowest by any NFL team since the 2003 Titans MIKE VRABEL AT A GLANCE (27.7 percent). The 2015 defense also set a franchise mark for sacks in a season with 45 - 22.5 coming from Vrabel’s linebacking corps. Prior to joining the NFL coaching ranks, Vrabel transitioned immedi- MEDIA ●● Regular season record: 9-7 ●● Postseason record: 0-0 ately from an NFL player to college coach. He started as the linebacker ●● Overall record: 9-7 coach at Ohio State in 2011 and coached the defensive line from 2012– ●● Regular season home record: 6-2 2013. The 2012 Buckeyes finished the season undefeated at 12-0. He also ●● Regular season road record: 3-5 was named Big Ten Recruiter of the Year by ESPN.com in 2012. ●● vs. Patriots: 1-0 Vrabel was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round (91st ●● At home vs. Patriots: 1-0 overall) of the 1997 NFL Draft, after his playing career at Ohio State, where ●● On the road vs. Patriots: 0-0 he earned All-America honors and Big Ten Conference Defensive Lineman ●● vs. Bill Belichick: 1-0 of the Year in both 1995 and 1996. ●● Year as Titans head coach: 2 A native of Akron, Ohio, Vrabel attended Walsh Jesuit High School. He ●● Year as NFL head coach: 2 and his wife, Jennifer, have two sons: Tyler and Carter.

Mike Vrabel's Career Coaching Ledger:

STATISTICS Years Team Position 2018-19 Tennessee Titans Head Coach 2017 Houston Texans Defensive Coordinator 2014-16 Houston Texans Linebackers Coach 2012-13 Ohio State University Defensive Line Coach 2011 Ohio State University Linebackers Coach

Mike Vrabel's Career Playing Ledger:

Years Team Position 2009-10 Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker 2001-08 New England Patriots Linebacker 1997-00 Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker ROSTERS ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 27 of 113 NINE WINS IN FIRST YEAR TITANS ASSISTANT COACHES GAME PREVIEW The nine wins by the Titans in 2018 put Mike Vrabel in a select group DEAN PEES of coaches in franchise history who have won that many games in their first DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR full season at the helm. Click For Complete Online Bio Of the 19 head coaches in the organization’s history, beginning in 1960, ¾¾ Pees joined the Titans in 2018 with 45 previous Vrabel became the eighth to reach nine wins in his first full season as head years of coaching experience, including 14 sea- coach. sons in the NFL. ¾¾ In seven of his 11 seasons as a defensive coor- Most regular season wins by Titans/Oilers head coaches in their first dinator in the NFL, Pees’ defenses have finished full season: in the NFL’s top 10, including the 2018 Titans de- fense (eighth in the NFL). Coach Season Wins Losses Ties ¾¾ Prior to his arrival in Tennessee, Pees was with the Baltimore Ravens for 1. Frank “Pop” Ivy 1962 11 3 0 eight seasons, first as linebackers coach (2010-12) and then as defensive 2. O.A. “Bum” Phillips 1975 10 4 0 coordinator (2012-17). Lou Rymkus 1960 10 4 0 ¾¾ In 2012, he helped the Ravens to a Super Bowl XLVII victory and became TEAM NOTES 4. Mike Vrabel 2018 9 7 0 the eighth defensive coordinator in NFL history to reach the Super Bowl Mike Mularkey 2016 - a 9 7 0 with two different teams. Mike Munchak 2011 9 7 0 ¾¾ From 2004-09, Pees was with the New England Patriots as linebackers Jack Pardee 1990 9 7 0 coach (2004-05) and defensive coordinator (2006-09). Wally Lemm 1961 - b 9 0 0 ¾¾ Over his four-year tenure as New England's defensive coordinator, the 9. Jeff Fisher 1995 - c 7 9 0 Patriots ranked second in the NFL in points allowed (17.3 per game). ¾ Ed Biles 1981 7 9 0 ¾ Pees also has 25 years of college coaching experience, including time as Sid Gillman 1974 - d 7 7 0 the head coach of Kent State (1998-2003) and as the defensive coordina- tor at Michigan State under head coach Nick Saban (1995-97). ¾ Notes: Excludes the following interim seasons: a - Mularkey was named ¾ He also had stops at Notre Dame (1994), Toledo (1990-93), Navy (1987- head coach for the final nine games of 2015; b - Lemm coached only the 89), Miami (Ohio) (1983-86) and Findlay (Ohio) (1979-82). He started his coaching career as a high school coach from 1973-78. final nine games of 1961; c - Fisher was named head coach for the final PLAYER NOTES ¾ six games of 1994; d - Gillman was named head coach for the final nine ¾ A native of Dunkirk, Ohio, Pees graduated from Bowling Green State Uni- versity. games of 1973. ARTHUR SMITH TITANS/OILERS HEAD COACH HISTORY OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR Click For Complete Online Bio COACH YEARS WON LOST TIED PCT. ¾¾ Smith was promoted to offensive coordinator on Lou Rymkus 1960-61 12 7 1 .625 Jan. 21, 2018 after working his way up the coach- Wally Lemm 1961, 1966-70 38 40 4 .487 ing ladder under four different head coaches Frank “Pop” Ivy 1962-63 17 12 0 .586 during his time at the Titans. Sammy Baugh 1964 4 10 0 .285 ¾¾ Seven games into the 2015 campaign, Smith was Hugh “Bones” Taylor 1965 4 10 0 .285 promoted from offensive assistant/tight ends to Ed Hughes 1971 4 9 1 .321 tight ends coach. From that point through 2018, Bill Peterson 1972-73 1 18 0 .052 the Titans ranked fifth in receiving yards by tight ends (3,779), sixth in Sid Gillman 1973-74 8 15 0 .347 receptions by tight ends (326), and tied for fifth in receiving touchdowns O.A. “Bum” Phillips 1975-80 59 38 0 .608 by tight ends (30). MEDIA Ed Biles 1981-83 8 23 0 .258 ¾¾ He was hired in 2011 as a defensive assistant/quality control coach, Chuck Studley 1983 2 8 0 .200 and from 2012–2013 he served as the offensive assistant/quality control Hugh Campbell 1984-85 8 22 0 .266 coach. Jerry Glanville 1985-89 35 35 0 .500 ¾¾ In 2010, he worked at Ole Miss as an administrative assistant/defensive Jack Pardee 1990-94 44 35 0 .556 intern and worked primarily with the linebackers. Jeff Fisher 1994-2010 147 126 0 .538 ¾¾ He spent two years (2007­­–2008) working for the Washington Redskins. Mike Munchak 2011-13 22 26 0 .458 He worked two years as defensive quality control coach after joining the Ken Whisenhunt 2014-15 3 20 0 .130 organization as a college scouting assistant. Mike Mularkey 2015-17 21 22 0 .488 ¾¾ The Memphis, Tenn., native graduated from North Carolina and played Mike Vrabel 2018-19 9 7 0 .563 offensive line before joining the coaching staff for one season (2006) as a graduate assistant. Records include postseason STATISTICS CRAIG AUKERMAN SPECIAL TEAMS Click For Complete Online Bio ¾¾ Aukerman was promoted to special teams coach in 2018. He joined the Titans in January 2017 as the assistant special teams coach. ¾¾ The 2018 Titans set the NFL kickoff return average record (32.0) and ranked second in fewest special teams penalties (nine). Brett Kern was named to his second consecutive Pro Bowl. ¾¾ Prior to his arrival in Tennessee, he gained 17 years of coaching experi- ence, including 10 seasons on the college level and seven years in the NFL.

¾¾ He spent four seasons (2013-16) with the San Diego Chargers working ROSTERS with their special teams, first as an assistant special teams coach (2013- 15) and then as the special teams coordinator (2016). ¾¾ He also spent time in the NFL on the coaching staffs with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2011-12) and Denver Broncos (2010). ¾¾ In the college ranks, he coached at Findlay (2000), Miami (Ohio) (2001- 02, 2005-08), Western Kentucky (2003-04), and Kent State (2009). ¾¾ Aukerman was a two-time NAIA All-American at the University of Findlay (Ohio), where he played defensive back and wide receiver from 1995-98. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 28 of 113 TITANS ASSISTANT COACHES BRIAN BELL KERRY COOMBS STRENGTH & CONDITIONING ASSISTANT SECONDARY Click For Complete Online Bio Click For Complete Online Bio ¾¾ Bell joined the Titans in 2018 after spending three ¾¾ Coombs was hired by the Titans in 2018 to coach seasons with the Houston Texans as assistant the defensive backs. He arrived with 35 years of strength and conditioning coach. He was a mem- prior coaching experience. ber of back-to-back AFC South Division Champi- ¾¾ In 2018, the Titans ranked sixth in the NFL in pass- GAME PREVIEW onships in his first two campaigns in Houston. ing defense (216.9 yards per game) and eighth in ¾¾ Bell was an assistant strength and conditioning the league in opponent passer rating (88.4). coach at Penn State from 2012-13 and the head ¾¾ He spent six seasons (2012-17) at Ohio State, football strength and conditioning coach at his high school alma mater, concluding his time there with the title of assistant coordinator, defense/ DeMatha Catholic, in Hyattsville, Md., from 2011-12. cornerbacks/special teams coordinator for the Buckeyes. ¾¾ Bell was a tight end and fullback at Kent State from 2002-06. In 2007, ¾¾ In 2017, the Ohio State defense ranked ninth in the NCAA in yards al- Bell signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent and lowed and in 2016, the Buckeyes ranked fourth nationally with 21 inter- served on the team’s practice squad. ceptions, including seven returned for touchdowns. ¾¾ He spent five seasons (2007-11) coaching the defensive backs at the SCOTT BOOKER University of Cincinnati. DEFENSIVE ASSISTANT ¾¾ Additionally, Coombs has 24 years of experience in the high school ranks, Click For Complete Online Bio including 16 seasons as the head coach at Colerain High School, where

TEAM NOTES ¾¾ Booker joined the Titans in 2018 after spending 15 he compiled a 161-34 record. seasons in the college coaching ranks. ¾¾ A native of Colerain, Ohio, Coombs played on the 1980 University of Day- ¾¾ He spent the 2017 season coaching safeties/spe- ton Division III National Championship team. cial teams at Nebraska. ¾¾ Previously, Booker spent seven years (2010-16) at RYAN CROW Notre Dame, as a tight ends/special teams coor- DEFENSIVE ASSISTANT dinator (2012-16) and offensive intern (2010-11). Click For Complete Online Bio He coached the secondary at Western Kentucky for one season (2009). ¾¾ Crow joined the Titans in 2018 with seven previ- ¾¾ Booker began his coaching career at his alma mater Kent State as a grad- ous seasons of coaching experience in the college uate assistant (2003-04) and secondary coach (2005-08). ranks. ¾¾ The Pittsburgh, Pa., native played collegiately under Defensive Coordina- ¾¾ Crow served as a graduate assistant at Ohio State tor Dean Pees at Kent State. (2017) and worked primarily with linebackers. ¾¾ Crow spent three seasons at Baldwin Wallace SHANE BOWEN University as offensive coordinator/offensive line PLAYER NOTES PLAYER OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS coach (2015-16) and offensive line coach (2014). He also spent three Click For Complete Online Bio seasons at Purdue as a graduate assistant working with the offensive line ¾¾ Bowen joined the Titans in 2018 after spending (2012-13) and one season as assistant strength coach (2011). two seasons (2016-17) as a defensive assistant ¾¾ A native of Findlay, Ohio, Crow played linebacker at Bowling Green and for the Houston Texans. He arrived with nine years earned a scholarship after initially walking on. of coaching experience. ¾¾ In 2018, the Titans defense ranked eighth overall TONY DEWS (333.4 yards per game), and Bowen helped two RUNNING BACKS rookies—second-round draft pick Harold Landry Click For Complete Online Bio III and undrafted free agent Sharif Finch—combine for six sacks. ¾¾ Dews joined the Titans in 2018 with 20 previous ¾¾ In 2016, Bowen was part of a Texans staff that produced the NFL’s num- years of coaching in the college ranks. MEDIA ber one defense (yards allowed) for the first time in franchise history. In ¾¾ In 2018, the Titans finished with the NFL’s sev- 2017, the defense ranked fifth in third-down defense and set a franchise enth-ranked rushing offense (126.4 yards per record for yards per carry by opponents (3.97). game), and Derrick Henry ranked second in the ¾¾ He also served at Kennesaw State as linebackers coach (2013-15), AFC with 1,059 rushing yards. at Ohio State as a defensive graduate assistant (2012). He began his ¾¾ Prior to his arrival in Tennessee, Dews coached coaching career as an assistant at Georgia Tech (2009-11). running backs at West Virginia in 2017. ¾¾ A native of Pickerington, Ohio, Bowen was a three-year letter winner at ¾¾ Dews had stints coaching wide receivers at Arizona (2012-16), tight ends Georgia Tech as an outside linebacker. at Pittsburgh (2011), wide receivers at Michigan (2008-10), wide receiv- ers at West Virginia (2007), linebackers at UNLV (2006), special teams KEITH CARTER (2005) and tackles/tight ends (2004) at Central Michigan, defensive line OFFENSIVE LINE at Holy Cross (2002), offensive line at California (Pa.) and defensive line Click For Complete Online Bio at Millersville (1998). He was a graduate assistant at West Virginia from ¾¾ Carter joined the Titans in 2018 with 13 years of 1999-2001. prior coaching experience, including five seasons ¾¾ A native of Clifton,Va., Dews played tight end at Liberty University, where STATISTICS in the NFL. he was the team’s leading receiver in both of his final two seasons. ¾¾ In 2018, the Titans ranked seventh in the NFL in rushing, and left tackle Taylor Lewan was named TODD DOWNING to the Pro Bowl. TIGHT ENDS ¾¾ Prior to arriving in Tennessee, he spent three sea- Click For Complete Online Bio sons with the Atlanta Falcons as running backs coach (2017) and as- ¾¾ Downing joined the Titans in 2019 with 18 years of sistant offensive line coach (2015-16). The 2016 Falcons offensive line previous NFL coaching experience. protected NFL MVP Matt Ryan and paved the way for the NFL’s fifth-best ¾¾ He spent 2018 as the tight ends coach for the Min- rushing attack while also winning the NFC Championship. nesota Vikings, helping Pro Bowl tight end Kyle ¾¾ He tallied two seasons as the offensive quality control coach for the Seat- Rudolph post the second-highest reception (64) tle Seahawks (2012-13). and yardage totals (634) of his career. ¾¾ In the college ranks, Carter has experience as the offensive line/run game ¾¾ Downing spent three seasons (2015-17) with the coach at San Jose State (2014), tight ends (2009) and offensive line Oakland Raiders, first as quarterbacks coach and then one season as ROSTERS coach (2010-11) at the University of San Diego, offensive line coach at offensive coordinator. In all three seasons with the Raiders, quarterback University of the Redlands (2007-08), tight ends coach at Wagner College Derek Carr earned Pro Bowl invites. (2006) and as an undergraduate assistant at UCLA (2005). ¾¾ Downing coached the quarterbacks for one season (2014) in Buffalo and ¾¾ The Downington, Pa., native was a tight end, H-back and fullback at UCLA. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 29 of 113 TITANS ASSISTANT COACHES GAME PREVIEW spent five seasons (2009-13) with the Detroit Lions. He originally joined ¾¾ He also has two years of high school coaching experience at Berkeley the Lions as an offensive quality control coach and worked his way up to Preparatory School in Tampa, Fla. quarterbacks coach for the final three seasons. ¾¾ After being drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round (97th ¾¾ Downing began his NFL coaching career with the Minnesota Vikings overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft, McKenzie spent five years as a linebacker (2001-05) and then the St. Louis Rams (2006-08). with the Patriots (2009-10), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2010) and Minneso- ¾¾ The Minneapolis, Minn., native attended the University of Minnesota. ta Vikings (2011-13). He was a team captain in three of his five seasons. ¾¾ A native of Tampa, Fla., McKenzie played linebacker at the University of MATT EDWARDS South Florida. ASSISTANT SPECIAL TEAMS Click For Complete Online Bio ROB MOORE ¾¾ Edwards joined the Titans in 2018 with 15 previ- WIDE RECEIVERS ous years of collegiate coaching experience. Click For Complete Online Bio ¾¾ He spent the previous four seasons (2014-17) as ¾¾ Moore joined the Titans in 2018 with 16 years of the defensive coordinator at Tiffin University. NFL experience as a player and coach. TEAM NOTES ¾¾ Edwards served as the defensive line/special ¾¾ In 2018, Moore oversaw the development of a teams coordinator at Florida Atlantic (2013), the youthful group that included Corey Davis, who led linebackers/special teams coordinator (2012) and the offense in his second season with 65 recep- defensive ends coach (2011) at Miami (Ohio), and seven seasons (2004- tions, 891 receiving yards and four touchdowns, 10) at Kent State primarily coaching the defensive line. Edwards began seeing dramatic increases from his rookie cam- his coaching career as linebackers coach at the College of Wooster. paign. Davis' yardage total ranked ninth among all AFC receivers. ¾¾ A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Edwards played linebacker and defensive ¾¾ Moore spent three seasons (2015-17) as the wide receivers coach for the end at Miami (Ohio). Oakland Raiders and one year (2014) with the . ¾¾ During his three years in Oakland, he worked with Amari Cooper and MONDRAY GEE Michael Crabtree, who totaled 435 receptions, 5,556 receiving yards and STRENGTH & CONDITIONING ASSISTANT 43 touchdowns in that time. ¾¾ During his one year in Buffalo, he worked with Sammy Watkins, who set

Click For Complete Online Bio PLAYER NOTES ¾¾ Gee (pronounced "jee") joined the Titans in 2019 franchise records for a rookie with 65 receptions for 982 yards. after spending nine seasons with the Seattle Sea- ¾¾ Moore also spent time coaching at Syracuse (2010-13), Phoenix (Ariz.) hawks (2010-18), where he served as an assistant Junior College (2009) and Montclair (N.J.) High School (2002-03). strength and conditioning coach. ¾¾ A native of Hempstead, N.Y., Moore had a 12-year NFL career playing for ¾¾ Prior to joining the Titans, Gee accrued 19 sea- the New York Jets (1990-94) and Arizona Cardinals (1995-2001). sons in coaching, including 18 seasons in the NFL. ¾¾ The Seahawks earned playoff berths in seven of PAT O'HARA his nine seasons there, including a Super Bowl XLVII victory following the QUARTERBACKS 2013 season and an NFC title the following year. Click For Complete Online Bio ¾¾ From 2008-09, Gee was a strength and conditioning assistant with the ¾¾ O’Hara joined the Titans in 2018 after spending Green Bay Packers. His stint in Green Bay followed seven seasons three seasons (2015-17) with the Houston Texans (2001-07) with the Detroit Lions as a strength and conditioning assistant. as an offensive assistant who helped coach quar- ¾¾ Gee also worked at Michigan State (1996–2001), first as an intern as an terbacks. He arrived in Tennessee with 19 previ- undergrad and then as a graduate assistant. ous seasons of coaching experience. ¾¾ He is a native of Detroit, Mich. ¾¾ In 2018, quarterback Marcus Mariota set a fran- chise record with a 68.9 completion percentage MEDIA CHANDLER HENLEY (228 of 331). He also finished with a career-best average of 7.64 yards QUALITY CONTROL per attempt and a career-low eight interceptions. Click For Complete Online Bio ¾¾ O'Hara spent 10 years coaching in the Arena Football League, including ¾¾ Chandler Henley joined the Titans in 2018 after stints as a head coach for the Los Angeles Avengers (2009), Tri-Cities spending the previous three years coaching tight Fever (AF2, 2009), Orlando Predators (2010-11) and New Orleans Voo- ends at Yale, his alma mater. Doo (2012-14). ¾¾ The 2017 Yale squad earned its first outright Ivy ¾¾ O’Hara was an offensive coordinator for the AFL’s Tampa Bay Storm for League title since 1980, and Henley helped start- three seasons (2005, 2007-08). ing tight end Jaeden Graham win first-team All-Ivy ¾¾ A native of Santa Monica, Calif., O’Hara was a 10th round selection for League honors. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1991 NFL Draft. ¾¾ Henley spent three total seasons at Vanderbilt University, starting as an STATISTICS offensive/recruiting graduate assistant (2012-13) and adding assistant MATT PEES quarterback coach to his responsibilities in 2014. QUALITY CONTROL ¾¾ A native of Littleton, Colo., Henley played wide receiver for Yale (2002- Click For Complete Online Bio 06), recording 110 receptions for 1,609 yards and 11 touchdowns during ¾¾ Pees joined the Titans in 2018 as a defensive as- his career. sistant and quality control coach. He will work with the defensive line in 2019 under defensive line TYRONE McKENZIE coach Terrell Williams. INSIDE LINEBACKERS ¾¾ He joined the Titans in 2018 after serving two sea- Click For Complete Online Bio sons as the head coach at Green Mountain (Col- ¾¾ McKenzie joined the Titans in 2018 after spending orado) High School. Pees has six total years of the 2017 season as the assistant special teams high school coaching experience. coach/defensive consultant for the Los Angeles ¾¾ After playing at Bowling Green (Ohio) High School, Pees initially walked Rams. He has five seasons of previous coaching on at Kent State before becoming the team’s video coordinator.

experience. ¾¾ He graduated from Metro State University of Denver with a degree in ROSTERS ¾¾ In 2018, inside linebacker Wesley Woodyard led history and political science, and he then earned a master’s degree in the defense with 124 stops, while Jayon Brown education from Regis University in Denver. He initially pursued a career was one of only six NFL linebackers with at least six sacks, one inter- outside of football, but Pees got back into coaching after spending 10 ception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery during the season. years in various business roles. ¾¾ Prior to joining the NFL coaching ranks, McKenzie spent two seasons coaching collegiately, first as an assistant defensive line/quality control coach at Stanford (2016) and as an outside linebackers/graduate assis- tant at Colorado (2015). TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 30 of 113

TERRELL WILLIAMS TITANS ASSISTANT COACHES DEFENSIVE LINE FRANK PIRAINO Click For Complete Online Bio ¾ STRENGTH & CONDITIONING ¾ Williams joined the Titans in 2018 with 20 previous years of coaching experience, including six sea- Click For Complete Online Bio sons in the NFL. ¾¾ Piraino joined the Titans in 2019 after serving as ¾¾ In 2018, defensive tackle Jurrell Casey was head strength and conditioning coach for football named to the Pro Bowl after leading the defense at Boston College, where he spent six total sea- with seven sacks. The Titans defense ranked sons (2013-18). GAME PREVIEW eighth overall (333.4 yards per game) and third in ¾¾ Piraino joined head coach Steve Addazio at Bos- points allowed (18.9 per game). ton College after spending two seasons (2011-12) ¾¾ He spent three seasons coaching the defensive line with the Miami Dol- as his head strength and conditioning coach at phins (2015-17). Temple and one year as the head strength and conditioning coach for ¾¾ During Williams’ tenure with the Dolphins, Cameron Wake tallied 29 football at Marshall (2010). sacks, the eighth-highest total by a player, and Ndamukong Suh posted ¾¾ He served on the strength and conditioning staff at the University of Flor- 15.5 sacks, the eighth-highest number of sacks among defensive tackles. ida for five years (2005-09), during a stretch when Florida won a pair of ¾¾ Williams also spent three seasons coaching the defensive line with the national championships (2006 and 2008) under head coach Urban Meyer. Oakland Raiders (2012-14). ¾¾ He also spent time at Notre Dame (2004), Michigan State (2003-04) and ¾¾ Prior to joining the NFL coaching ranks, Williams spent time at Texas Walsh Jesuit (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) High School (2000-03), as well as A&M (2010-11), Purdue (2006-09), Akron (2004-05), Youngstown State an internship with the Cleveland Indians (2000-01). (2002-03), North Carolina A&T (1999-2001) and Fort Scott Community ¾¾ Piraino graduated from the University of Akron and later earned a mas- College (1998). TEAM NOTES ter’s degree from Michigan State. ¾¾ A native of Los Angeles, Calif., Williams played collegiately at East Caro- LUKE STECKEL lina as a nose tackle. OFFENSIVE ASSISTANT Click For Complete Online Bio ¾¾ Steckel joined the Titans in 2013 as an assistant to the head coach and was promoted to offensive assistant the following season. He also served as KEY DATES assistant wide receivers coach in 2017. ¾¾ He joined the Titans after spending four seasons (2009-2012) with the Cleveland Browns as the as- August 14-15 Titans practice against the New England Patriots at sistant to the head coach. Saint Thomas Sports Park ¾¾ He spent three seasons as a linebacker at Princeton (2004-06), where he August 15 Final training camp practice open to the general helped lead the Tigers to an Ivy League Championship. public PLAYER NOTES PLAYER ¾¾ He is the son of former Titans offensive coordinator Les Steckel and at- August 17 Second preseason game vs. the New England tended Brentwood (Tenn.) High School. Patriots JOHN STREICHER August 25 Third preseason game at the Pittsburgh Steelers ASSISTANT TO HEAD COACH August 29 Final preseason game at the Chicago Bears Click For Complete Online Bio ¾¾ Streicher joined the Titans in 2018 after spending August 31 Prior to 3 p.m. CT, clubs must reduce rosters to a the previous two years (2016-17) as Texas State’s maximum of 53 players on the Active/Inactive List. director of football operations. There he managed September 1 At noon CT, clubs may establish a practice squad of the day-to-day operations of the program and up to 10 players. oversaw recruiting under Bobcats head coach Ev- MEDIA First regular season game at the Cleveland Browns erett Withers. September 8 ¾¾ From 2014-15, Streicher served on James Madi- son’s football staff. He was promoted to the director of football operations and player personnel in 2015 after originally joining JMU as special assis- ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ tant to the head coach. ¾¾ A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Streicher went to James Madison after spending six seasons on the football staff at Ohio State. MIKE SULLIVAN ROSTER REDUCTIONS/PRACTICE SQUAD ASSISTANT OFFENSIVE LINE Click For Complete Online Bio The Titans may carry 90 players on their roster at the start of training ¾¾ Sullivan is in his 17th season coaching in the NFL camp. Clubs are allowed to carry a 90-man roster until the final 53-man in 2019. His resume includes eight years as an deadline at 3 p.m. CT on Saturday, Aug. 31, two days after the final NFL offensive line coach and five campaigns with preseason contest against the Chicago Bears (Aug. 29). STATISTICS the Titans. Players placed on reserve lists such as Injured Reserve, Reserve/ ¾¾ He joined the Titans in 2014 after one season as Physically Unable to Perform and Reserve/Suspended do not count offensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns towards the 53-man active roster limit. (2013). After the final cutdown, a 10-player practice squad may be established ¾ ¾ Sullivan spent four seasons (2009-12) as offensive line coach for the San as early as noon CT on Sunday, Sept. 1. Diego Chargers. He had two other stints with the Browns as offensive line coach (2007-08) and assistant offensive line coach (2001-04). ¾¾ He has three seasons of college experience, as offensive line coach for Western Michigan (2005-06) and as a graduate assistant for the Univer- sity of Miami (Fla.) (2000). ¾¾ Sullivan began his coaching career in 1997, spending five seasons coaching in Europe. ¾¾ A native of Chicago, Ill., Sullivan played in 48 games for the Tampa Bay ROSTERS Buccaneers from 1992-95. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 31 of 113 NISSAN STADIUM GAME PREVIEW In 2015, the Titans and Nissan North America announced the formation of a 20-year, exclusive naming- rights partnership that rebranded Nashville’s downtown stadium as Nissan Stadium. Nissan Stadium hosts all Titans home football games, Tennessee State University football games, the Music City Bowl, the CMA Music Festival and numerous other events. The procurement of naming rights to Nissan Stadium fit the automotive company’s ‘Fewer, Bigger, Better’ marketing strategy, which has included ongoing sponsorships of NBC’s ‘The Voice,’ the Heisman House college standalone chairs; umbrellas; strollers or baby seats; camera lenses over football program and a major advertising presence in this year’s Super 6”, video cameras/recording devices, tripods; poles, selfie sticks, sticks of TEAM NOTES Bowl. Nissan is also now the official automotive partner of the Tennessee any kind; drones, unmanned aircraft; horns, whistles or other noisemakers; Titans. weapons of any kind (including pocket knives); outside food/beverages; Nissan’s ever-growing footprint in Tennessee includes vehicle and illegal drugs or substances, any alcoholic beverage; animals, except service powertrain manufacturing facilities in Smyrna and Decherd respectively, animals assisting guests with disabilities; footballs, inflatable balls, balloons; along with its North American headquarters in Franklin. battery-operated warmers are not permitted in any clothing or blankets; any The Nissan Smyrna Plant began operations in 1983 and employs headwear or apparel with hazardous attachments including, but not limited more than 8,400 people. In 2014, the Smyrna plant assembled more than to, spikes and blades; lights (flashlights, LED lights, any battery-operated 648,000 vehicles, making it the highest volume automotive assembly plant lights); anything that creates a nuisance or disruption in North America. Nissan also has a major manufacturing presence in Canton, Miss., along with research and development groups in California, For the protection of our fans, prohibited items cannot be stored by Arizona and Michigan. In total, the company employs more than 22,000 Nissan Stadium personnel. All unattended items including, but not limited employees in the U.S. to, backpacks, bicycles, strollers and umbrellas will be disposed.

One component of the Titans-Nissan partnership is assisting charitable During concerts and other non-sporting events, additions may be PLAYER NOTES organizations throughout Middle Tennessee in an array of community made to the prohibited items list, at the discretion of the artist and/or outreach programs. A centerpiece of this is the annual “Taste of Titans” management. All updates will be communicated via the Nissan Stadium charitable event, for which Nissan serves as presenting sponsor. During social media channels. the course of a 20-year relationship, a total of more than $1 million resulting For more guidelines concerning the following categories, please go to from these annual events is anticipated to be distributed to local non-profit www.titansonline.com/stadium/bag-policy: organizations. • Child care products Nissan Stadium is a city-owned venue that has housed the Titans • Medical equipment and supplies/medical entrances since 1999. The naming rights agreement includes the opportunity for • Water and sunscreen Nissan branding on the exterior of the stadium, as well as stadium signage • Blankets and coats and other unique displays inside the stadium. LP Building Products has • Tablets held the naming rights to the stadium since 2006 and that exclusivity now • Banners and signs shifts to Nissan. • Storage lockers

Titans/Oilers all-time regular-season record by home venue: NISSAN STADIUM RECORD WHEN ... MEDIA Stadium Seasons W-L-T Pct. The Titans at Nissan Stadium (1999-present): Jeppesen Stadium 1960-1964 25-11-0 .694 Rice Stadium 1965-1967 11-10-0 .524 Games Record Pct. Astrodome 1968-1996 113-103-2 .523 Regular Season 160 91-69 .569 Liberty Bowl 1997 6-2-0 .750 Postseason 4 2-2 .500 Dudley Field (Vanderbilt Stadium) 1998 3-5-0 .375 Combined 164 93-71 .567 Nissan Stadium 1999-2018 91-69-0 .569 Record When ... Reg. Season Playoffs NISSAN STADIUM CLEAR BAG POLICY September 19-14 October 19-19 The Titans strongly encourage fans not to bring any type of bag to November 20-16

Nissan Stadium to expedite entry at the gates, but if you need to bring December 31-19 STATISTICS personal items to the game, please familiarize yourself with the NFL’s clear January 2-1 2-2 bag policy. Thursday 4-2 To provide a safer environment for the public and speed fan entry, the Friday 0-1 Tennessee Titans enforce a league-wide NFL policy that limits the size and Saturday 2-1 2-1 type of bags that may be brought in to the stadium. Sunday 79-62 0-1 Clear bags must be 12" x 12" x 6" or smaller. Monday 6-3 Non-transparent bags can be no larger than 4.5” x 6.5,” even if you Against own division 38-28 0-1 are placing it inside your larger clear bag. Please Note: Non-transparent Against AFC 66-54 2-2 bags are still subject to inspection by security personnel at the gates. Against NFC 25-15 Clear bags are available at the Titans Locker Room next to Gate 1 and Overtime games 6-6 1-0 online at TitansLockerRoom.com. In primetime 11-10 All styles of clear bags are acceptable as long as they are 12" x 12" Temperature 80+ 7-5 Temperature <40 8-10 1-0 x 6" or smaller. This includes clear cinch sacks, clear diaper bags, gallon ROSTERS ziploc bags, etc. Titans score 20 points 74-28 2-0 The clear bag policy is in effect for all Titans games, college football Titans score 30 points 31-5 1-0 games, concerts and any other sporting event at Nissan Stadium. Titans allow <20 points 62-11 1-1 Titans allow <10 points 13-0 PROHIBITED ITEMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: any non- Titans net 300 yards 68-42 1-2 transparent bag larger than 4.5” x 6.5”; coolers or containers, including Opponents net <300 yards 48-9 1-2 glass bottles, cans (aerosol and non-aerosol), thermos, hard plastic tumbler; Titans commit 0 turnovers 29-7 metal flasks and metal cigar/cigarette cases; seat cushions, folding and/or Titans force 2 turnovers 61-20 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 32 of 113 TITANS/OILERS ALL-TIME RECORD THREE CONSECUTIVE WINNING SEASONS W L T In 2018, the Titans recorded their third season with a winning record in Regular Season: 431 463 6 three seasons since Jon Robinson was hired as general manager. Home 249 199 2 In the "Titans era" (1999–present), it marks the first time the team has Road 182 264 4 had three consecutive winning campaigns. As Titans (1999-present) 164 156 0 With 9-7 records in 2016, 2017 and 2018, the Titans tied for the fifth- As Oilers (1960-1998) 267 307 6 longest active streak of winning seasons in the NFL. Only the New England Postseason: 15 20 0 Patriots (18), Seattle Seahawks (seven), Kansas City Chiefs (six) and GAME PREVIEW Home 6 5 0 Pittsburgh Steelers (five) have longer streaks heading into 2019. Road 9 14 0 Super Bowl (XXXIV) 0 1 0 Most current consecutive winning seasons (through 2018): As Titans (1999-present) 6 7 0 As Oilers (1960-1998) 9 13 0 Team Total Seasons 1. New England Patriots 18 2001–2018 All-time playoff appearances by the Oilers/Titans: 1960, 1961, 1962, 2. Seattle Seahawks 7 2012–2018 1967, 1969, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 3. Kansas City Chiefs 6 2013–2018 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2017 4. Pittsburgh Steelers 5 2014–2018 5. Tennessee Titans 3 2016–2018 All-time division titles by the Oilers/Titans: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1967, Dallas Cowboys 3 2016–2018 1991, 1993, 2000, 2002, 2008 7. (six tied) 2 2017–2018 TEAM NOTES WINNING AT HOME GAMES AGAINST PLAYOFF TEAMS Since the midway point of the 2016 season, the Titans have been one of the NFL's most successful teams at home. In that time, the Titans have In 2019, the Titans are scheduled to play seven total games against playoff teams from 2018: Houston (two games), Indianapolis (two games), won 16 of their 20 games at Nissan Stadium. The Titans won their final four home games of 2016 against the Kansas City, New Orleans and the L.A. Chargers. That number is tied for Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos and Houston the most in the NFL, as is the Titans’ total of five home games against 2018 Texans. In 2017, they beat the Seattle Seahawks, , playoff clubs (Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, L.A. Chargers and New Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Texans and Jaguars at home. Orleans). In 2018, the Titans won six games and lost twice at Nissan Stadium. In 2018, the Titans played nine total games against seven clubs that They beat the Texans, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, New went on to make the playoffs (two games apiece versus division rivals York Jets, Jaguars and Washington Redskins. Indianapolis and Houston). It was the highest total in the NFL. Since the weekend of their 2016 victory over the Jaguars (Oct. 27, The Titans' four wins in 2018 against playoff clubs—Houston, Philadelphia, Dallas and New England—tied for the most in the league.

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER 2016), the Titans' .800 winning percentage in home games is the second- best mark in the NFL. Only New England, the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina had as many.

Highest winning percentage in home games since Week 8 of 2016 (Oct. 27, 2016–present): WINNING CLOSE GAMES The Titans have been one of the NFL's most successful teams in Team Wins Losses Ties Win Pct 1. New England Patriots 17 3 0 0.850 games decided by three points or less in the recent seasons. They were 3-2 in such games in 2018. 2. Tennessee Titans 16 4 0 0.800 3. Kansas City Chiefs 16 5 0 0.762 Of all NFL games in 2016 decided by three or fewer points, or games 16 5 0 0.762 that ended in a tie, the Titans were one of only three clubs to record at least four wins without suffering a loss. They then went 2-1 in 2017 in such MEDIA Baltimore Ravens 16 5 0 0.762 6. Dallas Cowboys 15 6 0 0.714 contests. Philadelphia Eagles 15 6 0 0.714 8. Pittsburgh Steelers 14 6 0 0.700 Best NFL winning percentages from 2016-18 in games decided by 9. Seattle Seahawks 14 7 0 0.667 three points or less (regular season): Carolina Panthers 14 7 0 0.667 Minnesota Vikings 14 7 0 0.667 Team Wins Losses Ties Pct 1. Oakland Raiders 10 3 0 .769 HOME DIVISIONAL GAMES 2. Tennessee Titans 9 3 0 .750 3. Miami Dolphins 8 3 0 .727 In the last three seasons, the Titans have been one of the NFL's most 4. Los Angeles Rams 6 3 0 .667 successful teams facing divisional opponents at home. 5. Buffalo Bills 4 2 0 .667 Since the beginning of the 2016 campaign, the Titans are 7-2 at Nissan 6. New England Patriots 4 2 0 .667 Stadium against the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville 7. Pittsburgh Steelers 8 4 1 .654 Jaguars. 8. Houston Texans 8 5 0 .615 STATISTICS Only the New England Patriots (8-1), Kansas City Chiefs (8-1) and 9. Washington Redskins 5 3 1 .611 Pittsburgh Steelers (8-1) have fared better at home against divisional 10. Dallas Cowboys 6 4 0 .600 opponents. Titans’ win-loss record in games decided by three points or less in the Best division winning percentage in home games from 2016–2018: “Titans era” (regular season, 1999–present):

Team Wins Losses Ties Win % Season Record Season Record Season Record 1. Pittsburgh Steelers 8 1 0 .889 2018 3-2 2011 2-1 2004 1-2 New England 8 1 0 .889 2017 2-1 2010 0-3 2003 2-1 Kansas City Chiefs 8 1 0 .889 2016 4-0 2009 3-2 2002 2-2 4. Tennessee Titans 7 2 0 .778 2015 1-4 2008 2-1 2001 3-2 Miami Dolphins 7 2 0 .778 2014 1-3 2007 2-2 2000 4-3 Dallas Cowboys 7 2 0 .778 ROSTERS 2013 1-3 2006 4-3 1999 5-1 Atlanta Falcons 7 2 0 .778 2012 3-0 2005 1-1 8. Philadelphia Eagles 6 3 0 .667 New Orleans Saints 6 3 0 .667 Houston Texans 6 3 0 .667 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 33 of 113 WINNING IN THE AFC SOUTH TIGHT END PRODUCTION UNDER SMITH GAME PREVIEW From 2017 through 2018, the Titans were 8-4 in games versus AFC Former Titans tight ends coach Arthur Smith was promoted to South opponents. Their .667 winning percentage was the best in the offensive coordinator in January 2019. division during that time period. During his final season coaching the tight ends, Smith and the team The Titans finished the 2017 regular season with a 5-1 record in were dealt a significant challenge when starter Delanie Walker suffered the AFC South, giving them their second-best divisional record since the an injury in the season opener and was placed on injured reserve for the formation of the AFC South in 2002. In 2018, the Titans went 3-3 within the remainder of the season. division. However, during the second half of 2018 the remaining Titans tight ends—including Jonnu Smith, Luke Stocker, Anthony Firkser and Best division winning percentage in the AFC South from 2017–2018: MyCole Pruitt—were establishing the group as one of the league's most productive units. Team Wins Losses Ties Win % From Week 9-17, the Titans tight ends' 49 total receptions tied for the 1. Tennessee Titans 8 4 0 66.7 fourth-highest total in the league among tight ends. Additionally, their 607 2. Indianapolis Colts 6 6 0 50.0 receiving yards ranked fifth, and their six touchdown receptions tied for

3. Houston Texans 5 7 0 41.7 fourth place. TEAM NOTES Jacksonville Jaguars 5 7 0 41.7 Most receptions by team tight end units in 2018 from Week 9-17:

Best final division records for the Titans since the AFC South was Team Rec Rec Yds Rec TD formed in 2002: 1. Philadelphia Eagles 71 672 6 2. Kansas City Chiefs 66 764 7 Season Wins Losses Win % 3. San Francisco 49ers 55 868 4 1. 2002 6 0 1.000 4. Tennessee Titans 49 607 6 2. 2017 5 1 .833 Oakland Raiders 49 589 7 3. 2008 4 2 .667 6. Atlanta Falcons 47 424 2 2003 4 2 .667 New York Giants 47 642 2 2006 4 2 .667 8. Indianapolis Colts 46 505 9 PLAYER NOTES 2007 4 2 .667 Washington Redskins 46 504 3 7. 2018 3 3 .500 Green Bay Packers 46 485 2 2011 3 3 .500 TOP RATED DEFENSES IN 2018 TOP RUSHING OFFENSES, 2016–2018 In 2018, the Titans defense ranked eighth in the NFL, allowing an Since the beginning of the 2016 season, the Titans rank fourth in the average of 333.4 yards per game. It was the unit's highest ranking since NFL in rushing offense. finishing seventh in overall defense in 2008. In 2018, the Titans finished seventh in the NFL and third in the AFC with 126.4 rushing yards per game. NFL leaders in total defense in 2018 (opponents' net yards per game): In 2016, the Titans finished third in the NFL and second in the AFC in rushing offense. They totaled 2,187 rushing yards, or an average of 136.7 Team Opponent Yards/Game rushing yards per game. It was the 12th best average in franchise history. 1. Baltimore Ravens 292.9 2. Buffalo Bills 294.1 Top rushing offenses (yards per game) from 2016–2018: 3. Chicago Bears 299.7 4. Minnesota Vikings 309.7 MEDIA Team Rushing Yards Per Game 5. Jacksonville Jaguars 311.4 1. Buffalo Bills 6,631 138.1 6. Pittsburgh Steelers 327.2 2. Dallas Cowboys 6,529 136.0 7. Dallas Cowboys 329.3 3. Carolina Panthers 6,052 126.1 8. Tennessee Titans 333.4 4. Tennessee Titans 6,043 125.9 9. Los Angeles Chargers 333.7 5. New Orleans Saints 5,837 121.6 10. Detroit Lions 335.0 6. New England Patriots 5,798 120.8 7. Seattle Seahawks 5,780 120.4 8. Baltimore Ravens 5,760 120.0 PASSING DEFENSE 9. Houston Texans 5,722 119.2 In 2018, the Titans defense allowed opponents to pass for an average 10. Jacksonville Jaguars 5,616 117.0 of 216.9 net yards per game. That rated as the sixth-lowest average in the STATISTICS NFL. TOP RUSHING OFFENSES IN 2018 Prior to 2018, the Titans had not ranked sixth or better in passing defense since 2000, when they led the league. The Titans averaged 126.4 rushing yards per game in 2018. They ranked seventh in the NFL and third in the AFC. Top passing defenses in 2018 (opponent passing yards per game):

Top rushing offenses (yards per game) in 2018: Team Opp. Passing Yards/Game 1. Buffalo Bills 179.2 Team Rushing Yards Per Game 2. Jacksonville Jaguars 194.6 1. Seattle Seahawks 2,560 160.0 3. Minnesota Vikings 196.3 2. Baltimore Ravens 2,441 152.6 4. Arizona Cardinals 203.9 3. Los Angeles Rams 2,231 139.4 5. Baltimore Ravens 210.0 4. Carolina Panthers 2,136 133.5

6. Tennessee Titans 216.9 ROSTERS 5. New England Patriots 2,037 127.3 7. Chicago Bears 219.7 6. New Orleans Saints 2,025 126.6 8. Detroit Lions 224.9 7. Tennessee Titans 2,023 126.4 9. Los Angeles Chargers 227.9 8. Houston Texans 2,021 126.3 10. Pittsburgh Steelers 231.1 9. Buffalo Bills 1,984 124.0 10. Dallas Cowboys 1,963 122.7 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 34 of 113 SCORING DEFENSE DEFENSE ON THIRD DOWN The Titans defense allowed 18.9 points per game in 2018, which was In 2018, the Titans defense allowed their opponents to convert third the third-best average in the NFL. It was the Titans' lowest average points downs at a rate of 36.6 percent (75 of 205), which ranked 10th in the NFL. allowed since 2008 (14.6). The Titans surrendered 21 or fewer points in 10 of their 16 games in Top third-down defenses in 2018: 2018. Opp. 3rd Opponent Conversions Attempts Down Pct. Fewest points allowed per game in 2018: 1. Minnesota Vikings 58 190 30.5 GAME PREVIEW 2. New York Jets 72 213 33.8 Team Points Allowed/Game 3. Baltimore Ravens 72 211 34.1 1. Chicago Bears 17.7 4. Chicago Bears 75 219 34.2 2. Baltimore Ravens 17.9 5. Seattle Seahawks 64 183 35.0 3. Tennessee Titans 18.9 6. Philadelphia Eagles 71 201 35.3 4. Jacksonville Jaguars 19.8 7. Cleveland Browns 75 210 35.7 5. Houston Texans 19.8 8. Buffalo Bills 74 203 36.5 6. Dallas Cowboys 20.3 Pittsburgh Steelers 72 197 36.5 New England Patriots 20.3 10. Tennessee Titans 75 205 36.6 8. Los Angeles Chargers 20.6 9. Minnesota Vikings 21.3 10. Indianapolis Colts 21.5 DEFENSE IN THE FOURTH QUARTER

TEAM NOTES The Titans defense was arguably the best in the NFL in the fourth quarter during the 2018 season. The Titans allowed only 65.9 yards per FEWEST TOUCHDOWNS ALLOWED IN 2018 game in the fourth quarter, which led the NFL. The Titans allowed their opponents to reach the end zone only 32 times in 2018, a total that ranked as the second-best in the NFL. It was the Total defense (yards per game) in the fourth quarter in 2018: lowest total allowed by the Titans since 2010 (32). Team Opp. Yards Per Game 1. Tennessee Titans 65.9 Fewest total touchdowns allowed in 2018: 2. Baltimore Ravens 68.9 3. Buffalo Bills 72.9 Team TDs Allowed 4. Arizona Cardinals 73.6 1. Chicago Bears 30 5. Denver Broncos 74.4 2. Tennessee Titans 32 6. Minnesota Vikings 75.4 3. Baltimore Ravens 33 7. Los Angeles Chargers 76.2

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER 4. Jacksonville Jaguars 34 Indianapolis Colts 76.2 Minnesota Vikings 34 9. Green Bay Packers 79.9 6. Dallas Cowboys 35 10. Jacksonville Jaguars 80.7 7. Houston Texans 36 New England Patriots 36 There were six games in which the opposition did not score a single 9. Philadelphia Eagles 37 point in the final stanza, helping the Titans finish second in the NFL with only Indianapolis Colts 37 62 total points allowed in the fourth quarter. The Titans defense gave up six touchdowns all season in the fourth quarter, tied with the Baltimore Ravens DEFENSE IN THE RED ZONE and Cincinnati Bengals for the lowest total in the league. The Titans were one of the NFL's best teams in 2018 in limiting Fewest touchdowns allowed in the fourth quarter in 2018: MEDIA opponents inside the red zone. Opposing teams scored touchdowns at a rate of 44.7 percent against the Titans once they went inside Tennessee's 20-yard line. Only the Philadelphia Eagles (44.6) fared better. Team TDs Allowed 1. Tennessee Titans 6 Top defenses in the red zone in 2018 (touchdown percentage): Baltimore Ravens 6 Cincinnati Bengals 6 Team Opp. Drives Touchdowns TD Pct. 4. Denver Broncos 7 1. Philadelphia Eagles 56 25 44.6 5. Arizona Cardinals 8 2. Tennessee Titans 47 21 44.7 Indianapolis Colts 8 3. Minnesota Vikings 49 22 44.9 Houston Texans 8 4. Seattle Seahawks 51 25 49.0 8. Minnesota Vikings 9 5. Chicago Bears 40 20 50.0 Cleveland Browns 9 Los Angeles Chargers 50 25 50.0 Los Angeles Rams 9 7. Dallas Cowboys 49 25 51.0

STATISTICS 8. Jacksonville Jaguars 47 24 51.1 Fewest points allowed in the fourth quarter in 2018: 9. Washington Redskins 52 27 51.9 10. New York Jets 59 31 52.5 Team Points Allowed 1. Baltimore Ravens 58 2. Tennessee Titans 62 3. Denver Broncos 66 4. Houston Texans 72 5. Arizona Cardinals 80 6. Los Angeles Rams 82 7. New Orleans Saints 83 Indianapolis Colts 83 9. New England Patriots 84 Cincinnati Bengals 84 ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 35 of 113

TITANS DBS A THREAT ON THE BLITZ KICKOFF RETURN RECORD GAME PREVIEW The Titans defensive backs contributed nine total sacks in 2018, which In 2018, the Titans set a new NFL record for kickoff return average and was the highest total in the NFL. Cornerback Logan Ryan led the group became the first team in NFL history to average more than 30.0 yards per with a career-high four sacks, while safety Kevin Byard (2.0), safety Kenny kickoff return in a season. They totaled 23 returns for 737 yards, an average Vaccaro (2.0) and cornerback Malcolm Butler (1.0) also contributed to the of 32.0 yards per return. total. The 2013 Kansas City Chiefs owned the previous record with a 29.9- The nine sacks were the most by the team’s defensive back group in yard kickoff return average (44 attempts for 1,316 yards), followed by the the “Titans era” (1999–present), surpassing the eight sacks by the safeties 1972 Chicago Bears at 29.4 yards (52 for 1,528). and cornerbacks in 2014. The former franchise record for kickoff return average in a season as 26.1 yards per attempt by both the 1963 Oilers and 2000 Titans. Most sacks by a defensive back group in 2018: There is no minimum attempt count for the team kickoff return average record. Team Sacks 1. Tennessee Titans 9.0 Highest single-season team kickoff return average, NFL history: 2. Minnesota Vikings 7.5 TEAM NOTES 3. Arizona Cardinals 6.5 Team Season KR Att Yds Avg 4. Chicago Bears 6.0 1. Tennessee Titans 2018 23 737 32.0 5. Green Bay Packers 5.5 2. Kansas City Chiefs 2013 44 1,316 29.9 Buffalo Bills 5.5 3. Pittsburgh Steelers 1952 39 1,128 28.9 7. Carolina Panthers 5.0 4. Baltimore Ravens 2014 38 1,077 28.3 Baltimore Ravens 5.0 Minnesota Vikings 2015 42 1,190 28.3 Los Angeles Chargers 5.0 10. New York Jets 4.5 Darius Jennings’ 31.7-yard kickoff return average, which included a 94-yard touchdown in Week 1 at Miami, also set a new franchise record. TOP RUSHING DEFENSES, 2016–2018 Highest individual kickoff return average, franchise history (minimum PLAYER NOTES Since the beginning of the 2016 season, the Titans rank near the top 1.25 attempts per team game): of the NFL in rushing defense. The 2017 Titans led the AFC and ranked fifth in the NFL in rushing Player Season KR Att Yds Avg defense. Their opponents averaged 88.8 rushing yards per game. 1. Darius Jennings 2018 22 698 31.7 In 2016, the Titans finished second in the NFL and first in the AFC 2. Ken Hall 1960 19 594 31.3 in rushing defense. Their opponents totaled 1,413 rushing yards, or an 3. Bobby Jancik 1962 24 726 30.3 average of 88.3 rushing yards per game. 4. Bobby Jancik 1963 45 1,317 29.3 5. Chris Carr 2008 35 984 28.1 Top rushing defenses (yards per game) from 2016–2018: 6. Carl Roaches 1981 28 769 27.5

Opponent Jennings’ 31.7-yard average led the NFL in 2018 and tied for the sixth- Team Rushing Yards Per Game best average in the NFL among qualifiers (1.25 attempts per team game) 1. Philadelphia Eagles 4,470 93.1 since 1970. 2. Dallas Cowboys 4,513 94.0 3. Baltimore Ravens 4,537 94.5 Highest individual kickoff return average in 2018 (minimum 20 MEDIA 4. Houston Texans 4,665 97.2 attempts): 5. Carolina Panthers 4,678 97.5 6. Tennessee Titans 4,696 97.8 Player KR Yds Avg Long TD New Orleans Saints 4,696 97.8 1. Darius Jennings 22 698 31.7 94 1 8. San Diego Chargers 1,567 97.9 2. Andre Roberts 40 1,174 29.4 99 1 9. Pittsburgh Steelers 4,831 100.6 3. Cordarrelle Patterson 23 663 28.8 95 1 10. Minnesota Vikings 4,863 101.3 4. Tremon Smith 33 886 26.8 97 0 5. Alex Erickson 40 1,049 26.2 77 0 6. Corey Coleman 23 598 26.0 51 0 FEWEST PENALTIES IN A 16-GAME SEASON 7. Richie James 23 580 25.2 97 1 8. Desmond King 22 522 23.7 40 0 The Titans were called for only 82 total penalties in 2018, leading the

9. Marvin Hall 26 616 23.7 53 0 STATISTICS NFL and setting a team record for the lowest number in a 16-game season 10. Dwayne Harris 29 663 22.9 34 0 (since 1978, excluding strike-shortened 1982 and 1987 seasons). They received no more than four penalties in nine of their 16 games. The previous franchise record for fewest penalties in a 16-game season was 84 by the 1983 Oilers.

Fewest penalties in a 16-game season, franchise history:

Season Penalties 1. 2018 82 2. 1983 84 3. 2017 85 4. 1996 91

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He entered the NFL following a historic career at the University of Oregon. He concluded his three seasons as the school’s starting TITANS quarterback by winning the Heisman Trophy and leading his team to the College Football Playoff Championship Game. Mariota broke nearly every major passing record at Oregon, totaling QUARTERBACKS 10,796 career passing yards and 105 touchdown passes. The three-time No. Name Ht Wt Exp College All-Pac-12 selection started every game over his three seasons, earning 8 Mariota, Marcus 6-4 222 5 Oregon a 36-5 record, and he completed at least one touchdown pass in every 17 Tannehill, Ryan 6-4 217 8 Texas A&M contest. He became one of four players in FBS history to pass for 10,000 GAME PREVIEW 5 Woodside, Logan 6-1 213 1 Toledo yards and rush for 2,000 yards (2,237) in a career, joining Dan LeFevour, Griffin and Colin Kaepernick. During his Heisman season in 2014, Mariota directed the Ducks to a Rose Bowl victory over Florida State. His totals for the year included 4,454 passing yards, 42 touchdown passes and only four interceptions. He also rushed for 770 yards and 15 touchdowns and even caught a touchdown #8 • QB MARCUS MARIOTA pass. His 58 total touchdowns in a season (passing, rushing and receiving) shattered Matt Barkley’s (2011) previous Pac-12 record of 41 touchdowns. CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO The 6-foot-4-inch, 222-pound signal caller became the fifth Heisman Trophy winner to be drafted by the Oilers/Titans, joining Billy Cannon, Earl Marcus Mariota (6-4, 222) completed is in his Campbell, Mike Rozier and Eddie George. Derrick Henry became the fifth NFL season in 2019. The Titans selected him sixth Heisman winner drafted by the club when he was selected in 2016. At the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine, he finished among the top three

TEAM NOTES with the No. 2 overall selection in the 2015 NFL Draft, and since that time, he arguably has had the quarterbacks in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump, three-cone drill best beginning to a career of any quarterback in and 20-yard shuttle. His 4.52-second 40-yard dash gave him the fastest team annals. quarterback time at the Combine since Griffin's 4.41 in 2012. Mariota won 27 games as a starter from 2015 Mariota is a native of Honolulu, Hawaii. through 2018. It was the most by any quarterback in his first four seasons with the franchise since George Blanda joined the 2019 Preseason Notes: Oilers as a 10-year veteran in 1960 and earned 34 wins through 1963. ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), played the first series of the game and completed Mariota became the fifth quarterback in NFL history with at least four of eight passes for 24 yards. 12,000 passing yards (12,004) and 1,200 rushing yards (1,270) in his first four seasons, joining , Cam Newton, Jeff Garcia and Blake Bortles. GAME-WINNING DRIVES FROM 2017-18 In 2018, Mariota completed 228 of 331 passes for 2,528 yards with From 2017 through 2018, only two NFL quarterbacks recorded more 11 touchdowns, eight interceptions and a passer rating of 92.3. He is the game-winning drives than Marcus Mariota. Including the regular season PLAYER NOTES PLAYER only quarterback in franchise history to produce a passer rating of 90.0 or and playoffs, he had eight-such drives, tied withCase Keenum behind only greater in three separate seasons. Dak Prescott and Drew Brees. Mariota's 68.9 completion percentage in 2018 shattered the previous Mariota’s game-winning drives in that time period included games franchise record. It was previously owned by Cody Carlson, who completed against Indianapolis (Oct. 16, 2017), at Cleveland (Oct. 22, 2017), against 65.6 percent of his passes (149 of 227) in 1992. Cincinnati (Nov. 12, 2017), at Indianapolis (Nov. 26, 2017), at Kansas City In 2017, Mariota led the team to the postseason and became the (playoff game on Jan. 6, 2018), at Jacksonville (Sept. 23, 2018), against youngest quarterback in franchise history to win a playoff game. His Philadelphia (Sept. 30, 2018) and against the New York Jets (Dec. 2, 2018). statistics in the regular season included 281 completions, 3,232 yards and 13 touchdowns on 453 attempts (79.3 passer rating). From 2015–2016, Mariota passed for 6,244 yards and 45 touchdowns, Most game-winning drives by quarterbacks from 2017–2018, including while throwing only 19 interceptions. His 93.8 passer rating during that playoffs: MEDIA time ranked sixth in NFL history for a player's first two NFL campaigns, trailing only Kurt Warner (107.9), Dan Marino (104.5), Nick Foles (101.0), Player Team(s) Game-Winning Drives Russell Wilson (100.6) and Ben Roethlisberger (98.3). 1. Dak Prescott Dallas Cowboys 10 In 2016, Mariota started 15 games. He was 276-of-451 passing for 2. Drew Brees New Orleans 9 3,426 yards, 26 touchdowns and nine interceptions. His 95.6 passer rating 3. Marcus Mariota Tennessee Titans 8 ranks third in franchise history for a single season, behind only Warren Case Keenum Denver/Minnesota 8 Moon’s 96.8 in 1990, when he was the Associated Press Offensive Player 5. Andy Dalton Cincinnati Bengals 7 of the Year, and Steve McNair’s 100.4 in 2003, when he was the NFL’s Co- Ben Roethlisberger Pittsburgh Steelers 7 MVP. Only two quarterbacks with the franchise have had more touchdown 7. Tom Brady New England Patriots 6 passes in a season than Mariota in 2016: George Blanda (36 in 1961 and Nick Foles Philadelphia Eagles 6 27 in 1962) and Moon (33 in 1990). Jared Goff Los Angeles Rams 6 During his rookie season, Mariota started 12 games, missing four total Russell Wilson Seattle Seahawks 6 contests due to injuries. He completed 230 of his 370 passes for 2,818 yards, 19 touchdowns—all franchise rookie records—while throwing only

STATISTICS 10 interceptions. At the time, his 91.5 passer rating ranked third in franchise history. Mariota also set a franchise rookie record by completing 62.2 percent of his passes. That was the fifth-highest percentage by a rookie quarterback in NFL history and the eighth-highest completion percentage in a season by any quarterback in Titans/Oilers history. On the ground in 2015, Mariota accounted for 252 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 34 carries. He finished second in franchise history in rushing yards by a rookie quarterback, trailing only Young’s 2006 total of 552 rushing yards. Mariota’s total included an 87-yard touchdown run against Jacksonville (Dec. 6), which was the fifth-longest rushing play in franchise history. Mariota joined Manning (1998) as the only rookie quarterbacks in NFL history to complete three touchdown passes in four different games, and he ROSTERS became the lone NFL rookie to ever record two games with four touchdown passes and no interceptions (Sept. 13 at Tampa Bay and Nov. 8 at New Orleans). TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 37 of 113

Mariota’s 2019 Preseason Game-by-Game Statistics: GAME PREVIEW Passing Rushing Date/Opp W-L G/S Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/Att TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sack Lost Rate Att Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at Phi W QB 8 4 50.0 24 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 9 0 0 56.3 0 0 - - 0 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. Pit 8/29 at Chi Totals 1-0 1/1 8 4 50.0 24 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 9 0 0 56.3 0 0 - - 0

Mariota’s 2018 Game-by-Game Statistics: Passing Rushing Date/Opp W-L G/S Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/Att TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sack Lost Rate Att Yds Avg Lg TD 9/9 at Mia L QB 16 9 56.3 103 6.4 0 0.0 2 12.5 31 0 0 36.2 3 15 5.0 7 0 9/16 vs. Hou W Did Not Play 9/23 at Jax W 18 12 66.7 100 5.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 22 1 8 80.8 7 51 7.3 15 0 TEAM NOTES 9/30 vs. Phi W QB 43 30 69.8 344 8.0 2 4.7 1 2.3 51 3 17 99.4 10 46 4.6 17 1 10/7 at Buf L QB 26 14 53.8 129 5.0 0 0.0 1 3.8 23 2 8 51.6 2 10 5.0 5 0 10/14 vs. Bal L QB 15 10 66.7 117 7.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 24 11 66 90.1 2 25 12.5 21 0 10/21 at LAC L QB 32 24 75.0 237 7.4 1 3.1 1 3.1 21 2 11 92.8 7 38 5.4 11 0 11/5 at Dal W QB 29 21 72.4 240 8.3 2 6.9 0 0.0 37 4 25 119.9 10 32 3.2 12 1 11/11 vs. NE W QB 24 16 66.7 228 9.5 2 8.3 0 0.0 29 2 14 125.0 2 21 10.5 20 0 11/18 at Ind L QB 13 10 76.9 85 6.5 0 0.0 1 7.7 23 4 19 61.4 4 17 4.3 9 0 11/26 at Hou L QB 23 22 95.7 303 13.2 2 8.7 0 0.0 61 6 43 147.7 6 28 4.7 14 0 12/2 vs. NYJ W QB 35 20 57.1 282 8.1 2 5.7 1 2.9 55 3 9 90.4 5 42 8.4 27 0 12/6 vs. Jax W QB 24 18 75.0 162 6.8 0 0.0 1 4.2 29 1 0 75.3 4 13 3.3 12 0 12/16 at NYG W QB 20 12 60.0 88 4.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 17 1 8 70.4 2 11 5.5 11 0

12/22 vs. Was W QB 13 10 76.9 110 8.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 18 2 15 101.4 1 7 7.0 7 0 PLAYER NOTES 12/30 vs. Ind L Inactive

Mariota’s Career Regular Season Statistics: Passing Rushing Year G S Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/Att TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sack Lost Rate Att Yds Avg Lg TD 2015 12 12 370 230 62.2 2,818 7.6 19 5.1 10 2.7 61t 38 258 91.5 34 252 7.4 87t 2 2016 15 15 451 276 61.2 3,426 7.6 26 5.8 9 2.0 60 23 156 95.6 60 349 5.8 41 2 2017 15 15 453 281 62.0 3,232 7.1 13 2.9 15 3.3 75t 27 173 79.3 60 312 5.2 34t 5 2018 14 13 331 228 68.9 2,528 7.6 11 3.3 8 2.4 61 42 243 92.3 64 357 5.6 27 2 Totals 56 55 1,605 1,015 63.2 12,004 7.5 69 4.3 42 2.6 75 130 830 89.4 218 1,270 5.8 87 11

Mariota's Career Postseason Statistics: Passing Rushing Year G S Att Cmp Pct Yds Yd/Att TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sack Lost Rate Att Yds Avg Lg TD

2017 2 2 68 41 60.3 459 6.8 4 5.9 1 1.5 36 10 62 93.9 12 83 6.9 17 0 MEDIA

Mariota’s Regular Season Single-Game Highs: Mariota’s Playoff Single-Game Highs: Attempts - 44 (twice, last vs. Cincinnati, 11/12/17) Attempts - 37 at New England (1/13/18) Completions - 30 vs. Philadelphia (9/30/18) Completions - 22 at New England (1/13/18) Passing Yards - 371 at New Orleans (11/8/15) Passing Yards - 254 at New England (1/13/18) Touchdown Passes - 4 (Three times, last vs. Green Bay, 11/13/16) Touchdown Passes - 2 (twice, last at New England, 1/13/18) Long Completion - 75t at Pittsburgh (11/16/17) Long Completion - 36 at New England (1/13/18) Rushing Attempts - 10 (Three times, last at Dallas, 11/5/18) Rushing Attempts - 8 at Kansas City (1/6/18) Rushing Yards - 112 vs. Jacksonville (12/6/15) Rushing Yards - 46 at Kansas City (1/6/18) Long Rush - 87t vs. Jacksonville (12/6/15) Long Rush - 17 at Kansas City (1/6/18) Rushing Touchdowns - 2 at Houston (10/1/17) Rushing Touchdowns - (none) STATISTICS ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 38 of 113 MARCUS MARIOTA’S GAME-WINNING DRIVES In his NFL career, quarterback Marcus Mariota has led 12 game-winning drives in the fourth quarter of overtime, including the regular season and postseason. That includes five games in 2017: a 36-22 win against Indianapolis (10/16), a 12-9 victory at Cleveland (10/22), a 24-20 win against Cincinnati (11/12), a 20-16 win at Indianapolis (11/26) and a 22-21 win at Kansas City (1/6) in the playoffs. In 2018, he led a game-winning drive in a 9-6 win at Jacksonville (9/23), in a 26-23 overtime win against Philadelphia (9/30) and in a 26-22 victory against the New York Jets (12/2). Per the Elias Sports Bureau, a game-winning drive is defined as when a quarterback’s team scores on an offensive possession to put the team ahead (whether tied or from behind) for good in the fourth quarter or overtime.

GAME PREVIEW Marcus Mariota’s game-winning drives:

4th Qtr Score, Start Drive Mariota’s Drive Drive Drive Scoring Final Date/Opp. Deficit/Tie of Drive Start Stats (Att-Cmp-Yds, TD, Rushing) Totals End Play Score 11/8/15 at NO 28-28 28-28 15:00 (OT) 6-6-62, 1 TD, 3 rushes for 18 yds 9-80-5:10 9:50 Mariota 5-yard pass to Anthony Fasano 34-28 12/6/15 vs. Jax 28-32 28-32 10:09 1-1-5, 1 TD, 2 rushes for 89 yds 3-90-1:39 8:30 Marcus Mariota 87-yard run 42-39 9/18/16 at Det 3-15 10-15 7:04 10-10-82, 1 TD, 4 rushes for 19 yds 13-83-5:51 1:13 Mariota 9-yard pass to Andre Johnson 16-15 12/18/16 at KC 7-17 16-17 1:07 4-3-40, 0 TD, 0 rushes 6-40-1:07 0:00 Ryan Succop 53-yd FG 19-17 10/16/17 vs. Ind 15-19 22-22 7:27 3-3-74, 1 TD, 0 rushes 4-75-1:58 5:29 Mariota 53-yard pass to Taywan Taylor 36-22 10/22/17 at Cle 9-9 9-9 5:57 (OT) 1-1-8, 0 TD, 5 rushes for 12 yds 7-20-4:02 2:00 Ryan Succop 47-yd FG 12-9 11/12/17 vs. Cin 17-20 17-20 5:03 10-5-53, 1 TD, 3 rushes for 15 yds 12-73-4:27 0:36 Mariota 7-yd pass to DeMarco Murray 24-20 11/26/17 at Ind 13-16 13-16 11:24 3-2-29, 1 TD, 7 rushes for 42 yds 9-77-5:25 5:59 DeMarco Murray 1-yd run 20-16 1/6/18 at KC* 10-21 16-21 11:15 7-4-40, 1 TD, 2 rushes for 19 yds 11-80-5:09 6:06 Mariota 22-yd pass to Eric Decker 22-21 9/23/18 at Jax 6-6 6-6 10:48 4-3-32, 0 TD, 0 rushes 12-65-6:42 4:06 Ryan Succop 28-yd FG 9-6 TEAM NOTES 9/30/18 vs. Phi 10-17 20-23 6:19 (OT) 11-5-48, 1 TD, 2 rushes for 24 yds 16-75-6:14 0:05 Mariota 10-yd pass to Corey Davis 26-23 12/2/18 vs. NYJ 13-22 19-22 1:46 5-3-39, 1 TD, 1 rush for 27 yds 6-86-1:10 0:36 Mariota 11-yd pass to Corey Davis 26-22 * Playoff game FRANCHISE LEADING PASSERS SINGLE-SEASON COMPLETION % RECORD On Nov. 26, 2018 at Houston, Marcus Mariota qualified for several of In 2018, Marcus Mariota set a new single-season franchise record by the franchise’s all-time passing records. During the game, Mariota reached a large margin. He had a completion rate of 68.9 percent, completing 228 1,500 career passing attempts, the benchmark to qualify for NFL and team of his 331 passes on the year. passing records in career completion percentage and career passer rating, Through the franchise’s first 58 seasons (1960–2017), no quarterback among other categories. recorded a completion percentage above 66.0 percent. Cody Carlson When Mariota hit 1,500 attempts, he became the franchise's all-time established the previous benchmark in 1992 by completing 65.6 percent of leader in completion percentage and passer rating, moving in front of his passes (149 of 227). PLAYER NOTES PLAYER former record holder Steve McNair (59.5 completion percentage and 83.3 Mariota tied Derek Carr for fifth place in the NFL in completion passer rating) at the top of the leaderboard. percentage. Only New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees (74.4), Minnesota’s Kirk Cousins (70.1), Philadelphia’s Carson Wentz (69.6) and Highest career passer rating in franchise history (minimum 1,500 Atlanta’s Matt Ryan (69.4) fared better. attempts): Highest single-season completion percentage, franchise history: Player Seasons Passer Rating 1. Marcus Mariota 2015–present 89.4 Pass Completion 2. Steve McNair 1995–2005 83.3 Player Season Attempts Completions Percent 3. Warren Moon 1984–1993 80.4 1. Marcus Mariota 2018 331 228 68.9 4. George Blanda 1960–1966 62.5 MEDIA 2. Cody Carlson 1992 227 149 65.6 5. Dan Pastorini 1971–1979 61.0 3. Warren Moon 1992 346 224 64.7 4. Ken Stabler 1980 457 293 64.1 5. Chris Chandler 1995 356 225 63.2 Highest career completion percentage in franchise history (minimum 6. Steve McNair 2000 396 248 62.6 1,500 attempts): 7. Steve McNair 2003 400 250 62.5 8. Vince Young 2007 382 238 62.3 Player Seasons Completion Pct. 9. Marcus Mariota 2015 370 230 62.2 1. Marcus Mariota 2015–present 63.2 10. Marcus Mariota 2017 453 281 62.0 2. Steve McNair 1995–present 59.5 3. Warren Moon 1984–1993 57.9 4. Dan Pastorini 1971–1979 51.5 12,000/1,200 CLUB 5. George Blanda 1960–1966 48.4 In his first four NFL seasons,Marcus Mariota passed for 12,004 yards and rushed for an additional 1,270 yards. He became the fifth player in NFL STATISTICS Most passing yards, franchise history: history with at least 12,000 passing yards and 1,200 rushing yards in his first four seasons. Player Seasons Passing Yards Jeff Garcia became the first quarterback to accomplish the feat in 1. Warren Moon 1984–1993 33,685 2002. Since then, four more signal callers matched the feat: Cam Newton, 2. Steve McNair 1995–2005 27,141 Russell Wilson, Blake Bortles and Mariota. 3. George Blanda 1960–1966 19,149 4. Dan Pastorini 1971–1979 16,864 Players in NFL history with 12,000 passing yards and 1,200 rushing 5. Marcus Mariota 2015–present 12,004 yards in their first four NFL seasons (through 2018): 6. Vince Young 2006–2010 8,098 7. Kerry Collins 2006–2010 6,804 Passing Rushing 8. Ken Stabler 1980–1981 5,190 Player Seasons Team Yards Yards 9. Pete Beathard 1967–1969 5,128 Marcus Mariota 2015–2018 Tennessee 12,004 1,200 Blake Bortles 2014­­–2017 Jacksonville 14,928 1,410 ROSTERS 10. Jake Locker 2011–2014 4,967 Russell Wilson 2012­­–2015 Seattle 13,974 2,430 Cam Newton 2011­­–2014 Carolina 14,426 2,571 Jeff Garcia 1999–2002 San Francisco 13,704 1,252 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 39 of 113 MARIOTA'S FOUR-YEAR WIN TOTAL

MARCUS MARIOTA'S GAME PREVIEW Marcus Mariota won 27 games as a starter from 2015 through STARTING RECORD WHEN ... 2018. It was the most by any quarterback in his first four seasons with the franchise since George Blanda joined the Oilers as a 10-year veteran in Regular Season Career 1960 and earned 34 wins through 1963. Record When Mariota '15 '16 '17 '18 Career Playoffs Mariota won three games as a rookie in 2015. He won eight games Starts at quarterback 3-9 8-7 9-6 7-6 27-28 1-1 in his second season and led the team to the playoffs with nine wins in his Starts vs. division opponents 1-2 1-4 5-1 1-2 8-9 0-0 third year. In 2018, he registered seven wins as a starter. Passes for 300 or more yards 1-1 0-1 1-1 1-1 3-4 0-0 Completes 1 or more TD passes 3-4 6-5 8-2 4-2 21-13 1-1 Most wins by a starting quarterback in his first four seasons with the Completes 2 or more TD passes 3-3 6-4 2-1 4-1 15-9 1-1 Titans/Oilers, franchise history: Completes 3 or more TD passes 3-1 3-1 0-0 0-0 6-2 0-0 Wins in ... Starts and passes for no INTs 2-3 5-3 4-2 4-2 15-10 0-1 Quarterback Seasons Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Total Completes 70.0% of his passes 2-0 4-0 1-0 3-3 10-3 0-0 1. George Blanda 1960-1963 8 9 11 6 34

Has a passer rating of 80.0+ 3-3 6-4 5-1 5-3 19-11 1-1 2. Marcus Mariota 2015-2018 3 8 9 7 27 TEAM NOTES Has a passer rating of 90.0+ 3-1 6-2 5-1 5-3 19-7 0-1 3. Vince Young 2006-2009 8 9 1 8 26 Has a passer rating of 100.0+ 3-0 6-1 2-1 3-1 14-3 0-0 4. Steve McNair 1995-1998 2 2 8 8 20 Sacked 0 times 1-0 3-1 2-0 0-1 6-2 0-0 5. Warren Moon 1984-1987 3 4 5 7 19 Rushes for 1 or more TDs 1-1 1-1 1-3 2-0 5-5 0-0 6. Kenny Stabler 1980-1981 11 5 - - 16 Rushes for 2 or more TDs 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 Pete Beathard 1967-1969 7 3 6 - 16 Rushes and Passes for 1 TD 1-0 1-1 1-1 2-0 5-2 0-0 RED ZONE PASSING ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ Since the time he entered the NFL in 2015, Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota has been one of the NFL's most efficient quarterbacks in the red zone. During that time, Mariota has completed 47 touchdown passes with PLAYER NOTES MARIOTA AT AGE 25 only one interception inside the opponents' 20-yard line. Marcus Mariota celebrated his 25th birthday on Oct. 30, 2018. He Highest red zone passer rating from 2015–2018 (from the opponents’ became only the ninth quarterback since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970 to 1-19 yard lines; minimum 100 attempts): pass for at least 10,000 yards before his 25th birthday. The list also includes Drew Bledsoe (14,642 passing yards before his Player Att Cmp Pct Yds TD Int Rate 25th birthday), Jameis Winston (14,628), Josh Freeman (12,963), Peyton 1. Andrew Luck 191 127 66.5 813 63 2 110.4 Manning (12,287), Matthew Stafford (12,272), Dan Marino (11,975), Cam 2. Drew Brees 337 233 69.1 1,317 85 6 108.1 Newton (11,299) and Blake Bortles (11,241). 3. Tom Brady 317 197 62.1 1,385 91 5 105.1 Among the nine players to accomplish the feat, Mariota led the group 4. Marcus Mariota 188 108 57.4 749 47 1 103.9 in completion percentage (62.2) and ranked third in passer rating (87.5) 5. Jared Goff 170 98 57.6 673 46 2 101.3 behind only Marino (96.6) and Winston (87.8). 6. Carson Wentz 198 112 56.6 755 53 2 100.5 Mariota (1,098), Newton (2,032 rushing yards) and Bortles (1,088) were 7. Kirk Cousins 289 166 57.4 1,118 72 5 98.4 the only three players with 10,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards 8. Matt Ryan 310 181 58.4 1,255 78 8 96.4 before age 25. 9. Carson Palmer 195 103 52.8 796 51 3 96.3 10. Andy Dalton 223 124 55.6 926 66 5 96.0 MEDIA Players since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger with 10,000 passing yards before age 25 (through 2018): MARIOTA'S FIRST POSTSEASON Completion Passing Passer Player Pct. Yards Rating In his first career postseason, Marcus Mariota completed 41 of 68 Drew Bledsoe 55.1 14,642 72.0 passes for 459 yards with four touchdowns and one interception in two Jameis Winston 61.6 14,628 87.8 games—both on the road. He led the team to a Wild Card victory at Kansas Josh Freeman 58.8 12,963 79.8 City on Jan. 6, 2018. Peyton Manning 60.4 12,287 85.4 His 93.9 passer rating was the franchise’s fourth-best in a single postseason (minimum 20 attempts), ranking behind only Matthew Stafford 59.8 12,272 82.3 George Blanda’s 117.8 in 1960, Warren Moon’s 106.0 in 1991 and Moon’s 103.0 in 1992. Dan Marino 61.1 11,975 96.6 STATISTICS In a single postseason with the franchise, Mariota also finished sixth in Cam Newton 59.8 11,299 86.4 completions, sixth in yards and tied for second in touchdown passes. Blake Bortles 58.8 11,241 79.6 Marcus Mariota 62.2 10,506 87.5 Highest passer rating in a postseason, franchise history (minimum 20 attempts):

Player Postseason Att Cmp Yds TD Int Rating 1. George Blanda 1960 31 16 301 3 0 117.8 2. Warren Moon 1991 76 55 596 5 2 106.0 3. Warren Moon 1992 50 36 371 4 2 103.0 4. Marcus Mariota 2017 68 41 459 4 1 93.9 5. Warren Moon 1989 48 29 315 2 0 93.7 6. Warren Moon 1993 43 32 306 1 1 91.8 7. Steve McNair 2002 80 48 532 3 2 81.9 ROSTERS 8. Warren Moon 1987 75 45 537 2 3 74.1 9. Dan Pastorini 1978 70 44 602 4 6 73.6 10. Kerry Collins 2008 42 26 281 0 1 71.6 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 40 of 113 FRANCHISE SINGLE-GAME PASSER RATINGS TITANS TIDBITS: MARCUS MARIOTA Against the Packers on Nov. 13, 2016, Marcus Mariota completed 19 of 26 passes for 295 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions. His ¾¾ In 2016, Mariota launched of his Motiv8 Foundation, which serves passer rating for the game was 149.8. the communities of Middle Tennessee, Eugene and Honolulu. The Among all games in franchise history, Mariota’s passer rating against Motiv8 Foundation aims to create and support economic and the Packers ranks second. The only one that tops it is a perfect 158.3 by educational programs and athletic activities to provide an alternative Chris Chandler against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 24, 1995. outlet for youth of troubled neighborhoods and backgrounds. Mariota already owns three of the franchise’s four best single-game GAME PREVIEW ¾¾ The Motiv8 Foundation puts on two full-scale golf tournaments in passer ratings and five of the team’s 17 best performances. His 148.1 Honolulu and Portland. It also has fed 5,000 homeless and workers in passer rating against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 27, 2016 is third on the homeless field on Oahu and Maui and additionally donated 1,000 the list, while his 147.7 passer rating at the Houston Texans on Nov. 26, pounds of dog food to two dog shelters on Oahu. The foundation will 2018 is fourth. His 135.7 passer rating at the New Orleans Saints as a be hosting a job fair for homeless families and will be also donating a rookie (Nov. 8) is 13th, and his 132.6 passer rating against the Cleveland year supply of toiletries to more than 30 shelters across the state of Browns on Oct. 16, 2016 is 17th on the list. Hawaii. In his NFL debut at Tampa Bay on Sept. 13, 2015, Mariota had a perfect 158.3 passer rating. However, his 15 attempts fell short of the 20 ¾¾ Annually, Motiv8 sponsors the attendance of 1,200+ kids to a attempts required to qualify in the NFL’s official record books. University of Hawaii game, 300+ kids to a Oregon Ducks game and more than a 100 kids to a Tennessee Titans game. Top single-game passer ratings in franchise history (minimum 20 ¾ ¾ Motiv8 also continues to be a major player in high school football attempts): in the state of Hawaii with is presenting sponsorship of the nationally- TEAM NOTES televised Polynesian Bowl. Player Date Opp Att Cmp Yds TD Int Rate ¾¾ In 2018, the Motiv8 Foundation launched the Ardel Deppe Community 1. Chris Chandler 09/24/95 Cin 26 23 352 4 0 158.3 Football Coach Award to recognize three Hawaii football coaches from 2. Marcus Mariota 11/13/16 GB 26 19 295 4 0 149.8 any level of play who best exemplify Marcus’ grandfather’s spirit of 3. Marcus Mariota 10/27/16 Jax 22 18 270 2 0 148.1 going the extra mile and giving back to the community. 4. Marcus Mariota 11/26/18 Hou 23 22 303 2 0 147.7 ¾¾ He is the oldest son of Toa and Alana Mariota. His younger brother, 5. Steve McNair 10/12/03 Hou 27 18 421 3 0 146.8 Matthew, is a tight end at Oregon. 6. Warren Moon 11/18/90 Cle 32 24 322 5 0 146.1 ¾¾ Mariota credits much of his athletic success to playing soccer in his 7. Warren Moon 11/26/90 Buf 22 16 300 2 0 145.1 youth. By the time he was eight years old, he was wearing a soccer 8. Chris Chandler 11/26/95 Den 26 18 280 3 0 143.1 jersey with the number 8, and he has kept the jersey number ever 9. Warren Moon 10/01/89 Mia 23 19 254 2 0 141.7 since then. 10. Warren Moon 11/15/87 Pit 22 16 239 2 0 138.3 11. Chris Chandler 09/08/96 Jac 22 14 226 3 0 137.5 12. Steve McNair 12/26/99 Jac 33 23 291 5 0 136.5

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ 13. Marcus Mariota 11/08/15 NO 39 28 371 4 0 135.7 14. Warren Moon 11/14/93 Cin 31 23 225 4 0 133.7 15. Steve McNair 10/18/98 Cin 21 16 277 1 0 133.5 SINGLE-GAME COMPLETION %, NFL HISTORY 16. George Blanda 11/19/61 NYT 32 20 418 7 1 132.8 17. Marcus Mariota 10/16/16 Cle 24 17 284 3 1 132.6 On Nov. 26, 2018, Marcus Mariota completed 22 of 23 passes for 303 yards. His completion rate of 95.65 percent set a franchise record and was the second-highest single-game completion percentage in NFL history (minimum 20 attempts). Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip ROOKIE ACCURACY Rivers set the all-time NFL record the day before Mariota’s performance In 2015, Titans quarterback posted one of the highest at Houston, completing 96.55 percent of his passes (28 of 29) against the Marcus Mariota

MEDIA completion percentages in NFL history among rookie quarterbacks. His Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 25. completion percentage of 62.2 was the fifth best all-time among rookies. Prior to Week 12 of the 2018 campaign, the previous NFL record Mariota’s completion percentage would shattered the franchise’s rookie holder was Kurt Warner, who completed 92.31 percent of his passes for record. Until Mariota, completion percentage of 51.5 in Arizona against Jacksonville on Sept. 20, 2009 (24 of 26). Vince Young’s 2006 was the best among rookie qualifiers in team annals. Highest completion percentage in a game in NFL history (minimum 20 Highest completion percentage among rookie quarterbacks in NFL attempts to qualify; as of Nov. 26, 2018): history (through 2015; minimum 14 passes per team game, or 224

attempts per 16 games): Player Team Opp Date Att Cmp Pct 1. Philip Rivers LAC Ari 11/25/18 29 28 96.55 Quarterback Year Team Comp Att Pct 2. Marcus Mariota Ten at Hou 11/26/18 23 22 95.65 1. Ben Roethlisberger 2004 Pittsburgh 196 295 66.4 3. Kurt Warner Ari Jax 9/20/09 26 24 92.31 2. Robert Griffin III 2012 Washington 258 393 65.7 4. Vinny Testaverde Cle LAR 12/26/93 23 21 91.30 3. Teddy Bridgewater 2014 Minnesota 259 402 64.4 5. Ken Anderson Cin Pit 11/10/74 22 20 90.91 4. Russell Wilson 2012 Seattle 252 393 64.1 STATISTICS Mariota broke the franchise's single-game completion-percentage 5. Marcus Mariota 2015 Tennessee 227 364 62.2 6. Matt Ryan 2008 Atlanta 265 434 61.1 record held by former Oilers signal caller Chris Chandler, who completed 7. Carson Palmer 2004 Cincinnati 263 432 60.9 88.5 percent of his passes (23 of 26) at Cincinnati on Sept. 24, 1995. 8. Nick Foles 2012 Philadelphia 161 265 60.8 9. Joe Flacco 2008 Baltimore 257 428 60.1 Highest completion percentage in a game in franchise history 10. Sam Bradford 2010 St. Louis 354 590 60.0 (minimum 20 attempts to qualify):

Player Opp Date Att Cmp Pct 1. Marcus Mariota at Hou 11/26/18 23 22 95.65 2. Chris Chandler at Cin 9/24/95 26 23 88.46 3. Ken Stabler Bal 9/21/80 21 18 85.71 4. Steve McNair Ind 12/8/02 23 19 82.61 ROSTERS Warren Moon Mia 10/1/89 23 19 82.61 6. Ken Stabler at Cle 9/15/80 28 23 82.14 7. Marcus Mariota Jax 10/27/16 22 18 81.82 8. Chris Chandler at Cle 11/5/95 20 16 80.00 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 41 of 113 RUSH TO THE RECORD BOOKS #17 • QB RYAN TANNEHILL GAME PREVIEW On Dec. 6, 2015 against Jacksonville, Marcus Mariota rushed for an CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO 87-yard touchdown against Jacksonville and finished the game with 112 rushing yards on nine attempts. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill (6-4, 207) is in The 87-yard run was the longest run in franchise history by a his eighth NFL season and his first campaign with quarterback and at the time was the fifth-longest run overall for the team, the Titans. He was originally a first-round selection behind three rushes by running back Chris Johnson (94, 91 and 89 yards) (eighth overall) by the Miami Dolphins in the 2012 and one rush by running back Sid Blanks (91). NFL Draft. Steve McNair previously recorded the longest run in franchise history Tannehill was acquired by the Titans in a trade by a quarterback with a 71-yard attempt in 1998 (Nov. 8 at Tampa Bay). with the Dolphins on March 15, 2019. The Titans sent a seventh-round pick in 2019 and a fourth- Longest rushing attempts in franchise history: round selection in 2020 to Miami in exchange for Tannehill and a 2019 sixth- rounder. Player Date Opp Rush Over his first seven NFL seasons, he started 88 games, threw for 1. Derrick Henry 12/6/18 Jacksonville 99t 20,434 yards and 123 touchdowns, and rushed for 1,210 yards and six TEAM NOTES 2. Chris Johnson 12/17/12 New York Jets 94t scores. When he left Miami, he ranked second in franchise history behind 3. Chris Johnson 9/20/09 Houston 91t Chad Pennington in both career completion percentage (62.8) and career Sid Blanks 12/13/64 New York Jets 91t passer rating (87.0). He authored 13 game-winning drives. 5. Chris Johnson 11/1/09 Jacksonville 89t In 2018, while being limited by injury to 11 starts, Tannehill threw for 6. Marcus Mariota (QB) 12/6/15 Jacksonville 87t 1,979 yards and 17 touchdowns. 7. Chris Johnson 11/29/09 Arizona 85t During the first four seasons of his career (2012-15), Tannehill's 8. Chris Johnson 10/21/12 at Buffalo 83t passing yardage total—15,460 yards—was the third highest mark in NFL 9. Earl Campbell 11/20/78 Miami 81t history, behind only Peyton Manning and Dan Marino. Tannehill’s two 10. Chris Johnson 11/4/12 Chicago 80t 4,000-yard passing seasons (2015 and 2014) were the only ones recorded LenDale White 10/19/08 at Kansas City 80t by a Dolphins quarterback other than Marino (six times). The Dolphins Larry Moriarty 9/11/83 at L.A. Raiders 80 reached the playoffs in 2016, breaking an eight-year postseason drought.

A native of Big Spring, Texas, Tannehill attended Texas A&M, where PLAYER NOTES From 1960–2016, only two quarterbacks recorded a run longer than he earned honorable mention All-America honors as a senior. He played Mariota’s 87-yarder. Oakland’s Terrelle Pryor set the NFL quarterback both quarterback and wide receiver, passing for 5,450 yards and 42 record with 93-yard touchdown run for the Oakland Raiders in 2013 (Oct. 27 touchdowns and adding 112 receptions for 1,596 yards and 10 scores. against Pittsburgh), and most recently San Francisco’s Colin Kaepernick had a 90-yard touchdown run in 2014 at the San Diego Chargers (Dec. 20). 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), making his preseason debut with the Titans, Longest rushing attempts since 1960 history among NFL quarterbacks completed 12 of 16 passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns with no (through 2017): interceptions a passer rating of 138.0. In the second quarter, he completed a one-yard touchdown pass to tight end MyCole Pruitt to cap a nine-play, Player Date Date/Opp Rush 89-yard drive. Two drives later, he threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to tight 1. Terrelle Pryor Oak 10/27/13 vs. Pit 93 end Anthony Firkser, followed by a completion to wide receiver Darius 2. Colin Kaepernick SF 12/20/14 at SD 90 Jennings for a two-point conversion. 3. Marcus Mariota Ten 11/6/15 vs. Jax 87 Tannehill's 2019 Preseason Passing Statistics: Mariota’s 112 rushing yards against the Jaguars set a new single- Year Team G/S Att Cmp Pct Yds TD Int Lg Sack Rate MEDIA game record among Titans/Oilers quarterbacks, topping the record of 95 2019 Ten 1/0 16 12 75.0 130 2 0 23t 0 138.0 yards held by Steve McNair (Nov. 8, 1998 at Tampa Bay). Tannehill's Career Regular Season Passing Statistics: Most single-game rushing yards by a quarterback in franchise history: Year Team G/S Att Cmp Pct Yds TD Int Lg Sack Rate 2012 Mia 16/16 484 282 58.3 3,294 12 13 80t 35 76.1 Player Date Opp Rush Yds 2013 Mia 16/16 588 355 60.4 3,913 24 17 67 58 81.7 1. Marcus Mariota 12/6/15 Jacksonville 112 2014 Mia 16/16 590 392 66.4 4,045 27 12 50 46 92.8 2. Steve McNair 11/8/98 at Tampa Bay 95 2015 Mia 16/16 586 363 61.9 4,208 24 12 54t 45 88.7 3. Steve McNair 12/21/97 Pittsburgh 90 2016 Mia 13/13 389 261 67.1 2,995 19 12 74t 29 93.5 4. Vince Young 12/10/06 at Houston 86 2017 Mia 0/0 Injured Reserve 5. Steve McNair 12/13/98 at Jacksonville 81 2018 Mia 11/11 274 176 64.2 1,979 17 9 75t 35 92.7

Totals 88/88 2,911 1,829 62.8 20,434 123 75 80t 248 87.0 STATISTICS

Tannehill's Regular Season Single-Game Highs: Attempts - 58 at N.Y. Jets (11/29/15) Completions - 35 vs. Minnesota (12/21/14) Passing Yards - 431 at Arizona (9/30/12) Touchdown Passes - 4 (Twice, last vs. Houston 10/25/15) Long Completion - 80t at Arizona (9/30/12) Completion Percentage - 94.7 vs. Houston (10/25/15) Passer Rating - 158.3 - vs. Houston (10/25/15)

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5 - QB LOGAN WOODSIDE (6-1, 213, 1st Year, Toledo) ROSTERS ¾¾ Logan Woodside was re-signed by the Titans as a free agent on April 8, 2019 after spending three weeks on the Titans practice squad during the 2018 season. ¾¾ During the 2019 offseason, he had a stint with the Alliance of American Football League’s San Antonio Commanders. In seven AAF games, he completed 116 of 201 passes for 1,385 yards and seven touchdowns. ¾¾ Woodside was originally selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round (249th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 42 of 113

¾¾ A native of Frankfort, Ky., he established program records at Toledo in and 42 rushing touchdowns and added 285 yards on 17 career receptions passing yards (10,514), touchdowns (93), passing efficiency (162.87) and with three receiving scores. During Alabama’s victory over Clemson in the 300-yard games (17) during a four-year career. His 93 touchdown passes 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship, he broke Shaun ranks fifth all-time in MAC history. Alexander’s record for most career rushing yards in Alabama history. ¾¾ As a senior for the Rockets in 2017, he led the MAC in completion In his final collegiate season, Henry rushed for an Alabama and percentage (64.2), passing efficiency (162.2), touchdowns (28), passing Southeastern Conference record 2,219 yards, which led the nation and yards (3,882), yards per completion (14.7), and yards per attempt (9.45). ranked fifth in FBS history. He recorded 100-yard rushing games 10 He was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Year. times and had four 200-yard games during the season. His 28 rushing 2019 Preseason Notes: touchdowns were a national best and an SEC record, snapping Tim Tebow

GAME PREVIEW ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), led the Titans with 138 yards on 14-of-19 passing and Tre Mason’s old mark of 23. In addition to the Heisman, he also won with two touchdowns and a passer rating of 128.8. He completed a 25-yard the Doak Walker Award, Walter Camp Award and Maxwell Award, among a touchdown pass to wide receiver Cody Hollister in the fourth quarter and multitude of other honors. a 17-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tanner McEvoy in the fourth Henry is a native of Yulee, Fla. stanza. 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), did not play.

Henry’s 2019 Preseason Statistics: Year GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TITANS 2019 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 - - 0

TEAM NOTES RUNNING BACKS Henry’s Career Regular Season Statistics: Year GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD No. Name Ht Wt Exp College 2016 15 2 110 490 4.5 22 5 13 137 10.5 29 0 39 Barnes, Alex 6-0 226 R Kansas State 2017 16 2 176 744 4.2 75t 5 11 136 12.4 66t 1 28 Dawkins, Dalyn 5-7 183 1 Colorado State 2018 16 12 215 1,059 4.9 99t 12 15 99 6.6 21 0 32 Fluellen, David 5-11 224 3 Toledo Totals 47 16 501 2,293 4.6 99t 22 39 372 9.5 66t 1 22 Henry, Derrick 6-3 247 4 Alabama 35 Hunt, Akeem 5-10 185 4 Purdue Henry’s Career Postseason Statistics: 33 Lewis, Dion 5-8 195 8 Pittsburgh Year GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 30 McNichols, Jeremy 5-9 205 1 Boise State 2017 2 2 35 184 5.3 35t 1 5 56 11.2 29 0

Henry’s Regular Season Single-Game Highs: Rushing Attempts - 33 at N.Y. Giants (12/16/18) Rushing Yards - 238 vs. Jacksonville (12/6/18)

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER Long Rush - 99t vs. Jacksonville (12/6/18) #22 • RB DERRICK HENRY Rushing Touchdowns - 4 vs. Jacksonville (12/6/18) Receptions - 4 vs. Jacksonville (10/27/16) CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO Receiving Yards - 66 vs. Jacksonville (12/31/17) Long Reception - 66t vs. Jacksonville (12/31/17) Running back Derrick Henry (6-3, 247) is in his Receiving Touchdowns - 1 vs. Jacksonville (12/31/17) fourth NFL season in 2019. He was selected by the Titans with the 45th overall pick in the second round Henry’s Playoff Single-Game Highs: of the 2016 NFL Draft. Rushing Attempts - 23 at Kansas City (1/6/18) Henry authored his first career 1,000-yard Rushing Yards - 156 at Kansas City (1/6/18) season in 2018 and the 28th 1,000-yard rushing Long Rush - 35t at Kansas City (1/6/18) MEDIA season in franchise history, totaling 1,059 yards and Rushing Touchdowns - 1 at Kansas City (1/6/18) 12 touchdowns on 215 carries—all career highs. Receptions - 3 at New England (1/13/18) His 2018 rushing yardage ranked second in the AFC to Joe Mixon’s Receiving Yards - 35 at Kansas City (1/6/18) 1,168 yards, and he finished seventh in the NFL. Henry’s 12 rushing Long Reception - 29 at Kansas City (1/6/18) touchdowns tied James Connor for third place in the NFL behind Todd Receiving Touchdowns - (none) Gurley (17) and Alvin Kamara (14). Henry was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for December 2018. His 625 rushing yards in the month were the most by any NFL player in any month during the season. 2018 NFL RUSHING LEADERS Against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Dec. 6, Henry recorded one of the Derrick Henry recorded 215 carries in 2018 for 1,059 yards. He greatest single games in franchise history in front of a national television ranked second in the AFC in rushing yardage behind Cincinnati's Joe audience. He broke Chris Johnson's single-game franchise record (228) Mixon (1,168) and ranked seventh overall in the NFL. with 238 rushing yards, including a 99-yard touchdown run. He joined Tony Dorsett as the only two players in NFL history to rush for a 99-yard score. NFL rushing leaders in 2018 (rushing yards):

STATISTICS In 2017, Henry shared time in the Titans backfield with DeMarco Murray. Henry led the team with 744 rushing yards on 176 carries, and Player Team Rushing Yards he added 11 receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown. His five rushing 1. Ezekiel Elliott Dallas Cowboys 1,434 touchdowns tied for second on the club. 2. Saquon Barkley New York Giants 1,307 As a rookie, Henry played in 15 games with one start, sharing time 3. Todd Gurley Los Angeles Rams 1,251 in the backfield with DeMarco Murray. He carried the ball 110 times for 4. Joe Mixon Cincinnati Bengals 1,168 490 yards and five touchdowns and added 137 yards on 13 receptions. 5. Chris Carson Seattle Seahawks 1,151 Henry became the third rookie for the franchise in the “Titans era” to score 6. Christian McCaffrey Carolina Panthers 1,098 at least five touchdowns in a season, joining Vince Young (seven rushing 7. Derrick Henry Tennessee Titans 1,059 touchdowns in 2006) and Chris Johnson (nine rushing and one receiving 8. Adrian Peterson Washington Redskins 1,042 in 2008). 9. Phillip Lindsay Denver Broncos 1,037 The Heisman Trophy winner played three seasons (2013–2015) at the 10. Nick Chubb Cleveland Browns 996 University of Alabama, where he set numerous school and SEC records ROSTERS while leading his team to a National Championship in 2015. Henry played in 39 games and totaled 602 carries for 3,591 yards TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 43 of 113

2018 RUSHING TOUCHDOWN LEADERS SINGLE-SEASON RUSHING TDS, TEAM HISTORY GAME PREVIEW Derrick Henry's scored a career-high 12 rushing touchdowns in 2018. Derrick Henry's 12 rushing touchdowns in 2018 tied for the sev- He tied for the third-highest rushing touchdown total in the NFL. enth-highest single-season total in team history. Henry became the first Titans player with 12 rushing touchdowns in a season since Chris Johnson had 14 rushing touchdowns in 2009. Most rushing touchdowns in a season, franchise history:

Most rushing touchdowns in 2018: Player Season Rushing TDs 1. Earl Campbell 1979 19 Player Team Rushing TDs 2. LenDale White 2008 15 1. Todd Gurley Los Angeles Rams 17 3. Eddie George 2000 14 2. Alvin Kamara New Orleans Saints 14 Chris Johnson 2009 14 3. Derrick Henry Tennessee Titans 12 5. Earl Campbell 1978 13 4. James Conner Pittsburgh Steelers 12 Earl Campbell 1980 13 5. Saquon Barkley New York Giants 11 7. Derrick Henry 2018 12 6. Melvin Gordon Los Angeles Chargers 10 Earl Campbell 1983 12 TEAM NOTES 7. Phillip Lindsay Denver Broncos 9 Eddie George 2002 12 8. Chris Carson Seattle Seahawks 9 10. Chris Johnson 2010 11 9. Marlon Mack Indianapolis Colts 9 10. Jordan Howard Chicago Bears 9 DECEMBER TO REMEMBER RUSHING IN THE FOURTH QUARTER In five games in the month of December 2018, Derrick Henry’s rush- ing totals included 97 carries for 625 yards and eight touchdowns. His 625 From 2017–2018, running back Derrick Henry accumulated 675 of yards were the most by any NFL player in any calendar month in 2018. his 1,803 rushing yards in the fourth quarter. Additionally, Henry authored one of only four calendar months for the In 2017, Henry accumulated 390 of his 744 rushing yards in the fourth franchise since 1970 in which a player rushed for at least 600 yards. Chris quarter. The only player with more rushing yards in the fourth quarter was Johnson (800 rushing yards in November 2009) and Earl Campbell (633 PLAYER NOTES Kansas City's league-leading rusher, Kareem Hunt. in October 1980; 662 in November 1980) were the organization’s only other Since the beginning of the 2017 campaign, only Hunt and Todd Gur- players to accomplish the feat in that timespan. ley have more fourth-quarter rushing yards than Henry. Henry’s December rushing totals included 40 yards against the New York Jets (Dec. 2), a franchise-record 238 yards against the Jacksonville Most fourth-quarter rushing yards from 2017–2018: Jaguars (Dec. 6), 170 yards at the New York Giants (Dec. 16), 84 yards against the Washington Redskins (Dec. 22) and 93 yards against the India- Player Att Yds Avg Lg TD napolis Colts (Dec. 30). 1. Todd Gurley 141 692 4.9 36 5 For his efforts, Henry was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month. 2. Kareem Hunt 147 683 4.7 69 6 3. Derrick Henry 130 675 5.2 75 3 Titans/Oilers with 500 rushing yards in any calendar month from 1970- 4. Ezekiel Elliott 141 634 4.5 26 6 2018 (includes playoffs): 5. Alvin Kamara 96 504 5.3 49 6 6. Melvin Gordon 109 480 4.4 34 0 Player Season Month Rushing Yards 7. Joe Mixon 107 460 4.3 51 6 1. Chris Johnson 2009 November 800 8. Jordan Howard 134 440 3.3 24 3 2. Earl Campbell 1980 November 662 9. Latavius Murray 112 428 3.8 38 2 3. Earl Campbell 1980 October 633 MEDIA 10. Mark Ingram 100 417 4.2 50 2 4. Derrick Henry 2018 December 532 5. Earl Campbell 1979 September 569 6. Eddie George 2000 October 548 7. Earl Campbell 1979 November 534 8. DeMarco Murray 2016 October 511 9. Earl Campbell 1981 October 510

RUSHING TDS OF 50+ YARDS From the time he entered the NFL as a second-round draft pick in STATISTICS 2016 through 2018, Derrick Henry had four touchdown runs of at least 50 yards, including two such runs—from 99 yards and 54 yards— on Dec. 6, 2018 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Henry also had touchdown runs in 2017 of 75 yards (Dec. 3 vs. Houston) and 72 yards (Oct. 16 vs. Indianap- olis). Henry and New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley tied with the most such runs in the NFL from 2016–2018. They accounted for eight of the 62 touchdown runs of 50-plus yards in that time period. Isaiah Crow- ell placed third with three touchdown runs of 50-plus yards. Henry, Chris Johnson (11) and DeMarco Murray (two) are the only other Tennessee players in the “Titans era” (1999–present) with more than one total rushing touchdown of at least 50 yards.

Most rushing touchdowns of 50 yards or more from 2016–2018: ROSTERS

Player Team Rushing TDs 1. Derrick Henry Tennessee Titans 4 Saquon Barkley New York Giants 4 3. Isaiah Crowell Cleveland/N.Y. Jets 3 4. (12 tied) 2 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 44 of 113

RECORD-SETTING NIGHT On Dec. 6, 2018, Derrick Henry had one of the most memorable rush- ing performances in NFL history on Thursday Night Football. He rushed for a team-record 238 yards and four touchdowns (tied), including a 99-yard touchdown run.

WATCH: Highlights from Derrick Henry's performance on 12/6/18

GAME PREVIEW Henry's 238 rushing yards set a new franchise record, breaking Chris Johnson’s mark of 228 yards against the Jaguars on Nov. 1, 2009. It was the highest single-game rushing total in the NFL in 2018 and the league's highest total since Doug Martin's 251 rushing yards for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 4, 2012.

Most rushing yards in a game, franchise history: Rushing Player Date Opponent Yards 1. Derrick Henry 12/6/18 Jacksonville 238 2. Chris Johnson 11/1/09 Jacksonville 228 3. Eddie George 8/31/97 Oakland 216

TEAM NOTES Billy Cannon 12/10/61 at New York 216 5. Earl Campbell 11/16/80 at Chicago 203 Earl Campbell 10/19/80 Tampa Bay 203 7. Earl Campbell 10/26/80 Cincinnati 202 8. Eddie George 12/9/99 Oakland 199 Earl Campbell 11/20/78 Miami 199 10. Chris Johnson 9/20/09 Houston 197

In the second quarter, Henry took a handoff from Marcus Mariota inside his own one-yard line and raced 99 yards for a touchdown. It was the second 99-yard run in NFL history, tying Tony Dorsett’s record-set- ting touchdown run for the Dallas Cowboys against the Minnesota Vikings FOUR CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH RUSHING TD on Jan. 3, 1983. It was also the team record, topping Johnson’s 94-yard PLAYER NOTES PLAYER touchdown run against the New York Jets on Dec. 17, 2012. The only scored at least one rushing touchdown in four consec- Derrick Henry other runs in franchise history of at least 90 yards were Johnson’s 91-yard utive contests in 2018. The streak included games against the New York rush against the Houston Texans on Sept. 20, 2009 and a 91-yarder by Sid Jets (Dec. 2), Jacksonville Jaguars (Dec. 6), at the New York Giants (Dec. Blanks against the Jets on Dec. 13, 1964. 16) and against the Washington Redskins (Dec. 22). Henry’s 99-yard touchdown run tied for the longest scrimmage play in Henry's streak tied for the fourth-longest such streak in franchise his- NFL history. It was the 15th such play, including his and Dorsett's runs and tory. (2016) and (twice—1979 and 1983) DeMarco Murray Earl Campbell 13 passing plays. The last 99-yard scrimmage play before Henry's was hold the record with five consecutive games with a rushing touchdown. New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz’s 99-yard reception from Eli Manning against the New York Jets on Dec. 24, 2011. Most consecutive team games with a rushing touchdown, franchise history:

MEDIA Longest runs from scrimmage in NFL history: Consec. Games Rushing Player Season with a Rushing TD Player Team Date Opponent Yards 1. DeMarco Murray 2016 5 1. Derrick Henry Tennessee 12/6/18 Jacksonville 99t Earl Campbell 1983 5 Tony Dorsett Dallas 1/3/83 Minnesota 99t Earl Campbell 1979 5 3. Ahman Green Green Bay 12/28/03 Denver 98t 4. Derrick Henry 2018 4 4. Lamar Miller Houston 11/26/18 Tennessee 97t LenDale White 2008 4 Lamar Miller Miami 12/28/14 N.Y. Jets 97t Eddie George 2000 4 Andy Uram Green Bay 10/8/39 Chi. Cardinals 97t Gary Brown 1993 4 Bob Gage Pittsburgh 12/4/49 Chi. Bears 97t Alonzo Highsmith 1989 4 Earl Campbell 1981 4 Earl Campbell 1979 4 Henry scored on a three-yard run in the first quarter, a 99-yard run in the second quarter, a 16-yard run in the third quarter, and finally a 54- STATISTICS yard run in the third quarter. He tied the franchise record and became RUSHING YARDS IN A TWO-GAME SPAN the third player in franchise history to rush for four touchdowns in a game, Following a franchise-record 238 rushing yards against the Jackson- joining Earl Campbell (against Miami on Nov. 20, 1978) and Lorenzo White (against Cleveland on Dec. 9, 1990). ville Jaguars on Dec. 6, 2018, Derrick Henry then totaled 170 rushing yards at the New York Giants on Dec. 16 to give him a franchise record of The only franchise player with more overall touchdowns in a game 408 rushing yards in a two-game span. than Henry was Oilers running back Billy Cannon, who had five total touch- The previous record of 405 rushing yards in two games was set by downs (three rushing, two receiving) at the New York Titans on Dec. 10, 1961. Henry became the first NFL player with four rushing touchdowns in a Earl Campbell in 1980, when Campbell posted 203 yards against Tampa Bay (Oct. 19) and 202 yards against Cincinnati (Oct. 26). game since New England Patriots running back Jonas Gray at Indianapolis on Nov. 16, 2014. Most total rushing yards in two consecutive games, franchise history:

ROSTERS Player Game 1 Yds Game 2 Yds Total Derrick Henry 12/6/18 vs. Jax 238 12/16/18 at NYG 170 408 Earl Campbell 10/19/80 vs. TB 203 10/26/80 vs. Cin 202 405 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 45 of 113 Most rushing touchdowns in a game, franchise history: #33 • RB DION LEWIS Rushing GAME PREVIEW CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO Player Date Opponent Touchdowns 1. Derrick Henry 12/6/18 Jacksonville 4 Running back Dion Lewis (5-8, 195) is in his Lorenzo White 12/9/90 Cleveland 4 eighth NFL season and his second campaign with Earl Campbell 11/20/78 Miami 4 the Titans in 2019. He was signed as an unrestricted 4. (several tied) 3 free agent from the New England Patriots on March 16, 2018. Lewis' 2018 totals included 155 carries for Additionally, Henry's rushing performance against the Jaguars accom- 517 yards and one touchdown. Additionally, he plished the following: ranked second on the squad with a career-high 59 receptions, and his 400 receiving yards also set a career benchmark ¾¾ He became the ninth NFL player since 1975 with at least one 90-yard and ranked third on the team. His reception total was the third-highest in run and at least one 60-yard reception in his career. The others were franchise history by a running back and the most since Todd McNair's 60

Tony Dorsett, Garrison Hearst, Tiki Barber, Chris Johnson, Jamaal TEAM NOTES receptions in 1995. Charles, Herschel Walker, Warrick Dunn and Adrian Peterson. Lewis spent his first two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles (2011- ¾¾ Henry became the seventh NFL player since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger 12) before stops with the Cleveland Browns (2013), Indianapolis Colts with at least four rushing touchdowns and at least 200 rushing yards in (2014) and Patriots (2015-17). He arrived in Tennessee with 329 career a game, joining Clinton Portis, Barry Sanders, Doug Martin, Jonas carries for 1,584 yards and 10 touchdowns in 54 games (19 starts), plus 88 Gray, Mike Anderson and Corey Dillon. Henry became the first to ac- receptions for 717 yards and five scores. He also averaged 22.9 yards on complish the feat in fewer than 20 carries (17). 57 career kickoff returns with one touchdown prior to signing with the Titans. ¾¾ Henry recorded his NFL-high three rushing attempts of at least 70 yards In 2017, Lewis led the Patriots with 896 rushing yards on 180 carries since the beginning of the 2017. Leonard Fournette (two) was the only other player with more than one through 14 weeks of the 2018 campaign. with six touchdowns. In the last eight games of the campaign, he led the NFL with 625 rushing yards. Compared to all running backs with 150 or ¾¾ He matched former Titans running back Chris Johnson as the only play- ers in NFL history with a rushing touchdown of at least 90 yards and more rushing attempts, his per-carry average of 4.98 yards led the NFL. a rushing touchdown of at least 50 yards in the same game. Johnson In 2016, Lewis returned from injury to play in seven regular season

accomplished the feat against the Houston Texans on Sept. 20, 2009. games with five starts and total 64 rushing attempts for 283 yards and 17 PLAYER NOTES ¾¾ His 24 points tied for the fourth-highest single-game total in franchise receptions for 94 yards. He helped the Patriots capture the Super Bowl title history, trailing only Billy Cannon (30 on Dec. 10, 1961), Rob Bironas by playing in all three playoff games with two starts. He contributed in all (26 on Oct. 21, 2007) and George Blanda (26 on Sept. 18, 1960). Earl three phases - rushing 25 times for 79 yards and a touchdown, catching Campbell (Nov. 20, 1978) and Lorenzo White (Dec. 9, 1990) also had five passes for 33 yards and a touchdown and returning five kickoffs for 162 24 points on four touchdowns in a single game. yards and a touchdown. ¾¾ His 238 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns were each the most Lewis played two seasons at the University of Pittsburgh (2009-10), in any Thursday Night Football game in history. where he finished fourth on the school’s all-time rushing list with 2,860 yards. The Albany, N.Y., native was originally selected by the Philadelphia RUSHING YARDS IN A TITANS PLAYOFF GAME Eagles in the fifth round (149th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. On Jan. 6, 2018, Derrick Henry rushed for 156 yards and one touch- 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾ down on 23 carries. His yardage total ranked second in franchise postsea- ¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), recorded two carries for seven yards. son history.

Lewis' 2019 Preseason Statistics: MEDIA Most single-game rushing yards in franchise postseason history: Year GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 2019 1 1 2 7 3.5 4 0 0 0 - - 0 Player Date Opp Att Yds Avg TD 1. Eddie George 1/16/00 at Ind 26 162 6.2 1 Lewis' Career Regular Season Rushing and Receiving Statistics (2011- 2. Derrick Henry 1/6/18 at KC 23 156 6.8 1 12 with Philadelphia; 2013 with Cleveland; 2014 with Indianapolis; 3. Earl Campbell 12/31/78 at NE 27 118 4.4 1 2015-17 with New England): 4. Eddie George 1/8/00 Buf 29 106 3.7 0 5. Eddie George 1/30/00 StL (SB) 28 95 3.4 2 Year GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 2011 15 0 23 102 4.4 20 1 1 -3 -3.0 -3 0 2012 9 0 13 69 5.3 17t 1 2 24 12.0 28 0 2013 0 0 Injured Reserve

SCRIMMAGE YARDS IN A TITANS PLAYOFF GAME 2014 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 STATISTICS 2015 7 6 49 234 4.8 13 2 36 388 10.8 40 2 Derrick Henry's 156 rushing yards and 35 receiving yards in the 2016 7 5 64 283 4.4 15 0 17 94 5.5 16 0 team's Wild Card playoff victory at Kansas City on Jan. 6, 2018 gave him 2017 16 8 180 896 5.0 44 6 32 214 6.7 20 3 a franchise-record 191 scrimmage yards. Henry broke a 57-year-old post- 2018 16 7 155 517 3.3 36 1 59 400 6.8 37 1 season record set on Jan. 1, 1961, when Billy Cannon had 178 scrimmage Totals 70 26 484 2,101 4.3 44 11 147 1,117 7.6 40 6 yards against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Most single-game scrimmage yards in franchise postseason history:

Rush Rec Total Player Date Opp Yards Yards Yards 1. Derrick Henry 1/6/18 at KC 156 35 191 2. Billy Cannon 1/1/61 LAC 50 128 178 3. Eddie George 1/16/00 at Ind 162 14 176 ROSTERS 4. Eddie George 1/7/01 Bal 91 52 143 5. Ernest Givins 12/31/89 at Pit 0 136 136 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 46 of 113

Lewis' Career Postseason Rushing and Receiving Statistics (2015-17 39 - RB DALYN DAWKINS (5-7, 183, 1st Year, Colorado State) with New England): ¾¾ Dalyn Dawkins spent the 2018 season on the Titans practice squad and 53-man roster. Dawkins was signed to the active roster from the practice Year GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD squad for Weeks 3-5 and 12-14, and appeared in one contest on special 2015 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 teams. He was originally signed by the Titans as a rookie free agent on 2016 3 2 25 79 3.2 13 1 5 33 6.6 13t 1 May 11, 2018. 2017 3 3 33 135 4.1 18 0 16 111 6.9 31 0 ¾¾ Dawkins appeared in 37 games with 33 starts over three seasons at Totals 6 5 58 214 3.7 18 1 21 144 6.9 31 1 Colorado State. He carried the ball 557 times for 3,185 yards and 14 touchdowns as a Ram, posting a career 86.1-yards-per-game rushing

GAME PREVIEW Lewis' Regular Season Single-Game Highs: average. He added 70 receptions for 650 yards and three touchdowns and Rushing Attempts - 26 vs. N.Y. Jets (12/31/17) totaled 4,020 career all-purpose yards. Rushing Yards - 129 vs. Buffalo (12/24/17) ¾¾ His uncle is Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins. Long Rush - 44 at Buffalo (12/5/17) ¾¾ He is a native of Louisville, Ky. Rushing Touchdowns - 1 (11 times, last at Miami 9/9/18) 2019 Preseason Notes: Receptions - 9 vs. Philadelphia (9/30/18) ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), tied for the team lead with 10 carries, totaling 35 Receiving Yards - 98 at Buffalo (9/20/15) yards. He added two receptions for four yards. Long Reception - 40 at Buffalo (9/20/15) Receiving Touchdowns - 1 (Six times, last at Dallas, 11/5/18) 32 - RB DAVID FLUELLEN (5-11, 224, 3rd Year, Toledo) Kickoff Returns - 5 at Atlanta (9/18/11) ¾¾ David Fluellen has been with the Titans since 2016. Kickoff - 113 at Atlanta (9/18/11) ¾¾ In 2018, he played in seven games before landing on injured reserve for Kickoff Return Long -103t at Denver (11/12/17) the remainder of the campaign. His totals included four carries for 16 yards 1 at Denver (11/12/17) TEAM NOTES Kickoff Return Touchdowns - and two special teams tackles. ¾¾ In 2017, Fluellen appeared in all 16 games during the regular season. Lewis' Playoff Single-Game Highs: Appearing primarily on special teams, he registered nine special teams Rushing Attempts - 15 vs. Tennessee (1/13/18) tackles and added four carries for 21 yards. He played in both postseason Rushing Yards - 62 vs. Tennessee (1/13/18) games, contributing one special teams tackle. Long Rush - 18 vs. Jacksonville (1/21/18) ¾¾ He spent Weeks 10-14 of the 2016 season on the 53-man roster and the Rushing Touchdowns - 1 vs. Houston (1/14/17) rest of the campaign on the practice squad. He was inactive for the three Receptions - 9 vs. Tennessee (1/13/18) games he spent on the active roster (11/20, 11/27 and 12/11). Receiving Yards - 79 vs. Tennessee (1/13/18) ¾¾ The 5-foot-11 inch, 224-pounder was originally signed by the Long Reception - 31 vs. Tennessee (1/13/18) Philadelphia Eagles as a rookie free agent in 2014. Before spending the Receiving Touchdowns - 1 vs. Houston (1/14/17) 2015 season on the Titans’ practice squad, Fluellen also spent time with Kickoff Returns - 3 (Twice, last vs. Philadelphia 2/4/18) the Indianapolis Colts. Kickoff Return Yards - 124 vs. Houston (1/14/17) ¾¾ A native of Lockport, N.Y., Fluellen finished his collegiate career fourth Kickoff Return Long -98t vs. Houston (1/14/17) on Toledo’s all-time rushing list with 3,336 yards.

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER Kickoff Return Touchdowns -1 vs. Houston (1/14/17) 35 - RB AKEEM HUNT (5-10, 185, 4th Year, Purdue) RECEPTIONS IN A SEASON BY FRANCHISE RBS ¾¾ Akeem Hunt was signed by the Titans as a free agent on Aug. 10, 2019. ¾¾ He arrived in Tennessee with 30 games of NFL experience with the Dion Lewis set a career high with 59 receptions in 2018, his first sea- Houston Texans (15 games from 2015-16) and Kansas City Chiefs (15 son with the Titans since joining the club as an unrestricted free agent from games in 2017). During that time, he totaled 45 rushing attempts for 228 the New England Patriots. He ranked second on the team in receptions and yards and 13 receptions for 99 yards. He also returned 35 total kickoffs for third in receiving yards (400). a 23.5-yard average. Lewis' 59 catches made up the third-highest total in franchise history ¾¾ He spent the 2018 offseason with the Chiefs after ending the 2017 by a running back and were the most since Todd McNair's 60 receptions in campaign on injured reserve. 1995. ¾¾ In 2017, he led the Chiefs with 25 kickoff returns for 611 yards (24.4 MEDIA avg.). Most receptions in a season by a running back, franchise history: ¾¾ He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Giants in 2015. Player Season Receptions ¾¾ A native of Covington, Ga., Hunt played four years at Purdue, where he 1. Butch Woolfolk 1985 80 tallied 2,035 rushing yards and 841 receiving yards. 2. Todd McNair 1995 60 3. Dion Lewis 2018 59 30 - RB JEREMY McNICHOLS (5-9, 205, 1st Year, Boise State) 4. Chris Johnson 2011 57 ¾¾ Jeremy McNichols was signed as a free agent off the Denver Broncos Lorenzo White 1992 57 practice squad on Dec. 3, 2018. He did not appear in a game in 2018. Fred Willis 1973 57 ¾¾ McNichols was originally a fifth-round selection by the Tampa Bay 7. Sid Blanks 1964 56 Buccaneers in the 2017 NFL Draft. In addition to his time with the Bucs, he 8. Ode Burrell 1965 55 also spent time with the San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis Colts prior to 9. DeMarco Murray 2016 53 his arrival in Tennessee, playing in three total NFL games. 10. Eddie George 2000 50 ¾¾ He appeared in one game with the Colts in 2018, totaling four rushing

STATISTICS Chris Johnson 2009 50 yards on two attempts. ¾¾ In 2017, he debuted with the 49ers and played in two total games. ¾¾ During his three-year collegiate career at Boise State, he rushed for MORE TITANS RUNNING BACKS 3,205 yards and 44 touchdowns. As a senior, he tallied 1,709 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns on 314 carries. 39 - RB ALEX BARNES (6-0, 226, Rookie, Kansas State) ¾¾ He is a native of Santa Margarita, Calif. ¾¾ Alex Barnes was signed by the Titans as a rookie free agent on May 2019 Preseason Notes: 10, 2019. ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), led the team with 44 rushing yards on eight car- ¾¾ Barnes appeared in 36 games with 25 starts over three seasons at ries, including a 37-yard run in the second quarter. Kansas State. He totaled 458 carries for 2,616 yards and 25 touchdowns, and finished his career ranked second in yards per carry (5.7) and in 100- yard rushing games (12) in program history. ¾¾ He is a native of Coffeyville, Kan.

ROSTERS 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), tied for the team lead with 10 carries, totaling 14 yards. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 47 of 113

Smith's NFL Regular Season Single-Game Highs: Receptions - 6 at Indianapolis (11/18/18) TITANS Receiving Yards - 63 at Houston (11/26/18) GAME PREVIEW Long Reception - 61t at Houston (11/26/18) TIGHT ENDS Touchdowns - 1 (five times, last at Houston, 11/26/18) No. Name Ht Wt Exp College Smith's NFL Playoff Single-Game Highs: 86 Firkser, Anthony 6-2 246 2 Harvard Receptions - 2 at Kansas City (1/6/18) 49 Hesse, Parker 6-3 261 R Iowa Receiving Yards - 15 at Kansas City (1/6/18) 88 Hewitt, Ryan 6-4 255 6 Stanford Long Reception - 10 at Kansas City (1/6/18) 85 Pruitt, MyCole 6-2 245 4 Southern Illinois 81 Smith, Jonnu 6-3 248 3 Florida International 82 Walker, Delanie 6-2 248 14 Central Missouri SMITH EXCEEDS 600 SNAPS 89 Wick, Cole 6-6 257 3 Incarnate Word A year after leading all rookie tight ends with 13 starts in 2017, Jonnu Smith continued to see a high rate of offensive snaps in 2018, his second NFL season. TEAM NOTES Despite spending the final three contests on injured reserve, he par- ticipated in 609 total offensive snaps in 2018 (including penalized plays), a total that ranked fourth among all tight ends in their rookie, first-year or second-year seasons. The only three such tight ends with more offensive snaps than Smith were San Francisco’s George Kittle (925). Cleveland’s #81 • TE JONNU SMITH David Njoku (863) and the New York Jets' Christopher Herndon (624). Smith’s offensiveplay total ranked third among all non-linemen on the CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO Titans. Only wide receiver Corey Davis (870) and quarterback Marcus Mariota (773) had more. Tight end Jonnu Smith (6-3, 248) is in his third NFL season in 2019. He was selected by the Titans Most offensive snaps in 2018 among rookie, first-year and second-year in the third round (100th overall) of the 2017 NFL tight ends (includes offensive plays called back due to penalty): PLAYER NOTES Draft.

Smith's 2018 campaign came to a premature end. He suffered a knee injury against the Jack- Player Team Offensive Snaps sonville Jaguars on Dec. 6 and was subsequently 1. George Kittle San Francisco 49ers 925 placed on injured reserve on Dec. 11. Prior to the 2. David Njoku Cleveland Browns 863 injury, he played in 13 games with 12 starts and achieved career highs with 3. Christopher Herndon New York Jets 624 20 receptions, 258 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He led the club's 4. Jonnu Smith Tennessee Titans 609 tight ends in all three categories at the time of his injury. 5. Ricky Seals-Jones Arizona Cardinals 535 During the 2017 regular season, Smith was one of three rook- 6. Ian Thomas Carolina Panthers 526 ie tight ends to appear in all 16 games (Gerald Everett and David 7. Dallas Goedert Philadelphia Eagles 520 Njoku) and one of two rookie tight ends with at least 13 starts (O.J. 8. Evan Engram New York Giants 471 Howard). He caught 18 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns, ranking 9. Jordan Thomas Houston Texans 470 fifth among all rookie tight end in receptions. He also caught three passes 10. O.J. Howard Tampa Bay Buccaneers 433 for 19 yards in two postseason games. Smith concluded his four-year career at Florida International Univer- sity's all-time leader among tight ends in receptions and receiving yards, STARTS BY ROOKIE TIGHT ENDS MEDIA totaling 178 receptions for 2,001 yards and 18 touchdowns. On the school's all-time receiving list, regardless of position, Smith finished fourth in recep- In 2017, Jonnu Smith started 13 games as a rookie. Since 2000, he tions, fifth in receiving yards and third in receiving touchdowns. became only the fifth NFL rookie tight end drafted in the third round or later Smith finished his career registering at least one reception in every to record at least 13 starts, joining Randy McMichael (16 starts in 2002), game he played. The 43-game streak was the second-longest streak of its Dwayne Allen (16 in 2012), Tony Moeaki (15 in 2010) and Eric Johnson kind in school annals. (14 in 2001). During his senior campaign, he started 11 games and earned sec- ond-team All-Conference USA honors. He registered 42 receptions for 506 Most starts by a rookie tight end drafted in the third round or later, yards and four touchdowns. 2000–2017: As a sophomore (2014), led all college tight ends with 61 receptions, 710 receiving yards and eight touchdown catches. Rookie TE Team Season Draft Round Starts Smith is a native of Philadelphia, Pa. 1. Randy McMichael Miami 2002 4th Round 16 STATISTICS Dwayne Allen Indianapolis 2012 3rd Round 16 2019 Preseason Notes: 3. Tony Moeaki Kansas City 2010 3rd Round 15 ¾¾ Placed on the physically unable to perform list to begin training camp. 4. Eric Johnson San Francisco 2001 7th Round 14 5. Jonnu Smith Tennessee 2017 3rd Round 13 Smith's 2019 Preseason Statistics: 6. Shawn Nelson Buffalo 2009 4th Round 12 Year GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Owen Daniels Houston 2006 4th Round 12 2019 0 0 0 0 - - 0 8. Casey Fitzsimmons Detroit 2003 Undrafted 11 Antonio Gates San Diego 2003 Undrafted 11 Smith's Career Regular Season Statistics: 10. Alex Smith Tampa Bay 2005 3rd Round 10 Year GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Matt Schobel Cincinnati 2002 3rd Round 10 2017 16 13 18 157 8.7 32t 2 2018 13 12 20 258 12.9 61 3

Totals 29 25 38 415 10.9 61 5 ROSTERS

Smith's Career Postseason Statistics: Year GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 2017 2 1 3 19 6.3 10 0 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 48 of 113

appeared in only seven games with one start. Then, in 2007, he played in #82 • TE DELANIE WALKER all 16 contests and set a career high with 10 starts. It began a string of six seasons (2007-12) during which he missed a total of four games. In 2010, CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO he set his career high with 29 receptions. A native of Pomona, Calif., Walker spent two seasons (2002-03) at Tight end Delanie Walker (6-0, 248) is in his Mt. San Antonio (Calif.) Community College before joining the University of 14th NFL season and his seventh campaign with the Central Missouri Mules for his final two collegiate campaigns (2004-05). As Titans in 2018. He was signed as an unrestricted a wide receiver at Central Missouri, he caught 113 passes for 1,347 yards free agent on March 14, 2013 after spending the first in 20 games. The 49ers selected him with the 175th overall pick in the 2006 seven years of his career with the San Francisco GAME PREVIEW NFL Draft. 49ers. Walker's 2018 campaign came to a sudden and 2019 Preseason Notes: premature end. He was placed on injured reserve ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), did not play. on Sept. 10 due to a leg injury he suffered in the season opener at Miami the previous day. Walker’s 2019 Preseason Statistics: In Walker’s time with the Titans, he has put his name among the top Year Team GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD players in franchise history at his position. From 2013–2017, he totaled 2019 Ten 0 0 0 0 - - 0 356 receptions for 4,156 yards and 26 touchdowns. All three numbers put him second in club history behind only Frank Wycheck (482 receptions for Walker’s Career Regular Season Statistics: 4,958 yards and 27 touchdowns). In the same five seasons, no NFL tight Year Team GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD end totaled more receptions than Walker. 2006 SF 7 1 2 30 15.0 29 0 Walker posted at least 60 receptions in each of his first five seasons 2007 SF 16 10 21 174 8.3 26 1 TEAM NOTES in Tennessee. Prior to his arrival, Wycheck was the only Titans/Oilers tight 2008 SF 15 2 10 155 15.5 53 1 end to reach the plateau in a single campaign. Walker also recorded the top 2009 SF 16 8 21 233 11.1 39 0 four single-season receiving yardage totals in franchise history among tight 2010 SF 14 8 29 331 11.4 38 0 ends from 2014–2017. 2011 SF 15 7 19 198 10.4 29t 3 Walker and Kansas City's Travis Kelce were the NFL's only tight ends 2012 SF 16 4 21 344 16.4 45 3 to post at least 800 receiving yards every season from 2014–2017. 2013 Ten 15 11 60 571 9.5 33 6 In 2017, Walker was named to his third consecutive Pro Bowl after 2014 Ten 15 14 63 890 14.1 68 4 leading the club with 74 receptions and 807 receiving yards. His three 2015 Ten 15 10 94 1,088 11.6 61t 6 touchdown catches ranked second on the squad. Among all NFL tight 2016 Ten 15 10 65 800 12.3 47 7 ends, his reception total tied for third place, and his yardage total ranked 2017 Ten 16 11 74 807 10.9 42 3 fourth. 2018 Ten 1 1 4 52 13.0 16 0 In 2016, Walker tied for the team lead with 65 catches for 800 yards Totals 176 96 483 5,673 11.7 68 34 and a career-high seven touchdowns, and he was named to his second consecutive Pro Bowl. He ranked sixth in receiving yards among NFL tight PLAYER NOTES PLAYER Walker’s Career Postseason Statistics: ends, and he was second in the AFC behind only Kansas City's Travis Year Team GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Kelce. Also among tight ends, his reception total tied for eighth in the NFL, 2011 SF 1 1 2 36 18.0 29 0 and his touchdown total tied for third. 2012 SF 3 1 5 85 17.0 28 0 In 2015, Walker set new team records among tight ends with 94 2 0 1 7 Te n 2 2 9 1 2 3 1 3 . 7 3 6 0 receptions and 1,088 receiving yards. He broke his own receiving yardage Totals 6 4 16 244 15.3 36 0 record (890 in 2014) and Wycheck’s reception record (70 in 1998 and 2000) for franchise tight ends. On the team’s all-time single-season receptions Walker’s Regular Season Single-Game Highs: list, regardless of position, Walker tied wide receiver Kendall Wright (94 Receptions - 10 (Twice, last vs. Dallas 9/14/14) receptions in 2013) for the fifth-highest total. Walker’s 94 receptions tied Receiving Yards - 155 at Philadelphia (11/23/14) Jason Witten (94 catches in 2009 and 2010) for the 10th–highest total in Long Reception - 68 at Philadelphia (11/23/14)

MEDIA NFL history by a tight end. Touchdowns - 2 (Twice, last at New England 12/20/15) In 2014, Walker’s team-leading 890 receiving yards set a then-career high and set a new standard among Titans/Oilers tight ends, eclipsing Walker’s Playoff Single-Game Highs: Wycheck’s 768 receiving yards in 1998. Walker’s 63 receptions in 2014 Receptions - 6 at Kansas City (1/6/18) at the time also led the team, set a career high, and tied for fourth in team Receiving Yards - 74 at Kansas City (1/6/18) annals. Long Reception - 36 at New England (1/13/18) Appearing in 15 games with 11 starts in 2013, he totaled 60 receptions for 571 yards and six touchdowns. He set then-career highs in all three categories. Also, he became the only tight end in franchise history other than Wycheck to reach 60 receptions in a single season. Wycheck accomplished CAREER CATCHES BY FRANCHISE TIGHT ENDS the feat five times from 1997 through 2001, including 70 receptions in both On Nov. 13, 2016, Delanie Walker moved into second place on the 1998 and 2000 to establish the record for Titans/Oilers tight ends. Walker’s team’s all-time receptions list among tight ends. six touchdown receptions tied for fourth place in franchise history among Walker, who was signed as an unrestricted free agent in 2013, trails tight ends and were the most since Wycheck’s six in 1996. only former tight end Frank Wycheck (482) on the club’s tight ends list. Prior to his arrival in Tennessee, the former sixth-round pick appeared STATISTICS in 99 career regular-season games with the 49ers (40 starts) and totaled Most career receptions by a tight end in franchise history: 123 receptions for 1,465 yards (11.9 avg.) and eight touchdowns. A regular contributor on special teams, Walker posted 61 special teams tackles as Player Seasons Rec Yds Avg Lg TD well as 31 kickoff returns for 528 yards during his time in San Francisco. 1. Frank Wycheck 1995-2003 482 4,958 10.3 42 27 In 2012, Walker played an integral role in the 49ers’ second 2. Delanie Walker 2013-2019 360 4,208 11.7 68 26 consecutive playoff season, as he teamed with Vernon Davis to form one of 3. Bo Scaife 2005-2010 251 2,383 9.5 44 12 the NFL’s top tight-end duos. He saw action in all 16 regular-season games 4. Alvin Reed 1967-1972 199 2,818 14.2 60 11 (four starts) and set a career high with 344 yards and three touchdowns 5. Erron Kinney 2000-2005 178 1,750 9.8 31 10 (matched career high) on 21 receptions. His average of 16.4 yards per 6. Willard Dewveall 1961-1964 141 2,080 14.8 98t 19 catch was the highest among all NFL tight ends with 20 or more catches. 7. Mike Barber 1976-1981 140 1,886 13.5 79t 13 During the 2012 playoffs, he appeared in all three games and started 8. Jared Cook 2009-2012 131 1,717 13.1 80t 8 in Super Bowl XLVII. In the Super Bowl, he recorded three receptions for 9. Bob McLeod 1961-1966 126 1,926 15.3 55 19 ROSTERS 48 yards. 10. Jamie Williams 1984-1988 121 1,420 11.7 33 8 Walker was a sixth-round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 49 of 113

FRANCHISE RECEIVING LIST CAREER RECEIVING BY ACTIVE TIGHT ENDS GAME PREVIEW Among all players in franchise history, tight end Delanie Walker ranks At Houston on Oct. 1, 2017, Delanie Walker became the eighth active eighth in career receptions. He passed Nate Washington (307 receptions) NFL tight end to reach 5,000 career receiving yards. He joined Jason Wit- and Curtis Duncan (322 receptions) in 2017. ten, Antonio Gates, Greg Olsen, Vernon Davis, , Rob Gronkowski and Benjamin Watson. Most career receptions in franchise history: Despite missing all but one game of the 2018 season due to an injury, Walker finished the campaign ranked seventh in the NFL among active tight Player (Position) Seasons Rec Yds Avg Lg TD ends in both career receptions and career receiving yards. 1. Ernest Givins (WR) 1986-1994 542 7,935 14.6 83t 46 2. Haywood Jeffires (WR) 1987-1995 515 6,119 11.9 87t 47 Most career receiving yards among active NFL tight ends (through 3. Frank Wycheck (TE) 1995-2003 482 4,958 10.3 42 27 2018): 4. Drew Hill (WR) 1985-1991 480 7,477 15.6 81t 47 5. Derrick Mason (WR) 1997-2004 453 6,114 13.5 71t 37 Tight End Receiving Yards 6. Charlie Hennigan (WR) 1960-1966 410 6,823 16.6 80 51 1. Antonio Gates 11,841 7. Ken Burrough (WR) 1971-1981 408 6,906 16.9 85t 47 2. Rob Gronkowski 7,861 TEAM NOTES 8. Delanie Walker (TE) 2013-2019 360 4,208 11.7 68 26 3. Greg Olsen 7,847 9. Curtis Duncan (WR) 1987-1993 322 3,935 12.2 72 20 4. Vernon Davis 7,439 10. Nate Washington (WR) 2009-2014 307 4,591 15.0 80t 28 5. Jimmy Graham 7,436 6. Benjamin Watson 5,885 7. Delanie Walker 5,673 TIGHT ENDS IN 2017 8. Jared Cook 5,464 9. Travis Kelce 5,236 In 2017, Delanie Walker led the Titans with 74 receptions and 807 10. Zach Ertz 4,827 receiving yards. Among all tight ends, his reception total was eclipsed by only that of (83) and (80), and his yardage total Travis Kelce Jack Doyle Most career receptions among active NFL tight ends: ranked fourth behind Rob Gronkowski (1,084), Kelce (1,038) and Zach Ertz (824).

Tight End Receptions PLAYER NOTES 1. Antonio Gates 955 Most receptions by tight ends in 2017: 2. Greg Olsen 666 3. Jimmy Graham 611 Tight End Team Receptions 4. Vernon Davis 573 1. Travis Kelce Kansas City 83 5. Benjamin Watson 530 2. Jack Doyle Indianapolis 80 6. Rob Gronkowski 521 3. Delanie Walker Tennessee 74 7. Delanie Walker 483 Zach Ertz Philadelphia 74 8. Zach Ertz 437 5. Rob Gronkowski New England 69 9. Jared Cook 425 6. Evan Engram NY Giants 64 10. Travis Kelce 410 7. Jason Witten Dallas 63 8. Benjamin Watson Baltimore 61 9. Jimmy Graham Seattle 57 50-CATCH SEASONS, FRANCHISE HISTORY Kyle Rudolph Minnesota 57 Delanie Walker recorded his fifth consecutive campaign with at least 50

catches in 2017. He became the sixth player in franchise history to record MEDIA Most receiving yards by tight ends in 2017: 50 receptions in at least five different seasons. Only four previous Oilers/ Titans did so in five consecutive seasons. Tight End Team Receiving Yards Walker joined the Titans as a free agent in 2013. Since then, he has 1. Rob Gronkowski New England 1,084 posted season totals of 60 (2013), 63 (2014), 94 (2015) and 65 (2016) 2. Travis Kelce Kansas City 1,038 receptions. 3. Zach Ertz Philadelphia 824 4. Delanie Walker Tennessee 807 Most consecutive seasons with 50 or more receptions, franchise 5. Evan Engram NY Giants 722 history: 6. Jack Doyle Indianapolis 690 Consecutive 7. Jared Cook Oakland 688 Player (Pos) Years Seasons 8. Vernon Davis Washington 648 1. Ernest Givins (WR) 1986–1993 8 9. Cameron Brate Tampa Bay 591 2. Frank Wycheck (TE) 1996–2001 6 STATISTICS 10. Hunter Henry LA Chargers 579 Haywood Jeffires (WR) 1990–1995 6 4. Delanie Walker (TE) 2013–2017 5 Derrick Mason (WR) 2000–2004 5 6. Charlie Hennigan (WR) 1961–1964 4

Most total seasons with 50 or more receptions, franchise history: Total Player (Pos) Years Seasons 1. Ernest Givins (WR) 1986–1993 8 2. Frank Wycheck (TE) 1996–2001 6 Haywood Jeffires (WR) 1990–1995 6 Drew Hill (WR) 1985–1986; 1988–1991 6 ROSTERS 5. Delanie Walker (TE) 2013–2017 5 Derrick Mason (WR) 2000–2004 5 7. Charlie Hennigan (WR) 1961–1964 4 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 50 of 113

TIGHT END RECEPTIONS, 2013-18 SEASON REC YARDS BY FRANCHISE TIGHT ENDS Delanie Walker joined the Titans in 2013 as an unrestricted free agent With 1,088 receiving yards in 2015, Delanie Walker broke his own from the San Francisco 49ers. Since that time, only Zach Ertz, Jimmy single-season franchise record for receiving yards by a tight end, topping Graham and Travis Kelce have had more receptions than Walker among his 2014 total of 890 yards. all tight ends. Prior to 2014, Frank Wycheck held the mark with 768 receiving yards in 1998. Most receptions among tight ends, 2013–2018: Including 2017, Walker now owns the top four single-season receiving yardage totals in franchise history among tight ends. GAME PREVIEW Tight End Receptions Rec Yards 1. Zach Ertz 437 4,827 Most single-season receiving yards by Titans/Oilers tight ends: 2. Travis Kelce 410 5,236 3. Jimmy Graham 396 4,788 Player Season Rec Yards Avg Lg TD 4. Delanie Walker 360 4,208 1. Delanie Walker 2015 94 1,088 11.6 61t 6 5. Greg Olsen 358 4,483 2. Delanie Walker 2014 63 890 14.1 68 4 6. Jason Witten 346 3,500 3. Delanie Walker 2017 74 807 10.9 42 3 7. Rob Gronkowski 334 5,198 4. Delanie Walker 2016 65 800 12.3 47 7 8. Jordan Reed 329 3,371 5. Frank Wycheck 1998 70 768 11.0 38 2 9. Antonio Gates 313 3,520 6. Jared Cook 2011 49 759 15.5 80t 3 10. Kyle Rudolph 307 3,045 7. Willard Dewveall 1963 58 752 13.0 35 7 8. Frank Wycheck 1997 63 748 11.9 42 4 TEAM NOTES RECEPTIONS OF 25+ YARDS, 2014-17 9. Alvin Reed 1968 46 747 16.2 60 5 10. Mike Barber 1980 59 712 12.1 79t 5 From the start of the 2014 campaign through 2017, Delanie Walker ranked third in the NFL among tight ends with 27 receptions of 25 yards or longer. Only New England’s Rob Gronkowski and Kansas City's Travis RECEPTIONS IN A SEASON, TEAM HISTORY Kelce had more. Delanie Walker’s 94 receptions in 2015 tied wide receiver Kendall Tight ends with the most receptions of 25 yards or longer, 2014–2017: Wright (94 receptions in 2013) for the fifth-highest total in franchise his- tory. The only players with more were Charlie Hennigan (101 in 1964), Total Receptions of Haywood Jeffires (100 in 1991) and Derrick Mason (96 in 2004 and 95 in Tight End Receptions 25+ Yards 2003). 1. Rob Gronkowski 248 48 2. Travis Kelce 307 30 Most single-season receptions by a Titans/Oilers player: 3. Delanie Walker 296 27 PLAYER NOTES PLAYER 4. Greg Olsen 258 22 Player Season Rec Yards Avg Lg TD 5. Coby Fleener 177 21 1. Charlie Hennigan 1964 101 1,546 15.3 53 8 6. Jared Cook 175 20 2. Haywood Jeffires 1991 100 1,181 11.8 44 7 Jimmy Graham 255 20 3. Derrick Mason 2004 96 1,168 12.2 37t 7 8. Vernon Davis 151 19 4. Derrick Mason 2003 95 1,303 13.7 50t 8 9. Martellus Bennett 228 17 5. Delanie Walker 2015 94 1,088 11.6 61t 6 Charles Clay 215 17 Kendall Wright 2013 94 1,079 11.5 45 2 7. Drew Hill 1991 90 1,109 12.3 61t 4 Haywood Jeffires 1992 90 913 10.1 47 9 SECOND FASTEST TO 300 RECEPTIONS 9. Tim Smith 1983 83 1,176 14.2 47t 6 10. Curtis Duncan 1992 82 954 11.6 72 1 MEDIA On Oct. 1, 2017 at Houston, Delanie Walker became the 10th player Charley Hennigan 1961 82 1,746 21.3 80 12 in franchise history to record at least 300 receptions with the club. Walker reached the milestone in his 64th game with the team. Of the 10 members of the franchise’s 300-catch club, he was the second-fastest to the mark and the fastest in half a century. Former Oilers receiver Charlie Hennigan, who played from 1960–1966, needed only 56 games to get to 300 receptions.

Games needed to reach 300 receptions with the Titans/Oilers:

Games to Reach Player Seasons with Club 300 Receptions 1. Charlie Hennigan 1960–1966 56 2. Delanie Walker 2013–2017 64 3. Haywood Jeffires 1987–1995 70

STATISTICS 4. Drew Hill 1985–1991 72 5. Ernest Givins 1986–1994 74 6. Frank Wycheck 1995–2003 82 7. Nate Washington 2009–2014 92 8. Curtis Duncan 1987–1993 96 Derrick Mason 1997–2004 96 10. Ken Burrough 1971–1981 104 ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 51 of 113

SEASON RECEPTIONS, FRANCHISE TIGHT ENDS WALKER'S CAREER 100-YARD GAME PREVIEW At the New York Jets on Dec. 13, 2015, Delanie Walker set a new standard for franchise tight ends. On his 71st reception of the season, RECEIVING GAMES he broke Frank Wycheck’s franchise record for the most receptions in a season by a tight end. Walker eventually finished the season with 94 recep- Date Opp No. Yds. Avg. Lg TD tions. 11/23/14 at Philadelphia 5 155 31.0 68 0 Walker owns five of the top 10 single-season reception totals among 9/14/14 Dallas 10 142 14.2 61t 1 franchise tight ends. 11/13/16 Green Bay 9 124 13.8 41 1 11/19/15 at Jacksonville 8 109 13.6 29 0 Most single-season receptions by Titans/Oilers tight ends:

Player Season Rec Yards Avg Lg TD ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ 1. Delanie Walker 2015 94 1,088 11.6 61t 6 2. Delanie Walker 2017 74 807 10.9 42 3 3. Frank Wycheck 1998 70 768 11.0 38 2 TEAM NOTES Frank Wycheck 2000 70 636 9.1 26 4 5. Frank Wycheck 1999 69 641 9.3 35 2 TWO-YEAR YARDAGE TOTALS 6. Delanie Walker 2016 65 800 12.3 47 7 7. Delanie Walker 2014 63 890 14.1 68 4 Delanie Walker’s receiving yardage total from 2014–2015 was the Frank Wycheck 1997 63 748 11.9 42 4 highest two-year total in franchise history by a tight end. Walker topped 9. Frank Wycheck 2001 60 672 11.2 30 4 Frank Wycheck’s stretch from 1997–1998, when he accumulated 1,516 Delanie Walker 2013 60 571 9.5 33 6 receiving yards. SEASON RECEPTIONS BY NFL TIGHT ENDS Most receiving yards in a two-year span by Titans/Oilers tight ends: In 2015, Titans tight end Delanie Walker set a new standard for fran- Two-Year Rec Tight End Seasons Yards Total

chise tight ends, accumulating 94 receptions. PLAYER NOTES Additionally, Walker became the ninth tight end in NFL history to reach 1. Delanie Walker 2014-15 1,978 90 catches in a season. Previously, eight tight ends in history produced 16 2. Delanie Walker 2015-16 1,888 total 90-catch seasons. Tony Gonzalez (five), Jason Witten (four) and 3. Delanie Walker 2016-17 1,607 Todd Christensen (two) all have multiple 90-reception campaigns. Dallas 4. Delanie Walker 2013-14 1,461 Clark, Jimmy Graham, Ben Coates, Martellus Bennett and Rob Gron- 5. Frank Wycheck 1997-98 1,516 kowski are the others to reach the mark. 6. Alvin Reed 1968-69 1,411 At the time, Walker’s 94 catches in a season put him in a tie for the 7. Frank Wycheck 1998-99 1,409 10th-most in NFL history, equaling Witten’s 2009 and 2010 numbers. 8. Willard Dewveall 1962-63 1,328 9. Frank Wycheck 2000-01 1,308 Most single-season receptions by a tight end in NFL history through 10. Willard Dewveall 1963-64 1,304 2015: Player Year/Team Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TD RECEPTIONS BY FRANCHISE TIGHT ENDS 1. Jason Witten 2012 Dal 110 1,039 9.4 36 3 2. Tony Gonzalez 2004 KC 102 1,258 12.3 32 7 In 2016, Delanie Walker set his career high with seven touchdown MEDIA 3. Dallas Clark 2009 Ind 100 1,106 11.1 80t 10 receptions in a season, topping his previous high total of six touchdowns in 4. Tony Gonzalez 2007 KC 99 1,172 11.8 31 5 2013, which he later matched in 2015. Jimmy Graham 2011 NO 99 1,310 13.2 59 11 Walker’s seven touchdown receptions in 2016 are the most by a 6. Ben Coates 1994 NE 96 1,174 12.2 62t 7 Titans/Oilers tight end since Pro Football Hall of Famer Dave Casper's Tony Gonzalez 2008 KC 96 1,058 11.0 35 10 eight touchdown catches in 1981. Walker tied Willard Dewveall (seven in Jason Witten 2007 Dal 96 1,145 11.9 53 7 1963) for the third-highest total in franchise history among tight ends. 9. Todd Christensen 1986 LA Raiders 95 1,153 12.1 35 8 10. Delanie Walker 2015 Ten 94 1,088 11.6 61t 6 Most single-season touchdown receptions by a tight end in franchise Jason Witten 2009 Dal 94 1,030 11.0 69 2 history (1960–present): Jason Witten 2010 Dal 94 1,002 10.7 33 9 13. Tony Gonzalez 2000 KC 93 1,203 12.9 39 9 Touchdown

Tony Gonzalez 2012 Atl 93 930 10.0 25 8 Tight End Year Receptions STATISTICS 15. Todd Christensen 1983 LA Raiders 92 1,247 13.6 45 12 1. Dave Casper 1981 8 16. Martellus Bennett 2014 Chi 90 916 10.2 37 6 Willie Frazier 1965 8 Rob Gronkowski 2011 NE 90 1,327 14.7 52t 17 3. Delanie Walker 2016 7 Willard Dewveall 1963 7 RECEPTIONS BY NFL TIGHT ENDS IN 2015 5. Delanie Walker 2015 6 Delanie Walker 2013 6 In 2015, Delanie Walker ranked first in receptions among all NFL tight Frank Wycheck 1996 6 ends. Dave Casper 1982 6 Bob McLeod 1962 6 Most receptions among NFL tight ends in 2015: 10. Mike Barber 1980 5 Rich Caster 1978 5 Tight End Team Receptions Alvin Reed 1968 5 1. Delanie Walker Ten 94 Bob McLeod 1963 5 2. Jordan Reed Was 87 Willard Dewveall 1962 5 ROSTERS 3. Gary Barnidge Cle 79 4. Greg Olsen Car 77 Jason Witten Dal 77 6. Zach Ertz Phi 75 7. Benjamin Watson NO 74 8. Rob Gronkowski NE 72 Travis Kelce KC 72 10. Heath Miller Pit 60 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 52 of 113

RECEIVING YARDS BY TIGHT ENDS IN 2014 Titans tight end Delanie Walker ranked fourth among all NFL tight ends in 2014 in receiving yards. His receiving average (14.1) was the sec- ond-highest among all qualifying tight ends, trailing only Coby Fleener (15.2).

Most receiving yards among NFL tight ends in 2014:

GAME PREVIEW Player Team Rec Yards Avg Lg TD 1. Rob Gronkowski NE 82 1,124 13.7 46t 12 2. Greg Olsen Car 84 1,008 12.0 38 6 3. Martellus Bennett Chi 90 916 10.2 37 6 4. Delanie Walker Ten 63 890 14.1 68 4 5. Jimmy Graham NO 85 889 10.5 29 10 6. Travis Kelce KC 67 862 12.9 34 5 7. Antonio Gates SD 69 821 11.9 34 12 8. Coby Fleener Ind 51 774 15.2 73t 8 9. Heath Miller Pit 66 761 11.5 49 3 10. Jason Witten Dal 64 703 11.0 34 5 14 sacks, two interceptions, 11 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and

TEAM NOTES three fumble recoveries as a Hawkeye. REC YARDS IN A GAME, TITANS TIGHT ENDS ¾¾ He is a native of LaCrosse, Wis. At Philadelphia on Nov. 23, 2014, Delanie Walker caught five passes 88 - TE RYAN HEWITT (6-4, 255, 6th Year, Stanford) for 155 yards. His yardage total set a new single-game career high, and the ¾¾ Ryan Hewitt was signed by the Titans as a free agent on June 13, 2019. total also qualified as the second-highest in franchise history by a tight end. ¾¾ Hewitt arrived in Tennessee with 72 games of NFL experience with the The only tight end with more receiving yards in a game for the franchise was Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts. His statistics prior to joining the Jared Cook, who had 169 yards against Jacksonville on Dec. 24, 2011. Titans include 23 receptions for 221 yards and one touchdown over five Earlier in the 2014 season, Walker posted 142 receiving yards against seasons. the Dallas Cowboys (Sept. 14), a total that ranks fourth in team annals. ¾¾ He played four seasons in Cincinnati (2014-17), where he appeared in 60 games with 37 starts and tallied 22 catches for 220 yards. Hewitt also Most receiving yards in a game by a tight end, franchise history: started one playoff game and caught three passes for 37 yards as a Bengal. ¾¾ Hewitt spent the 2018 season with the Colts where he saw action in 12 Player Date Opp Rec Yds Avg TD contests with two starts and caught one one-yard touchdown reception. PLAYER NOTES PLAYER 1. Jared Cook 12/24/11 Jax 8 169 21.1 1 ¾¾ A native of Denver, Colo., Hewitt totaled 59 receptions for 473 yards over 2. Delanie Walker 11/23/14 Phi 5 155 31.0 0 four seasons at Stanford (2010-13) after beginning his career as a tight end 3. Dave Casper 11/30/80 Cle 7 150 21.4 1 before converting to fullback. 4. Delanie Walker 09/14/14 Dal 10 142 14.2 1 5. Dave Casper 12/20/81 Pit 6 139 23.2 3 85 - TE MyCOLE PRUITT (6-2, 245, 4th Year, Southern Illinois) 6. Willard Dewveall 11/25/62 SD 3 139 46.3 2 ¾¾ MyCole Pruitt was signed by the Titans off the Houston Texans practice 7. Willard Dewveall 12/22/63 Oak 7 137 19.6 2 squad on Sept. 10, 2018, one day after the season opener. 8. Alvin Reed 10/27/68 Buf 4 132 33.0 2 ¾¾ His 2018 totals included nine receptions for 102 yards and one touch- 9. Delanie Walker 11/13/16 GB 9 124 13.8 1 down in 15 games (one start). 10. Alvin Reed 09/29/68 Oak 8 122 15.3 0 ¾¾ He arrived in Tennessee with 21 games of NFL experience with the Tex-

MEDIA ans, Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings. His statistics prior to joining the Titans included 12 receptions for 102 yards. MORE TITANS TIGHT ENDS ¾¾ Pruitt was a fifth-round selection by the Vikings in the 2015 NFL Draft. ¾¾ A native of South Bend, Ind., he amassed multiple school records for 86 - TE ANTHONY FIRKSER (6-2, 246, 1st Year, Harvard) tight ends during a four-year career at Southern Illinois, where he tallied 211 ¾¾ Anthony Firkser was signed by the Titans during the 2018 offseason. ¾¾ He spent the first two weeks of 2018 on the 53-man roster and played career receptions for 2,601 yards and 25 touchdowns. He earned All-Ameri- one game before spending the next three weeks on the practice squad. He ca honors for both his junior and senior seasons. Pruitt also was named the was added back to the 53-man roster on Oct. 9 and went on to produce 19 best tight end in the 30-year history of Missouri Valley Conference. receptions for 225 yards and one touchdown in 12 games. 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾ ¾¾ He was originally signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free ¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), scored the team’s first touchdown of the presea- agent on May 5, 2017. son on a one-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill in the second quarter. He ¾¾ After his release from the Jets, he spent time as a rookie on the practice totaled three receptions for 22 yards. squad of the Kansas City Chiefs and stayed with the Chiefs for part of the 2018 offseason. 89 - TE COLE WICK (6-6, 257, 3rd Year, Incarnate Word) ¾¾ Cole Wick was signed by the Titans as a free agent on Dec. 10, 2018, STATISTICS ¾¾ Firkser appeared in 29 games with 24 starts over four seasons at Har- vard (2013-16) and caught 99 passes for 1,559 yards and 14 touchdowns. following the placement of tight end Jonnu Smith on injured reserve. ¾ He finished his career ranked 12th all-time in school history in receptions, ¾ Wick, who originally signed with the Detroit Lions as a rookie free agent ninth all-time in receiving yards and sixth all-time in touchdown receptions. in 2016, arrived in Tennessee with 11 total games of NFL experience. ¾ ¾¾ He was named to the All-Ivy League second team as both a junior and ¾ In 2018, he spent the first six weeks of the season on the 49ers active sophomore. roster and appeared in five contests before being resigned to the 49ers ¾¾ He is a native of Manalapan, N.J. practice squad on Oct. 18, 2018. Wick was signed by the Titans to their active roster from the 49ers practice squad on Dec. 10, 2018. 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾¾ In 2017, he spent time on the practice squad for both the Lions and San ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), caught a 23-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Tannehill in the second quarter. He totaled two receptions for 29 yards. Francisco 49ers. ¾¾ In 2016, Wick played six games as a rookie for the Lions and collected two receptions for 18 yards. 49 - TE PARKER HESSE (6-3, 261, Rookie, Iowa) ¾¾ A native of Hallettsville, Texas, Wick totaled 62 receptions for 936 yards ¾¾ Parker Hesse was signed by the Titans as a rookie free agent on May ROSTERS 13, 2019 following a rookie minicamp tryout. and six touchdowns during his college career at Incarnate Word (Texas). ¾¾ Hesse played defensive end at Iowa. He appeared in 52 games with 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾ 46 starts over four seasons and totaled 182 tackles, 31 tackles for loss, ¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), caught one pass for 11 yards. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 53 of 113

TITANS GAME PREVIEW WIDE RECEIVERS No. Name Ht Wt Exp College 11 Brown, A.J. 6-1 226 R Mississippi 84 Davis, Corey 6-3 209 3 Western Michigan 16 Hollister, Cody 6-4 216 2 Arkansas 10 Humphries, Adam 5-11 195 5 Clemson 15 Jennings, Darius 5-10 180 3 Virginia 87 McEvoy, Tanner 6-6 230 3 Wisconsin 83 Ratliff-Williams, Anthony 5-11 195 R North Carolina 14 Raymond, Kalif 5-8 182 2 Holy Cross

19 Sharpe, Tajaé 6-2 194 4 Massachusetts TEAM NOTES 13 Taylor, Taywan 5-11 203 3 Western Kentucky 80 White, Papi 5-9 168 R Ohio 18 Yancey, DeAngelo 6-1 220 1 Purdue #84 • WR COREY DAVIS CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO

Wide receiver Corey Davis (6-3, 209) is in his third NFL season in 2019. He was selected by #11 • WR A.J. BROWN the Titans with the fifth overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO Davis led the Titans offense in 2018 with 65 receptions, 891 receiving yards and four

Wide receiver A.J. Brown (6-1, 226) was PLAYER NOTES touchdowns. His yardage total ranked ninth among selected by the Titans in the second round (51st all AFC wide receivers. overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. As a rookie, Davis totaled 34 receptions for 375 yards in 11 games During a three-year career at Mississippi (2016- (nine starts). He started both postseason contests and contributed nine 18), Brown became the program's all-time leading receptions for 98 yards and a team-high two touchdowns. receiver with 2,984 yards. He ranked third in school In four seasons at Western Michigan (2013–2016), Davis played and history with 189 receptions and fifth all-time with 19 started 50 games. He registered 332 career receptions for 5,285 yards touchdowns. Brown averaged 15.8 yards per catch and 52 touchdowns, setting the Mid-American Conference record in each and 82.9 yards per game, and he tallied the most 100-yard receiving games category and becoming the only player in FBS history with 300 catches, in Ole Miss history with 12. He became the only receiver in Ole Miss history 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns. His 5,285 career receiving yards were the to tally 60 or more receptions in back-to-back seasons. most in FBS history, and he ended his career ranked second all-time in FBS In 2018, Brown started all 12 games and set Ole Miss’ single-season history with 52 career receiving touchdowns (60 by Jarett Dillard). Davis’ 332 receiving records in yards (1,320) and catches (85), leading the SEC in both career receptions ranked fourth all-time in FBS annals. categories. His 1,320 receiving yards ranked seventh in the nation. Brown As a senior, he set career highs with 97 receptions, 1,500 receiving caught six touchdowns, averaging 110.0 yards per game, and he topped the yards and 19 touchdowns, ranking eighth, seventh and first (tied) in the 100-yard receiving mark in six contests. He earned AP first-team All-SEC FBS, respectively. He helped the Broncos win the MAC and go undefeated MEDIA and third-team All-American honors for the second consecutive season. until suffering their first loss in the Cotton Bowl. Davis' record-setting, All- Brown was selected in the 19th round of the 2016 Major League American campaign included five games of 100-plus yards and six games of Baseball Draft by the San Diego Padres as a centerfielder and he two or more receiving touchdowns. participated in the team’s extended spring training program each summer Davis is a native of Wheaton, Ill. from 2016-18. He is a native of Starkville, Miss. 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), did not play. 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), did not play. Davis’ 2019 Preseason Statistics: Year Team GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Brown's 2019 Preseason Statistics: 2019 Ten 0 0 0 0 - - 0

Year Team GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD STATISTICS 2019 Ten 0 0 0 0 - - 0 Davis’ Career Regular Season Statistics: Year Team GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Brown's Career College Statistics: 2017 Ten 11 9 34 375 11.0 37 0 Year Team GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 2018 Ten 16 16 65 891 13.7 51 4 2016 Miss 12 1 29 412 14.2 37 2 Totals 27 25 99 1,266 12.8 51 4 2017 Miss 12 12 75 1,252 16.7 77 11 2018 Miss 12 12 85 1,320 15.5 84t 6 Davis’ Career Postseason Statistics: Totals 36 25 189 2,984 15.8 84t 19 Year Team GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 2017 Ten 2 2 9 98 10.9 17 2

Davis' NFL Regular Season Single-Game Highs: Receptions - 9 vs. Philadelphia (9/30/18)

Receiving Yards - 161 vs. Philadelphia (9/30/18) ROSTERS Long Reception - 51 vs. Philadelphia (9/30/18) Receiving Touchdowns - 1 (Four times, last vs. N.Y. Jets, 12/2/18)

Davis' NFL Playoff Single-Game Highs: Receptions - 5 at New England (1/13/18) Receiving Yards - 63 at New England (1/13/18) Long Reception - 17 at New England (1/13/18) Receiving Touchdowns - 2 at New England (1/13/18) TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 54 of 113

CONVERTING THIRD DOWNS #10 • WR ADAM HUMPHRIES Corey Davis led the team in overall receiving in 2018, and he also CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO became a favorite target on third down. Twenty-three of his 65 catches came on third down, and of those Wide receiver Adam Humphries (5-11, 195) is plays, 20 resulted in first downs. His 20 receptions to convert third downs in his fifth NFL season and his first campaign with tied for the eighth-highest total in the NFL and were the most by a Titans the Titans. He was signed as an unrestricted free player since tight end Delanie Walker's 21 such catches in 2015. agent on March 15, 2019 after spending the first four years of his career (2015-18) with the Tampa Bay GAME PREVIEW Most third-down conversions on receptions in 2018: Buccaneers. In 60 career games with the Buccaneers (17 3rd Down Converted starts), Humphries totaled 219 receptions for 2,329 Player Receptions for 1st Down yards and nine touchdowns, increasing his reception and yardage totals 1. Julio Jones 32 24 every season. He also returned 51 punts for 425 yards. 2. Tyler Boyd 24 22 In 2018, Humphries set career highs with 76 receptions, 816 receiving Michael Thomas 30 22 yards and five touchdowns. Aligned in the slot (per Sportradar and Next DeAndre Hopkins 30 22 Gen Stats), he ranked first in the NFL in receiving first downs (42), tied for 5. Adam Thielen 29 21 second in receptions (59), and finished second in total yards after catch Travis Kelce 24 21 (319). T.Y. Hilton 24 21 A native of Spartanburg, S.C., Humphries played four seasons at 8. Corey Davis 23 20 Clemson, where he accumulated 127 catches for 1,097 yards and three

TEAM NOTES Mike Evans 21 20 touchdowns in 53 career games. 10. Davante Adams 27 19 He entered the NFL by signing with the Buccaneers as an undrafted Dede Westbrook 22 19 free agent on May 11, 2015.

2019 Preseason Notes: 99 RECEPTIONS THROUGH 27 GAMES ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), making his preseason debut with the Titans, caught four passes for 24 yards during the first offensive series, including Corey Davis totaled 99 receptions for 1,266 yards through his first two receptions to convert third downs. He added a 23-yard punt return. two seasons, during which he played in 27 games. His totals for the first 27 games of his career are among the best in franchise history. Humphries' 2019 Preseason Receiving Statistics: Since the 1970 season, only (135) and Kendall Wright Ernest Givins Year Team GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD (114) had more receptions than Davis in their first 27 career games. 2019 Ten 1 1 4 24 6.0 9 0

Humphries' 2019 Preseason Punt/Kickoff Return Statistics: PLAYER NOTES PLAYER Most receptions for the Titans/Oilers in the first 27 games of a player’s Year Team PR Yds Avg Lg TD KR Yds Avg Lg TD career, 1970-present: 2019 Ten 1 23 23.0 23 0 0 0 - - 0

Player Receptions Humphries' Career Regular Season Receiving Statistics: 1. Kendall Wright 135 Year Team GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 2. Ernest Givins 114 2015 TB 13 0 27 260 9.6 27 1 3. Corey Davis 99 2016 TB 15 4 55 622 11.3 42t 2 4. Chris Johnson 82 2017 TB 16 3 61 631 10.3 43 1 5. Kenny Britt 79 2018 TB 16 10 76 816 10.7 51 5 Ben Troupe 79 Totals 60 17 219 2,329 10.6 51 9 7. Kevin Dyson 68 MEDIA 8. Billy Johnson 65 Humphries' Career Regular Season Punt/Kickoff Return Statistics: 9. Tajae Sharpe 63 Year Team PR Yds Avg Lg TD KR Yds Avg Lg TD 10. Jamie Williams 62 2015 TB 0 0 - - 0 0 0 - - 0 Bo Scaife 62 2016 TB 24 237 9.9 25 0 4 47 11.8 17 0 2017 TB 6 49 8.2 19 0 0 0 - 0 0 2018 TB 21 139 6.6 16 0 2 17 8.5 13 0 AMONG FASTEST TO 1,000 REC YARDS Totals 51 425 8.3 25 0 6 64 10.7 17 0 On Nov. 26, 2018 at Houston, Titans wide receiver Corey Davis hit the 1,000-yard career receiving mark in his 22nd NFL game. Humphries' Regular Season Single-Game Highs: 10 vs. Carolina (1/1/17) Davis reached the 1,000-yard mark in fewer career games than all but Receptions - Receiving Yards - 102 vs. New Orleans (12/31/17) two players for the franchise since 1970. In that time period, only Ernest Long Reception - 51 at Atlanta (10/14/18) Givins and Chris Sanders hit the mark in fewer games. Givins reached 2 at Carolina (11/4/18) 1,000 receiving yards in his 14th career game in 1985, and Sanders took 21 Receiving Touchdowns - Punt Returns - 5 at Arizona (9/18/16) STATISTICS games from 1995–1996 to reach the plateau. Davis tied Kendall Wright, 48 vs. Seattle (11/2716) who also hit 1,000 receiving yards in his 22nd game (2012–2013). Punt Return Yards - Punt Return Long - 25 at Arizona (9/18/16) Kickoff Retuns -1 (Six times, last vs. Philadelphia 9/16/18) Titans/Oilers to reach 1,000 receiving yards in the fewest games at the Kick Return Yards - 17 at San Francisco (10/23/16) beginning of a career, 1970–present: Kickoff Return Long -17 at San Francisco (10/23/16) Games to Player Season(s) 1,000 Rec Yards 1. Ernest Givins 1985 14 2. Chris Sanders 1995–1996 21 3. Corey Davis 2017–2018 22 Kendall Wright 2012–2013 22 5. Kenny Britt 2009–2010 23 ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 55 of 113

As a senior in 2015, Sharpe’s 111 catches led the nation. He recorded 2018 RECEIVING FROM THE SLOT 1,319 receiving yards and five touchdown catches and was a Walter Camp All-American. GAME PREVIEW While playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2018, Adam Sharpe is a native of Piscataway, N.J. Humphries totaled 76 receptions for 816 yards and five touchdowns. When he was aligned in the slot, Humphries was among the NFL's most productive players. Per Sportradar and Next Gen Stats, among all 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾ started at wide receiver. NFL wide receivers in the slot, Humphries ranked first in receiving first ¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), downs (42), tied for second in receptions (59), and finished second in total yards after catch (319). Sharpe's 2019 Preseason Statistics: Year Team GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 2019 Ten 1 1 0 0 - - 0 Most first-down receptions from the slot among wide receives in 2018: Sharpe’s Career Regular Season Statistics: Wide Receiver 1st Downs Year GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 1. Adam Humphries 42 2016 16 10 41 522 12.7 34t 2 2. Adam Thielen 38

2017 0 0 Injured Reserve TEAM NOTES 3. Cole Beasley 36 2018 16 13 26 316 12.2 28 2 4. JuJu Smith-Schuster 35 5. Tyler Boyd 33 Totals 32 23 67 838 12.5 34 4 Sharpe’s Regular Season Single-Game Highs: Most receptions from the slot among wide receives in 2018: Receptions - 7 (Twice, last at L.A. Chargers, 10/21/18) Receiving Yards - 101 at L.A. Chargers (10/21/18) Wide Receiver Receptions 33t vs. Green Bay (11/13/16) 1. Adam Thielen 69 Long Reception - Touchdowns - 1 (Four times, last at Indianapolis, 11/18/18) 2. Adam Humphries 59 JuJu Smith-Schuster 59 4. Dede Westbrook 55 PCT. RECEPTIONS FOR 1ST DOWNS IN 2018 5. Cole Beasley 54 In 2018, 84.6 percent of Tajaé Sharpe's receptions earned first downs PLAYER NOTES Most receiving yards from the slot among wide receives in 2018: (22 of 26), which ranked first in the NFL among players with eight or more receptions. Wide Receiver Rec Yards 1. Tyreek Hill 858 Highest percentage of receptions for first downs in 2018 (minimum 2. JuJu Smith-Schuster 788 eight receptions): 3. Tyler Boyd 722 Rec. for 4. Adam Thielen 718 Player Receptions 1st Downs Pct. 5. Adam Humphries 666 1. Tajae Sharpe 26 22 84.6 2. Mike Williams 43 36 83.7 Most yards after catch from the slot among wide receives in 2018: 3. Marquise Goodwin 23 19 82.6 4. O.J. Howard 34 28 82.4 Wide Receiver Yards After Catch 5. Mark Andrews 34 28 82.4 1. JuJu Smith-Schuster 349 6. Tre'Quan Smith 28 23 82.1 2. Adam Humphries 319 7. Chris Godwin 59 48 81.4 3. Dede Westbrook 313 8. 16 13 81.3 MEDIA 4. Tyreek Hill 301 9. A.J. Green 46 37 80.4 5. Tyler Boyd 298 10. Devin Funchess 44 35 79.5 FRANCHISE ROOKIE RECEIVING LEADERS #19 • WR TAJAE SHARPE Tajaé Sharpe finished his rookie season with 41 receptions. In fran- chise history, only eight other rookies have had more receptions. CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO Most receptions by a rookie in franchise history: Wide receiver Tajaé Sharpe (6-2, 194) is in his fourth NFL season in 2019. He was selected by the Player (Pos) Year Receptions Titans in the fifth round (140th overall) of the 2016 1. Bill Groman (WR) 1960 72 STATISTICS NFL Draft. 2. Kendall Wright (WR) 2012 64 Sharpe's 2018 totals included 26 receptions for 3. Ernest Givins (WR) 1986 61 316 yards and two touchdowns. He played in all 16 4. Sid Blanks (RB) 1964 56 games for the second time in his career and set a 5. Charlie Hennigan (WR) 1960 44 career high with 13 starts. 6. Chris Johnson (RB) 2008 43 Sharpe's second NFL campaign came to an end before the regular 7. Kenny Britt (WR) 2009 42 season began. He was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 2 after suffering Jerry LeVias (WR) 1969 42 a foot injury in the preseason finale. 9. Tajaé Sharpe (WR) 2016 41 As a rookie, Sharpe played in all 16 games with 10 starts, the highest 10. Rodney Thomas (RB) 1995 39 number of starts by a Titans rookie wide receiver since Chris Sanders started 11 games in 1995. Sharpe totaled 41 receptions for 522 yards and a pair of touchdowns during his first season. In franchise history, only eight other rookies had more receptions, and Sharpe ranked seventh among the NFL's 2016 rookie ROSTERS class in receptions and receiving yards. In four seasons at the Universitiy of Massachusetts (2012-15), Sharpe appeared in 47 career games with 43 starts and finished as the school’s all-time leader with 277 receptions and 3,486 receiving yards. He caught at least one pass in every game he played. The two-time All-MAC first-team performer ended his collegiate career ranked third in Minuteman history with 16 touchdowns and sixth with 3,497 all-purpose yards. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 56 of 113

#13 • WR TAYWAN TAYLOR MORE TITANS WIDE RECEIVERS CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO 16 - WR CODY HOLLISTER (6-4, 216, 2nd Year, Arkansas) ¾¾ Wide receiver Cody Hollister was signed by the Titans as a free agent Wide receiver Taywan Taylor (first name pro- on May 13, 2019. nounced TAY-wahn) is in his third NFL season. He ¾¾ Hollister originally signed with the New England Patriots as a rookie free was selected by the Titans in the third round (72nd agent on May 5, 2017. He spent the entire 2017 season on the Patriots’ overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. practice squad, and spent the entire 2018 season on the Patriots’ injured Taylor's 2018 totals included career highs of 37 reserve list with a non-football injury. GAME PREVIEW receptions and 466 receiving yards with one touch- ¾¾ Hollister played in 29 games with 12 starts over three seasons at Arkansas down. He also set a career high with five starts in 13 (2014-16), and caught 27 passes for 342 yards and one touchdown. total games. ¾¾ He is a native of Bend, Ore. As a rookie, Taylor played in all 16 games during the regular season 2019 Preseason Notes: (four starts), contributing 16 receptions for 231 yards and one touchdown. ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), totaled 58 yards on four receptions, including a He added two catches for nine yards in two playoff contests. 25-yard touchdown reception on a pass from Logan Woodside in the fourth At Western Kentucky, Taylor broke every major single-season and ca- quarter. reer receiving record and accounted for 34 touchdown receptions over his final two campaigns. His career totals included 253 receptions for 4,234 15 - WR DARIUS JENNINGS (5-10, 180, 3rd Year, Virginia) yards and 41 touchdowns in four seasons. ¾¾ Wide receiver Darius Jennings was re-signed by the Titans in 2018 In 2016, Taylor produced the best single season of any receiver in after spending part of the 2017 campaign with the club. Hilltopper history, setting team records with 98 catches (ranked fifth in the ¾¾ In 2018, Jennings appeared in all 16 games for the first time in his

TEAM NOTES nation), 1,730 receiving yards (third) and 17 touchdowns (tied for third). career. He led the NFL and set a franchise record with a 31.7-yard kickoff Taylor is a native of Louisville, Ky. return average, totaling 698 yards on 22 attempts with one touchdown. The previous franchise record was set in 1960 by Ken Hall with a 31.3-yard 2019 Preseason Notes: average (19 for 594 yards). Jennings’ 31.7-yard average led the NFL in ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), caught a pair of passes for 16 total yards. 2018 and tied for the eighth-best average in the NFL among qualifiers (1.25 attempts per team game) since 1960. He also contributed 11 receptions Taylor's 2019 Preseason Statistics: for 101 yards. Year Team GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD ¾¾ On Sept. 9, 2018 at Miami, he returned a kickoff 94 yards for his first NFL 2019 Ten 1 1 2 16 8.0 15 0 touchdown. It was the first kickoff return touchdown for the Titans since Darius Reynaud scored on a 105-yard return against the Detroit Lions on Taylor’s Career Regular Season Statistics: Sept. 23, 2012. Year Team GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD ¾¾ He was first signed to the Titans during the 2017 offseason and started 2017 Ten 16 4 16 231 14.4 53t 1 the season on the practice squad. On Sept. 23, 2017, he was promoted to 2018 Ten 13 5 37 466 12.6 55 1 the 53-man roster, where he spent eight games. In those eight weeks, he PLAYER NOTES PLAYER Totals 29 9 53 697 13.2 55 2 was inactive six times and did not play in two other contests. ¾¾ Jennings arrived in Tennessee with four games of NFL experience, Taylor’s Career Postseason Statistics: including one start. He originally signed as a rookie free agent with the Year Team GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Cleveland Browns in 2015 and as a rookie totaled 14 receptions for 117 2017 Ten 2 0 2 9 4.5 5 0 yards and seven kickoff returns for 158 return yards. He also spent time on the practice squad with the Browns, Chicago Bears and New York Jets. Taylor’s NFL Regular Season Single-Game Highs: ¾¾ In 2016, he spent time with the Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears and Receptions - 7 vs. Philadelphia (9/30/18) New York Jets practice squads. Receiving Yards - 104 vs. N.Y. Jets (12/2/18) ¾¾ The Baltimore, Md., native appeared in 49 games with 28 starts during Long Reception - 55 vs. N.Y. Jets (12/2/18) his four-year career at the University of Virginia. At the completion of his career, he ranked No. 1 all-time in Virginia history with 1,839 career kick MEDIA Touchdowns - 1 (Twice, last vs. Houston 9/16/18) return yards, No. 5 with 133 career receptions, No. 9 in program history Taylor’s NFL Playoff Single-Game Highs: with 1,667 career receiving yards and No. 11 with 3,719 career all-purpose Receptions - 1 (Twice, last at New England, 1/13/18) yards. Receiving Yards - 5 at New England (1/13/18) 2019 Preseason Notes: Long Reception - 5 at New England (1/13/18) ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), recorded a nine-yard reception and a 22-yard kickoff return.

87 - WR TANNER McEVOY (6-6, 230, 3rd Year, Wisconsin) ¾¾ Wide receiver Tanner McEvoy was signed by the Titans as a free agent on July 31, 2019. ¾¾ McEvoy arrived in Tennessee with 31 games of NFL experience with the Seattle Seahawks and Miami Dolphins. His statistics prior to joining the Titans included 14 receptions for 253 yards and two touchdowns over three seasons. STATISTICS ¾¾ He originally signed with the Seattle Seahawks as a rookie free agent on May 6, 2016. McEvoy played in 29 games over two seasons in Seattle where he caught 14 balls for 253 yards and two scores. He also appeared in two playoff games as a Seahawk during the team’s 2016 postseason campaign. ¾¾ McEvoy spent the 2018 preseason with the Seahawks and New Orleans Saints. He was waived during roster cuts and claimed by the Miami Dolphins, where he appeared in two games in Weeks 1-2. McEvoy was waived by Miami during Week 3, and spent the remainder of the season on the Saints and Buffalo Bills practice squads. ¾¾ Over three seasons at Wisconsin (2013-15), McEvoy played safety, quarterback and wide receiver.

ROSTERS ¾¾ He is a native of Hillsdale, N.J. 2019 Preseason Notes: TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 57 of 113

¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), recorded a 17-yard touchdown reception on a pass from Logan Woodside in the fourth quarter. OFFENSIVE GAME PREVIEW 83 - WR ANTHONY RATLIFF-WILLIAMS (5-11, 195, Rookie, North Carolina) ¾¾ Wide receiver Anthony Ratliff-Williams was signed by the Titans as a rookie free agent on May 10, 2019. LINEMEN ¾¾ Ratliff-Williams appeared in 36 games over three seasons at North TACKLES Carolina (2016-18), where he totaled 80 receptions for 1,340 yards and No. Name Ht Wt Exp College eight touchdowns. He returned 69 kickoffs for 1,631 yards and two scores, 78 Conklin, Jack 6-6 308 4 Michigan State and carried the ball 14 times for 74 yards and one touchdown. Ratliff- 73 Hall, A.T. 6-4 303 R Stanford Williams also completed three of four passes for 86 yards and two scores. 71 Kelly, Dennis 6-8 321 8 Purdue ¾¾ He is a native of Matthews, N.C. 77 Lewan, Taylor 6-7 309 6 Michigan 2019 Preseason Notes: 69 Marz, Tyler 6-7 316 3 Wisconsin ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), recorded two receptions for eight yards. 68 Pasztor, Austin 6-7 305 6 Virginia

14 - WR KALIF RAYMOND (5-8, 182, 2nd Year, Holy Cross) GUARDS TEAM NOTES ¾¾ Wide receiver Kalif Raymond was signed by the Titans to the practice No. Name Ht Wt Exp College squad during Week 17 of the 2018 season. He also spent Weeks 4-5 of the 64 Davis, Nate 6-3 316 R Charlotte 2018 season on the Titans practice squad and Week 7 on the New York 75 Douglas, Jamil 6-4 309 2 Arizona State Giants practice squad. 66 Pamphile, Kevin 6-5 315 6 Purdue ¾¾ Raymond arrived in Tennessee with 12 games of NFL experience with 72 Quessenberry, David 6-5 310 1 San Jose State the Denver Broncos, New York Jets and Giants. His statistics prior to joining 76 Saffold, Rodger 6-5 325 10 Indiana the Titans included 29 punt returns for 210 yards and 20 kick returns for 61 Stinnie, Aaron 6-3 312 2 James Madison 408 yards. ¾¾ Raymond originally signed with the Broncos as a rookie free agent on CENTERS May 6, 2016. He spent the majority of his rookie season on the Broncos No. Name Ht Wt Exp College practice squad before being elevated to the active roster and appearing in 52 Grasu, Hroniss 6-3 301 4 Oregon four contests. He tallied 11 punt returns for 111 yards and six kick returns 60 Jones, Ben 6-3 308 8 Georgia PLAYER NOTES for 137 yards. 62 Levin, Corey 6-4 307 3 Chattanooga ¾¾ Raymond spent the 2017 season on the practice squads and active rosters of both the New York Jets and New York Giants. He appeared in two games for the Jets (Weeks 1-2) where he returned five punts for 38 yards and three kicks for 85 yards. He was re-signed to the Jets practice squad for Weeks 3-4 before being waived and signed to the Giants’ practice squad on Oct. 11, 2017. He was elevated to the active roster and saw action in six total contests for the Giants, returning 13 punts for six yards and 11 kicks for 186 yards. ¾¾ Raymond played in 40 games with 23 starts over four seasons (2012- #78 • T JACK CONKLIN 15) as a wide receiver and return specialist for Holy Cross. He totaled CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO 155 receptions for 1,683 yards and 14 touchdowns, returned 62 punts for 464 yards and a score, as well as 80 kick returns for 1,809 yards and two Jack Conklin is in his fourth NFL season in touchdowns. 2019. The 6-foot-6, 308-pound tackle was selected ¾¾ He is a native of Lawrenceville, Ga. by the Titans with the eighth pick in the first round of 2019 Preseason Notes: the NFL Draft. MEDIA ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), led the team with six receptions and 80 receiving Conklin's 2018 season came to an end with yards, including a 21-yard catch to convert a third-and-16 in the second three games remaining due to a knee injury he quarter and a 19-yard reception in the third quarter. In the third quarter, he suffered against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Dec. returned a punt 27 yards and totaled three punt returns for 35 yards for the 6. Prior to going on injured reserve, he played and game. He added one kickoff return for 24 yards. started in nine games on the season, all at right tackle. Conklin started every game at right tackle in his first two seasons, 80 - WR PAPI WHITE (5-9, 168, Rookie, Ohio) including all 16 games in the 2017 regular season and both postseason ¾¾ Wide receiver Papi White was signed by the Titans as a free agent on games. However, he suffered a torn ACL during the second and final July 31, 2019. playoff contest at New England. The injury led him to spend all of training ¾¾ White originally signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as a rookie free camp and preseason in 2018 on the physically unable to perform list. agent following the 2019 NFL Draft.

As a rookie, Conklin became the team's first player to start all 16 STATISTICS ¾ ¾ Over his four-year career at Ohio University, White collected 161 games at left or right tackle as a rookie since Michael Roos in 2005. He receptions for 2,620 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also tallied 44 punt was a key cog in a line that helped the Titans finish 11th overall in offense, returns for a 6.0 average. third in rushing and tied for seventh in fewest sacks allowed. ¾¾ He is a native of Seminole, Okla. Conklin was named an alternate for the Pro Bowl and was named first-team Associated Press All-Pro. He became the first Titans player to 18 - WR DeANGELO YANCEY (6-1, 220, 1st Year, Purdue) receive first-team All-Pro honors since running back Chris Johnson in ¾¾ Wide receiver DeAngelo Yancey was signed by the Titans as a free 2009 and the first Titans rookie to receive the honor since defensive end agent on Aug. 10, 2019. Jevon Kearse in 1999. Conklin joined Dallas guard Zack Martin (2014) as ¾¾ Prior to his arrival in Tennessee, Yancey spent time on the practice the only rookie offensive linemen since the AFL-NFL merger to be named squads of the Green Bay Packers (2017-18) and the New York Jets (2018). first-team AP All-Pro. ¾ ¾ Yancey was a fifth-round selection by the Green Bay Packers in the 2017 Conklin became the first draft pick by new general manager Jon NFL Draft. Robinson. The Titans, who initially had the first pick in the draft but traded ¾¾ A native of Atlanta, Ga., Yancey started 36 of 47 games during a four- with the Los Angeles Rams back to the 15th spot, made a deal with the year career at Purdue. During his time with the Boilermakers, he registered Cleveland Browns to jump up to the eighth spot to select Conklin. The ROSTERS 141 receptions for 2,344 yards and 20 touchdowns. Titans gave up a third-round pick and a second-rounder in 2017 in the trade and also got back a sixth-rounder. The Michigan State product was a walk-on for the Spartans but went on to become the first Michigan State offensive lineman to be selected in the first round since 1989 Tony( Mandarich) and also the highest drafted Spartan since wide receiver Charles Rogers (No. 2) in 2003. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 58 of 113

#60 • C BEN JONES CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO

Center Ben Jones (6-3, 308) is in his eighth NFL season and his fourth campaign with the Titans in 2019. He was signed as an unrestricted free agent on March 10, 2016. Jones started all 16 games at center in 2018, GAME PREVIEW registering a start in every contest for the fifth consecutive season, dating back to his third year in Houston (2014). In his first year in Tennessee, Jones played a key role in an offensive turnaround. The veteran was a key cog in a line that helped the Titans finish 11th overall in offense, third in rushing and tied for seventh in fewest sacks allowed. Jones was originally selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round (99th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. Over the following four seasons, he started contests at center and both guard spots. He was a starter on two playoff teams in Houston (2012 and 2015). In 2015, Jones started every game at center, extending his streak of

TEAM NOTES consecutive regular season games played to 64, which was the second- longest active streak among NFL centers at the conclusion of the season. A native of Centreville, Ala., Jones attended the University of Georgia, where his 49 total starts ranked third in school annals. He was a two-time All-SEC selection by the league’s coaches and was named to Georgia’s Team of the Decade. As a senior (2011), the team captain earned All-SEC A native of Plainwell, Mich., Conklin was a three-year starter at left first-team honors. tackle for the Spartans. He started 38 of his 39 career games (35 at left tackle, three at right tackle) and recorded more than 235 career knockdowns. Jones' 2019 Preseason Games Played/Games Started: Three of his career starts at left tackle came in bowl games (2014 Rose, Year Team GP GS Starts by Position 2015 Cotton, 2016 College Football Playoff Semifinal at Cotton Bowl). 2019 Ten 1 1 C-1 In his final season on campus, Conklin was named second-team All-American by The Associated Press and was on numerous All-Big Ten Jones’ Career Regular Season Games Played/Games Started: teams. Year Team GP GS Starts by Position PLAYER NOTES PLAYER 2012 Hou 16 10 RG-10 Conklin's 2019 Preseason Games Played/Games Started: 2013 Hou 16 1 RG-1 Year Team GP GS Starts by Position 2014 Hou 16 16 LG-16 2019 Ten 1 1 RT-1 2015 Hou 16 16 C-16 2016 Ten 16 16 C-16 Conklin's Career Regular Season Games Played/Games Started: 2017 Ten 16 16 C-16 Year Team GP GS Starts by Position 2018 Ten 16 16 C-16 2016 Ten 16 16 RT-16 NFL Totals 112 91 C-64, LG-16, RG-11 2017 Ten 16 16 RT-16 2018 Ten 9 9 RT-9 Jones’ Career Postseason Games Played/Games Started: NFL Totals 41 41 RT-41

MEDIA Year Team GP GS Starts by Position 2012 Hou 2 2 RG-2 Conklin’s Career Postseason Games Played/Games Started: 2015 Hou 1 1 C-1 Year Team GP GS Starts by Position 2017 Ten 2 2 C-2 2017 Ten 2 2 RT-2 NFL Totals 5 5 C-3, RG-2

32 STARTS IN TWO SEASONS CURRENT IRONMEN AT CENTER Right tackle recorded 16 starts in his second season. Jack Conklin Among NFL offensive linemen presently listed as centers, Ben Jones In doing so, he joined a total of four other former Titans and two offensive ranks first in the NFL in consecutive games started. linemen in a rare feat. The streaks listed below are for consecutive games started by players Since the team became the Titans in 1999, Conklin is in a group of who currently reside at center, even if some games were started at a posi- five players who have started all 32 games from the time they were drafted tion other than center. through the end of their second seasons. He joined defensive end Jevon

STATISTICS (1999–2000), safety (2002–2003), offensive tackle Kearse Tank Williams Longest active consecutive starting streaks among current centers*: Michael Roos (2005–2006) and guard Chance Warmack (2013–2014). Consecutive Players who have started all 32 games in their first two NFL seasons Player Current Team Games Started during the “Titans era” (1999–present): 1. Ben Jones Tennessee 80 2. Jason Kelce Philadelphia 73 Player Position Seasons 3. Alex Mack Atlanta 64 Jack Conklin Right Tackle 2016–2017 5. Rodney Hudson Oakland 52 Chance Warmack Right Guard 2013–2014 6. Graham Glasgow Detroit 43 Michael Roos Right Tackle/Left Tackle 2005–2006 Tank Williams Safety 2002–2003 * Includes players who are currently listed as centers; streaks include games Jevon Kearse Defensive End 1999–2000 started at other positions ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 59 of 113

CONSECUTIVE GAMES BY O-LINEMEN #77 • T TAYLOR LEWAN GAME PREVIEW Titans center Ben Jones appeared in his 100th career game and 100th CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO consecutive game against Philadelphia on Sept. 30, 2018. Among all active NFL offensive linemen, only Kansas City right tackle Tackle Taylor Lewan (6-7, 309) is in his sixth Mitchell Schwartz has a current games played streak as long as Jones’ NFL season in 2019. He was selected by the Titans streak. with the 11th overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft and received a multi-year contract extension in 2018. Longest active consecutive games streaks among NFL offensive Lewan was named to the Pro Bowl for the third linemen: consecutive season in 2018. He played and started in 15 of the team's 16 games at left tackle, marking Consecutive his fourth consecutive season with at least 15 starts. Offensive Lineman Current Team Games Played In 2017, Lewan became the team's first offensive lineman to 1. Ben Jones Tennessee 112 make multiple Pro Bowls since center Kevin Mawae from 2008–2009. Mitchell Schwartz Kansas City 112 Lewan started all 16 games for the second consecutive season in 2017 and 3. Eric Fisher Kansas City 85 added starts in both postseason contests. TEAM NOTES 4. Jake Matthews Atlanta 78 In 2016, Lewan started all 16 games for the first time. The left tackle 5. Jason Kelce Philadelphia 73 was the anchor a line that helped the Titans finish 11th overall in offense, 6. (several tied) 64 third in rushing and tied for seventh in fewest sacks allowed. In 2015, Lewan started the first 15 games of the season at left tackle before missing the finale with a concussion. #71 • G/T DENNIS KELLY As a rookie in 2014, Lewan played in 11 games with six starts before suffering an ankle injury. He played as a reserve for the first five games and CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO then started in six consective contests before the injury caused him to be inactive the final five weeks. For his efforts, Lewan was named to the Pro Dennis Kelly (6-8, 321) is in his eighth NFL Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team. season and his third campaign with the Titans in In four seasons at Michigan, Lewan appeared in 50 games with 48 2019. He was acquired in a trade with the Philadel- starts at left tackle. He started the final 41 games of his career and was PLAYER NOTES phia Eagles on Aug. 16, 2016. In exchange for Kelly, named the Big Ten Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2012 and the Titans dealt wide receiver Dorial Green-Beck- 2013. As a senior in 2013, he started all 13 games at left tackle for the ham to the Eagles. third consecutive season and was named second-team Associated Press Kelly played in 11 games in 2018 with five starts All-American. at right tackle. It was the third-highest start total of At the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine, he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.87 his career. seconds, beating all other offensive linemen in his class and clocking the Kelly played in all 16 games in both 2016 and 2017. During that time fourth-fastest time among offensive linemen in the last five years (2010-14). he had a regular role in the team's “heavy” personnel package and earned He also ranked among the top offensive linemen at the 2014 combine in six total starts—six in 2016 and one in 2017. He helped the Titans rush for the broad jump (first at nine feet, nine inches), vertical jump (tied for third at an average of 136.7 yards per game in 2016, which ranked third in the NFL. 30.5 inches) and three-cone drill (fourth at 7.39 seconds). Kelly entered the NFL as a fifth-round selection by the Eagles in the A native of Cave Creek, Ariz., Lewan became the first offensive tackle 2012 NFL Draft. In four seasons with the Eagles, he recorded 15 starts and selected by the Titans/Oilers in the first round since tackle Brad Hopkins 30 games played. He recorded nine starts with the Eagles at right tackle, (13th overall) in 1993. four starts at right guard and two starts at left guard. A native of Chicago Heights, Ill., Kelly was a team captain and a two- Lewan's 2019 Preseason Games Played/Games Started: MEDIA time offensive MVP at Purdue. He started his final three seasons at left Year Team GP GS Starts by Position tackle for the Boilermakers. 2019 Ten 1 0

Kelly's 2019 Preseason Games Played/Games Started: Year Team GP GS Starts by Position 2019 Ten 1 1 LT-1

Kelly's Career Regular Season Games Played/Games Started: Year Team GP GS Starts by Position 2012 Phi 13 10 RG-3, RT-7 2013 Phi 0 0 2014 Phi 3 3 LG-2, RG-1 STATISTICS 2015 Phi 14 2 RT-2 2016 Ten 16 6 TE-6 2017 Ten 16 1 TE-1 2018 Ten 11 5 RT-5 NFL Totals 73 27 RG-4, RT-14, LG-2, TE-7

Kelly's Career Postseason Games Played/Games Started: Year Team GP GS Starts by Position 2017 Ten 2 0 ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 60 of 113

Lewan’s Career Regular Season Games Played/Games Started: 75 - G JAMIL DOUGLAS (6-4, 309, 2nd Year, Arizona State) Year Team GP GS Starts by Position ¾¾ Guard Jamil Douglas was signed by the Titans to the practice squad 2014 Ten 11 6 LT-6 on Oct. 3, 2018. 2015 Ten 15 15 LT-15 ¾¾ Douglas arrived in Tennessee with 17 games of NFL experience, 2016 Ten 16 16 LT-16 including six starts at right guard and center. 2017 Ten 16 16 LT-16 ¾¾ Douglas was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round 2018 Ten 15 15 LT-15 (114th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. He appeared in all 16 games and NFL Totals 73 68 LT-68 made six starts as a rookie. ¾¾ In 2016, he spent time on the Dolphins practice squad and active roster

GAME PREVIEW Lewan's Career Postseason Games Played/Games Started: (one game) and then spent much of the year on the New England Patriots Year Team GP GS Starts by Position practice squad. 2017 Ten 2 2 LT-2 ¾¾ In 2017, Douglas spent the preseason with the Patriots before being waived during roster cuts. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons to the team’s practice squad, where he spent majority of the season before being #76 • G RODGER SAFFOLD elevated to the 53-man roster in Week 17 (did not play). CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO ¾¾ In 2018, he spent the preseason with the Falcons before being waived during roster cuts. Douglas spent the remainder of the season on both the Guard Rodger Saffold (6-5, 323) is in his Indianapolis Colts and Titans practice squads. 10th NFL season and his first campaign with the ¾¾ The Cypress, Calif., native played college football at Arizona State (2011- Titans in 2019. He was signed by the Titans as an 14), where he appeared in 53 games and made 40 consecutive starts. unrestricted free agent from the Los Angeles Rams

TEAM NOTES on March 15, 2019. 52 - C/G HRONISS GRASU (6-3, 301, 4th Year, Oregon) During the first nine seasons of his career ¾¾ Hroniss Grasu (pronounced huh-ROW-niss GRA-sue) was signed by (2010-18), Saffold appeared in 114 regular season the Titans as a free agent on Feb. 7, 2019. games with 111 starts. He also gained experience ¾¾ In 2018, he appeared in three games with one start for the Baltimore in the postseason, starting four career playoff games, including all three Ravens. He also spent time with the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins postseason contests on the Rams’ run to Super Bowl LIII at the conclusion during the 2018 campaign but did not see game action. of 2018. ¾¾ Grasu was originally drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round From 2017-18, Saffold played an integral role in one of the NFL’s (71st overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. He started eight games at center as a top-ranked offenses. According to STATS Inc., he allowed only two sacks rookie in 2015. Grasu spent the entire 2016 campaign on injured reserve. during that time. In 2017, he appeared in six games with four starts at center for the Bears. Saffold is extremely versatile, having started with the Rams at right ¾¾ The Los Angeles, Calif., native played college football at Oregon, where tackle (three games), left tackle (36), right guard (13) and left guard (43). he blocked for Titans QB Marcus Mariota from 2012-14. A native of Bedford, Ohio, he spent four seasons at Indiana University (2006-09), where he started 41 career games and earned All-Big Ten 73 - T A.T. HALL (6-4, 303, Rookie, Stanford) PLAYER NOTES PLAYER honors as a senior. ¾¾ A.T. Hall was signed by the Titans as an undrafted free agent on May Saffold was originallyselected by the Rams in the second round (33rd 10, 2019. overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. ¾¾ In four seasons at Stanford (2015-18), Hall appeared in 48 career games with 37 starts at left tackle. Saffold's 2019Preseason Games Played/Games Started: ¾¾ Hall is a native of Atlanta, Ga. Year Team GP GS Starts by Position 2019 Ten 0 0 62 - C/G COREY LEVIN (6-4, 307, 3rd Year, Chattanooga) ¾¾ Corey Levin was selected by the Titans in the sixth round (217th overall) Saffold's Career Regular Season Games Played/Games Started: of the 2017 NFL Draft. Year Team GP GS Starts by Position ¾¾ In 2018, he appeared in all 16 games with one start (Oct. 21 vs. the 2010 StL 16 16 LT-16 Chargers in London). MEDIA 2011 StL 9 9 LT-9 ¾¾ As a rookie in 2017, Levin spent the entire season on the 53-man roster 2012 StL 10 10 LT-10 but did not see game action. He was inactive 14 times and did not play in 2013 StL 12 9 RG-5, RT-3, LT-1 two other contests. 2014 StL 16 16 LG-13, RG-3 ¾¾ The 6-foot-4 inch, 307-pounder appeared in 52 career games with 51 2015 StL 5 5 RG-5 starts at Chattanooga, 45 of which were consecutive. 2016 LAR 15 15 LG-12, LT-2, RT-1 ¾¾ A native of Dacula, Ga., he developed versatility over his four-year 2017 LAR 15 15 LG-15 collegiate career, making starts at left guard, and both left and right tackle. 2018 LAR 16 16 LG-16 NFL Totals 114 111 LG-56, LT-38, RG-13, RT-4 69 - T TYLER MARZ (6-7, 316, 3rd Year, Wisconsin) ¾¾ Tyler Marz (pronounced MARE-its) was promoted from the practice Saffold's Career Postseason Games Played/Games Started: squad on Sept. 15, 2018 and recorded his first career game and start at Year Team GP GS Starts by Position right tackle the following day. 2017 LAR 1 1 LG-1 ¾¾ In 2018, he appeared in six games, including his first career start (Sept. 2018 LAR 3 3 LG-3 16 against Houston). STATISTICS Playoff Totals 4 4 LG-4 ¾¾ Marz was originally signed by the Titans as a rookie free agent following the 2016 NFL Draft and spent his entire rookie season on the practice squad. ¾¾ In 2017, Marz began the season on the Titans practice squad. He was MORE TITANS OFFENSIVE LINEMEN signed to the Los Angeles Chargers’ active roster, where he spent Weeks 3-8, but he did not see field action before being waived and re-signed to the 64 - OL NATE DAVIS (6-3, 316, Rookie, Charlotte) Titans practice squad for the remainder of the season. ¾ ¾ Nate Davis was selected by the Titans in the third round (82nd overall) ¾¾ The Springfield, Minn., native appeared in 51 games with 40 consecutive of the 2019 NFL Draft. starts at left tackle for Wisconsin. ¾¾ In four seasons at Charlotte (2015-18), Davis appeared in 41 career games with 37 starts. A four-year starter on the offensive line, Davis started 66 - G/T KEVIN PAMPHILE (6-5, 315, 6th Year, Purdue) at guard from 2015-17 before switching to right tackle for his senior season ¾¾ Kevin Pamphile (pronounced pom-FEEL) was signed by the Titans as in 2018. an unrestricted free agent on March 29, 2018. ROSTERS ¾ ¾ Davis is a native of Ashburn, Va. ¾¾ Pamphile was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 25, 2018, three games into his first campaign in Tennessee. He appeared in all three games, starting against Houston (Sept. 16) at left tackle and at Jacksonville (Sept. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 61 of 113

23) at right tackle. ¾¾ Pamphile was originally selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round (149th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. He spent four seasons DEFENSIVE GAME PREVIEW with the Buccaneers (2014-17), appearing in 53 games with 33 starts. He started contests at guard, tackle and as an extra tight end. ¾¾ In his last two seasons in Tampa Bay (2016-17), Pamphile appeared in LINEMEN 30 games with 29 starts. He started 28 games at left guard and one contest No. Name Ht Wt Exp College at right tackle. 95 Bledsoe, Amani 6-4 280 R Oklahoma ¾¾ In 2017, Pamphile played in all 16 games with a career-high 15 starts at 99 Casey, Jurrell 6-1 305 9 Southern California left guard and was a part of a line that helped block for an offensive unit that 49 Cotton, Eric 6-6 262 1 Stanford produced 5,816 total yards, the third-most for a single season in team history. 92 Dickerson, Matt 6-5 292 2 UCLA ¾¾ Pamphile played in 35 games at Purdue from 2009–2013, with 21 starts 93 Herron, Frank 6-4 305 1 Louisiana State on the offensive line. As a senior in 2013, he started all 12 games at left 97 Hoyett, Braxton 6-2 302 R Mississippi State tackle for the Boilermakers. 94 Johnson, Austin 6-4 314 4 Penn State 90 Jones, DaQuan 6-4 322 6 Penn State

68 - T AUSTIN PASZTOR (6-7, 305, 6th Year, Virginia) 79 Mack, Isaiah 6-1 299 R Chattanooga TEAM NOTES ¾¾ Austin Pasztor was signed by the Titans as a free agent on Dec. 11, 70 Nelson, Chris 6-1 315 R Texas 2018. 98 Simmons, Jeffery 6-4 305 R Mississippi State ¾¾ He played in two games with the Titans as a reserve in 2018. 96 Urban, Brent 6-7 300 6 Virginia ¾¾ He entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Minnesota Vikings in 2012 and also spent time with Jacksonville (2012-14), Cleveland (2015-16) and Atlanta (2016). He has registered time at both guard spots and right tackle during his time in the NFL. ¾¾ Prior to his arrival in Tennessee, he appeared in 65 career games with 43 starts. #99 • DT JURRELL CASEY ¾¾ In 2017, he saw action as a reserve in seven games with the Falcons. ¾¾ In 2013, he achieved a career high with 12 starts at right tackle with the CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO Jaguars. ¾¾ A native of Tillonsburg, Ontario, Pasztor was a four-year starter at the Defensive lineman Jurrell Casey (6-1, 305) is PLAYER NOTES University of Virginia, where he earned second-team All-America honors in his ninth NFL season in 2019. He was selected by as a senior. the Titans in the third round (77th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. 72 - OL DAVID QUESSENBERRY (6-5, 310, 1st Year, San Jose State) A five-time defensive captain and a two-time Ti- ¾¾ David Quessenberry was signed by the Titans to the practice squad on tans nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Sept. 11, 2018. Year Award, Casey was named to his fourth consec- ¾¾ He was originally drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round utive Pro Bowl at the conclusion of the 2018 season. (176th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. However, his season was cut short due to a knee injury he suffered on Dec. ¾¾ In 2013, Quessenberry was placed on injured reserve Week 2 as a 22 against Washington. rookie. Prior to the injury, he started 15 games and totaled 72 tackles, seven ¾¾ In June 2014, he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He sacks, seven tackles for loss, a career-high 50 quarterback pressures, two spent three seasons (2014-16) on the reserve/non-football illness list. forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. It marked the third time in his ¾¾ In 2017, Quessenberry spent majority of the season on the Texans career he totaled at least seven sacks. practice squad before being signed to the active roster Week 16 and Casey finished his 2018 campaign in eighth place in franchise history appearing in the final two contests. with 46 career sacks. His total ranked second among all defenders in the MEDIA ¾¾ The La Jolla, Calif., native played college football at San Jose State "Titans era" behind only Jevon Kearse's 52 sacks. (2009-12), where he appeared in 49 games with 37 starts at left tackle. In 2017, Casey started all 16 games and set a career high with 35 quarterback pressures, which ranked second on the team. His six sacks 61 - G AARON STINNIE (6-3, 312, 2nd Year, James Madison) also ranked second on the squad, as he reached the mark for the third time ¾¾ Aaron Stinnie was signed by the Titans as an undrafted free agent on in his career. May 11, 2018. With six sacks in 2017, Casey became the first player for the team ¾¾ He played in one game with the Titans as a reserve in 2018. since Ray Childress (1986–1994) to register five or more consecutive sea- ¾¾ Stinnie appeared in 54 games with 42 starts over four seasons at James sons with at least five sacks. Madison. He started 42 consecutive games from 2015–2017. In 2016, Casey started 15 games and set a then-career high with 29 ¾¾ As a senior in 2017, he started all 15 games at left tackle and was named quarterback pressures in addition to 51 tackles, five sacks, three tackles for team captain. He earned Associated Press first-team All-America honors. loss and five passes defensed. He became the first player for the team in ¾¾ Stinnie is a native of Charlottesville, Va. the "Titans era" (1999–present) to register four consecutive seasons with at STATISTICS least five sacks. In 2015, he started all 16 games for the second consecutive season and for the third time in his career. He led the team’s defensive linemen with 86 tackles and tied Brian Orakpo for the team lead with seven sacks, the second-best total in Casey’s career. Casey also set a then-career high and finished second on the team behind Orakpo with 28 quarterback pressures. He was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career. Casey was named one of five permanent team captains by his team- mates for the first time in 2014. While remaining a key cog in the defense’s switch from a 4-3 to a 3-4 scheme, he started all 16 games and led the team’s defensive linemen (fourth on the team) with 86 tackles. His 27 quar- terback pressures and 13 tackles for loss tied for the team lead and set new

career highs. With five sacks, he ranked second on the squad. ROSTERS In 2013, Casey was named Associated Press second-team All-Pro after putting together one of the best seasons by a defensive tackle in franchise history. His 10.5 sacks set a career high and made up the sec- ond-highest total by a franchise defensive tackle since sacks became an official statistic in 1982, finishing behind only Ray Childress’ 13 sacks in 1992. In 2013, only Jason Hatcher of the Dallas Cowboys (11) finished TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 62 of 113

with more sacks than Casey among defensive tackles. Casey started 31 out of 32 games in his first two seasons, and in each FRANCHISE SACK LEADERS campaign he led the team’s defensive linemen in tackles. As a rookie, he Jurrell Casey ranks among the franchise’s all-time leaders in career notched 74 tackles and 2.5 sacks, and he followed with 80 tackles and three sacks. He passed former linebacker Ted Washington (45.0) on Dec. 6, sacks in 2012. 2018 for eighth place in franchise annals. A native of Long Beach, Calif., Casey played in 38 games (26 starts) on the defensive line (24 at right defensive tackle and two at nose tackle) at Most career sacks, franchise history: the University of Southern California. He recorded 138 tackles, nine sacks, 22 tackles for loss, three quarterback pressures, four fumble recoveries, Player Position Seasons Sacks* GAME PREVIEW three forced fumbles, an interception and three passes defensed. 1. Elvin Bethea DE 1968–83 105.0 In his final season with the Trojans (2010), he started all 13 games for 2. Ray Childress DT 1985–95 75.5 the second consecutive season and had 67 tackles, a team-best 11 tackles 3. Jesse Baker DE 1979–87 66.0 for loss, a team-leading 4.5 sacks, one interception, one fumble recovery 4. William Fuller DE 1986–93 59.0 and two passes defensed. He was named first-team All-Pac 10. 5. Sean Jones DE 1988–93 57.5 6. Jevon Kearse DE 1999–03, 2008–09 52.0 2019 Preseason Notes: 7. Robert Brazile LB 1975–84 48.0 ¾¾ Began training camp on the physically unable to perform list. 8. Jurrell Casey DT 2011–18 46.0 ¾¾ Passed his physical and moved to the active roster on Aug. 10. 9. Ted Washington LB 1973–82 45.0 10. Derrick Morgan OLB 2010–19 44.5 Casey’s 2019 Preseason Statistics: Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR * Individual sacks became an official statistic in 1982. Sacks recorded prior 2019 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEAM NOTES to 1982 are unofficial. Casey’s Career Regular Season Statistics: Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2011 16 15 74 2.5 5 9 0 1 1 1 SACKS BY DEFENSIVE TACKLES SINCE 2011 2012 16 16 80 3.0 6 3 0 0 2 0 Since Jurrell Casey entered the NFL in 2011, only three players whose 2013 15 14 90 10.5 3 10 0 3 1 1 primary position is defensive tackle have registered more sacks than him. 2014 16 16 86 5.0 13 27 0 1 0 0 2015 16 16 86 7.0 11 28 0 5 0 0 Most sacks by NFL defensive tackles (primary position) since 2011: 2016 15 15 51 5.0 3 29 0 5 0 0 2017 16 16 72 6.0 7 35 0 1 1 0 Defensive Tackle Sacks 2018 15 15 72 7.0 7 50 0 0 2 1 1. Geno Atkins 68.0 Totals 125 123 611 46.0 55 191 0 16 7 3 2. Aaron Donald 59.5 3. Gerald McCoy 51.5

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER Casey’s Career Postseason Statistics: 4. Jurrell Casey 46.0 Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR Ndamukong Suh 46.0 2017 2 2 14 0.0 0 9 0 1 0 0 6. Kyle Williams 35.0 7. Kawann Short 32.5 8. Marcell Dareus 31.5 Casey’s Regular Season Single-Game Highs: 9. Fletcher Cox 28.0 Tackles - 10 (Twice, last vs. Arizona, 12/15/13) 10. Tom Johnson 23.5 Sacks - 2 (Nine times, last vs. Houston, 9/16/18) Tackles for Loss - 3 (Three times, last at San Francisco, 12/17/17) Forced Fumble - 1 (Seven times, last at Jacksonville, 9/23/18) FOUR PRO BOWLS Fumble Recovery - 1 (Three times, last at N.Y. Giants, 12/16/18) Quarterback Pressures - 8 at Dallas (11/5/18) In being named to his fourth Pro Bowl, Jurrell Casey tied for the MEDIA Passes Defensed - 3 vs. Atlanta (10/25/15) seventh-most consecutive Pro Bowls in franchise history. Prior to Casey, the franchise’s two most recent players to do so were offensive lineman Casey’s Playoff Single-Game Highs: Bruce Matthews, who made 14 consecutive Pro Bowls from 1988–2001, Tackles - 8 at Kansas City (1/6/18) and running back Eddie George, who earned Pro Bowl berths from 1997– Quarterback Pressures - 5 at New England (1/13/18) 2000. Passes Defensed - 1 at Kansas City (1/6/18) Casey also achieved a first-time feat for players in the club’s “Titans era” (1999–present). Seven other players who have worn the two-tone blue have been named to three Pro Bowls. However, Casey is the first to earn four selections in the Titans era. He did so in four consecutive seasons.

Most consecutive Pro Bowl seasons, franchise history (1960– present)*:

Consecutive STATISTICS Player Position Pro Bowls* Seasons 1. Bruce Matthews OL 14 1988–2001 2. Mike Munchak G 7 1987–1993 Robert Brazile OLB 7 1976–1982 4. Warren Moon QB 6 1988–1993 Bob Talamini OL 6 1962–1967 6. Charlie Hennigan WR 5 1961–1965 7. Jurrell Casey DT 4 2015–2018 Eddie George RB 4 1997–2000 Ray Childress DL 4 1990–1993 Earl Campbell RB 4 1978–1981 Curley Culp DT 4 1975–1978

ROSTERS * Includes AFL All-Stars prior to 1970 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 63 of 113

Johnson’s Regular Season Single-Game Highs: SACKS BY TITANS/OILERS DTs Tackles - 5 (Twice, last at Buffalo, 10/7/18) Sacks - 1 (Twice, last at Dallas, 11/5/18) GAME PREVIEW Since individual sacks became an official NFL statistic in 1982, Jurrell Casey and Ray Childress are the only Titans/Oilers defensive tackles to Johnson’s Playoff Single-Game Highs: produce double-digit sacks in a single season. Tackles - 3 (Twice, last at New England, 1/13/18) Most sacks in a season by Oilers/Titans defensive tackles, 1982–pres- ent:

Defensive Tackle Season Sacks #90 • DL DAQUAN JONES 1. Ray Childress 1992 13.0 CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO 2. Jurrell Casey 2013 10.5 3. Ray Childress 1993 9.0 4. Albert Haynesworth 2008 8.5 Defensive lineman DaQuan Jones (6-4, 322) Ray Childress 1989 8.5 is in his sixth NFL season in 2019. He was selected Ray Childress 1988 8.5 by the Titans in the fourth round (112th overall) of the TEAM NOTES Ray Childress 1990 8.0 2014 NFL Draft. 8. Jurrell Casey 2018 7.0 In 2018, Jones started all 16 games for the third Jurrell Casey 2015 7.0 time in his career. He tallied 39 tackles on the sea- Karl Klug 2011 7.0 son, which was his second-highest career total, and Gary Walker 1997 7.0 added 14 quarterback pressures, a career-high four Ray Childress 1991 7.0 tackles for loss and one pass defensed. Jones was placed on injured reserve on Dec. 4, 2017 due to a bicep in- Note: In 1992, Lee Williams recorded 11 total sacks while playing both de- jury he suffered the previous day against the Houston Texans. It concluded fensive end and defensive tackle for the Oilers. He is excluded from this list. a season in which he totaled a career-high 3.5 sacks, 36 tackles, one tackle for loss and nine quarterback pressures. The injury put an end to his streak #94 • DL AUSTIN JOHNSON of 45 consecutive starts. Jones was one of two Titans who started every game from 2015–2016, CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO holding down a spot at defensive end for consecutive seasons. Outside PLAYER NOTES linebacker Brian Orakpo was the other member of the team to start every Defensive lineman Austin Johnson (6-4, 314) game in that time period. is in his fourth NFL season in 2019. He was selected As a rookie, Jones appeared in seven games with one start. He reg- by the Titans with the 43rd overall pick in the second istered 13 tackles, a sack, three quarterback pressures, two tackles for loss round of the 2016 NFL Draft. and a forced fumble. Johnson's 2018 totals included a career-high A leader at Penn State during a time of turmoil, Jones started 23 of 46 nine starts, 25 tackles, one sack, five quarterback college games, with all of his starting assignments coming during the last pressures, one tackle for loss and two passes de- two seasons. Jones finished his career with 92 tackles, adding 4.5 sacks fensed in 16 games. for minus 28 yards, 15.5 stops for losses totaling 55 yards, two fumble re- In 2017, Johnson played in all 16 games with three starts and totaled coveries and a pass deflection. 32 tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss and two passes defensed. He also As a senior in 2013, he started all 12 games at defensive tackle, finish- appeared in both playoff games (one start) and contributed six tackles and ing fifth on the team with a career-high 56 tackles (33 solos). His tackle total one quarterback pressure. was the most for any interior defensive lineman in the Big Ten during the In his rookie campaign, Johnson played in 10 games and totaled 15 2013 campaign. Jones was named first-team All-Big Ten by the league’s tackles, 0.5 sacks, one tackle for loss, one quarterback pressure and one

coaches and second-team All-Conference by the media. He was named MEDIA pass defensed. Penn State’s Outstanding Senior Player and the recipient of the team’s Re- In three seasons at Penn State, Johnson appeared in 38 games and id-Robinson Award. recorded 28 starts, including starts in all 26 games as a sophomore and Jones is a native of Johnson City, N.Y. junior. He totaled 154 tackles, 8.5 sacks, 24 tackles for loss, eight passes defensed, one forced fumble and four fumble recoveries, including a 71- 2019 Preseason Notes: yard fumble return for a touchdown. ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), recorded one tackle. As a junior in 2015, Johnson started all 13 games and was named Associated Press first-team All-Big Ten honors. He ranked second on the Jones' 2019 Preseason Statistics: team with 15 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. His 78 tackles ranked second Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR among FBS defensive linemen and third on the team. It was the highest 2019 1 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 tackle total by a Penn State defensive lineman since Jimmy Kennedy’s 87 in 2002. Jones' Career Regular Season Statistics: STATISTICS Johnson is a native of Galloway, N.J. Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2014 7 1 13 1.0 2 3 0 0 1 0 2019 Preseason Notes: 2015 16 16 67 0.0 2 15 0 0 0 1 ¾ ¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), started at defensive tackle. 2016 16 16 29 1.5 1 8 0 0 0 1 2017 12 12 36 3.5 1 9 0 0 0 0 Johnson's 2019 Preseason Statistics: 2018 16 16 39 0.0 4 14 0 1 0 0 Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR Totals 67 61 184 6.0 10 49 0 1 1 2 2019 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jones’ Regular Season Single-Game Highs: Johnson’s Career Regular Season Statistics: Tackles - 7 (Three times, last at Buffalo, 10/7/18) Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR Sacks - 2 at Indianapolis (11/26/17) 2016 10 0 15 0.5 1 1 0 1 0 0 Quarterback Pressures - 3 (Twice, last vs. Philadelphia, 9/30/18) 2017 16 3 32 1.0 2 0 0 2 0 0 Forced Fumble - 1 vs. Indianapolis (12/28/14) ROSTERS 2018 16 9 25 1.0 1 5 0 2 0 0 Fumble Recovery - 1 (Twice, last vs. Houston, 1/1/17) Totals 42 12 72 2.5 4 6 0 5 0 0

Johnson's Career Postseason Statistics: Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2017 2 1 6 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 64 of 113

Urban's Career Regular Season Statistics: #98 • DL JEFFERY SIMMONS Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO 2014 Bal 0 0 Injured Reserve 2015 Bal 6 0 11 1.0 NA NA 0 0 0 0 Defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons (6-4, 2016 Bal 16 0 10 2.0 NA NA 0 2 0 0 305) was selected by the Titans in the first round 2017 Bal 3 3 4 0.0 NA NA 0 1 0 0 (19th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. 2018 Bal 16 16 27 0.5 NA NA 0 2 0 0 Simmons begins his rookie season on the non- Totals 41 19 52 3.5 NA NA 0 5 0 0 football injury list due to a knee injury he suffered GAME PREVIEW during training in February 2019. Urban's Career Postseason Statistics: During a three-year career as a defensive Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR tackle at Mississippi State, Simmons appeared in 2014 Bal 0 0 Injured Reserve 38 contests with 28 starts. He finished his career ranked sixth in school 2018 Bal 1 1 2 0.0 NA NA 0 0 0 0 history with 32.5 in tackles for loss. He also tied for sixth in MSU annals with Totals 1 1 2 0.0 NA NA 0 0 0 0 five forced fumbles and tied for fourth with three blocked kicks. His totals also included 163 tackles, seven sacks, seven passes defensed and two Urban's Regular Season Single-Game Highs: defensive touchdowns. Tackles - 5 vs. Seattle (12/13/15) He was a first-team All-SEC selection as a sophomore and junior Sacks - 1 (Three times, last vs. Miami, 12/4/16) and was one of two players in the nation to be named a Bednarik Award Passes Defensed - 1 (Four times, last vs. Denver, 9/23/18) Semifinalist in both 2017 and 2018. As a junior in 2018, Simmons was named second-team All-American Urban's Postseason Single-Game Highs:

TEAM NOTES after totaling 63 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and two sacks. His 17 tackles Tackles - 2 vs. L.A. Chargers (1/6/19) for loss led the team, ranked fourth in the SEC and were the third-most in single-season school history. MORE TITANS DEFENSIVE LINEMEN During his sophomore season (2017), he set a career high with five sacks and added 12 tackles for loss. With three total blocked kicks and 95 - DE AMANI BLEDSOE (6-4, 280, Rookie, Oklahoma) ¾ was signed by the Titans as an undrafted free agent on punts, he became the first SEC player since 2004 to lead the nation in the ¾ Amani Bledsoe May 10, 2019. category. ¾¾ He appeared in 30 games with 22 starts over three seasons at Oklahoma Simmons is a native of Macon, Miss. (2016-18). He totaled 59 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, four sacks and eight passes defensed. 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾¾ Bledsoe is a native of Lawrence, Kan. ¾¾ Placed on the non-football injury list on July 22, 2019. 92 - DE MATT DICKERSON (6-5, 292, 2nd Year, UCLA) Simmons' 2019 Preseason Statistics: ¾¾ Matt Dickerson was signed by the Titans as an undrafted free agent on Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR PLAYER NOTES PLAYER May 11, 2018. 2019 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ¾¾ As a rookie, he totaled three tackles in three games. ¾¾ Dickerson appeared in 44 games with 16 starts over four seasons at Simmons' College Defensive Statistics: UCLA. He totaled 97 tackles, seven tackles for loss, four passes defensed Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL Int PD FF FR and 1.5 sacks as a Bruin. 2016 Miss. St. 12 3 40 0.0 3.5 0 2 2 0 ¾¾ As a senior in 2017, he started seven games before missing the remain- 2017 Miss. St. 13 13 60 5.0 12.0 0 1 2 2 der of the season due to injury. Prior to the injury he recorded 21 tackles 2018 Miss. St. 13 12 63 2.0 17.0 0 4 1 0 and a tackle for loss. Totals 38 28 163 7.0 32.5 0 7 5 2 ¾¾ As a junior in 2016, he appeared in 12 contests with eight starts along the defensive line and totaled 37 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss. #96 • DL BRENT URBAN ¾¾ Dickerson is a native of San Mateo, Calif. MEDIA CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO 49 - DE ERIC COTTON (6-6, 262, 1st Year, Stanford) ¾¾ Eric Cotton was signed by the Titans as a free agent on Aug. 10, 2019. Defensive lineman Brent Urban (6-7, 300) is ¾¾ He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the in his sixth NFL season and his first campaign with Green Bay Packers on Dec. 18, 2018, spending the final two weeks of the the Titans in 2019. He was signed by the team as an season on the team's practice squad. He spent the 2019 offseason with the unrestricted free agent from the Baltimore Ravens Packers as well. on April 29, 2019. ¾¾ A native of Nampa, Idaho, Cotton played four seasons at Stanford, split- Urban spent his first five seasons in Baltimore, ting his time there between offense and defense. He played 14 games as where he totaled 52 tackles, 3.5 sacks and two a tight end during his first two seasons for the Cardinal and then totaled 23 blocked field goal attempts in 41 games (19 starts). games as a defensive end during his final two campaigns. In his two sea- In 2018, he set a career high by starting all 16 games. He recorded a sons on defense, he posted 34 tackles, four tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. career-high 27 tackles, two passes defensed and a half sack for the NFL’s ¾¾ As a fifth-year senior in 2017, he played in 12 games and registered 30 No. 1 overall defense and second-ranked scoring defense. tackles, four tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. Originally selected by the Ravens in the fourth round (134th overall) STATISTICS of the 2014 NFL Draft, Urban spent all of his rookie season and part of the 93 - DL FRANK HERRON (6-4, 305, 1st Year, Louisiana State) 2015 campaign on injured reserve. He emerged to play all 16 games in ¾¾ Frank Herron was signed by the Titans as a free agent on May 29, 2019. 2016 before landing on injured reserve after three games in 2017. ¾¾ He originally signed with the New England Patriots as a rookie free agent A native of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Urban attended the on May 11, 2018. He spent the 2018 campaign on the Patriots and Seattle University of Virginia, where he played in 36 games with 20 starts in four Seahawks practice squads. seasons. His career totals included 16.5 tackles for loss and three sacks. ¾¾ Herron played four years at Louisiana State (2014-17) and totaled 67 As a senior in 2013, he earned honorable mention All-ACC accolades. tackles, two sacks, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. ¾¾ He is a native of Memphis, Tenn. Urban's 2019 Preseason Statistics: Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 97 - NT BRAXTON HOYETT (6-2, 302, Rookie, Mississippi State) 2019 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ¾¾ Braxton Hoyett was signed by the Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2019. ROSTERS ¾¾ Hoyett appeared in 44 games with 22 starts over four seasons at Missis- sippi State (2015-18). He totaled 62 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception, one pass defensed and two fumble recoveries. ¾¾ He is a native of Alexander City, Ala. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 65 of 113

79 - DT ISAIAH MACK (6-1, 299, Rookie, Chattanooga) Brown's 2019 Preseason Statistics: ¾¾ Isaiah Mack was signed by the Titans as an undrafted free agent on Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR May 10, 2019. 2019 1 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GAME PREVIEW ¾¾ Mack appeared in 48 games with 32 starts over four seasons at Chatta- nooga (2015-18). He totaled 222 tackles, 41 tackles for loss, 21 sacks, two Brown's Career Regular Season Statistics: passes defensed, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR ¾¾ Mack is a native of Tunnel Hill, Ga. 2017 16 0 67 1.5 2 6 0 4 0 1 2019 Preseason Notes: 2018 16 9 107 6.0 6 18 0 7 2 1 ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), recovered a fumble in the second quarter to give Totals 31 9 174 7.5 8 24 0 11 2 2 the Titans their first takeaway of the preseason. He added two tackles. Brown's Career Postseason Statistics: 70 -DL CHRIS NELSON (6-1, 315, Rookie, Texas) Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR ¾¾ Chris Nelson was signed by the Titans as a free agent on Aug. 1, 2019. 2017 2 0 5 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 ¾¾ He originally signed as a rookie free agent with the Pittsburgh Steelers following the 2019 NFL Draft. Brown's NFL Regular Season Single-Game Highs:

¾¾ Nelson was four-year player at the University of Texas (2015-18), where Tackles - 11 (Twice, last at Buffalo, 10/7/18) TEAM NOTES he tallied 45 games, 109 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss. Sacks - 1 (Six times, last vs. New York Jets, 12/2/18) ¾¾ He is a native of Lakeland, Fla. Interceptions - 1 vs. Indianapolis (12/30/18) Pass Defensed - 2 (Twice, last vs. Indianapolis, 12/30/18) Forced Fumbles - 1 (Twice, last vs. Indianapolis, 12/30/18) Fumble Recoveries - 1 (Twice, last vs. Indianapolis, 12/30/18)

Brown's NFL Playoff Single-Game Highs: INSIDE Tackles - 3 at Kansas City (1/6/18) LINEBACKERS BROWN IN ELITE GROUP IN 2018

No. Name Ht Wt Exp College PLAYER NOTES 53 Bates, Daren 5-11 225 7 Auburn Jayon Brown emerged in 2018 as one of the top playmakers on the Ti- 55 Brown, Jayon 6-0 226 3 UCLA tans defense. He was one of only six NFL linebackers during the season to 52 Eligwe, Ukeme 6-2 239 3 Georgia Southern accumulate at least six sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and one 54 Evans, Rashaan 6-2 232 2 Alabama opponent fumble recovery, joining Denver's Von Miller, Chicago's Khalil 57 Harris, Nigel 6-2 225 2 South Florida Mack, Kansas City's Justin Houston, Indianapolis' Darius Leonard and 41 Long Jr., David 5-11 227 R West Virginia Buffalo'sLorenzo Alexander. 59 Woodyard, Wesley 6-0 233 12 Kentucky NFL linebackers in 2018 with at least six sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and one opponent fumble recovery: Forced Opp Player Team Sacks Int Fum Fum Rec Von Miller Denver Broncos 14.5 1 4 3 Khalil Mack Chicago Bears 12.5 1 6 2 #55 • ILB JAYON BROWN Justin Houston Kansas City Chiefs 9.0 1 5 3 Darius Leonard Indianapolis Colts 7.0 2 4 2 CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO Lorenzo Alexander Buffalo Bills 6.5 2 2 1 MEDIA Jayon Brown Tennessee Titans 6.0 1 2 1 Linebacker Jayon Brown (6-0, 226) is in his third NFL season in 2019. He was selected by the Titans in the fifth round (155th overall) of the 2017 SACKS AMONG YOUNG NFL LINEBACKERS NFL Draft. Brown played in all 16 games with nine starts Inside linebacker Jayon Brown was one of the Titans' top pass rush- in 2018. He finished second on the defense with ers in 2018, his second NFL season. He finished second on the team with 107 tackles and six sacks, and his 18 quarterback six sacks and also tied for second place on the defense with 18 quarterback pressures tied for the second-highest total on the pressures. team. He added six tackles for loss, seven passes defensed, two forced Brown was one of the NFL's top pass rushers among young lineback- fumbles and one fumble recovery. He was one of only six NFL linebackers ers. Counting both inside and outside linebackers in their rookie, first or with at least six sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble second seasons, only three players ranked ahead of Brown in sacks—Pitts- STATISTICS recovery during the season. burgh Steelers 3-4 outside linebacker T.J. Watt (13.0), Denver Broncos 3-4 As a rookie, Brown appeared in all 16 regular season games and outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (12.0) and Indianapolis Colts 4-3 outside both postseason games as the team's nickel linebacker. He registered 67 linebacker Darius Leonard (7.0). Brown tied with Detroit Lions 4-3 middle tackles, which tied for the 10th-highest total by a "Titans era" rookie (1999– linebacker Jarrad Davis (6.0). present) and ranked fifth among the team's rookie linebackers in that span. His statistics also included 1.5 sacks, two tackles for loss, six quarterback Most sacks in 2018 among rookie, first- or second-year linebackers: pressures, four passes defensed and one fumble recovery. He added five tackles in the playoffs. Player Team Position Year Sacks In four seasons at UCLA (2013-16), Brown appeared in 49 games 1. T.J. Watt Pittsburgh Steelers OLB 2 13.0 with 21 starts and totaled 220 tackles, three sacks, nine tackles for loss, 2. Bradley Chubb Denver Broncos OLB R 12.0 three interceptions, 15 passes defensed, one forced fumble and four fumble 3. Darius Leonard Indianapolis Colts OLB R 7.0 recoveries. He started 21 games over his final two seasons and totaled 4. Jayon Brown Tennessee Titans ILB 2 6.0 nine games with double-digit tackles. Jarrad Davis Detroit Lions MLB 2 6.0 ROSTERS As a senior in 2016, he earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors after 6. Roquan Smith Chicago Bears ILB R 5.0 leading the Bruins with 119 tackles, which tied for 16th on the all-time 7. Harold Landry Tennessee Titans OLB R 4.5 school single-season list. He added 2.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, three Genard Avery Cleveland Browns OLB R 4.5 interceptions, 23 passes defensed and two fumble recoveries. 9. Lorenzo Carter New York Giants OLB R 4.0 Brown is a native of Long Beach, Calif. Haason Reddick Arizona Cardinals OLB 2 4.0

2019 Preseason Notes: ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), recorded one tackle. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 66 of 113

#54 • ILB RASHAAN EVANS #59 • ILB WESLEY WOODYARD CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO

Linebacker Rashaan Evans (6-2, 232) is in his Linebacker Wesley Woodyard (6-0, 233) is in second NFL season in 2019. He was selected by his 12th NFL season and his sixth campaign with the the Titans with the 22nd pick in the first round of the Titans in 2019. He was signed as an unrestricted 2018 NFL Draft. The Titans traded up from the 25th free agent on March 14, 2014. spot in order to take the former Alabama standout. Woodyard was named a team captain by his GAME PREVIEW In his first NFL season, Evans overcame an teammates in 2018 for the fifth time as a member of injury that kept him out of the preseason. He played the Titans and for the 11th time in his career. He led in 15 games during the regular season with seven the team with 124 tackles in 14 games (14 starts), starts at inside linebacker and totaled 63 tackles, six quarterback pressures, posting the third-best tackle total of his career, and he tied for third on the two tackles for loss and three passes defensed. squad with 4.5 sacks. He added 12 quarterback pressures, seven tackles In four seasons with the Crimson Tide (2014–2017), Evans appeared for loss, two passes defensed and one fumble recovery. in 53 games with 14 starts and totaled 152 tackles, 15.0 sacks, 23.5 tackles In 2017, he enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career. He set for loss, five passes defensed, 19 quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles career highs with 172 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 15 quarterback pressures and two fumble recoveries. During his four years there, he appeared in and two fumble recoveries and also had five sacks, which fell a half-sack three CFP National Championship contests with two victories. short of his career benchmark (5.5 in 2012). In addition to setting a career As a senior in 2017, Evans started 12 games and tied for the team lead high, Woodyard’s 2017 tackle tally was one of the best marks by a defender with 74 tackles. He led the Crimson Tide with 13 tackles for loss despite in the franchise’s “Titans era” (1999–present). In that time, his 172 tackles

TEAM NOTES missing a pair of games due to injury and also posted seven quarterback rank second to linebacker Keith Bulluck’s 180 tackles in 2002. hurries, six sacks, three passes defensed, one forced fumble and one In 2015, he recorded 12 starts, finished second on the team with fumble recovery. 110 tackles and ranked third on the squad with five sacks. He added nine Following his senior campaign, he was named a first-team All- quarterback pressures, seven tackles for loss, three passes defensed, a American by the AFCA, earned first-team All-SEC honors from Associated forced fumble, a fumble recovery and six special teams tackles. Press and second-team All-SEC honors from the conference coaches. In 2014, Woodyard’s totals in his first season with the Titans included Evans is a native of Auburn, Ala. 16 starts and a career-high 134 tackles, which led the team. Woodyard joined the Titans after spending the first six years of his 2019 Preseason Notes: career with the Denver Broncos. He appeared in 87 regular-season games ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), recorded a tackle for loss in the first quarter. with 40 starts. For his Broncos career, he totaled 396 tackles, eight sacks, five interceptions, six forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Evans' 2019 Preseason Statistics: As the middle linebacker from 2012-13, Woodyard started 24 total Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR games and registered 197 tackles, seven sacks, four interceptions and 2019 1 1 1 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 three forced fumbles. PLAYER NOTES PLAYER In 2012, Woodyard led the Broncos with a career-high 114 tackles. He Evans' 2018/Career Statistics: ranked second on the squad in both 2013 (83) and 2011 (87). Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR Also in 2012, he was the only NFL player to record at least 100 tackles, 2018 15 7 63 0.0 2 6 0 3 0 0 five sacks and three interceptions. He was only the 12th NFL playerto accomplish the feat over a 30-year span. Evans' Regular Season Single-Game Highs: The LaGrange, Ga., native entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent Tackles - 9 vs. Baltimore (10/14/18) out of the University of Kentucky. He earned first-team All-SEC honors during each of his final two seasons with the Wildcats.

2019 Preseason Notes: ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), recorded a pair of tackles. MEDIA

Woodyard’s 2019 Preseason Statistics: Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2019 Ten 1 0 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Woodyard’s Career Regular Season Statistics: Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2008 Den 16 6 54 0.0 NA NA 0 1 1 0 2009 Den 16 0 35 0.0 NA NA 1 2 1 0 2010 Den 11 3 23 1.0 NA NA 0 0 0 0 2011 Den 15 7 87 0.0 NA NA 0 2 2 0 2012 Den 15 14 114 5.5 NA NA 3 6 1 1 2013 Den 14 10 83 1.5 NA NA 1 4 1 0 2014 Ten 16 16 134 2.5 8 9 2 4 0 0 STATISTICS 2015 Ten 16 12 110 5.0 7 9 0 3 1 1 2016 Ten 16 10 88 2.0 7 8 1 6 0 0 2017 Ten 16 16 172 5.0 17 15 0 5 0 2 2018 Ten 14 14 124 4.5 7 12 0 2 0 1 Totals 165 108 1,024 27.0 NA NA 8 35 7 5

Woodyard’s Career Postseason Statistics: Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2011 Den 2 0 0 0.0 NA NA 0 0 0 0 2012 Den 1 1 7 0.0 NA NA 0 0 0 0 2013 Den 3 0 7 0.0 NA NA 0 0 0 0 2017 Ten 2 2 10 0.0 1 1 0 0 0 0

ROSTERS Totals 8 3 24 0.0 NA NA 0 0 0 0 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 67 of 113

SINGLE-SEASON TACKLE LEADERS SINCE '99 GAME PREVIEW Inside linebacker Wesley Woodyard's 2017 campaign was one of the best of his 10-year NFL career and one of the finest by any player in a Tennessee Titans uniform. His regular season totals included 172 tackles (104 solo, 68 assists), five sacks, 17 tackles for loss, 15 quarterback pressures and two fumble recoveries—all career highs except for sacks, which fell a half-sack short of his career benchmark (5.5 in 2012). In addition to a career high, Woodyard’s tackle tally was one of the best marks by a defender in the franchise’s “Titans era” (1999–present). In that time, his 172 tackles rank second to linebacker Keith Bulluck’s 180 tackles in 2002. The published tackle statistics are taken from the Titans coaches' film review and can differ from "press box statistics."

Most tackles in a season by a Titans player, 1999-2017 (tackle statistics TEAM NOTES from coaches' film review):

Player Season Total Tackles 1. Keith Bulluck 2002 180 2. Wesley Woodyard 2017 172 3. Keith Bulluck 2004 171 Keith Bulluck 2003 171 5. Stephen Tulloch 2010 169 Randall Godfrey 2000 169 7. Keith Bulluck 2006 161 8. Michael Griffin 2010 153

Woodyard’s Regular Season Single-Game Highs: 9. Keith Bulluck 2005 150 PLAYER NOTES Tackles - 20 vs. Baltimore (11/5/17) 10. Avery Williamson 2016 149 Sacks - 1.5 (Twice, last vs. New England, 11/11/18) Interceptions - 1 (Eight times, last at Chicago, 11/27/16) Forced Fumble - 1 (Seven times, last at Cleveland, 9/20/15) 20 TACKLES IN A GAME Fumble Recovery - 1 (Four times, last vs. L.A. Rams, 12/2417) Against the Baltimore Ravens on Nov. 5, 2017, Wesley Woodyard was Passes Defensed - 3 at Chicago (11/27/16) credited with 20 tackles, as determined by the defensive coaching staff’s film review*. He had 13 solo stops and seven assists. Woodyard’s Playoff Single-Game Highs: In the “Titans era” (since 1999), Woodyard became the team's first Tackles - 8 at Kansas City (1/6/18) player to record 20 tackles in a game. Previously, former linebackers Brad Sacks - 0.5 at Kansas City (1/6/18) Kassell (Jan. 2, 2005 vs. Detroit) and Keith Bulluck (Sept. 28, 2003 at Pittsburgh) shared the distinction of having the most tackles in a single game during the Titans era with 19 each. 2017 & 2018 TITANS TACKLE LEADERS Prior to Woodyard's performance in 2017, the last Titans player to have as many as 16 tackles in a game was Avery Williamson against Linebacker finished first among Titans defenders MEDIA Wesley Woodyard the Carolina Panthers on Nov. 15, 2015. At the time, Williamson was only with 124 tackles in 2018. It was the fourth time in five seasons in Tennessee the ninth player to record 16 tackles in a game, and he was the first to he hit the 100-tackle mark. accomplish the feat since Michael Griffin had 18 total stops at San Diego Titans tackle leaders in 2018 (by total tackles): on Sept. 16, 2012.

Player Pos Total Solo Assist Most total tackles in a game by a Titans defender, 1999–present (all 1. Wesley Woodyard ILB 124 85 39 totals from coaches’ film review): 2. Jayon Brown ILB 107 76 31 Total 3. Kevin Byard S 96 64 32 Player Date Opponent Tackles* 4. Logan Ryan CB 85 54 31 1. Wesley Woodyard Nov. 5, 2017 Baltimore 20 5. Jurrell Casey DT 72 46 26 2. Brad Kassell Jan. 2, 2005 Detroit 19 6. Kenny Vaccaro S 70 45 25 Keith Bulluck Sept. 28, 2003 at Pittsburgh 19 STATISTICS 7. Adoree' Jackson CB 69 62 7 4. Michael Griffin Sept. 16, 2012 at San Diego 18 8. Rashaan Evans ILB 63 42 21 Jordan Babineaux Oct. 23, 2011 Houston 18 9. Malcolm Butler CB 56 49 7 6. Stephen Tulloch Dec. 5, 2010 Jacksonville 17 10. Harold Landry III OLB 46 26 20 Peter Sirmon Dec. 7, 2003 Indianapolis 17 8. Kevin Byard Dec. 22, 2018 Washington 16 In 2017, Woodyard finished first among Titans defenders with aca- reer-high 172 tackles. Avery Williamson Nov. 15, 2015 Carolina 16 Keith Bulluck Oct. 5, 2003 at New England 16 Titans tackle leaders in 2017 (by total tackles): Keith Bulluck Oct. 27, 2002 at Cincinnati 16

Player Pos Total Solo Assist * Tackle statistics compiled by coaches often differ from press box tallies 1. Wesley Woodyard ILB 172 104 68 from the same game. 2. Avery Williamson ILB 125 70 55 3. Kevin Byard S 87 64 23

4. Logan Ryan CB 73 54 19 ROSTERS 5. Jurrell Casey DT 72 60 12 6. Adoree' Jackson CB 67 58 9 Jayon Brown ILB 67 42 25 8. Johnathan Cyprien S 65 46 19 9. Brian Orakpo OLB 60 39 21 10. Erik Walden OLB 44 29 15 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 68 of 113

MORE TITANS INSIDE LINEBACKERS 53 - ILB DAREN BATES (5-11, 225, 7th Year, Auburn) OUTSIDE ¾¾ Daren Bates was signed by the Titans as an unrestricted free agent in the 2017 offseason. LINEBACKERS ¾¾ He was named a team captain (special teams) for the first time in his career prior to the 2018 campaign. He played in all 16 games and finished No. Name Ht Wt Exp College second on the squad with 10 special teams tackles. Additionally, he 44 Correa, Kamalei 6-3 241 4 Boise State contributed six tackles as a reserve linebacker. 56 Finch, Sharif 6-4 250 2 Temple GAME PREVIEW ¾¾ In 2017, Bates set a career high and ranked second on the team with 48 Folston, James 6-4 250 R Pittsburgh 16 special teams tackles. He added two stops on special teams during the 58 Landry III, Harold 6-2 252 2 Boston College postseason. 45 Lewis, LaTroy 6-3 255 1 Tennessee ¾¾ The 5-foot-11 inch, 225-pounder appeared in all 16 games with one 50 Roberson, Derick 6-3 250 R Sam Houston State start for the Oakland Raiders during the 2016 season, playing primarily on 91 Wake, Cameron 6-3 263 11 Penn State special teams. 42 Walker, D'Andre (IR) 6-2 251 R Georgia ¾¾ Bates was originally signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent following the 2013 NFL Draft. ¾¾ The Memphis, Tenn., native appeared in 49 games at linebacker and safety over four seasons at Auburn.

52 - ILB UKEME ELIGWE (6-2, 239, 3rd Year, Georgia Southern)

TEAM NOTES ¾¾ Ukeme Eligwe (pronounced oo-KAM-ay ee-LEAGUE-way) was signed by the Titans as a free agent on Aug. 10, 2019. #56 • OLB SHARIF FINCH ¾¾ Eligwe originally was a fifth-round pick by Kansas City in the 2017 NFL Draft. CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO ¾¾ He arrived in Tennessee with 24 games of NFL experience, including 10 games with the New York Giants in 2018. He registered four tackles with Sharif Finch (6-4, 250) is in his second NFL the Giants. season in 2019. He was signed by the Titans as a ¾¾ As a rookie with the Chiefs in 2017, he totaled three tackles and one sack rookie free agent on May 11, 2018. in 14 games (one start). As a rookie, he appeared in 15 games and to- ¾¾ A native of Stone Mountain, Ga., Eligwe started his college career at taled 22 tackles, 1.5 sacks, two quarterback pres- Florida State, before finishing his eligibility at Georgia Southern. In one sures, two tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and season at Georgia Southern, he totaled 104 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and one fumble recovery. Additionally, he ranked fifth on three forced fumbles. the team with seven special teams tackles. Finch's 206 defensive snaps (including penalty snaps) ranked third PLAYER NOTES PLAYER 57 - ILB NIGEL HARRIS (6-2, 225, 2nd Year, South Florida) among all undrafted rookie linebackers in 2018, and his defensive snap ¾¾ Nigel Harris spent nine games on the Titans practice squad before count also topped all other Titans undrafted rookies going back to 2005. being promoted to the 53-man roster on Dec. 20, 2018. Sean Conover owned the mark from 2005–2017 with 189 defensive snaps ¾¾ In 2018, he appeared in two games on special teams for the Titans. in 2006. After spending training camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he served A native of Henrico, Va., Finch appeared in 53 games with 25 starts two weeks on the practice squad with the Arizona Cardinals before joining over five seasons at Temple. His career numbers included 144 total tack- the Titans. les, 32.0 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, two interceptions for 91 yards and a ¾¾ Harris entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles score, five forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries with one touchdown. Chargers in 2017. He played in eight total games as a rookie, including Additionally, he became the NCAA leader for career punt blocks with five. five contests with the Chargers, two for the New York Giants and one for His 53 games played tied for first place in program history. the Buccaneers. His 2017 statistics included nine tackles and three special As a fifth-year senior in 2017, his team-leading 8.5 sacks set a sin- MEDIA teams stops. gle-season career high, and he earned Second Team All-American Athletic ¾¾ During his collegiate career at South Florida, Harris played in 47 games Conference and ECAC first-team All-East recognition. and tallied 232 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, eight forced fumbles, 5.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries and three interceptions. 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾¾ He is a native of Tampa, Fla. ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), started at outside linebacker and contributed one tackle for loss in the second quarter. 41 - ILB DAVID LONG JR. (5-11, 227, Rookie, West Virginia) ¾¾ David Long Jr. was selected by the Titans in the sixth round (188th Finch's 2019 Preseason Statistics: overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR ¾¾ In three seasons at West Virginia (2016-18), Long played in 34 games 2019 1 1 1 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 with 31 starts and totaled 252 tackles, 14 sacks, and 40 tackles for loss. His career tackles for loss tied for third place on West Virginia’s all-time list. Finch's 2018/Career Statistics: ¾¾ In his final campaign at West Virginia in 2018, he tied the single-season Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR program record with 19 tackles for loss. 2018 15 0 22 1.5 2 2 0 0 2 1 STATISTICS ¾¾ Long is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. Finch's Regular Season Single-Game Highs: Tackles - 3 (Twice, last vs. New England, 11/11/18) Sacks - 1 vs. Philadelphia (9/30/18) Forced Fumble - 1 (Twice, last vs. Jacksonville, 12/6/18) Fumble Recovery - 1 vs. Jacksonville (12/6/18) ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 69 of 113

#58 • OLB HAROLD LANDRY III GAME PREVIEW CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO

Outside linebacker Harold Landry III (6-2, 252) is in his second NFL season. He was selected by the Titans in the second round (41st overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. The Titans traded up 16 spots in the second round (57 to 41) in order to take the former Boston College standout. As a rookie in 2018, he played in 15 games with three starts. His 4.5 sacks tied for third place on the team, and he also tied for second on the defense with 18 quarterback pressures. He added 46 tackles, two tackles for loss, two passes defensed and one forced fumble.

In 46 career games playing defensive end for Boston College, Landry TEAM NOTES totaled 160 tackles, 26 sacks, 47.5 tackles for loss, seven passes defensed, 10 forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one interception. His 26 career sacks were exceeded in school history by only Mathias Kiwanuka (37.5 Originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent from 2002-05). in 2005, Wake played for the Canadian Football League’s B.C. Lions in As a senior in 2017, Landry played and started eight games before a 2007 and 2008 and was named the CFL Defensive Player of the Year both season-ending ankle injury ended his year. He finished second on the team seasons. He then joined the Dolphins as a free agent in 2009. with five sacks and totaled 38 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and two passes A native of Hyattsville, Md., Wake was a four-year letterman at Penn defensed. State, where he totaled 191 tackles and 8.5 sacks as a linebacker and In 2016, Landry set the school’s single-season record with 16.5 sacks, defensive end. which led the nation. He added seven forced fumbles, which also led the country, while his 22 tackles for loss ranked fifth nationally and ranked 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), did not play.

second all-time for the Eagles. His numerous honors included Walter Camp PLAYER NOTES second-team All-America, AP second-team All-America and second-team All-ACC by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association and the league's Wake's 2019 Preseason Statistics: head coaches. Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR He is a native of Spring Lake, N.C. 2019 Ten 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2019 Preseason Notes: Wake's Career Regular Season Statistics: ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), did not play. Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2009 Mia 14 1 11 5.5 6 9 0 1 1 0 2010 Mia 16 16 57 14.0 21 26 0 4 3 0 Landry's 2019 Preseason Statistics: 2011 Mia 16 14 42 8.5 15 27 0 2 0 0 Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2019 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 Mia 16 16 53 15.0 13 33 0 1 3 0 2013 Mia 15 15 37 8.5 8 21 0 0 2 1 2014 Mia 16 16 38 11.5 8 22 0 3 3 1 Landry's 2018/Career Statistics: 2015 Mia 7 7 9 7.0 3 7 0 1 4 0 Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2018 15 3 46 4.5 2 18 0 2 1 0 2016 Mia 16 11 29 11.5 6 24 1 2 5 0 2017 Mia 16 16 36 10.5 12 27 0 0 0 0 MEDIA 2018 Mia 14 14 36 6.0 5 17 0 1 1 0 Landry's Regular Season Single-Game Highs: Tackles - 6 (Twice, last vs. New York Jets, 12/2/18) NFL Totals 146 126 348 98.0 97 213 1 15 22 2 Sacks - 1 (Four times, last vs. Indianapolis, 12/30/18) Quarterback Pressures - 9 at N.Y. Giants (12/16/18) Wake's Career Postseason Statistics: Forced Fumbles - 1 vs. Philadelphia (9/30/18) Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2016 Mia 1 1 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0

#91 • OLB CAMERON WAKE Wake's Regular Season Single-Game Highs: Tackles - 8 at Baltimore (11/7/10) CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO Sacks - 4.5 at Arizona (9/30/12) Interceptions - 1 at N.Y. Jets (12/17/16)

Outside linebacker Cameron Wake (6-3, 263) STATISTICS Forced Fumble - 2 (Four times, last vs. N.Y. Jets, 11/6/16) is in his 11th NFL season and his first campaign with Fumble Recovery - 1 (Twice, last at Chicago, 10/19/14) the Titans in 2019. He was signed as an unrestricted Passes Defensed - 2 at Buffalo (9/12/10) free agent from the Miami Dolphins on March 15, 2019. Wake's Playoff Single-Game Highs: In 10 seasons with the Dolphins, Wake totaled Tackles - 6 at Pittsburgh (1/8/17) 98 sacks to rank second in franchise history. He is a five-time Pro Bowl selection (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016) and a four-time Associated Press All-Pro (first team 2010 and 2012; second team 2014 and 2016). MORE TITANS OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS Only Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Taylor (131) has more sacks 44 - OLB KAMALEI CORREA (6-3, 241, 4th Year, Boise State) in Dolphins history than Wake. From 2009 through 2018, Wake’s 98 sacks ¾¾ Outside linebacker Kamalei Correa (pronounced KAH-mah-lay corr- tied Von Miller for the highest total in the NFL, and entering 2019, only A-uh; 6-3, 241) was acquired by the Titans in a trade with the Baltimore Terrell Suggs (132.5) had more sacks among all active players. Ravens on Aug. 28, 2018. The Titans sent a sixth-round pick to the Ravens ROSTERS Additionally, Wake ranked second in the NFL with 213 total quarterback in the deal. hits from 2009–2018, trailing only J.J. Watt (244). ¾¾ Correa played in 13 games in 2018 and set career highs with four starts, In 146 career games in Miami (126 starts), Wake’s totals also included 27 tackles, 3.5 sacks, five quarterback pressures, four tackles for loss and 348 tackles, one interception, 15 passes defensed, 22 forced fumbles and one forced fumble (tied). two fumble recoveries. The durable veteran experienced only one season ¾¾ Correa was a second-round selection (42nd overall) by the Ravens in the (2015) in which he missed more than two games due to injury. 2016 NFL Draft. Over his first two years in the NFL, he played in 25 games, In 2018, Wake played and started in 14 games and contributed six including four starts, and totaled 11 tackles, one forced fumble and eight sacks, 36 tackles, one pass defensed and one forced fumble. special teams stops. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 70 of 113

MORE TITANS OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS ¾¾ In 2017, Correa appeared in all 16 games with three starts for the TITANS Ravens, recording eight tackles and one pass defensed. ¾¾ As a rookie in 2016, he played in nine games with one start. He posted CORNERBACKS three tackles, one pass defensed and one forced fumble for the league’s seventh ranked defense before finishing the campaign on injured reserve No. Name Ht Wt Exp College (ribs). 21 Butler, Malcolm 5-11 190 6 West Alabama ¾¾ An all-conference performer at Boise State, he totaled 27 starts and 40 20 Durden, Kenneth 6-1 180 2 Youngstown State GAME PREVIEW games over his three-year college career. His statistics with the Broncos 25 Jackson, Adoree' 5-11 185 3 Southern California included 110 career tackles, 20 sacks, 31.5 tackles for loss and five forced 38 Jordan, Mike 6-1 200 2 Missouri Western fumbles. 46 Kalu, Joshua 6-0 203 1 Nebraska ¾¾ A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, he was a high school teammate with Titans 32 Orr, Kareem 5-11 195 R Chattanooga quarterback Marcus Mariota at the Saint Louis School. 28 Payne, D'Andre 5-10 188 R Iowa State 26 Ryan, Logan 5-11 195 7 Rutgers 48 - OLB JAMES FOLSTON (6-4, 250, Rookie, Pittsburgh) 36 Sims, LeShaun 6-0 203 4 Southern Utah ¾¾ James Folston was signed by the Titans as a free agent on Aug. 12, 23 Smith, Tye 6-0 195 4 Towson 2019. ¾¾ Folston originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Arizona Cardinals following the 2019 NFL Draft. ¾¾ A native of Cocoa, Fla., he was a four-year letterman at the University of

TEAM NOTES Pittsburgh (2015-18). He totaled 43 games played, 47 tackles, two sacks and a blocked punt as a defensive end for the Panthers. #21 • CB MALCOLM BUTLER ¾¾ As a senior in 2018, he played in all 14 games with one start and totaled 15 tackles. CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO ¾¾ His father, James Folston Sr., spent eight years as a linebacker in the NFL, including five years with the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders (1994-98) Cornerback Malcolm Butler (5-11, 190) is in and three with the Arizona Cardinals (1999-2001). his sixth NFL season and his second campaign with the Titans in 2019. He was signed by the Titans as 45 - OLB LaTROY LEWIS (6-3, 255, 1st Year, Tennessee) an unrestricted free agent on March 16, 2018. ¾¾ Outside linebacker LaTroy Lewis was promoted by the Titans from the Butler led the Titans with 13 passes defensed practice squad on Dec. 24, 2018. He originally joined the club’s practice in his first season as a Titan and was second on the squad on Oct. 2. He did not play in a game in 2018. team with three interceptions, which included an ¾¾ Lewis entered the NFL with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free interception return for a touchdown. He added 56 agent in 2017. He was waived following his first training camp and was tackles, one sack, one quarterback pressure, three tackles for loss and one PLAYER NOTES PLAYER signed to the Houston Texans practice squad. He then joined the Texans forced fumble in 16 games (11 starts). active roster and tallied three tackles, one sack, one quarterback hit and Prior to his arrival in Tennessee, Butler spent the first four seasons of one tackle for loss in two games played. He was released by Houston at the his career with the New England Patriots. During his time in New England, end of 2018 training camp. he appeared in 59 career regular season games with 48 starts and amassed ¾¾ The Akron, Ohio, native attended the University of Tennessee, where he 204 tackles, eight interceptions, 47 passes defensed, four forced fumbles played in 44 games with 10 starts. His collegiate totals included 77 tackles, and two fumble recoveries. 12 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and one forced fumble. Butler appeared in 11 career playoff games with seven starts with the ¾¾ As a senior with the Volunteers, he saw action in 12 games, recording Patriots. He started all three postseason contests on the Patriots’ run to the four starts at defensive end and defensive tackle. He set career highs with Super Bowl LI title in 2016 and made the crucial, game-winning interception 36 tackles, four tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and one fumble recovery. at the goal line in New England’s Super Bowl XLIX victory over the Seattle Seahawks to conclude the 2014 campaign. MEDIA 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), recorded two tackles. In 2017, he played in all 16 games during the regular season with 15 starts and amassed 60 tackles, two interceptions, a sack, 12 passes 50 - OLB DERICK ROBERSON (6-3, 250, Rookie, Sam Houston State) defensed and three forced fumbles. He saw action in all three postseason ¾¾ Outside linebacker Derick Roberson signed with the Titans as a rookie games (two starts) and posted four tackles. free agent on May 10, 2019. In 2016, Butler earned his second consecutive Pro Bowl invitation ¾¾ Roberson appeared in 32 games with 20 starts over three seasons at and was named Associated Press second-team All-Pro after starting all 16 Sam Houston State (2016-18) and totaled 123 tackles, 23 sacks, eight regular season games and recording 63 tackles, one sack, a career-high passes defensed, one interception and seven forced fumbles. four interceptions and 17 passes defensed. ¾¾ Transferred to Sam Houston State from Texas where he played one As a rookie free agent in 2014, Butler was involved in one of the most season as a redshirt freshman. He saw action in 10 contests at Texas and memorable plays in Super Bowl history. With 26 seconds remaining against registered six tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble. ¾¾ He is a native of San Antonio, Texas. 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), posted one tackle. STATISTICS

42 - OLB D’ANDRE WALKER (6-2, 251, Rookie, Georgia) ¾¾ D’Andre Walker was selected by the Titans in the fifth round (168th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. ¾¾ During a four-year career at Georgia (2015-18), Walker appeared in 54 games with 13 starts and totaled 113 tackles, 13.5 sacks, 27.5 tackles for loss, four passes defensed, five forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and two blocked punts. ¾¾ Walker accumulated 7.5 sacks in 13 games as a senior in 2018. ¾¾ He is a native of College Park, Ga. 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾¾ Placed on injured reserve on Aug. 10, 2019. ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 71 of 113 the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX, he intercepted a pass intended three-way threat, contributing as a returner and on offense. He scored 15 for Ricardo Lockette at the goal line, preventing a go-ahead touchdown by total touchdowns during his career in four different ways: via reception (6), the Seahawks and sealing New England's championship victory. interception (1), punt return (4) and kickoff return (4). GAME PREVIEW The Vicksburg, Miss., native was originally signed by the New England Jackson's career defensive totals with the Trojans included 139 Patriots on May 19, 2014, following two seasons at the University of West tackles, 29 passes defensed, six interceptions, six stops for loss, three Alabama, where he was a two-time first team All-Gulf South Conference fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles. selection at cornerback. He transferred to West Alabama from Hinds (Miss.) As a return specialist, Jackson notched 79 kickoff returns for 2,141 Community College. yards with four touchdowns and 46 punt returns for 578 yards with four touchdowns. He tied two NCAA records with his eight career touchdowns on 2019 Preseason Notes: kick/punt returns and nine touchdowns on all runbacks. He also set Southern ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), started at cornerback. California career records for kickoff returns and kickoff return yards. As a junior in 2016, Jackson was awarded the Jim Thorpe Award Butler's 2019 Preseason Statistics: as the nation’s top defensive back. Additionally, he was a consensus All- Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR American, the 2016 Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, a team captain and 2019 Ten 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 the team MVP (the first Trojan to repeat as team MVP since 2004-05), and

he earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors at two different positions (defensive TEAM NOTES Butler's Career Regular Season Statistics: back and return specialist). He started all 13 games at cornerback and Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR led the team with five interceptions, 11 passes defensed and two fumble 2014 NE 11 1 14 0.0 NA NA 0 3 0 0 recoveries. He scored twice on kickoff returns, twice on punt returns and 2015 NE 16 16 67 0.0 NA NA 2 15 0 0 once on offense. 2016 NE 16 16 63 1.0 NA NA 4 17 1 2 A native of East St. Louis, Ill., Jackson also made his name as a world- 2017 NE 16 15 60 1.0 NA NA 2 12 3 0 class track athlete. He was a long jumper and sprinter on USC’s track team 2018 Ten 16 11 56 1.0 3 1 3 13 1 0 in 2015 and 2016, winning the Pac-12 outdoor long jump title both years Totals 75 59 260 3.0 NA NA 11 60 5 2 (and placing second in the Pac-12 100 meters in 2016) and earning All- American status both years after twice placing fifth in the NCAA long jump. Butler's Career Postseason Statistics: He also placed 10th in the long jump in the U.S. Olympic Trials. Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 2014 NE 3 0 4 0.0 NA NA 1 3 0 0 2019 Preseason Notes: PLAYER NOTES 2015 NE 2 2 12 0.0 NA NA 0 3 0 0 ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), recorded two passes defensed and a 10-yard 2016 NE 3 3 11 0.0 NA NA 0 1 0 0 punt return. 2017 NE 3 2 10 0.0 NA NA 0 1 0 0 Totals 11 7 37 0.0 NA NA 1 8 0 0 Jackson's 2019 Preseason Statistics: Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR Butler's Regular Season Single-Game Highs: 2019 Ten 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 2 0 0 Tackles - 9 (Twice, last vs. Seattle 11/13/16) Interceptions - 2 vs. N.Y. Jets (12/24/16) Jackson's 2019 Preseason Punt/Kickoff Return Statistics: Sacks - 1 (Twice, last vs. Buffalo 12/24/17) Year Team PR Yds Avg Lg TD KR Yds Avg Lg TD Passes Defensed - 4 vs. Cincinnati (10/16/16) 2019 Ten 1 10 10.0 10 0 0 0 - - 0 Forced Fumble - 1 (Five times, last vs. Philadelphia, 9/30/18) Fumble Recoveries - 1 (Twice, last vs. N.Y. Jets 12/24/16) Jackson's Career Regular Season Defensive Statistics: Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR Butler's Playoff Single-Game Highs: 2017 Ten 16 16 67 0.0 4 1 0 23 3 0 Tackles - 7 at Denver (1/24/15) 2018 Ten 16 13 69 0.0 3 1 2 11 0 0 MEDIA Interceptions - 1 vs. Seattle (2/1/15) Totals 32 29 136 0.0 7 2 2 34 3 0 Interception Long - 3 vs. Seattle (2/1/15) Passes Defensed - 3 vs. Seattle (2/1/15) Jackson's Career Regular Season Punt/Kickoff Return Statistics: Year Team PR Yds Avg Lg TD KR Yds Avg Lg TD 2017 Ten 34 290 8.5 46 0 25 578 23.1 57 0 #25 • CB ADOREE' JACKSON 2018 Ten 16 148 9.3 26 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO Totals 50 438 8.8 46 0 25 578 23.1 57 0

Cornerback Adoree' Jackson (5-11, 185) is in his third NFL season in 2019. He was selected by the Titans with the 18th overall pick in the first round

of the 2017 NFL Draft. STATISTICS In 2018, Jackson appeared in all 16 games for the second consecutive season with 13 starts. He set single-season career highs with 69 tackles and two interceptions. His 11 passes defensed ranked second on the squad, and he added one quarterback pressure and three tackles for loss. He also handled the team's punt return duties, averaging 9.3 yards on 16 returns. In 2017, Jackson was the first rookie cornerback for the team in the “Titans era” (1999–present) to record 16 starts. His 1,260 total plays (1,017 defensive snaps, 231 special teams snaps and 12 offensive snaps) ranked second in the NFL among all players behind only Arizona Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu (1,261).

Jackson's rookie defensive totals included a team-high 23 passes ROSTERS defensed, 67 tackles, four tackles for loss, one quarterback pressures and three forced fumbles (tied for team lead). He ranked fifth in the NFL with 290 punt return yards (34 returns), ranked sixth in the NFL with a 23.1-yard kickoff return average (25 returns), and finished sixth with 868 combined kickoff return and punt return yards. He added 55 yards on five rushing attempts. In three seasons at Southern California, Jackson appeared in 39 games with 36 starts. Although he was a starter at cornerback, he was a TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 72 of 113

Jackson's Career Postseason Defensive Statistics: Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR #26 • CB LOGAN RYAN 2017 Ten 2 2 7 0.0 0 0 0 3 0 0 CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO

Jackson's Career Postseason Punt/Kickoff Return Statistics: Cornerback Logan Ryan (5-11, 195) is in his Year Team PR Yds Avg Lg TD KR Yds Avg Lg TD seventh NFL season and his third campaign with the 2017 Ten 4 18 4.5 13 0 6 126 21.0 25 0 Titans in 2019. He was signed by the Titans as an unrestricted free agent on March 11, 2017. Jackson's NFL Regular Season Single-Game Highs: Ryan's 2018 season came to an early GAME PREVIEW Tackles - 9 at Pittsburgh (11/16/17) conclusion after he suffered a season-ending leg Interceptions - 1 (Twice, last at Buffalo, 10/7/18) injury on Dec. 16 at the New York Giants. He was Pass Defensed - 4 vs. Baltimore (11/5/17) placed on injured reserve two days later. Prior to Punt returns - 5 vs. Seattle (9/24/17) the injury, he played and started in 14 games and collected 85 tackles, a Punt return yards - 55 at Jacksonville (9/17/17) career-high four sacks, one tackle for loss, one quarterback pressure and Long punt return - 46 at Jacksonville (9/17/17) eight passes defensed. At the time of his injury, his four sacks were tied Kickoff returns - 5 at Pittsburgh (11/16/17) (Minnesota's Mackensie Alexander) for the NFL lead among cornerbacks. Kickoff return yards - 109 vs. L.A. Rams (12/24/17) Ryan set a career high in 2017 with 15 starts during the regular season Long kickoff return -57 vs. L.A. Rams (12/24/17) and totaled 73 tackles, 14 passes defensed, two quarterback pressures, two tackles for loss and one forced fumble. He added 12 tackles, one pass Jackson's NFL Playoff Single-Game Highs: defensed and one tackle for loss in two postseason starts. Tackles - 4 at Kansas City (1/6/18) Ryan spent his firstfour NFL seasons in New England, where he was a 2 at New England (1/13/18) TEAM NOTES Pass Defensed - contributor to two Super Bowl titles. He played in 64 games with the Patriots, Punt returns - 3 at Kansas City (1/6/18) including 40 starts, and totaled 13 interceptions, 41 passes defensed, 251 Punt return yards - 18 at Kansas City (1/6/18) tackles, two sacks and three forced fumbles. His 13 interceptions from Long punt return - 13 at Kansas City (1/6/18) 2013–2016 ranked seventh among NFL corners. Kickoff returns - 4 at New England (1/13/18) In 2016, Ryan led the Patriots in tackles (92), also adding two Kickoff return yards - 83 at New England (1/13/18) interceptions, 11 passes defensed and one sack as part of a defense that Long kickoff return -25 at New England (1/13/18) was ranked first in points allowed and eighth in yards allowed. In 2013, he played all 16 regular season games with seven starts as a rookie. He led all NFL rookies and tied for the AFC lead with a career-high MOST TOTAL SNAPS IN 2017 five interceptions. A native of Voorhees, N.J., Ryan was a third-round pick by the Cornerback Adoree’ Jackson was on the field more than any other Patriots in the 2013 NFL Draft following a four-year career at Rutgers. As a Titans player and almost more than every other NFL player in 2017. He was cornerback for the Scarlet Knights, he started 27 games and earned All-Big the first rookie cornerback for the team in the “Titans era” (1999–present) to East honors as a junior and senior. PLAYER NOTES PLAYER start all 16 games in the regular season, and he and Buffalo'sTre'Davious White were only NFL rookie cornerbacks to record 16 starts in 2017. 2019 Preseason Notes: Jackson played 1,017 defensive snaps while also serving as the team’s ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), recorded one tackle. primary returner and even lining up on offense occasionally. His 231 special teams snaps and 12 offensive snaps brought his season total to 1,260 total Ryan's 2019 Preseason Statistics: plays. Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR The only NFL player in 2017 to participate in more plays than Jackson 2019 Ten 1 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 was Arizona Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu, who recorded 1,261 snaps—1,046 on defense and 215 on special teams. The next-closest Ryan's Career Regular Season Statistics: rookie behind Jackson was New York Jets safety Jamal Adams, who was Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR on the field for 1,205 total plays. 2013 NE 16 7 41 1.5 NA NA 5 10 1 0 MEDIA Second-year safety Kevin Byard ranked second on the Titans with 2014 NE 16 6 36 0.0 NA NA 2 6 1 0 1,153 total snaps in 2017. 2015 NE 16 14 82 0.0 NA NA 4 14 0 0 2016 NE 16 13 92 1.0 NA NA 2 11 1 0 NFL players with the most total snaps in 2017*: 2017 Ten 15 15 73 0.0 2 2 0 14 1 0 2018 Ten 14 14 85 4.0 1 1 0 8 0 0 Off Def SpT Total Totals 93 69 409 6.5 NA NA 13 63 4 0 Player Team Pos Snaps Snaps Snaps Snaps* 1. Tyrann Mathieu Ari S 0 1,046 215 1,261 Ryan's Career Postseason Statistics: 2. Adoree’ Jackson Ten CB 12 1,017 231 1,260 Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR 3. Demario Davis NYJ LB 0 1,110 116 1,226 2013 NE 2 0 12 0.0 NA NA 0 0 0 0 Shaquille Mason NE OL 1,133 0 93 1,226 2014 NE 3 0 4 0.0 NA NA 0 1 1 0 5. Joe Thuney NE OL 1,131 0 91 1,222 2015 NE 2 2 14 0.0 NA NA 0 1 0 0 6. Joe Schobert Cle LB 0 1,065 142 1,207 2016 NE 3 3 22 1.0 NA NA 1 4 0 0 7. Jamal Adams NYJ S 0 1,094 111 1,205 2017 Ten 2 2 10 0.0 1 0 0 1 0 0 STATISTICS 8. Nate Solder NE OT 1,112 0 92 1,204 Totals 12 7 62 1.0 NA NA 1 7 1 0 9. Robert Alford Atl CB 1 1,038 162 1,201 10. Eddie Jackson Chi DB 0 1,054 130 1,184 Ryan's Regular Season Single-Game Highs: Tackles - 17 vs. Buffalo (10/2/16) * Does not include plays nullified by penalties Interceptions - 2 at Baltimore (12/22/13) Interception Long - 79t at N.Y. Jets (10/20/13) Sacks - 1.5 vs. Miami (10/27/13) Passes Defensed - 4 at Denver (11/29/15) Forced Fumble - 1 (Four times, last vs. Oakland, 9/10/17) ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 73 of 113

Ryan's Playoff Single-Game Highs: ¾¾ He totaled 81 tackles, six tackles for loss, five interceptions, 13 passes Tackles - 9 (Three times, last at New England, 1/13/18) defensed, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries in his two seasons Interceptions - 1 vs. Houston (1/14/17) at Chattanooga (2017-18). GAME PREVIEW Interception Long - 23 vs. Houston (1/14/17) ¾¾ In 2015, he was a consensus Freshman All-American at Arizona State. Sacks - 1 (Twice, last vs. Houston, 9/16/18) He set the program’s record and finished seventh nationally in interceptions Passes Defensed - 3 vs. Houston (1/14/17) with seven. Forced Fumble - 1 vs. Baltimore (1/10/14) ¾¾ He is a native of Chattanooga, Tenn.

28 - CB D’ANDRE PAYNE (5-10, 188, Rookie, Iowa State) MORE TITANS CORNERBACKS ¾¾ D’Andre Payne was signed by the Titans as a rookie free agent on May 13, 2019 following a tryout during rookie minicamp. 20 - CB KENNETH DURDEN (6-1, 180, 2nd Year, Youngstown State) ¾¾ In three seasons at Iowa State (2016-18), Payne appeared in 34 games ¾¾ Kenneth Durden was signed by the Titans as a free agent on Aug. 11, with 31 starts and totaled 130 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, one sack, two 2018. He spent a total of 10 games on the 53-man roster before serving on interceptions, 16 passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble the practice squad for two games. He was promoted back to the 53-man recovery. roster on Dec. 18.

¾¾ He played his freshman season at Tennessee (2014) before transferring TEAM NOTES ¾¾ He appeared in five total games as a reserve in 2018. to Arizona Western Community College, where he redshirted, before ¾¾ Durden was originally signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted transferring to Iowa State. As a Volunteer, Payne notched four tackles in free agent following the 2016 NFL Draft and spent the entire season on eight games. their practice squad. He spent four weeks of the 2017 season on the Titans ¾¾ He is a native of Washington, D.C. practice squad and spent one month of the 2018 offseason with the New York Giants. 36 - CB LeSHAUN SIMS (6-0, 203, 4th Year, Southern Utah) ¾ ¾ A native of Valdosta, Ga., Durden ended his college career with two ¾¾ LeShaun Sims was selected by the Titans in the fifth round (157th seasons at Youngstown State after spending his first two collegiate seasons overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. The Titans traded up in the fifth round of the at South Florida. draft to secure Sims, dealing sixth-round choices in 2016 and 2017 to the ¾¾ During his 30-game college career, Durden started 11 games and Denver Broncos and getting a fifth-rounder (Reed) and a seventh-round recorded 64 tackles, two interceptions, 11 passes defensed, one forced pick in return. fumble and one fumble recovery. ¾¾ Sims played in all 16 games in 2018 with a pair of starts. His totals 2019 Preseason Notes: included 21 tackles, one quarterback pressure, one tackle for loss and six PLAYER NOTES ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), recorded one tackle and a forced fumble on a stops on special teams. punt return, but the ball was recovered by the Eagles. ¾¾ Sims’ second NFL season came to a premature end. He was placed on injured reserve on Dec. 22, 2017 after suffering a hamstring injury during 38 - DB MIKE JORDAN (6-1, 200, 2nd Year, Missouri Western) the practice week. His season totals included 33 tackles, one tackle for ¾¾ Mike Jordan was originally signed by the Titans to the team’s practice loss, one interception, five passes defensed, one forced fumble and seven squad on Nov. 13, 2018. special teams tackles in 13 games (five starts). ¾¾ Jordan arrived in Tennessee with 22 games of NFL experience, including ¾¾ As a rookie, Sims appeared in 13 games, including starts in the final three starts. He originally signed as a rookie free agent with the Los Angeles two weeks of the season. He registered 18 tackles, one tackle for loss, one Rams in 2016 and as a rookie totaled a career-high 20 tackles, two passes interception and six passes defensed. He added six stops and two fumble defensed and one fumble recovery in five games with two starts. recoveries on special teams. ¾¾ He also has spent time with the Cleveland Browns in 2017, appearing in ¾¾ In four seasons at Southern Utah, he appeared in 47 total games with 15 games with one start. He tallied 17 tackles, three passes defensed and 46 starts, including starts in every game during his final three seasons. His six special teams stops. Jordan also spent time with the New York Giants career totals included 220 tackles, eight interceptions, 27 passes defensed, and saw action in two contests in 2018. one forced fumble, five fumble recoveries and four tackles for loss. ¾¾ In four seasons at Missouri Western (2012-15), he appeared in 46 ¾¾ He is a native of Las Vegas, Nev. MEDIA games and notched 193 tackles, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, 2019 Preseason Notes: 16 interceptions and 47 passes defensed. Jordan’s 16 interceptions ranked ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), recorded a six-yard sack on Eagles quarterback second-most in school history. Nate Sudfeld in the first quarter. He totaled two tackles and added a stop ¾¾ He is a native of St. Louis, Mo. on special teams. 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾ ¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), posted one tackle. 23 - CB TYE SMITH (6-0, 195, 4th Year, Towson) ¾¾ Tye Smith was signed by the Titans as a free agent during the 2017 46 - DB JOSHUA KALU (6-0, 203, 1st Year, Nebraska) offseason. ¾¾ Joshua Kalu was originally signed by the Titans as an undrafted free ¾¾ He was placed on injured reserve on July 31, 2018 after suffering an agent on May 11, 2018. He spent the first 11 games of his rookie season injury during training camp. on the practice squad before being elevated to the 53-man roster on Dec. ¾¾ In 2017, he appeared in 15 games with one start during the regular 1, 2018. season and registered one interception, 11 tackles on defense and STATISTICS ¾¾ He totaled four tackles on special teams in five games in 2018. eight stops on special teams. In the playoffs, he started both games and ¾¾ Kalu played in 48 games with 37 starts at cornerback and safety over contributed five tackles and one pass defensed. four seasons at Nebraska. He totaled 215 tackles, two sacks, 27 passes ¾¾ The 6-foot, 195-pounder spent the 2016 season as a member of the defensed, seven interceptions for 78 yards and a score, three forced Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins practice squads. fumbles and one fumble recovery. His 27 passes defensed tied for seventh ¾¾ The Raleigh, N.C., native was originally selected by the Seattle in Cornhusker history. His 215 career tackles ranked fifth all-time among Seahawks in the fifth round (170th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. He Nebraska defensive backs and among the top 30 overall tacklers in appeared in four games as a rookie for Seattle. Cornhusker history. ¾¾ He played four years at Towson, where he recorded five career ¾¾ As a senior in 2017, Kalu started nine games at safety and missed three interceptions and earned AP FCS All-America honors. contests due to injury. He finished with 47 tackles, two interceptions for 32 2019 Preseason Notes: yards, six passes defensed and one forced fumble. He was named to the ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), forced a fumble late in the second quarter. The Academic All-Big Ten list. ball was recovered by Isaiah Mack to give the Titans their first takeaway of ¾ ¾ He is a native of Houston, Texas. the preseason. He led the Titans defense with four total tackles. ROSTERS 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), posted one tackle.

32 - CB KAREEM ORR (5-11, 195, Rookie, Chattanooga) ¾¾ Kareem Orr was signed by the Titans as a rookie free agent on May 13, 2019 following a tryout during rookie minicamp. ¾¾ Orr ended his college career with two seasons at Chattanooga after spending his first two collegiate seasons at Arizona State TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 74 of 113

TITANS SAFETIES No. Name Ht Wt Exp College 31 Byard, Kevin 5-11 212 4 Middle Tennessee State 29 Cruikshank, Dane 6-1 209 2 Arizona

GAME PREVIEW 37 Hooker, Amani 5-11 210 R Iowa 47 Tillery, JoJo 5-11 205 R Wofford 24 Vaccaro, Kenny 6-0 214 7 Texas 30 Wiley, LaDarius 6-1 210 R Vanderbilt

#31 • S KEVIN BYARD Byard's Career Postseason Statistics: Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR

TEAM NOTES CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO 2017 2 2 16 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Safety Kevin Byard (5-11, 212) is in his fourth Byard’s Regular Season Single-Game Highs: NFL season in 2019. He was selected by the Titans Tackles - 16 vs. Washington (12/22/18) in the third round (64th overall) of the 2016 NFL Sacks - 1 (Three times, last at N.Y. Giants, 12/16/18) Draft. Tackles For Loss - 2 (Twice, last at Miami, 10/8/17) From 2017 through 2018, no NFL player had Interceptions - 3 at Cleveland (10/22/17) more interceptions than Byard, who had 12. His 2018 Passes Defensed - 3 (Twice, vs. Baltimore, 11/5/17) totals included a team-leading four interceptions, 10 passes defensed, 96 tackles and two sacks in 16 Byard’s Playoff Single-Game Highs: games (all starts). He also completed a touchdown pass on a memorable Tackles - 10 at New England (1/13/18) fake punt to help defeat the Houston Texans (Sept. 16). Byard experienced a breakthrough second-year season in 2017. He was named to the Pro Bowl and earned first-team Associated Press All- PLAYER NOTES PLAYER Pro honors after tying Detroit's Darius Slay for the NFL lead with eight MOST INTERCEPTIONS FROM 2017–2018 interceptions. He added a pair of fumble recoveries to pace the league with 10 total takeaways. Since the beginning of the 2017 campaign, Titans safety Kevin Byard Byard's 2017 numbers also included 87 tackles, three quarterback leads the NFL lead with 12 interceptions. Miami cornerback Xavien How- pressures, four tackles for loss and 18 passes defensed. In two playoff ard (11) and Detroit cornerback Darius Slay (11) are tied for second place starts, he led the club with 16 tackles. with 11 interceptions in that time period. As a rookie in 2016, Byard played in every game, starting the final seven contests at free safety. His 63 tackles were the most by a Titans Most interceptions from 2017–2018: rookie safety since Tank Williams' 69 tackles in 2002. Byard added one sack, three quarterback pressures, five tackles for loss (third on the team) Player Position Interceptions 1. Kevin Byard S 12 and four passes defensed. He also ranked second on the squad with 10

MEDIA 2. Darius Slay CB 11 special teams tackles. Xavien Howard CB 11 During a four-year career at Middle Tennessee State University, he 4. Kyle Fuller DB 9 appeared in 49 games and notched 46 starts at safety while becoming one 5. D.J. Swearinger S 8 of the most prolific defenders in school history. He set school records with Duron Harmon DB 8 19 career interceptions, 377 interception return yards and four interception Eddie Jackson DB 8 returns for touchdowns, and he finished sixth in MTSU history with 312 Harrison Smith S 8 career tackles. In total, he had a hand in 25 turnovers (19 interceptions, Tre Boston S 8 five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery) during his career and added Marcus Peters CB 8 17 career passes defensed and five tackles for loss. He was twice named first-team All-Conference USA. As a senior in 2015, Byard appeared in 12 games with nine starts as a 2017 NFL INTERCEPTION LEADERS permanent team captain and was named first-team All-Conference USA for the second consecutive year. He ranked fourth on the team with 66 tackles Titans second-year safety Kevin Byard tied for the NFL lead with eight and led the squad with four interceptions and six additional pass breakups. interceptions in 2017. He shared the top of the leaderboard with Detroit

STATISTICS The Lithonia, Ga., native set a career high in college with six Lions cornerback Darius Slay. interceptions as a junior and forced to fumbles the same season. Most interceptions in 2017: 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), recorded one tackle. Player Team Position Interceptions 1. Kevin Byard Tennessee S 8 Darius Slay Detroit CB 8 Byard's 2019 Preseason Statistics: 3. Eric Weddle Baltimore S 6 Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR A.J. Bouye Jacksonville CB 6 2019 Ten 1 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5. Micah Hyde Buffalo S 5 Jordan Poyer Buffalo S 5 Byard’s Career Regular Season Statistics: Antoine Bethea Arizona S 5 Year GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR Marcus Peters Kansas City CB 5 2016 16 7 63 1.0 5 3 0 4 0 0 Marshon Lattimore New Orleans CB 5 ROSTERS 2017 16 16 87 0.0 4 3 8 18 0 2 Tre Boston LA Chargers S 5 2018 16 16 96 2.0 0 4 4 10 0 0 Harrison Smith Minnesota S 5 Totals 48 39 246 3.0 9 10 12 32 0 2 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 75 of 113

INTERCEPTIONS IN A SEASON, TEAM HISTORY PLAYERS WITH INTERCEPTION & TD PASS GAME PREVIEW Kevin Byard recorded a team-high eight interceptions in 2017. His to- In a victory over the Houston Texans on Sept. 16, 2018, Kevin Byard tal tied for seventh in franchise history and was the highest by any franchise completed a 66-yard touchdown pass to defensive back Dane Cruikshank. player since Oilers cornerback Rishard Johnson picked off eight passes in Byard became the first defensive player in franchise history to record 1990. a touchdown pass, while Cruikshank became the first defensive player in team annals to record a touchdown reception. Additionally, Byard’s Most interceptions in a season, franchise history: touchdown pass was the longest by a defensive player in the Super Bowl era. The previous long was held by Los Angeles Rams defensive back Ed Player Season Position Interceptions Meador, who had an 18-yard touchdown pass at Atlanta on Nov. 19, 1967. 1. Mike Reinfeldt 1979 S 12 Byard, who tied for the NFL lead in 2017 with eight interceptions, also Fred Glick 1963 S 12 3. Miller Farr 1967 CB 10 became only the fifth player in the Super Bowl era to throw at least one 4. Ken Houston 1971 S 9 touchdown pass and record at least one career interception. W.K. Hicks 1965 CB 9 Jim Norton 1961 S 9 NFL players in the Super Bowl era (1966–present) with at least one 7. Kevin Byard 2017 S 8 career interception and one career touchdown pass: TEAM NOTES Richard Johnson 1990 CB 8 Pete Jaquess 1964 CB 8 Career Career Jim Norton 1962 S 8 Player NFL Seasons Pass TDs Interceptions Tony Banfield 1961 CB 8 Kevin Byard 2016–2018 1 8 Randy Moss 1998–2012 2 1 Tom Myers 1972–1981 1 36 2017 TAKEAWAY LEADERS Eddie Meador 1966*–1970 1 26 Paul Krause 1966*–1979 1 63 Kevin Byard tied for the NFL interception lead in 2017. His eight interceptions matched Detroit cornerback Darius Slay’s total for the most * Meador played from 1959–1970; Krause played from 1964–1979 in the league.

Additionally, Byard recorded two fumble recoveries on defense. His FIVE INTERCEPTIONS IN TWO GAMES PLAYER NOTES 10 total defensive takeaways were the most in the NFL. Slay ranked second with nine takeaways, while Kansas City cornerback On Oct. 22, 2017 at Cleveland, Titans safety Kevin Byard registered Marcus Peters tied Baltimore safety Eric Weddle for third place with seven three interceptions. The following game, on Nov. 5, 2017 against Baltimore, takeaways. Byard tallied two interceptions to become the first player in franchise history to record five interceptions in a two-game span. Most total defensive takeaways in 2017: Prior to Byard, the last NFL player to accomplish the feat was Wash- ington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall in 2010. On Oct. 24, 2010, Hall intercepted four passes at Chicago, and seven days later at Detroit, Hall Def. Fumble Total picked off another pass. Player Team Interceptions Recoveries Takeaways Byard became only the fifth player since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger 1. Kevin Byard Ten 8 2 10 with five interceptions over two games. In addition to Byard and Hall, the 2. Darius Slay DeT 8 1 9 others were Patriots cornerback Mike Haynes in 1976, Packers cornerback 3. Marcus Peters KC 5 2 7 Willie Buchanon in 1978 and Chiefs cornerback Albert Lewis in 1985. Eric Weddle Bal 6 1 7 5. A.J. Bouye Jax 6 0 6 Most interceptions in a two-game span, 1970–2017:

Jordan Poyer Buf 5 1 6 MEDIA Casey Hayward LAC 4 2 6 Interceptions Tre’Davious White Buf 4 2 6 Player Team Season in Two Games 9. (14 tied) 5 1. Kevin Byard Ten 2017 5 DeAngelo Hall Was 2010 5 Albert Lewis KC 1985 5 INTERCEPTIONS IN A GAME, TEAM HISTORY Willie Buchanon GB 1978 5 Mike Haynes NE 1976 5 With three interceptions at Cleveland on Oct. 22, 2017, safety Kevin Byard tied a franchise record and became the ninth player in franchise his- tory to record three interceptions in a regular season game. Byard became the first NFL player in 2017 to record three interceptions in a game and the first NFL player to do so since Philadelphia Eagles safety

Kurt Coleman at Washington on Oct. 16, 2011. He was the first Titans play- STATISTICS er to record three interceptions in a game since linebacker Keith Bulluck accomplished the feat at New Orleans on Monday night, Sept. 24, 2007.

Most interceptions in a game, franchise history:

Player (Pos) Date Opp Int Yds Avg TD 1. Kevin Byard (S) 10/22/17 Cle 3 60 20.0 0 Keith Bulluck (LB) 9/24/07 NO 3 51 17.0 0 Samari Rolle (CB) 12/26/99 Jac 3 66 22.0 0 Marcus Robertson (S) 11/21/93 Cle 3 69 23.0 0 Willie Alexander (CB) 11/14/71 Oak 3 40 13.3 0 Ken Houston (S) 10/24/71 Pit 3 28 9.3 0 Miller Farr (CB) 10/15/67 NYJ 3 128 42.7 1 W.K. Hicks (CB) 10/31/65 Buf 3 50 16.7 0 ROSTERS Jim Norton (S) 12/2/62 Den 3 22 7.3 0 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 76 of 113

Vaccaro's Regular Season Single-Game Highs: #24 • S KENNY VACCARO Tackles - 16 (Twice, last at Houston, 11/29/15) CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO Interceptions - 1 (Nine times, last at Miami, 9/9/18) Sacks - 2 vs. Jacksonville (12/27/15) Safety Kenny Vaccaro (6-0, 214) is in his sixth Forced Fumble - 1 (Five times, last at San Francisco, 11/6/16) NFL season and his second campaign with the Ti- Fumble Recovery - 1 (Three times, last vs. Detroit, 10/15/17) tans in 2019. He was signed as a free agent on Aug. Passes Defensed - 3 vs. Detroit (10/15/17) 4, 2018. Vaccaro recorded 13 starts in 13 games during

GAME PREVIEW MORE TITANS SAFETIES his first year in Tennessee. He finished with 70 tack- les, two sacks, three quarterback pressures, four 29 - DB DANE CRUIKSHANK (6-1, 209, 2nd Year, Arizona) tackles for loss, one interception and five passes ¾¾ Dane Cruikshank was selected by the Titans in the fifth round (152nd defensed. overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. The Titans traded up to select him by giving Vaccaro (6-0, 214) joined the Titans after five years as a starter with up a fifth-round pick (162nd overall) and a sixth-round pick (215th overall) the New Orleans Saints. In 68 career games with 67 starts in New Orleans, to the Baltimore Ravens. he totaled 482 tackles, eight interceptions, 7.5 sacks, five forced fumbles ¾¾ As a rookie, Cruikshank appeared in 12 games and finished fourth on the and three fumble recoveries. team with eight special teams tackles. He added two tackles on defense, a In 2017, Vaccaro started 12 games at strong safety and recorded three 66-yard touchdown reception and a 39-yard kickoff return. interceptions, seven passes defensed, 60 tackles, 1.5 sacks and one fum- ¾¾ Entering the NFL Draft, Cruikshank was coveted for his versatility, having ble recovery. He tallied three total interceptions in a three-game stretch played safety, and both inside and outside cornerback at the University from Weeks 3-6. He missed four total games due to injury, including spend- of Arizona. He started all 25 games during his two seasons as a Wildcat,

TEAM NOTES ing the final two weeks of the campaign on injured reserve. totaling 135 tackles, 1.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, 17 passes defensed, In 2016, Vaccaro started 11 games at strong safety and totaled 80 one forced fumble and intercepted five passes for 68 yards. tackles (56 solo), one sack, six passes defensed, two forced fumbles, one ¾¾ As a senior in 2017, he started all 13 games after switching to spur fumble recovery, two interceptions and a special teams stop. safety from cornerback. He ranked fifth on the team with 75 tackles and also Vaccaro was named to the PFWA and Bleacher Report All-Rookie posted 1.5 sacks, 5.5 tackles for loss, eight passes defensed, one forced teams in 2013, and in 2014 he won the Jim Finks Good Guy Award for fumble and three interceptions for 65 yards as a Wildcat. He was voted a cooperation with the New Orleans media. captain by his teammates. The Brownwood, Texas, native was selected by the Saints in the first ¾¾ Prior to attending Arizona, he played two seasons at Citrus College. round (15th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. ¾¾ He is a native of Chino Hills, Calif. During his time at the University of Texas, Vaccaro appeared in 51 2019 Preseason Notes: games with 32 starts and totaled 264 tackles and five interceptions. He ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), recorded one tackle. earned first-team All-American honors as a senior and All-Big 12 first-team recognition from league coaches in each of his final two years. The versa- 37 - DB AMANI HOOKER (5-11, 210, Rookie, Iowa) tile defender played four different positions including both safety spots for ¾¾ Amani Hooker was selected by the Titans in the fourth round (116th PLAYER NOTES PLAYER the Longhorns. overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. The Titans traded up to select him by giving up a fourth-round pick (121st overall) and a fifth-round pick (157th overall) 2019 Preseason Notes: to the New York Jets. ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), tallied one tackle and one pass defensed. ¾¾ During a three-year career at Iowa (2016-18), Hooker played in 36 games with 19 starts and totaled 125 tackles, six interceptions, one sack, Vaccaro's 2019 Preseason Statistics: 3.5 tackles for loss and nine passes defensed. Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR ¾¾ As a junior (2018), Hooker received the Tatum-Woodson award, given to 2019 Ten 1 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 the best defensive back in the Big Ten. ¾¾ He is a native of Minneapolis, Minn. Vaccaro's Career Regular Season Statistics: 2019 Preseason Notes: Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR ¾ MEDIA ¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), ranked second on the squad with three tackles 2013 NO 14 14 93 1.0 NA NA 1 6 1 0 and added a stop on special teams. 2014 NO 15 14 113 1.0 NA NA 2 5 0 0 2015 NO 16 16 136 3.0 NA NA 0 5 2 1 47 - S JOJO TILLERY (5-11, 205, Rookie, Wofford) 2016 NO 11 11 80 1.0 NA NA 2 6 2 1 ¾¾ Safety JoJo Tillery signed with the Titans as a rookie free agent on May 2017 NO 12 12 60 1.5 NA NA 3 7 0 1 10, 2019. 2018 Ten 13 13 70 2.0 4 3 1 5 0 0 ¾¾ Tillery appeared in 51 games with 27 starts over four seasons at Wofford Totals 81 80 552 9.5 NA NA 9 34 5 3 (2015-18). He recorded 160 tackles, two sacks, 3.5 tackles for loss, 14 passes defensed, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one forced Vaccaro's Career Postseason Statistics: fumble. Year Team GP GS Tackle Sack TFL QBP Int PD FF FR ¾¾ He is a native of Chattanooga, Tenn. 2013 NO 0 0 Injured Reserve 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), recorded the Titans’ first interception of the preseason, picking off a pass from Eagles quarterback Clayton Thorson in the fourth quarter. He picked up 24 yards on the return. He added a tackle STATISTICS on special teams.

30 - S LaDARIUS WILEY (6-1, 210, Rookie, Vanderbilt) ¾¾ Safety LaDarius Wiley signed by the Titans as a rookie free agent on May 13, 2019 following a tryout during rookie minicamp. ¾¾ Wiley appeared in 52 games with 32 starts in five seasons at Vanderbilt (2014-18). He tallied 255 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks, two interceptions, 14 passes defensed, 14 forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. ¾¾ His 32 career starts were the most of any active Vanderbilt defensive back at the conclusion of his senior season. ¾¾ Wiley departed the program as the Commodores’ active career leader in

ROSTERS tackles and forced fumbles. ¾¾ He is a native of Inglewood, Calif. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 77 of 113

#6 • P BRETT KERN GAME PREVIEW TITANS CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO

SPECIALISTS Punter Brett Kern (6-2, 214) is in his 12th NFL season and his 10th full campaign with the Titans KICKERS in 2019. He was claimed off waivers by the Titans No. Name Ht Wt Exp College during the 2009 season. 4 Succop, Ryan 6-2 218 11 South Carolina During his time in Tennessee, Kern has placed his name at the top of most of the franchise’s PUNTERS leaderboards at his position. At the end of the 2018 No. Name Ht Wt Exp College campaign, he ranked as the team’s all-time career 3 Barnard, Austin 6-3 207 2 Samford leader in gross punting average (45.8 yards) and net punting average 6 Kern, Brett 6-2 214 12 Toledo (40.5). He punted 761 times in a Titans uniform from 2009–2018, second all-time for the franchise behind Craig Hentrich’s 861 punts. Kern owns the

LONG SNAPPERS top seven net punting seasons in franchise history and eight of the team’s TEAM NOTES No. Name Ht Wt Exp College top 10 net punting seasons. 48 Brinkley, Beau 6-4 260 7 Missouri In 2018, Kern was named to the Pro Bowl for the second consecutive season. His 47.1-yard gross average ranked fifth in team history, and his 41.7-yard net average ranked second in team annals. He set a franchise record and recorded a career high with 39 of his 74 punts inside the 20-yard line. He finished the season with a career-long streak of 16 consecutive punts placed inside the 20, including every punt in the final three games of the season. In 2017, Kern had arguably one of the best seasons by a punter in NFL #48 • LS BEAU BRINKLEY history and was named to his first career Pro Bowl in addition to earning second-team Associated Press All-Pro honors. He punted 75 times for CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO

3,728 yards with 28 punts placed inside the 20-yard line. His 44.6-yard PLAYER NOTES net average broke his own team record and finished second in NFL history Long snapper Beau Brinkley (6-4, 260) is in behind only Johnny Hekker's 46.0-yard net average in 2016. Kern's 49.7- his eighth NFL season in 2019. He was signed by yard gross average also broke his team mark and finished eighth in NFL the Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 4, history. 2012. In 2016, Kern punted 77 times for a 44.2-yard gross average and In his first seven seasons, Brinkley never a 38.6-yard net average. He placed 41.6 percent of his punts inside the missed a game and handled all of the team's long opponent's 20-yard line (32 of 77), which ranked second in his career (42.2 snapping duties in that time period. in 2009). In 2018, he posted five special teams tackles In 2015, Kern continued his annual assault on the team’s all-time and helped punter Brett Kern earn his second consecutive Pro Bowl ap- punting records and accomplished a first-of-its-kind NFL feat, becoming the pearance. Kicker Ryan Succop convert 26 of his 30 field goal attempts. first punter in league history to record 80 or more punts, a net average of In 2017, Brinkley's efforts helped punterBrett Kern earn Pro Bowl and 40 yards, and one or zero touchbacks in a single season. His season totals second-team Associated Press All-Pro honors while setting new franchise included 88 punts (tied for fifth place in franchise history), a 47.4-yard gross records for gross punting and net punting average. average (second in franchise history), a 40.3 net average (third in franchise In 2016, Brinkley helped Ryan Succop make 22 of his 24 field goal history), a career-high 34 punts inside the 20 (third in franchise history) and MEDIA attempts, with the only misses coming from 51 and 58 yards. Succop's only one touchback (career low). 91.7 percent rate ranked third in the NFL in 2016 behind only Justin Tucker In 2014, Kern launched a career-high 88 total punts for a gross (97.4) and Matt Bryant (91.9). average of 46.8 yards and a net average of 40.8 yards, which broke his In 2014, he Brinkley tied for third on the team with a career-high 10 own single-season team record (40.4-yard net average in 2012). special teams tackles. Kern produced one of the best punting seasons in team history in The Kearney, Mo., native spent four seasons as Missouri’s long snap- 2012. He set franchise records with a gross punting average of 47.6 yards per after joining the team as a preferred walk-on. Appeared in 50 career and a net punting average of 40.4 yards (he broke the mark in 2014). games during his time at Missouri. Kern’s 2011 statistics included 86 punts for a gross average of 43.6 yards. His net average of 39.4 yards set a then-career high and then- Brinkley's 2019 Preseason Statistics: franchise record, narrowly beating out Craig Hentrich’s previous franchise SpT record of 39.2 net yards per punt in 1998. Year Team GP GS Tackles Kern was claimed by the Titans off waivers from the Denver Broncos STATISTICS 2019 Ten 1 0 0 on Oct. 27, 2009. He spent the entire 2008 season and the first six games of 2009 campaign in Denver, totaling 73 punts and a 46.5-yard average in Brinkley's Career Regular Season Statistics: 22 games with the Broncos. SpT Year Team GP GS Tackles 2012 Ten 16 0 6 2013 Ten 16 0 6 2014 Ten 16 0 10 2015 Ten 16 0 7 2016 Ten 16 0 6 2017 Ten 16 0 2 2018 Ten 16 0 5 NFL Totals 112 0 42 ROSTERS Brinkley's Career Postseason Statistics: SpT Year Team GP GS Tackles 2017 Ten 2 0 1 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 78 of 113

In 2008, Kern ranked fifth in the league with a 46.7-yard punting average that marked the third-best season total by a Bronco in club history. FRANCHISE CAREER PUNTING LEADERS At the time, his punting average was the best in NFL history by a rookie. He Brett Kern is the all-time career leader in Titans/Oilers history in both was named to the All-Rookie team by Pro Football Weekly/PFWA and The gross punting average and net punting average. He ranks second in team Sporting News. annals in career punts, behind only Craig Hentrich (861). The Grand Island, N.Y., native was originally signed by the Broncos as a rookie free agent on April 28, 2008, following four seasons at the Highest career gross punting average, franchise history (minimum University of Toledo. 250 punts):

GAME PREVIEW 2019 Preseason Notes: Player Years Gross Avg. ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), averaged 48.0 yards (44.0 net yards) on three 1. Brett Kern 2009-2019 45.8 punts with one punt placed inside the 20. 2. Greg Montgomery 1988-1993 43.6 3. Craig Hentrich 1998-2009 42.9 Kern’s 2019 Preseason Statistics: 4. Jim Norton 1960-1968 42.1 Year Team GP No Blk Yds Avg Lg TB In20 Net 5. Cliff Parsley 1977-1982 39.8 2019 Ten 1 3 0 144 48.0 56 0 1 44.0 6. Dan Pastorini 1971-1979 39.7 Kern’s Career Regular Season Statistics: Highest career net punting average, franchise history (since 1976, Year Team GP No Blk Yds Avg Lg TB In20 Net minimum 250 punts): 2008 Den 16 46 0 2,150 46.7 64 4 13 37.8 2009 Den/Ten 16 64 0 2,910 45.5 67 10 27 38.5 Player Years Net Avg. 2010 Ten 16 77 0 3,302 42.9 68 4 24 39.1 TEAM NOTES 1. Brett Kern 2009-2019 40.5 2011 Ten 16 86 0 3,747 43.6 64 7 31 39.4 2. Craig Hentrich 1998-2009 37.2 2012 Ten 16 81 2 3,855 47.6 71 5 30 40.4 3. Greg Montgomery 1988-1993 36.6 2013 Ten 16 78 1 3,386 43.4 63 2 32 39.7 4. Cliff Parsley 1977-1982 32.3 2014 Ten 16 88 1 4,118 46.8 79 7 28 40.8 2015 Ten 16 88 0 4,175 47.4 61 1 34 40.3 Most career punts, franchise history: 2016 Ten 16 77 0 3,402 44.2 71 4 32 38.6 2017 Ten 16 75 0 3,728 49.7 74 5 28 44.6 Player Years Punts 2018 Ten 16 74 1 3,483 47.1 62 3 39 41.7 1. Craig Hentrich 1998-2009 861 Totals 176 834 5 38,256 45.9 79 52 318 40.2 2. Brett Kern 2009-2019 761 3. Jim Norton 1960-1968 522 Kern’s Career Postseason Statistics: Year Team GP No Blk Yds Avg Lg TB In20 Net 2017 Ten 2 10 0 447 44.7 62 0 4 41.2 NET AVERAGE IN A SEASON, TEAM HISTORY PLAYER NOTES PLAYER Kern’s Regular Season Single-Game Highs: Titans punter Brett Kern owns the top seven net punting seasons in Punts - 10 (Twice, last at Miami, 10/8/17) franchise history and eight of the team’s top 10 net punting seasons. Gross Avg. - 56.8 vs. Seattle (9/24/17) In 2017, he shattered his own franchise record (40.76 net average in Net Avg. - 50.2 at Miami (10/8/17) 2014) by averaging 44.56 net yards on 75 punts. Long Punt - 79 vs. Indianapolis (12/28/14) He set the club mark for the first time in 2011 with a 39.37-yard net In20 - 7 vs. Houston (12/27/15) average, eclipsing Craig Hentrich’s 1998 net average of 39.22 yards.

Kern’s Playoff Single-Game Highs: Highest single-season net punting average, franchise history: Punts - 3 at Kansas City (1/6/18) Gross Avg. - 43.7 at Kansas City (1/6/18) Player Year Net Average MEDIA Net Avg. - 41.0 at Kansas City (1/6/18) 1. Brett Kern 2017 44.56 Long Punt - 57 at Kansas City (1/6/18) 2. Brett Kern 2018 41.69 In20 - 2 at Kansas City (1/6/18) 3. Brett Kern 2014 40.76 4. Brett Kern 2012 40.36 5. Brett Kern 2015 40.34 PERCENT INSIDE THE 20 6. Brett Kern 2013 39.70 7. Brett Kern 2011 39.37 Titans punter Brett Kern set a franchise record with 39 punts placed 8. Craig Hentrich 1998 39.22 inside the opponent's 20-yard line in 2018. He ranked second in the NFL 9. Greg Montgomery 1993 39.13 in the category, but he led the NFL for the highest percentage of his punts 10. Brett Kern 2010 39.06 placed inside the 20 at 52.7 percent (39 of 74). Kern finished the season with a career-long streak of 16 consecutive punts placed inside the 20, including every punt in the final three games of SINGLE-SEASON GROSS AVG, TEAM HISTORY the season.

STATISTICS His 52.7 percent of punts placed inside the 20 was the highest per- Brett Kern's 2017 gross punting average broke his own franchise centage for the franchise from 1991–2018. record. He initially set the franchise mark in 2012 by surpassing Craig Hentrich's 47.22-yard gross average from 1998. Highest percentage of punts placed inside the 20 in 2018: Highest single-season gross punting average, franchise history: Player Team Punt In20 Pct In20 1. Brett Kern Tennessee 74 39 52.7 Player Year Gross Average 2. Tress Way Washington 79 41 51.9 1. Brett Kern 2017 49.71 3. Corey Bojorquez Buffalo 45 22 48.9 2. Brett Kern 2012 47.59 4. Johnny Hekker L.A. Rams 43 21 48.8 3. Brett Kern 2015 47.44 5. Trevor Daniel Houston 74 36 48.6 4. Craig Hentrich 1998 47.22 6. Dustin Colquitt Kansas City 45 21 46.7 5. Brett Kern 2018 47.07 7. Pat O'Donnell Chicago 62 28 45.2 6. Greg Montgomery 1992 46.92 ROSTERS 8. Sam Koch Baltimore 60 27 45.0 7. Brett Kern 2014 46.80 9. Jordan Berry Pittsburgh 63 28 44.4 8. Greg Montgomery 1993 45.59 10. Sam Martin Detroit 74 32 43.2 9. Reggie Roby 1996 44.37 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 79 of 113

SINGLE-SEASON GROSS AVG, NFL HISTORY SINGLE-GAME NET AVERAGE, TEAM HISTORY GAME PREVIEW Titans punter Brett Kern led the NFL with a 49.7-yard gross punting On Oct. 8, 2017 at Miami, Brett Kern punted 10 times for 549 yards average in 2017. His average ranked eighth in NFL history and was the with no blocks and no touchbacks, averaging 54.9 yards per attempt. The highest of any player since 2012. Dolphins returned seven of the punts for 47 total yards. Kern’s net punt- ing average of 50.2 set a career high and set the franchise’s single-game Highest single-season gross punting average, NFL history (through record, topping Greg Montgomery’s previous mark of a 49.8-yard net av- 2017): erage against the San Diego Chargers on Sept. 19, 1993 (statistic tracked since 1976). Player Year Team Gross Average In doing so, Kern became the first NFL player to punt at least 1. Sammy Baugh 1940 Was 51.4 10 times and finish a game with a net punting average of at least 50 2. Shane Lechler 2009 Oak 51.1 yards. 3. Andy Lee 2011 SF 50.9 In a three-week span, Kern recorded the highest single-game net 4. Shane Lechler 2011 Oak 50.8 average in team history, the 10th-highest single-game net average (48.2 5. Brandon Fields 2012 Mia 50.2 against Seattle on Sept. 24) and the ninth-highest single-game net average 6. Thomas Morstead 2012 NO 50.1 (48.4 at Houston on Oct. 1). TEAM NOTES 7. Donnie Jones 2008 StL 50.0 8. Brett Kern 2017 Ten 49.7 Highest single-game net punting average, since 1976 (min. 4 punts): 9. Pat McAfee 2016 Ind 49.3 10. Shane Lechler 2007 Oak 49.1 Gross Net Player Date Opp Punt Avg TB In20 Avg 1. Brett Kern 10/8/17 Mia 10 54.9 0 4 50.2 SINGLE-SEASON NET AVG, NFL HISTORY 2. Greg Montgomery 9/19/93 SD 5 57.6 1 0 49.8 Brett Kern led the NFL with a 44.6-yard net punting average in 2017. 3. Greg Montgomery 12/27/92 Buf 5 59.2 1 2 49.4 His average ranked second in NFL history. The only better single-season 4. Brett Kern 11/25/12 Jax 4 50.3 0 1 49.0 net punting average in NFL history was Rams punter Johnny Hekker's 5. Brett Kern 11/9/14 Bal 8 51.8 0 0 48.8 46.0-yard net average in 2016. 6. Brett Kern 10/26/14 Hou 6 51.7 0 2 48.7

7. Brett Kern 9/16/12 SD 7 51.6 1 3 48.6 PLAYER NOTES Highest single-season net punting average, NFL history (through 8. Craig Hentrich 11/4/01 Jac 4 57.5 0 2 48.5 2017): 9. Brett Kern 10/1/17 Hou 5 49.2 0 1 48.4 10. Brett Kern 9/24/17 Sea 6 56.8 1 2 48.2 Player Year Team Net Average 1. Johnny Hekker 2016 LAR 46.0 SINGLE-GAME GROSS AVERAGE, TEAM HISTORY 2. Brett Kern 2017 Ten 44.6 3. Johnny Hekker 2017 LAR 44.3 In 2017, Brett Kern has recorded three of the franchise's top seven 4. Johnny Hekker 2013 StL 44.2 single-game gross punting averages (minimum four punts). His average Sam Martin 2016 Det 44.2 against the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 24 was 56.8 yards, good for the 6. Andy Lee 2011 SF 44.0 fourth-highest mark in franchise history. Two weeks later visiting the Miami 7. Shane Lechler 2009 Oak 43.9 Dophins, his gross average was 54.9 yards, which ranks seventh (sixth at 8. Johnny Hekker 2015 StL 43.7 the time). On Nov. 12 against the Cincinnati Bengals, he posted a 56.5- 9. Sam Koch 2014 Bal 43.3 yard average, ranking fifth in team annals. 10. Andy Lee 2012 SF 43.2 Highest single-game gross punting average, since 1976 (min. 4 punts): MEDIA

2017 NFL PUNTING LEADERS Gross Player Date Opp Punts Avg Titans punter Brett Kern finished in first place on the 2017 NFL lead- 1. Greg Montgomery 12/27/92 Buffalo 5 59.2 erboard in gross punting average and net punting average. 2. Greg Montgomery 09/19/93 San Diego 5 57.6 3. Craig Hentrich 11/04/01 Jacksonville 4 57.5 Highest gross punting average in 2017: 4. Brett Kern 09/24/17 Seattle 6 56.8 5. Brett Kern 11/12/17 Cincinnati 6 56.5 Player Team Gross Average 6. Craig Hentrich 11/15/98 Pittsburgh 4 55.3 1. Brett Kern Tennessee 49.7 7. Brett Kern 10/08/17 Miami 10 54.9 2. Shane Lechler Houston 49.0 8. Brett Kern 12/28/14 Indianapolis 7 54.7 3. Drew Kaser LA Chargers 48.1

9. Brett Kern 12/20/15 New England 5 54.4 STATISTICS 4. Johnny Hekker LA Rams 47.9 10. Brett Kern 01/03/10 Seattle 4 53.5 5. Britton Colquitt Cleveland 47.6 6. Marquette King Oakland 47.4 7. Andy Lee Arizona 47.3 MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES, TEAM HISTORY 8. Thomas Morstead New Orleans 47.0 Pat O'Donnell Chicago 47.0 Titans punter Brett Kern concluded the 2018 season with 154 con- 10. Kevin Huber Cincinnati 46.6 secutive games played in a Titans uniform. His streak currently ranks sec- ond in franchise history, behind only Hall of Fame offensive lineman Bruce Highest net punting average in 2017: Matthews (232).

Player Team Net Average Most consecutive games played in franchise history: 1. Brett Kern Tennessee 44.6 2. Johnny Hekker LA Rams 44.3 Player Position Years Consec. Games

3. Marquette King Oakland 42.7 1. Bruce Matthews OL 1987–2001 232 ROSTERS 4. Rigoberto Sanchez Indianapolis 42.6 2. Brett Kern P 2009–2019 154 5. Michael Palardy Carolina 42.4 3. Robert Brazile LB 1975–1984 147 6. Thomas Morstead New Orleans 42.2 4. Craig Hentrich P 1998–2007 146 7. Justin Vogel Green Bay 41.6 5. Rob Bironas K 2005–2013 144 8. Chris Jones Dallas 41.4 6. Keith Bulluck LB 2000–2009 135 9. Drew Kaser LA Chargers 41.3 Elvin Bethea DE 1968–1977 135 Shane Lechler Houston 41.3 8. Gregg Bingham LB 1973–1981 134 9. Eddie George RB 1996–2003 128 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 80 of 113

Succop’s Career Postseason Statistics: #4 • K RYAN SUCCOP Year Team GP FGM FGA Pct Lg XPM XPA Pts 2010 KC 1 0 0 - - 1 1 1 CLICK FOR COMPLETE BIO 2013 KC 1 3 3 100.0 43 5 5 14 2017 Ten 2 1 1 100.0 49 3 3 6 Kicker Ryan Succop (6-2, 218) is in his 11th Totals 4 4 4 100.0 49 9 9 21 NFL season and his sixth campaign with the Titans in 2019. He was signed by the Titans as a free agent Succop’s Regular Season Single-Game Highs: on Sept. 1, 2014. Field Goals Made - 6 at New Orleans (9/23/12) The franchise's fifth all-time leading scorer and GAME PREVIEW Field Goal Attempts - 6 at New Orleans (9/23/12) the club's all-time leader in career accuracy made Longest Field Goal - 54 (Twice, last at Buffalo, 10/7/18) 26 of his 30 field goal attempts in 2018. His 26 field PATs Made - 6 (Four times, last vs. Jacksonville, 12/6/15) goals and 106 points were the third-highest totals of PATs Attempted - 6 (Four times, last vs. Jacksonville, 12/6/15) his career, and his 86.7 percent success rate ranked third his career for a Points - 19 at New Orleans (9/23/12) single season. He also converted 28 of 31 extra points and booted 45 of his Consecutive Field Goals Made - 22 (10/2/11–12/24/11) 72 kickoffs for touchbacks (62.5 percent). Succop set career highs in 2017 with 35 field goals and 42 attempts. Succop’s Playoff Single-Game Highs: He added 31 extra points on 33 attempts to set a career high with 136 Field Goals Made - 3 at Indianapolis (1/4/14) points—a total that tied Al Del Greco's 1998 franchise record. Succop also Field Goals Attempts - 3 at Indianapolis (1/4/14) booted 47 touchbacks on 80 kickoffs (58.8 percent). Longest Field Goal - 49 at Kansas City (1/6/18) During the 2017 campaign, Succop set the NFL record for most PATs Made - 5 at Indianapolis (1/4/14) consecutive field goals made from inside 50 yards. His streak, which began 5 at Indianapolis (1/4/14) TEAM NOTES PATs Attempted - in 2014, lasted 56 attempts. The previous league benchmark was 46 such Points - 14 at Indianapolis (1/4/14) kicks by Atlanta's Matt Bryant from 2013–2015. In 2016, Succop made 22 of his 24 field goal attempts, with his only misses coming from 51 and 58 yards. His 91.7 percent rate was the best CONSECUTIVE FGs INSIDE 50 YARDS single-season performance of his career and the third-best percentage in On Oct. 16, 2017, Ryan Succop set the NFL record for most consec- franchise history (92.3 by Rob Bironas in 2010 and 92.3 by Al Del Greco utive field goals made from inside 50 yards. With a 48-yarder in the first in 1998). Succop's percentage ranked third in the NFL in 2016 behind only quarter against the Colts, he made his 47th such kick. He broke the record Justin Tucker (97.4) and Matt Bryant (91.9). of Atlanta Falcons kicker , who made 46 consecutive field goals During his second season in Tennessee, Succop connected on 14 of Matt Bryant from inside 50 yards from 2013–2015. his 16 field goal attempts and 29 of his 31 extra point attempts to total 71 Succop's streak ended at 56 with a missed 48-yard attempt against points. His 87.5 percent success rate on field goals set a personal best and the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 12, 2017. The streak, which began on Dec. ranked as the sixth-highest figure in franchise history. 14, 2014, spanned 43 games and nearly three calendar years. In 2014, he set a then-career high by making 86.4 percent of his field In 2016, he broke franchise record of 24 consecutive goal attempts. He was 19-of-22 and also connected on all 27 of his extra Al Del Greco’s PLAYER NOTES PLAYER made field goals from inside 50 yards, set from 1995–1996. point attempts. Succop’s previous five seasons were spent with the Kansas City Chiefs, who chose him with the last pick of the 2009 NFL Draft (256th overall). Most consecutive field goals made from inside 50 yards, NFL history: In his career with the Chiefs, he posted four 100-point seasons and made 81.0 percent (119-147) of his field goal attempts. Over his final three Consec. FGs from years there (2011-13), 52 percent of his kickoffs resulted in touchbacks, a Kicker Team Seasons Inside 50 Yards number that ranked 11th in the NFL during that span. 1. Ryan Succop Tennessee Titans 2014–2017 56 2. Matt Bryant Atlanta Falcons 2013–2015 46 In 2013, he tallied career highs for points (118) and touchbacks (47). 3. Mike Vanderjagt Indianapolis Colts 2002–2004 41 He also posted the second-best percentage of his career for field goals made inside of 50 yards, connecting on 87.5 percent (21-24) of those Most consecutive field goals made from inside 50 yards, franchise

MEDIA attempts. During his Chiefs career, he produced five game-winning kicks. A native of Hickory, N.C., Succop played in 50 games for the University history: of South Carolina Gamecocks, hitting 49 of 69 field goals (71.0%) and Consecutive Field Goals converting 104 of 106 PATs. His 251 points made up the second-highest Kicker Season(s) Inside 50 Yards total in school history. 1. Ryan Succop 2014-17 56 2. Al Del Greco 1995-96 24 3. Al Del Greco 1998-99 20 2019 Preseason Notes: Rob Bironas 2007-08 19 ¾¾ Began training camp on the physically unable to perform list. 5. Rob Bironas 2010-11 18 Succop’s 2019 Preseason Statistics: Year Team GP FGM FGA Pct Lg XPM XPA Pts 2019 Ten 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0

Succop’s Career Regular Season Statistics:

STATISTICS Year Team GP FGM FGA Pct Lg XPM XPA Pts 2009 KC 16 25 29 86.2 53 29 29 104 2010 KC 16 20 26 76.9 53 42 42 102 2011 KC 16 24 30 80.0 54 20 20 92 2012 KC 16 28 34 82.4 52 17 17 101 2013 KC 16 22 28 78.6 51 52 52 118 2014 Ten 16 19 22 86.4 51 27 27 84 2015 Ten 16 14 16 87.5 51 29 31 71 2016 Ten 16 22 24 91.7 53 39 41 105 2017 Ten 16 35 42 83.3 52 31 33 136 2018 Ten 16 26 30 86.7 54 28 31 106 Totals 160 235 281 83.6 54 314 323 1,019 ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 81 of 113

MOST ACCURATE IN TEAM HISTORY GAME PREVIEW On Oct. 7, 2018, Ryan Succop reached 100 successful field goals RYAN SUCCOP'S CAREER with the Titans. In doing so, he hit the minimum number to qualify in the GAME-WINNING FIELD GOALS team record books for career accuracy. Succop's success rate on field goals is the best in franchise history, A game-winning field goal is defined as one that was the final score of topping the previous record holder, , who made 85.7 percent Rob Bironas the game and gave the kicker’s team the lead at any time in the fourth (239 of 279) of his attempts with the Titans. quarter or overtime.

Highest percentage of made field goals, franchise history (minimum Date Team Opponent Distance Quarter 100 field goals made): 9/23/18 Tennessee at Jacksonville 28 yards 4th Quarter 9/16/18 Tennessee vs. Houston 31 yards 4th Quarter Player FGM FGA Pct. 10/22/17 Tennessee at Cleveland 47 yards Overtime 1. Ryan Succop 116 134 86.6 12/18/16 Tennessee at Kansas City 53 yards 4th Quarter 2. Rob Bironas 239 279 85.7 9/23/12 Kansas City at New Orleans 31 yards Overtime 3. Al Del Greco 246 295 83.4 10/31/11 Kansas City vs. San Diego 30 yards Overtime TEAM NOTES 10/31/10 Kansas City vs. Buffalo 35 yards Overtime 9/19/10 Kansas City at Cleveland 23 yards 4th Quarter POINTS IN A SEASON, FRANCHISE HISTORY 11/22/09 Kansas City vs. Pittsburgh 22 yards Overtime In 2017, Ryan Succop enjoyed one of the best regular seasons in franchise history by a player at his position. He made 35 of his 42 field goal attempts and 31 of his 33 extra point tries. ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ Succop scored 136 points, tying Al Del Greco's franchise record for points in a season. Del Greco scored 136 points (36 field goals, 28 extra points) to establish the team benchmark in 1998. Succop’s 136 points were a personal best as well. His previous high FIELD GOALS IN A SEASON, TEAM HISTORY for a season was 118 points in 2013 with the Kansas City Chiefs. 35 field goals in 2017 ranked among the top totals in Ryan Succop’s PLAYER NOTES Titans/Oilers history. He tied Rob Bironas' 2007 total for second all-time, Most points in a season, franchise history: one short of Al Del Greco’s mark of 36 during the 1998 campaign.

Player Season PAT FG Points Most field goals in a season, franchise history: 1. Ryan Succop 2017 31 35 136 Al Del Greco 1998 28 36 136 3. Rob Bironas 2007 28 35 133 Player Season FG Made FG Att 1. Al Del Greco 1998 36 39 4. Al Del Greco 1996 35 32 131 5. Rob Bironas 2008 40 29 127 2. Ryan Succop 2017 35 42 Rob Bironas 2007 35 39 6. Al Del Greco 1993 39 29 126 4. Al Del Greco 1996 32 38 7. Gary Anderson 2003 42 27 123 5. Rob Bironas 2008 29 33 8. Rob Bironas 2011 34 29 121 Rob Bironas 2011 29 32 9. Rob Bironas 2009 37 27 118 Al Del Greco 1993 29 34 Al Del Greco 2000 37 27 118 8. (five tied) 27 MEDIA 2017 SCORING LEADERS CONSECUTIVE FIELD GOALS Ryan Succop ranked among the NFL's top scorers in 2017. He fin- Ryan Succop began 2017 by extending his streak to 19 consecutive ished ninth in the league and fifth in the AFC. successful field goals, including every attempt over the final 10 games of 2016. The streak came to an end on Sept. 10. Most points scored in 2017: The streak was the second-longest of his career, behind only a 22-kick streak in 2011 as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. It also qualifies as Player Team XPM XPA FGM FGA Pts tied for the fifth-longest streak of its kind in franchise history. 1. Greg Zuerlein LA Rams 44 46 38 40 158 From the final three games of the 2014 campaign through the first 2. Stephen Gostkowski New England 45 47 37 40 156 eight games of 2015, Succop made 15 consecutive field goals to record 3. Robbie Gould San Francisco 28 30 39 41 145 what is now the eighth-longest streak in franchise history. 4. Harrison Butker Kansas City 28 28 38 42 142 STATISTICS Chris Boswell Pittsburgh 37 39 35 38 142 Longest streaks of field goal attempts without a miss, franchise history: 6. Justin Tucker Baltimore 39 39 34 37 141 7. Wil Lutz New Orleans 47 50 31 36 140 Consecutive 8. Matt Bryant Atlanta 35 35 34 39 137 Kicker Season(s) Field Goals 9. Ryan Succop Tennessee 31 33 35 42 136 1. Rob Bironas 2011–2012 20 10. Kai Forbath Minnesota 34 39 32 38 130 Rob Bironas 2010 20 Matt Prater Detroit 40 41 30 35 130 Rob Bironas 2007–2008 20 Al Del Greco 1998–1999 20 5. Ryan Succop 2016–2017 19 Rob Bironas 2007 19 7. Al Del Greco 1995–1996 18 8. Ryan Succop 2017 16

9. Ryan Succop 2014–2015 15 ROSTERS 9. Rob Bironas 2011 14 Al Del Greco 1999–2000 14 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 82 of 113

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LB DAREN BATES ¾¾ In 2018, Bates and NFL defensive end Armonty Bryant opened AstroKids Gym in Austin, Texas. The facility offers children’s classes and camps based upon proprioceptive learning. ¾¾ Bates is a Memphis native and a huge Memphis Grizzlies fan. ¾¾ For the My Cause, My Cleats campaign, Bates has worn specially

GAME PREVIEW designed cleats featuring the words “American Heart Association” to raise awareness for the organization’s life-saving mission. His mother, Weslynn Bates, was a heart transplant recipient and lived some wonderful years following her surgery. She sadly passed away in 2015 at the age of 56. ¾¾ Bates is a tattoo enthusiast and has 107 tattoos.

LS BEAU BRINKLEY ¾¾ Brinkley’s father, Mike, was an All-American defensive end and long SINGLE-SEASON FIELD GOAL PERCENT snapper at Missouri Valley College. He taught Beau the skill of long snapping when he was just seven years old. Beau’s football idol growing up Ryan Succop owns three of the top 10 single-season field goal per- was Kansas City Chiefs long snapper Kendall Gammon. centages in franchise history. He recorded a career-best 91.7 percent rate ¾¾ Brinkley raced four-wheelers in the Extreme Dirt Track Racing Series TEAM NOTES on field goals in 2016, which finished third in team annals behind only Rob while growing up in Missouri. He traveled the country competing in both Bironas' 92.3 percent in 2010 and Al Del Greco's 92.3 percent in 1998. motor cross and flat track competitions and won a flat track regional title In 2015, Succop made 87.5 percent of his attempts, which ranks sev- in 2005. enth in team annals, and his 86.7 percent success rate in 2018 ranks 10th. ¾¾ An avid golfer, Brinkley won the 2018 Pepsi Tournament C Flight Championship in Brookfield, Mo. Highest field goal percentage in a season, franchise history: ¾¾ In June 2015, Brinkley participated in the Nashville Sports Council Golf Tournament at Gaylord Springs Golf Course. On the par-3 eighth hole, he Player Season Made Att Pct 1. Rob Bironas 2010 24 26 92.3 sunk a hole-in-one to win a barrel of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey. Al Del Greco 1998 36 39 92.3 3. Ryan Succop 2016 22 24 91.7 WR A.J. BROWN 4. Rob Bironas 2011 29 32 90.6 ¾¾ Brown was selected in the 19th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball 5. Rob Bironas 2007 35 39 89.7 Draft by the San Diego Padres as a centerfielder and he participated in the 6. Rob Bironas 2008 29 33 87.9 team’s extended spring training program each summer from 2016-18. PLAYER NOTES PLAYER 7. Ryan Succop 2015 14 16 87.5 ¾¾ He has a dog, Bentley Juan Brown, and runs an Instagram account for 8. Gary Anderson 2003 27 31 87.1 him @bentleyjuan1. Al Del Greco 1995 27 31 87.1 ¾¾ During a pre-draft visit to San Francisco, Brown was able to link up and 10. Ryan Succop 2018 26 30 86.7 work out with Hall of Fame NFL receiver and fellow Mississippian Jerry Rice. Rice took Brown on the horse trail at Edgewood Park in Redwood City, known as one of Rice’s training sites, where the pair ran hills as part of Succop's percentage ranked third in the NFL in 2016 behind only Jus- their work out. Brown’s hometown Starkville, Miss., and Rice’s hometown tin Tucker (97.4) and Matt Bryant (91.9). Crawford, Miss., are a 30-minute drive apart.

Highest field goal percentage in 2016: LB JAYON BROWN MEDIA ¾¾ Brown went to the same California high school, Long Beach Poly, as Player Team Made Att Pct 1. Justin Tucker Bal 38 39 97.4 Titans teammate Jurrell Casey. Brown’s older brother, Juwuan, was Jurrell’s 2. Matt Bryant Atl 34 37 91.9 teammate there. ¾ 3. Ryan Succop Ten 22 24 91.7 ¾ Former Long Beach Poly and New England Patriots star Willie McGinest 4. Steven Hauschka Sea 33 37 89.2 is a close friend of the Brown family. 5. Cairo Santos KC 31 35 88.6 ¾¾ Brown’s younger brother, Joshua, is a defensive end at the University 6. Nick Folk NYJ 27 31 87.1 of Arizona, and his two older brothers also played college football. Jason Adam Vinatieri Ind 27 31 87.1 played linebacker at Idaho, while Juwuan was a defensive lineman at 8. Mason Crosby GB 26 30 86.7 Southern Oregon. 9. Greg Zuerlein LA 19 22 86.4 10. Matt Prater Det 31 36 86.1 CB MALCOLM BUTLER ¾¾ In February 2017, the production company Narrative Capital acquired MORE TITANS SPECIALISTS the rights to the story of Butler for a film tentatively titled “The Secondary.”

STATISTICS ¾¾ Following Butler’s crucial goal line interception to seal Super Bowl XLIX, 3 - K/P AUSTIN BARNARD (6-3, 207, 2nd Year, Samford) Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who received a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado ¾¾ Austin Barnard was signed by the Titans as an undrafted free agent on as part of his Super Bowl XLIX MVP Award, requested Chevrolet award the May 11, 2018. truck directly to Butler. ¾¾ He spent the entire 2018 season on injured reserve. ¾¾ Prior to securing a rookie free agent tryout with the Patriots in 2014, ¾¾ Barnard appeared in 38 games over four seasons at Samford and han- Butler was operating the fryolator at a Popeye’s restaurant. dled punting and kickoff duties. ¾ ¾ As a senior in 2017, he was named second-team All-SoCon and third- S KEVIN BYARD team All-American. He appeared in all 12 games and punted 54 times for ¾¾ Byard credits his mother, Artina Stanley, for much of his success. 2,441 yards and a 45.2-yard average. He also tallied 67 kickoffs for 4,202 Following a divorce when Byard was in ninth grade, his mother moved with yards and a 62.7-yard average. the children from Philadelphia to Atlanta. Although it was a financial struggle, ¾¾ He transferred to Samford after redshirting as a freshman in 2013 at the Stanley worked long hours to make sure her children received what they University of Miami (Fla.).

ROSTERS needed. Byard claims he and his older brother “had to grow up really fast” ¾¾ He is a native of Fayetteville, Ga. as they helped their mother with taking care of the younger kids in the family. 2019 Preseason Notes: ¾¾ During the 2019 offseason, Byard hosted 200-plus youngsters at the ¾¾ At Philadelphia (8/8), in addition to handling kickoff duties, recorded a 45-yard punt and made one of three attempts on extra points. inaugural Kevin Byard Football Camp at Ensworth School. He plans to hold TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 83 of 113

TITANS TIDBITS: THE BEST OF TITANS OFF-THE-FIELD HIGHLIGHTS GAME PREVIEW the camp - which was free - every year. one day like to open his own training facility. ¾¾ The Titans had an inside track in their scouting of Byard. Titans general manager Jon Robinson received glowing reports on Byard from his friend and WR COREY DAVIS MTSU recruiting coordinator Steve Ellis. When Robinson was a linebackers ¾¾ Davis and his six siblings survived a tough economic upbringing in coach at Nicholls State, Ellis was one of his pupils, and the two remained Wheaton, Ill. While he has always maintained a loving relationship with his close through the years. Additionally, Patrick Callaway, college scout for the parents, Olasheni Timson and Michelle Davis, he made the decision as Titans, was Byard’s high school teammate. a high school junior to move into the home of Robin and Dan Graham, ¾¾ Byard says his football role models are Ed Reed, Brian Dawkins and Troy who became his legal guardians. Dan, Corey Davis’ youth football coach, Polamalu. was an offensive lineman for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His son, Ryan Graham, played youth and high school football with Davis and currently DT JURRELL CASEY plays quarterback at Northern Illinois. ¾¾ A fixture in the community, Casey was twice voted Tennessee Titans ¾¾ Davis’ brother, Titus, played football at Central Michigan and was signed

Walter Payton Man of the Year (2016, 2018), which recognizes players by the Chargers as a rookie free agent in 2015. Titus also spent time with TEAM NOTES for excellence on and off the field. Casey is a regular at Titans community the Jets, Bills and Bears. events and also serves as the spokesperson for United Way of Metropolitan ¾¾ One of Davis’ favorite quotes is “Never die easy” by Walter Payton, who Nashville. Casey and his wife, Ryann, established The Casey Fund, a used the saying as the title to his autobiography. non-profit dedicated to raising money for established re-entry programs, inner-city youth programs, mentoring and halfway houses. Ryann is a OL NATE DAVIS lawyer working in the Nashville Public Defender’s Office. More information ¾¾ Growing up, Davis was ‘always a pretty big kid.’ He played on the about The Casey Fund is available through their social media accounts: offensive or defensive line during Pop Warner, and estimates that in the @caseyfund99 on Facebook and @TheCaseyFund on Twitter and fourth grade he weighed around 200 pounds. Instagram. ¾¾ Davis was invited to the 2019 Senior Bowl, which he credits for helping ¾ ¾ In 2019, Casey was named a finalist for the Mary Catherine Strobel Direct him during the draft process. He went head-to-head with defensive linemen Service Volunteer Award, which recognizes Middle Tennessee volunteers from larger conferences, and as an athlete from a smaller conference, he for their efforts in the community. credits his performance at the Senior Bowl for helping put his name into the PLAYER NOTES ¾¾ Casey has served as a spokesperson for United Way of Metropolitan conversation ahead of the draft. Nashville since 2017. ¾¾ Casey has a strong partnership with Project Return Tennessee, Free RB DALYN DAWKINS Hearts and Purpose Prep Academy. Casey’s wife is on Purpose Prep ¾¾ Dawkins’ uncle, Brian Dawkins, is a Pro Football Hall of Fame safety and Academy’s school board. nine-time NFL Pro Bowl selection. ¾¾ When he was younger, family members, friends and teammates called him “Tut-Tut,” a nickname he earned from his aunt as a small child because she said he walked like a turtle. DE MATT DICKERSON ¾ ¾¾ When he was in high school, his older brother, Jurray, was convicted of ¾ Dickerson’s father, Clarence, played college football at Henderson State first-degree murder. Despite the turmoil it caused, Jurrell credits his brother (Ark.). for helping him re-focus on becoming a better football player and student. ¾¾ He has a twin sister named Megan. ¾¾ Casey calls his mother, Collette Burns, a cafeteria worker in the Long Beach Unified School District, “the inspiration in my life” for how hard she G JAMIL DOUGLAS worked to provide for Jurrell and his siblings. ¾¾ First name is pronounced “Juh-MILL.” ¾¾ Casey and teammate Wesley Woodyard coach a women’s flag football ¾¾ Douglas was on the New England Patriots practice squad when the team MEDIA team that is comprised of wives and significant others of Titans players. won Super Bowl LI.

T JACK CONKLIN CB KENNETH DURDEN ¾¾ After not receiving a single Division I scholarship offer, Conklin began ¾¾ Durden, who orginally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with his time at Michigan State as a preferred walk-on in 2012. He impressed the Oakland Raiders in 2016, spent a month with the Titans on the practice enough in his redshirt season to earn a scholarship in the spring of 2013. squad in 2017. He rejoined the team during training camp in 2018, signing ¾¾ At Plainwell (Mich.) High School, Conklin’s head coach was his father, on Aug. 11 and making a strong enough impression to stick on the 53-man Darren Conklin, who once was a walk-on at Michigan under Wolverines roster. head coach Bo Schembechler. ¾¾ At Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Ga., he set the school record in the ¾¾ His mother, Jennifer Jackson, was an All-American swimmer at the triple jump as a junior with a mark of 48-6. University of Michigan. STATISTICS ¾¾ Conklin’s grandfather, Ron Jackson, was a professional baseball player. LB RASHAAN EVANS He played first base for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. ¾¾ Upon being drafted by Tennessee, Evans was reunited with former ¾¾ Conklin traveled to Australia in 2015 to participate in Michigan State’s Crimson Tide teammate Derrick Henry. Henry phoned Evans immediately study abroad International Summer Sports Program. after he was selected with the 22nd pick to congratulate him. ¾¾ At Alabama, Evans shared the field with his brother, Alex, a member of OLB KAMALEI CORREA (pronounced KAH-mah-lay kor-AY-uh) the Crimson Tide spirit squad. ¾¾ Correa attended St. Louis School in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he played ¾¾ Growing up in rural Alabama, Evans would chase wild horses to work on football for two seasons with current Titans teammate Marcus Mariota. improving his speed and athleticism. ¾¾ Correa grew up a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers all the way from ¾¾ Evans’ father, Alan, was a star running back at Auburn. Evans’ mother, Honolulu, Hawaii. Chenavis, received four degrees from Auburn, including her doctorate. Evans’ older sister was a cheerleader at Auburn, and despite the family ties including his cousins attending Auburn, Evans stuck with his gut and DB DANE CRUIKSHANK (last name pronounced CROOK-shank) ROSTERS instead chose Alabama. ¾¾ Cruikshank credits his grandparents and his mother for his success in life. “My grandparents have provided for their whole family, and they’ve helped everyone in the family be successful at whatever they choose to OLB SHARIF FINCH do. My mom, (Beverley Jackson, a hair stylist) she’s been able to raise her ¾¾ Finch’s father, Gregory, passed away as a result of a heart attack on July kids by working hard and never taking days off. She loves us and gives us 30, 2018, while Finch was participating in his rookie training camp. It came everything we need.” three years after his mother, Wendy, died as a result of breast cancer. Finch ¾¾ He lists owning his own business as a goal on his bucket list. He would wears a set of dog tags with their names and photo and an inscription that reads “everything is for you.” TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 84 of 113

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¾¾ Finch has 20 siblings and he is the youngest of the group. hesitancy after multiple workouts, Hooker knew he belonged at Iowa saying, ¾¾ He plays the piano. “love who loves me.” ¾¾ Amani’s brother, Quinton, played basketball for North Dakota and TE ANTHONY FIRSKER helped take the team to the NCAA tournament his senior year. Quinton was ¾¾ Firkser grew up playing basketball and both roller and ice hockey at elite Minnesota’s Mr. Basketball in high school and currently plays basketball levels and didn’t begin playing football until his sophomore year of high professionally in France. GAME PREVIEW school. ¾¾ In the offseason, Firkser volunteers with his former high school football WR ADAM HUMPHRIES coach to help train and give advice to aspiring young football players in his ¾¾ Humphries was originally a rookie tryout invitee with the Tampa Bay hometown community of Manalapan, N.J. Buccaneers following the 2015 NFL Draft. Titans general manager Jon Robinson was a member of the Bucs player personnel department at the time and saw the 5-foot-11-inch wideout grind it out in practice and RB DAVID FLUELLEN eventually earn a spot on the team’s 53-man roster. “Humph came in as ¾¾ Fluellen’s favorite personal moment in sports growing up was his first a tryout and won a spot on the 90-man roster,” said Robinson. “He was touchdown when he was eight years old. He strip-sacked the quarterback, a tough guy to cover all through training camp and he kept working and picked up the fumble and ran it in. working and working. I’ve always had an affinity for him and liked his style. ¾ ¾ He is married to Nashville TV anchor/reporter Desiree Wiley, who works He’s earned everything he’s got.” for NBC affiliate WSMV-4. ¾¾ Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney took a visit to Humphries’ ¾¾ He hosted the first annual David Fluellen Football Camp in June 2018 at TEAM NOTES high school, Dorman, before the 2011 season to scout eventual signee his high school alma mater in New York, Lockport High School. Charone Peake during a basketball game. But once the game began, Swinney couldn’t help but notice Dorman’s 5-foot-11 point guard running C/G HRONISS GRASU (pronounced huh-ROW-niss GRA-sue) the show. “I go watch a basketball game at Dorman High School to see ¾¾ Grasu played college football at Oregon, where he blocked for Charone Peake, and I’m going, ‘Dang, who’s this point guard?’” Swinney quarterback Marcus Mariota from 2012-14. Grasu and Mariota train and said. “And I’ve got Coach (Dave) Gutshall going, ‘Well that’s the best live together in the offseason. football player I’ve got on the team.’ And I’m like, ‘Really? We need to watch ¾¾ Grasu comes from a ‘large Romanian family’ that owns a pizza restaurant this guy a little bit.’ He played corner, he played receiver, he played running in Hollywood, Calif. Grasu worked at the restaurant growing up and he back, he played quarterback. He was the best football player on the team. credits the experience for teaching him work ethic, discipline and values. Adam Humphries was his name. I don’t think he had any offers. So we offer ¾¾ While Grasu’s maternal side of the family resides in Romania, his family the guy, ‘Well, we’re only offering the guy to get Charone Peake. No, no, no. is still able to watch him play as his NFL games are shown there. We want Humphries.” ¾¾ Humphries maintains a friendship with former Clemson teammate and current division rival DeAndre Hopkins. PLAYER NOTES PLAYER LB NIGEL HARRIS ¾¾ A native of Tampa, Fla., Harris stayed local for college and attended the University of South Florida. His brother, Brandon, and cousin, Lindsey CB ADOREE’ JACKSON Lamar, also played football for the Bulls. ¾¾ Jackson was a long jumper and sprinter on USC’s track team in the springs of 2015 and 2016, winning the Pac-12 outdoor long jump title both years (and placing second in the Pac-12 100 meters in 2016) and earning RB DERRICK HENRY All-American status both years after twice placing fifth in the NCAA long ¾¾ In high school, Henry broke the 51-year-old national high school rushing jump. He also placed 10th in the long jump during the U.S. Olympic Trials. record with 12,124 yards after compiling 4,261 rushing yards as a senior. ¾¾ Jackson lists his parents, Chris and Vianca Jackson, as the people that ¾¾ Henry sealed an Iron Bowl victory with an epic, career-best 271 rushing inspire him the most. “They’ve always steered me in the right direction. All yards against the Tigers. He put the Crimson Tide on his back by carrying of their experiences and guidance helped get me where I’m at.”

MEDIA the ball a school-record 46 times. His 271 rushing yards were 11 more ¾ yards than Auburn had in total offense (260). He ended the game with 14 ¾ Vianca Jackson, a survivor of breast cancer, served as the team’s consecutive rushes to run out the clock. Honorary 12th Titan prior to the team’s 2017 Breast Cancer Awareness Game (Oct. 16). ¾¾ His late grandmother, Gladys Henry, helped raise him and played a key ¾ inspirational role in his development. In 2018, he fulfilled a promise to her ¾ Jackson’s father, Chris Jackson, is the ultimate grill master and can be and graduated from Alabama with his bachelor’s degree. He has a portrait found at Titans home games smoking turkey legs, Cornish hams, chicken, tattoo of her on his chest. rabbits, alligator and frog legs for a pre-game tailgate among family and friends, as well as a post-game meal with players and coaches. He makes ¾¾ Gladys Henry nicknamed him “Shocka” as a baby because he “shocked all of his own rubs and sauces and has been cooking since 1984. the whole family” when he was born. ¾¾ Jackson, business partner James Moore, and Jay Levine co-founded ¾¾ Henry has been growing out his hair since he was in elementary school. Kor Media Entertainment (KME), a Los Angeles-based entertainment agency under the Warner Brothers Digital umbrella. Their tagline is “Where TE RYAN HEWITT Creatives Come to Play” and their goal is to create culture relevance for ¾¾ Hewitt enjoys shooting a compound bow in his free time. One of his both creators and brands through interactive and labs which a focus on former teammates, Tyler Eifert, got him into it. gaming and esports. STATISTICS ¾¾ Hewitt had the opportunity to learn from a former NFL player in high ¾¾ Jackson is a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups enthusiast. He names creator school, setting the direction for his career. His high school head coach Harry Burnett Reese as a historical person he would have loved to meet. was Dave Logan, who played nine seasons in the NFL with the Cleveland “He’s a genius. That’s by far and away my favorite candy. I eat that like it Browns and Denver Broncos. ain’t nothing.” ¾¾ Jackson watched the movie “Space Jam” continuously as a child to the WR CODY HOLLISTER point he memorized most of the movie. ¾¾ Hollister’s twin brother, Jacob, was a tight end at Wyoming and was also ¾¾ In May 2018, Jackson and his business partner James Moore paid for signed by the New England Patriots along with Cody as rookie free agents the burial costs of Jaylon McKenzie, an eighth-grade football player who in 2017. The two brothers were teammates with the Patriots for the 2017 was killed by a stray bullet. McKenzie, a St. Louis, Ill., native, grew up and 2018 campaigns. Jacob was traded to the Seattle Seahawks during idolizing Jackson. the 2019 offseason. WR DARIUS JENNINGS ROSTERS DB AMANI HOOKER ¾¾ During the 2018 offseason, Jennings took part in the NFLPA’s Externship ¾¾ Hooker was named a finalist for Minnesota’s Mr. Football in 2015. Yet he Program with Events DC and Under Armour. had just two FBS scholarship offers. When the in-state university showed ¾¾ He helps out with “Next One Up,” an organization helping inner city high TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 85 of 113

TITANS TIDBITS: THE BEST OF TITANS OFF-THE-FIELD HIGHLIGHTS GAME PREVIEW school athletes in his hometown of Baltimore, Md. ¾¾ He worked as a camp counselor at his alma mater The Gilman (Md.) OLB HAROLD LANDRY III School, helping middle school children with classwork and activities. ¾¾ Landry could have entered the NFL Draft following his 16.5-sack junior season at Boston College. However, he chose to stay in school and received DL AUSTIN JOHNSON his degree in communications in December 2017. ¾¾ When Johnson was drafted by the Titans, he became a teammate once ¾¾ He and his son, Greyson, share the same June 5 birthday. again of DaQuan Jones, a former Penn State defensive lineman who was drafted by the Titans in 2014. The two remained close, and Jones was C/G COREY LEVIN (pronounced LEH-vin) among Johnson’s family and friends surrounding him on draft night. ¾¾ Levin is the first member of his immediate family to graduate from college. ¾¾ Johnson’s wife, Danika, is a former LFL MVP and is currently the general ¾¾ A multi-sport athlete in high school, Levin also competed in baseball as manager and head coach of the Nashville Knights football team. a pitcher and third baseman. ¾¾ The son of Austin and Tammy Johnson, he has two older sisters, Brandi and Erika, and one younger sister, Kennedy. Kennedy was a forward on the TEAM NOTES T TAYLOR LEWAN (pronounced leh-WAHN) Michigan State women’s basketball team. ¾¾ Lewan owns a taxidermied beaver named Steve. The fedora- donning stuffed rodent, who was a gift from Lewan’s wife, Taylin, makes C BEN JONES appearances around the Titans locker room, often appearing at the locker ¾¾ Jones switched from jersey #61 to #60 prior to his senior season at of an unsuspecting rookie. Georgia, to honor his father, Steve, a former collegiate star, who was killed ¾¾ Lewan chose to wear jersey number 77 at Michigan and then at the in a helicopter crash when he was 10 years old. pro level because of the legacy of Wolverine tackles who have donned the ¾¾ Jones’ pregame ritual consists of walking barefoot on the field “to get a number, including Jake Long and Jon Jansen. feel for the turf.” The routine began before one game with his brother in high ¾¾ His father, Dave, was a defensive lineman at the University of Minnesota. school and after enjoying success that night, it has continued ever since. ¾¾ Lewan has several tattoos, including a mustache tattooed on his right ¾¾ When he was 10 years old, Jones suffered a blow to the head with a index finger and a stick figure tattooed on the outside edge of his right hand baseball bat. The impact caused a blood clot to develop on his brain and

that he calls his “right-hand man.” PLAYER NOTES fractured his skull. The injury kept him out of all athletic activity for a year. ¾¾ At the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine, Lewan ran the 40-yard dash in 4.87 ¾¾ In 2017, Jones established The Jones Mission Fund at The Community seconds, beating all other offensive linemen in his class and clocking the Foundation to provide at-risk youth with opportunities they might otherwise fourth-fastest time among offensive linemen from 2010-14. not have. ¾¾ During the past two offseasons, Jones and his wife, Alex, have hosted RB DION LEWIS the Ben Jones Celebrity Clay Shoot. The two events raised more than ¾¾ Lewis credits his parents, Leroy (former construction worker) and Linda $182,000. (social worker) as the biggest influences on his career. “Growing up, they ¾ ¾ Jones’ brother, Clay, played baseball for the University of Alabama and were hard on me and they made sure I stayed out of trouble,” Lewis said. then was drafted by the Detroit Tigers. “That helped me out a lot later on in life.” ¾¾ Lewis attended the University of Pittsburgh, but he was offered a DL DaQUAN JONES scholarship from just two other schools, Miami (Ohio) and Tulane. ¾¾ Jones has a reputation as an upbeat, positive influence. “I’ve always had that positive mindset, even when things weren’t as good,” he says. “The LB DAVID LONG JR. guys laugh at me sometimes because I’m always smiling ... It’s not that I’m ¾¾ David’s father, David Sr., is a former professional boxer who went 12-5- happy all the time, but I just feel like in today’s world, if you let anything get MEDIA 2 as a heavyweight. He once fought future world champ Deontay Wilder. you down, it will. The smallest thing will turn into the biggest problem if you ¾ let it, so I just try my best to keep a positive mindset.” ¾ During the offseason, Long still uses on-the-bell, three-minute-round boxing training to focus on his mental awareness. In 2018, Long Jr. went ¾¾ Jones majored in criminal justice at Penn State and spent a portion into the ring with headgear against his old man for the first time. They went of his 2013 summer as an intern observing the Spring Township Police for three 90-second rounds. “He busted up my lip, but it was fun,” Long Jr. Department near State College. says. “He was really iffy that I knew how to throw my hands for real. It was ¾ ¾ Jones entered the Penn State program after being rated the second-best just jabs, but it’s grown-man strength.” offensive lineman in the nation during his playing days at Johnson City High School. He switched to the other side of the ball and made an immediate impact as a true freshman. QB MARCUS MARIOTA (pronounced MAHR-ee-OH-tah) ¾ ¾¾ Jones lists his father, Steve, as the most inspirational person in his life. ¾ In 2016, Mariota launched of his Motiv8 Foundation, which serves the Steve raised DaQuan as a single father and one of his father’s greatest communities of Middle Tennessee, Eugene and Honolulu. The Motiv8 STATISTICS traits is that he works extremely hard in everything he does. Steve works as Foundation aims to create and support economic and educational programs an executive chef at Cornell University. and athletic activities to provide an alternative outlet for youth of troubled neighborhoods and backgrounds. The Foundation’s programming centers around the tools for success that will allow more children to fully matriculate T/G DENNIS KELLY through grade-school and eventually attend college. Since its launch, the ¾¾ In May 2019, Kelly received his MBA from the Kelley School of Business Motiv8 Foundation has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars towards at Indiana University. healthy lifestyle programming, and will continue to fulfill its mission through ¾¾ Kelly is an avid professional wrestling fan that does not let the opportunity signature programs, strategic partnerships and fundraising initiatives. pass him by whenever a live WWE show is in town. He lists the Undertaker ¾¾ In 2018, the Motiv8 Foundation launched the Ardel Deppe Community as the one person in the world he would like to have dinner with. Football Coach Award to recognize three Hawaii football coaches (one top ¾¾ Kelly’s brother, Tim, played football at Eastern Illinois and is currently the winner) from any level of play who best exemplify Marcus’ grandfather’s offensive coordinator for the Houston Texans. spirit of going the extra mile and giving back to the community. ¾¾ He is the oldest son of Toa and Alana Mariota. His younger brother,

P BRETT KERN Matthew, is a tight end at Oregon. ROSTERS ¾¾ Kern’s father, Cal, is a former professional soccer goalie. ¾¾ Mariota credits much of his athletic success to playing soccer in his ¾¾ Kern is an avid golfer that sports a +1 handicap. He picked the game up youth. By the time he was eight years old, he was wearing a soccer jersey late in his high school years and caddied for three summers at Inverness with the number 8, and he has kept the jersey number ever since then. Golf Club while in college. The course is located in Toledo, Ohio, and has hosted PGA and NCAA Championships. In 2011, Kern competed in The RB JEREMY McNICHOLS Vinny, a local golf fundraising tournament hosted by singers Vince Gill and ¾¾ McNichols was coached by hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg while playing Amy Grant, and finished fourth in the event. youth football in the Snoop Youth Football League in Los Angeles, Calif. TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 86 of 113

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McNichols played both alongside and against numerous NFL players. The called Rise Nation. He invested in the video game industry in April 2014. SYFL serves children between the ages of five and 13 years old, teaching ¾¾ His father, Rodger II, played football at the University of Iowa in the mid- them the values of teamwork, good sportsmanship, discipline, and self- 1970s. respect, while also stressing the importance of academics. ¾¾ Rodger and his wife Asia grew up on the same street as eight-year olds in Ohio. The childhood friend’s romance didn’t begin until quite awhile later G/T KEVIN PAMPHILE (pronounced POM-feel) when the two re-connected on Facebook during Saffold’s second-year with

GAME PREVIEW ¾¾ Pamphile has been active in sending school supplies and hygiene kits to the Rams. students in his parents’ homeland of Haiti. In February of 2017, he made his first trip to Haiti to donate goods and spend time with children and families WR TAJAÉ SHARPE battling challenging circumstances. ¾¾ Sharpe’s grandmother, Cozy Little, is a breast cancer survivor who was ¾¾ In July 2017, Pamphile returned to Haiti to host a youth football camp for initially diagnosed in 2001. She was honored as the 12th Titan prior to a about 250 children. 2016 home game against the Cleveland Browns in conjunction with the ¾¾ For his work in the Tampa area and in Haiti, Pamphile was the team’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month efforts. Buccaneers’ 2016 winner of the Ed Block Courage Award. ¾¾ Sharpe’s family members nicknamed him “Show,” which is short for “Showtime.” OL AUSTIN PASZTOR ¾¾ During the 2018 and 2019 offseasons, Pasztor hosted ‘Pasztor’s DL JEFFERY SIMMONS Principles Football Camp and Combine,’ a free skills camp for students from ¾¾ During college Simmons was a two-time member of the SEC Academic TEAM NOTES seventh grade to high school in Brantford, Ontario. Honor Roll. ¾¾ Every offseason since 2017, Pasztor has been working toward earning ¾¾ Simmons’ brother, Dylan Bradley, played football at Southern Miss and his master’s degree in business. then spent time with the Minnesota Vikings. His uncle, Jason Hatcher, played 10 total seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins. TE MyCOLE PRUITT ¾¾ Away from football, Simmons enjoys fishing and spending time outdoors. ¾¾ The name MyCole has a unique origin. Pruitt’s mother’s name is Colette. Cole means “people’s victory” in Greek baby names. She named him CB LESHAUN SIMS MyCole for My-Victory. MyCole is his mother’s victory ¾¾ He was commonly referred to as “Swis” in college because for his first college game the name on the back of his jersey was upside down. The OL DAVID QUESSENBERRY nickname stuck, but some Titans teammates refer to him now as “Mouse” ¾¾ Quessenberry was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in June due to his quiet nature. 2014. He returned to Houston’s practice squad in 2017 and made his NFL ¾¾ Prior to Sims, no prior student-athlete from Andre Agassi Prep in Las

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER debut in Week 16 of the 2017 season. Vegas, Nev., had ever earned an athletic scholarship. When he was a high ¾¾ Named the Professional Football Writers of America’s 2017 George school freshman, the Stars played eight-man football in the public charter Halas Award, given to a player, coach or staff member in the NFL who school’s first year with a football team. They moved to 11-man football during overcomes adversity to succeed. his sophomore year, and by his senior season, the team won a league title. ¾¾ His father, David Sr., graduated from the Naval Academy in 1980 where he played football for the Midshipmen. TE JONNU SMITH (pronounced JAH-new) ¾¾ His younger brother, Paul, played defensive end and linebacker for Navy. ¾¾ Smith credits his mother, Karen, for his successes. Jonnu’s father passed ¾¾ His youngest brother, Scott, was an offensive lineman at UCLA and away as a result of a tow truck accident when he was four years old and his currently plays for the Los Angeles Chargers. mother raised all six children by herself. ¾¾ Smith endured a lot of challenges as a youngster in Philadelphia and WR KALIF RAYMOND after his brother was arrested and one of his friends was killed on the MEDIA ¾¾ Raymond was a dual-sport collegiate athlete, competing in football streets, a decison needed to be made. His family didn’t have the financial as well as track and field during his senior season at Holy Cross. He means to just uproot, so for his own safety Jonnu moved in with his placed second in the 100-meter dash at the 2015 New England Outdoor mother’s sister and brother-in-law, Darla and Mike Kirkland, in Ocala, Fla. Championship with a time of 10.71 seconds. He started playing high school football and even though he was far from a touted recruit, he earned a scholarship to Florida International where his play took off. CB LOGAN RYAN ¾¾ Smith’s best friend Willie “Quasim” Jefferson tragically died from a gun ¾ ¾ Logan and his wife, Ashley, are the founders of The Ryan Animal Rescue shot in October 2016. Jonnu gave his son the middle name Quasim in Foundation (ryananimalfoundation.org). RARF works with animal welfare honor of him. organizations to promote adoption and provide grants and educational opportunities. CB TYE SMITH ¾¾ Every month on the 26th—the day corresponding to his jersey number— ¾ he posts a photo on social media with a dog that is in need of adoption ¾ In the spring of 2018, Smith hosted his first “Simple Greatness” youth along with the hashtag #ryansmonthlyrescue. football clinic at St. Augustine University in his hometown of Raleigh, N.C.

STATISTICS ¾ ¾¾ In June 2017, Ryan surprised his big brother, Jordan, by paying off ¾ In May 2019, Smith held the second annual Simple Greatness Football his student loans for his 29th birthday. Logan cut a check for $82,000 to Camp, hosting 300 kids for the free camp in Raleigh. the American Education Services to cover Jordan’s loans from earning ¾¾ He has his own website, www.simplegns.com. his engineering degree from Drexel University. “My man got accepted to college, graduated with honors, and now works as an engineer. He did G AARON STINNIE everything the right way and still lived with a ridiculous amount of student ¾¾ Stinnie did not play organized football until his junior year of high school, loan debt. The system is broke and makes no sense. I’m fortunate and focusing on basketball until that point. blessed to be able to take care of that for him.” ¾¾ His father, Phil, played forward for the Virginia Commonwealth University ¾¾ When Ryan decided to leave Rutgers and enter the NFL Draft after his basketball team and finished seventh on the school’s career scoring list. redshirt junior season in 2012, he made a promise to his parents that after ¾¾ He went to the same high school, St. Anne’s-Belfield School in his rookie year, he would return to school and earn his degree. Ryan kept Charlottesville, Va., as NFL players Chris and Kyle Long. his promise and graduated in the spring of 2014 with a degree in labor

ROSTERS relations and a minor in psychology. K RYAN SUCCOP (pronounced SUCK-up) ¾¾ Succop was given the title “Mr. Irrelevant” after being selected with the G RODGER SAFFOLD final pick (256th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. ¾¾ Saffold is the owner of competitive “Call of Duty” and “Fortnite” teams TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 87 of 113

TITANS TIDBITS: THE BEST OF TITANS OFF-THE-FIELD HIGHLIGHTS GAME PREVIEW ¾¾ Succop is an avid golfer that sports a +2.2 handicap. He has played killed Alice and Bryan Young only hours after Walker hugged Alice and prestigious golf courses like Pine Valley, Silverleaf and Pinehurst. Bryan at the team’s postgame party. In addition to his work with MADD, ¾¾ Succop caddied for his friend, Wesley Bryan, at the 2016 Nashville Golf Walker is an ambassador with the Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Open, a Web.com event at Nashville Golf & Athletic Club. Succop and Office’s “Booze It and Lose It” campaign. Bryan went to school together at the University of South Carolina, ¾¾ In 2014, Walker established the Delanie Walker Gives Back Foundation ¾¾ Succop registered 104 career goals and was a four-time all-conference (delaniewalker.org) to provide inner city and low-income children with the and two-time all-state soccer selection at Hickory (N.C.) High School. educational opportunities and resources to reach their full potential and ¾¾ Succop handled both the kicking and punting duties during his sophomore beat the odds. and junior seasons at South Carolina. ¾¾ As a high school senior, he won the Division III 100m (10.6) and long jump (21-5) titles, while also serving as a member of the winning 4x100m relay team at the 2002 Miramonte League Meet. QB RYAN TANNEHILL (pronounced TAN-uh-hill) ¾ ¾¾ Ryan founded the Tannehill’s A.C.E.S. (Achieving Community Educations ¾ On Feb. 14, 2015, Walker was inducted into the Central Missouri Athletic Success) program with wife, Lauren, which consisted of 17 sophomores Hall of Fame. TEAM NOTES from American Senior High School and is focused on awarding scholarships to the participating students who strive for good grades and took on an TE COLE WICK active role in their community by hosting monthly events to reward the ¾¾ Wick was a six-sport athlete at Sacred Heart Catholic High School, students and help them give back to the community. playing football, basketball, baseball, swimming, track and field and golf. ¾¾ Ryan’s father, Tim, played wide receiver at Texas Tech from 1985-87. With just 26 students in his graduating class, Wick was willing to take on the challenge. WR TAYWAN TAYLOR (pronounced TAY-wahn) ¾¾ The oldest of three brothers, Wick comes from a football dominant family. ¾¾ Taylor’s football life has taken him south on Interstate 65. A native of A year after Cole graduated, Evan Wick followed in his brother’s footsteps Louisville, which is approximately a three-hour drive from Nashville, he earning defensive MVP honors while leading Sacred Heart Catholic to a attended Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Ky., a one-hour second consecutive state title appearance. As Cole’s success on the commute from Nashville on the same highway. field continued, his younger brothers have stayed hot on his trail. Evan

and Cullen both attended Blinn Community College and went on to earn PLAYER NOTES ¾¾ Taylor lists his football role model as Randy Moss. Division I football scholarships - Evan to Eastern Tennessee State, and Cullen to Tulsa. DE BRENT URBAN ¾¾ Urban was an imposing figure at left wing for one of North America’s QB LOGAN WOODSIDE top junior hockey teams, the Triple-A Mississauga Ice Dogs. Some of his ¾¾ His hometown of Frankfort, Ky., is a three-hour drive from Nashville. teammates included NHL players Ryan Ellis (Nashville Predators) and ¾ Casey Cizikas (New York Islanders). ¾ During the 2019 offseason, Woodside played for the Alliance of American Football League’s San Antonio Commanders. In seven AAF games, he ¾¾ Urban was selected as the 15th overall pick in the 2013 Canadian completed 116 of 201 passes for 1,385 yards and seven touchdowns. Football League Draft by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but opted to pursue an NFL career instead. LB WESLEY WOODYARD (pronounced WOOD-yard) ¾¾ Woodyard was the recipient of the 2017 Titans Walter Payton Man of the S KENNY VACCARO Year award. He was a three-time nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man ¾¾ In 2014, Vaccaro won the Jim Finks Good Guy Award for his cooperation of the Year while with the Broncos in 2010-11 and 2013. with New Orleans media.

¾¾ Woodyard is the co-founder of The 16Ways Foundation, which MEDIA ¾¾ Vaccaro’s uncle, A.J. Johnson, played for the Washington Redskins recognizes an emotional need for at-risk youth. The Foundation works on a (1989-94) and helped the team win Super Bowl XXVI. He also played a national level to develop and implement workshops, seminars, camps, and season with the San Diego Chargers (1995). other activities. Its primary focus is to work with at-risk youth between the ¾ ¾ His younger brother, Kevin, also played at Texas. ages of 8 and 18 and a secondary focus on adults in employment transition. ¾¾ In addition to his work with his own foundation, Woodyard has been OLB CAMERON WAKE a tireless advocate for the work of other non-profits, including the ALS ¾¾ Wake took an unusual route to the NFL. Following his career at Penn Association and Second Harvest Food Bank. For the second year in State, he signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent. a row, Woodyard used the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats platform to raise Released by the Giants on June 22, 2005, Wake entered the corporate world awareness and funds for ALS. Woodyard’s aunt suffered from ALS leading and spent 2006 as a mortgage broker. He then resumed his professional up to her death, and Woodyard is close to former Titans linebacker Tim football career in Canada with the B.C. Lions. Shaw, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2014. Woodyard also serves as the

spokesperson for Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. STATISTICS OLB D’ANDRE WALKER ¾¾ Woodyard has been a captain in his first four seasons with the Titans. He ¾¾ Prior to the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville, former Tennessee State joined Hall of Fame running back Floyd Little as the only players in Broncos University linebacker Christion Abercrombie was chosen to announce the franchise history to serve as a captain in each of their first six years with the Titans’ fifth-round choice. Abercrombie became an inspirational figure in club. In 2004, Woodyard also became the first-ever Kentucky freshman to Nashville and around the football world by overcoming a life-threatening serve as a team captain. injury during the 2018 season and battling through two subsequent brain ¾¾ Woodyard and teammate Jurrell Casey coach a women’s flag football surgeries. By chance, he announced the Titans’ selection of Walker, a friend team that is comprised of wives and significant others of Titans players. since age 10 when the two played youth football at Welcome All Park in College Park, Ga. ¾¾ Walker claims the most inspirational person in his life is his mother, Au’Drea, who worked as a massage therapist to provide for him and his two sisters. ROSTERS

TE DELANIE WALKER ¾¾ Walker was named the Tennessee Titans Community Man of the Year in 2013 and 2015, due in large part to his tireless work with Mothers Against Drunk Driving. He teamed with MADD to help raise awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving after losing his aunt and uncle in a horrific accident near New Orleans after Super Bowl XLVII. The morning after San Francisco’s loss to Baltimore at the Superdome, an alleged drunk driver TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 88 of 113

WE STAND FOR

In 2018, the Titans launched We Stand For as a platform for players, coaches and front office personnel to share personal stories about newsworthy causes and charities that are important to them. TITANS CONTROLLING OWNER AND The causes range widely from personal foundations to health research, to programs that equip men, women and children with the proper resources CO-CHAIRMAN AMY ADAMS STRUNK to be successful in all areas of life.

GAME PREVIEW The goal of We Stand For is to create positive dialogue around the "I think our fans have always heard me talk about family. The community work of the players, bringing attention to the causes that are meaningful in their lives. Titans is a family. To use the words "I Stand For," it wasn’t the Additionally, the club pledged to match charitable contributions of the right ring. If it’s someone’s passionate, individual cause, it’s our players up to $250,000. cause, too. We’re going to get with them, stand with them and help them get that cause out there.” Among the We Stand For initiatives are the following:

Jurrell Casey — Social injustice reform and leveling the playing field for Video: Why 'We Stand For' is important to Amy Adams Strunk people in need and the Titans family In Their Own Words | The Casey Fund | Project Return | Purpose Prep

Jon Robinson — A world without juvenile diabetes ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ TEAM NOTES In Their Own Words | Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Ryan Succop — Loving our neighbors and building a foundation to serve Delanie Walker — Public education others in our local community In Their Own Words | Delanie Walker Gives Back Foundation | Rocketown In Their Own Words | Carpenter’s Square Wesley Woodyard — Youth empowerment Mike Vrabel — Equal access for educational opportunities In Their Own Words | 16Ways Foundation In Their Own Words | The 2nd & 7 Foundation

TITANS AWARD $450,000 IN GRANTS

Titans Owner Amy Adams Strunk Distributes $450,000 in Grant PLAYER NOTES PLAYER Funding to 10 Local Non-Profits as "We Stand For" Campaign Takes Center Stage

by Jim Wyatt, TitansOnline.com July 30, 2019

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A year ago, the Titans launched the “We Stand For” campaign, designed to bring the public’s attention to the causes that are important to the team's players, coaches and executives. On Tuesday, it was on full display -- along with some big checks handed out by controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk. The $25,000 grant recipients: MEDIA Several of the team’s leaders, including general manager Jon * Project Return Robinson, head coach Mike Vrabel and three players – tight end Delanie * Davidson County Drug Court Program (DC4) Walker, linebacker Wesley Woodyard, and defensive lineman Jurrell Casey * Thistle Farms – were on hand for a community engagement panel at Nissan Stadium, * Sexual Assault Center where they discussed the causes that are dear to them. * Nashville International Center for Empowerment Then, Amy Adams Strunk handed out $450,000 in grant funding to 10 * Conexion Americas local non-profit organizations at the end of a luncheon. “Mike said, “We’re all family,’ and what they stand for, we stand for,” WATCH: Strunk, Robinson, Vrabel, Titans players on hand as organizations Strunk said. “We want to be a part of the community and be a part of the receive grant funding change, and just be good Samaritans. (Our players) take their feelings about this community (seriously) – they’re so strong. And they just want to Grant recipients were selected not only on merit but also based on do what they can to make it a better place. Nashville is great, but we can their affiliation with a cause identified as important to a player, coachor always be better. executive through the team’s “We Stand For” campaign. “Today was fun. It was a surprise (to the check recipients) and that The organization’s hope for the “We Stand For” campaign is to foster

STATISTICS made it even more fun. … It just means so much that we have taken on positive dialogue around the community work of its players and executives different causes now that maybe we wouldn’t have thought about ifour and raise awareness for the associated causes. The campaign was players hadn’t brought them to us. I think it’s a great thing.” launched to give Titans players, coaches and front office a platform to better The grants handed out on Tuesday ranged from $25,000 to $100,000 showcase causes and charities that are important to them, and to foster and support non-profit organizations in the spaces of education, African positive dialogue around their community and the work of their associated American history and culture, social justice, diversionary and re-entry charities. programs, immigrant outreach and domestic violence and sexual assault. Along with his wife Ryann, the Caseys established the Casey Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of at-risk youth as well as The $100,000 grant recipients: formerly incarcerated individuals by raising money for re-entry programs, * National Museum of African American Music inner-city youth programs, mentoring, and halfway houses. * NAACP Freedom Fund Casey said the organization’s work in the community – and Strunk’s generosity – has inspired everyone to do more. The $50,000 grant recipients: “It’s unbelievable,” said Casey, the 2018 Titans recipient of the Walter ROSTERS * Community Achieves by Metro Nashville Public Schools Payton Man of the Year award. “For you to have an owner and an organization * Nashville GRAD to do something this incredible in the community, something we fight for all the time. … For Amy to do something like this, I am baffled, I am speechless. She has done something so amazing it touches my heart down deep.” TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 89 of 113

TITANS ON SOCIAL MEDIA GAME PREVIEW Team Website...... www.TitansOnline.com Mobile Website. . . . . m.titansonline.com PLAYER Facebook...... @Titans Instagram...... @Titans CB Joshua Kalu @BluesKalus @BluesKalus Snapchat...... nfltitans T/G Dennis Kelly @denniskelly67 @denniskelly67 Twitter...... @Titans P Brett Kern @brettkern6 @brettkern6 YouTube ...... /titans OLB Harold Landry III @haroldlandry @haroldlandry Follow individual Titans players at their personal accounts: C/G Corey Levin @coreylevin62 @coreylevin62 T Taylor Lewan @TaylorLewan77 @taylorlewan PLAYER RB Dion Lewis @DionLewisRB @d_lew33 P Austin Barnard @barnyard47 @austinb47 OLB LaTroy Lewis @MrPrimetime4 @MrPrimetime4

RB Alex Barnes @Alex_Barnes34 LB David Long Jr. @David__Long @davidlongjr__ TEAM NOTES LB Daren Bates @DB_5trey @weslynn_son56 DT Isaiah Mack @imack98 WR Cameron Batson @killacam_3_ @camb_13 T Tyler Marz @TylerMarz61 @tylermarz DE Amani Bledsoe @Amani_Bledsoe @homeboymoose WR Tanner McEvoy @tmcevoy19 LS Beau Brinkley @brinkley86 @brinkley486 RB Jeremy McNichols @jeremymcnichols @jeremymcnichols WR A.J. Brown @Brown1Arthur @1k_alwaysopen CB Kareem Orr @reemknows1 @kareemorr1 LB Jayon Brown @jayonbrown12 @jayonbrown12 G/T Kevin Pamphile @KevinPamphile64 @kevin_pamphile64 CB Malcolm Butler @Mac_BZ @Mac_BZ OL Austin Pasztor @APsixseven @apsixseven S Kevin Byard @KB31_Era @KB31_savage CB D’Andre Payne @realdpayne DT Jurrell Casey @Jurrellc @tattedmonster99 TE MyCole Pruitt @flyyCole_x4 @flyycole_x4 T Jack Conklin @jack_conklin78 @jack_conklin78 OL David Quessenberry @davidqberry @davidqberry PLAYER NOTES OLB Kamalei Correa @kamalei_correa @kamalei_correa WR Anthony Ratliff-Williams @aratwill @1arw7 DB Dane Cruikshank @Dane2Smoove @Dane2Smoove WR Kalif Raymond @kalifraymond7 @kalifraymond7 WR Corey Davis @TheCDavis84 @coreydavis84 OLB Derick Roberson @DerickJRoberson OL Nate Davis @nate_davis73 @nate.davis64 CB Logan Ryan @realloganryan @loganryan RB Dalyn Dawkins @DDawk1 @totedatrockuno G Rodger Saffold @Rodger_Saffold @rsaff76 DE Matt Dickerson @doublemdicky @mattdicky WR Tajaé Sharpe @show19ine @show19ine G Jamil Douglas @jamildouglas_ @jamil DL Jeffery Simmons @grindsimmons94 @jsimmons_94 CB Kenneth Durden @beenlivinghumble CB LeShaun Sims @leshaunsims @leshauns36 LB Rashaan Evans @616evans4 @r.blade_ TE Jonnu Smith @Easymoney_81 @jonnusmith81 OLB Sharif Finch @S_Finch6 @sfinch6 CB Tye Smith @TyeSmithCB @tyesmith TE Anthony Firkser @asapfirk G Aaron Stinnie @lil_stinnie @lil_stinnie RB David Fluellen @DavidFluellenJr @DavidFluellenJr K Ryan Succop @ryansuccop @ryansuccop06 T A.T. Hall @at_hall75 QB Ryan Tannehill @ryantannehill1 @rtannehill17 MEDIA LB Nigel Harris @wiz_kidnookie7 @wiz_kidnookie7 WR Taywan Taylor @silentgrind2 @silentgrind2 RB Derrick Henry @KingHenry_2 @last_king_2 S JoJo Tillery @TheJoJoTillery @TheJoJoTillery DL Frank Herron @frankherron_jr @frankherronjr9 DE Brent Urban @urbanlegend96 @urbanlegend96 TE Parker Hesse @trueblue_hesse @truebluehesse S Kenny Vaccaro @KennyVaccaro4 @kennyvaccaro TE Ryan Hewitt @Huey_85 @ryanbew OLB Cameron Wake @kold91 @ninety1 WR Cody Hollister @C_hollister81 @codyhollister OLB D’Andre Walker @DAndreWalker15 @DAndreWalker15 DB Amani Hooker @amaniball @amanihooker27 TE Delanie Walker @delaniewalker82 @delaniewalker82 NT Braxton Hoyett @BraxtonHoyett @bkhoyett TE Cole Wick @kingcole45 WR Adam Humphries @adamhumphries13 @adamhumphries10 S LaDarius Wiley @LDtheking13 STATISTICS CB Adoree’ Jackson @adoreeknows @adoreeknows OLB Jordan Williams @mr_rockytop @mr_rockytop WR Darius Jennings @dariusjennings_ @dariusjennings_ QB Logan Woodside @lwoodsideqb5 @doubleunologs_ DL Austin Johnson @AJohn15 @ajohn_94 LB Wesley Woodyard @wooddro52 @wooddro52 C Ben Jones @jones60ben DL DaQuan Jones @RiDQulous_98 @dqj_90 DB Mike Jordan @mike_jordan41 ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 90 of 113

THIS WEEK’S MEDIA CALENDAR

12 Monday 13 Tuesday 14 Wednesday 15 Thursday 16 Friday 17 Saturday 18 Sunday Practice No Access Practice Practice No Access Titans vs. Patriots Press Conference 9:50 a.m.–Noon Players' day off with Patriots with Patriots 7 p.m. CT 9:50 a.m.–Noon 9:50 a.m.–Noon Nissan Stadium Head coach Mike Players available Vrabel at Saint

GAME PREVIEW on the field after Players available Players available Thomas Sports Park practice, followed on the field after on the field after (time TBA) by head coach Mike practice, followed by practice, followed Vrabel QB Marcus Mariota by head coach Mike and head coach Vrabel Practice CLOSED to Mike Vrabel the general public Practice OPEN to Practice OPEN to the general public the general public TEAM NOTES

TITANS RADIO AFFILIATES Titans Radio brings football to fans across the Mid-South in one of the MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION NFL’s largest radio networks, including Nashville flagship 104.5 The Zone. Play-by-play announcer Mike Keith connection with pro football across Titans Practice Facility/Training Camp Site: the Mid-South dates back to 1996, a year before the Oilers arrived in Ten- Saint Thomas Sports Park nessee, and he became the “Voice of the Titans” in 1999. Former Titans assistant coach and NFL head coach Dave McGinnis began serving as 460 Great Circle Road Titans Radio’s color analyst in 2017, while Titans Radio gameday host Rhett Nashville, TN 37228 Bryan’s involvement with the broadcast dates back to 1997. Jonathan Hutton has been a member of the Titans Radio gameday crew since 2014, Nissan Stadium:

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER while Amie Wells has been reporting on the sidelines since 2018. One Titans Way Nashville, TN 37213 TITANS RADIO AFFILIATES: Media-Only Website/Credential Application: Flagship Union City WQAK FM 105.7 Nashville WGFX FM 104.5 Waverly WQMV FM 93.5 www.titansonline.com/media/credentials (username and password AM 1060 available through Titans media relations) Tennessee Winchester WCDT AM 1340 Camden WRJB FM 95.9 Phone: WFWL AM 1220 Alabama (615) 565-4000 (main) Centerville WNKX FM 96.7 Birmingham WJOX FM 94.5 (615) 565-4100 (media relations) Chattanooga WGOW FM 102.3 Florence WQLT FM 107.3 MEDIA (615) 565-4200 (ticket office) AM 1150 Huntsville WUMP AM 730 Clarksville WKFN AM 540 FM 103.9 FM 104.1 Huntsville WVNN AM 770 Titans Media Relations: Cleveland WCLE FM 104.1 FM 92.5 Senior Director of Communications Columbia WMCP AM 1280 Scottsboro WWIC AM 1050 Robbie Bohren, (615) 565-4101 Cookeville WKXD FM 106.9 [email protected] Fayetteville WYTM FM 105.5 Kentucky Assistant Director of Media Relations Jackson WZDQ FM 102.3 Benton WCBL AM 1290 Dwight Spradlin, (615) 565-4102 Knoxville WOKI FM 98.7 Bowling Green WPTQ FM 105.3 [email protected] Lawrenceburg WTNX FM 106.7 Cadiz WKDZ FM 106.5 Lebanon WANT FM 98.9 Elizabethtown WIEL FM 106.1 Media Relations Manager Lebanon WCOR AM 1490 AM 1400 Jared Puffer, (615) 565-4107 Lewisburg WJJM FM 94.3 Hardinsburg WXBC FM 104.3 [email protected] Manchester WMSR FM 107.9 Henderson WSON AM 860 Media Relations Coordinator

STATISTICS AM 1230 FM 96.5 Kim Smith, (615) 565-4103 Memphis WMFS FM 92.9 Madisonville WWKY FM 97.7 [email protected] AM 680 Owensboro WVJS FM 92.9 Media Relations Seasonal Assistant Memphis WMC AM 790 AM 1420 Geordan Powell, (615) 565-4123 Morristown WCRK FM 105.7 Paducah WPAD FM 99.5 Nashville WGFX FM 104.5 AM 1560 [email protected] Pulaski WKSR FM 100.9 AM 1420 Hawaii Tri-Cities WXSM AM 640 Honolulu KIKI AM 990 ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 91 of 113 NISSAN STADIUM GAMEDAY MEDIA INFORMATION GAME PREVIEW MEDIA RELATIONS CONTACTS FROM NISSAN STADIUM PRESS BOX TO LOCKER ROOMS Titans Media Relations (Press Box Seats 1-7): (615) 565-4450 Take the press box elevator (Level 3) to field level (Level 1). The Titans interview room Robbie Bohren, Senior Director of Media Relations is immediately on the right, and the Titans locker room (blue line) is straight ahead. Dwight Spradlin, Assistant Director of Media Relations Turn left and continue straight along the concourse to reach the visiting team’s locker Jared Puffer, Media Relations Manager (Field Contact) room and interview room (white line). Kim Smith, Media Relations Coordinator Geordan Powell, Media Relations Seasonal Assistant (Media Will Call) POSTGAME POLICIES Visiting Team Media Relations (Press Box Seats 29-32): (615) 565-4452 Reporters with press box credentials will be allowed on the field during pre-game activities but not during the game itself. Press box credentials do NOT provide access DIRECTIONS TO NISSAN STADIUM to the field at the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter. Media will be allowed to FROM AIRPORT TO NISSAN STADIUM (APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES): Take gather in the Titans interview room to watch the end of the game or remain in the I-40 West toward Nashville/Memphis to I-24 West (before downtown). Exit at James press box to make the short walk down to the field level at the conclusion of the game. Robertson Parkway (Exit 48). Turn left at first light (Interstate Drive). Turn right on All media members will have field access once all of the players and coaches have Woodland Street. Nissan Stadium will be on the left. Follow signs to parking lot (“M” lot exited the field. Interviews with Titans players are not permitted on the field following on northwest corner/river side of stadium). the game. The press conference will begin approximately 10 minutes following the conclusion of the game and will be held in the interview room across from the TEAM NOTES NISSAN STADIUM MEDIA WILL CALL/MEDIA ENTRANCE Titans locker room. Key players also will be brought to the interview room. The press The media will call window and media entrance are located in the northwest corner conference audio will be played live over the press box speakers. of Nissan Stadium near Gate 6. The media will call window opens three hours prior to kickoff. POSTGAME QUOTES Quotes from each team’s head coach and key players will be transcribed and FIELD MEDIA VESTS distributed throughout the Nissan Stadium press box following the game. The quotes All members of the media with field access during the game must wear a media vest. also will be available at www.TitansOnline.com. Still and video photographers will be issued tan vests, while team-affiliated video photographers (coaches’ shows, etc.) will be issued gray vests. All vests must be POOL REPORTS obtained prior to each game at the vest check-in table in the field level concourse. Pool reporters are assigned by the Pro Football Writers of America. They are the All vests must be returned at the conclusion of the game to Titans personnel or a only reporters allowed in the officials’ locker room. Requests for pool reports must be designated vest receptacle. made in advance. Pool reports will be recorded, transcribed and then distributed in the press box. NISSAN STADIUM PRESS BOX INTERNET ACCESS PLAYER NOTES Wireless internet access is available free of charge in the Nissan Stadium press box. EXITING NISSAN STADIUM The login information will be available upon arrival in the press box. A limited number FROM NISSAN STADIUM PRESS BOX TO STADIUM EXIT: Cross the press box of ethernet lines and pool phone lines also are available. Accessing the wireless catwalk to the third floor lobby. Take the stairs or elevator one floor down to Level 2. network works the same in the Nissan Stadium press box as it does in most areas with Exit through the doors and walk right to get to the “M” lot. free connectivity. Titans staff may be able to assist in a limited manner, but you should first contact your company’s I.T. department with any questions. FROM NISSAN STADIUM TO AIRPORT (APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES): Take I-24 East toward Chattanooga to I-40 East toward Knoxville. The airport is at Exit 216A.

NISSAN STADIUM PARKING AND MEDIA ENTRANCE The media will call window and media entrance are located in the northwest corner of Nissan Stadium near Gate 6. The media will call window opens three hours prior to kickoff. MEDIA STATISTICS ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 92 of 113

2018 NFL DIVISIONAL STANDINGS AFC East W L T Pct NFC East W L T PCT zyx-New England Patriots 11 5 0 0.688 yx-Dallas Cowboys 10 6 0 0.625 Miami Dolphins 7 9 0 0.438 x-Philadelphia Eagles 9 7 0 0.563 Buffalo Bills 6 10 0 0.375 Washington Redskins 7 9 0 0.438 New York Jets 4 12 0 0.250 New York Giants 5 11 0 0.313

GAME PREVIEW AFC North W L T PCT NFC North W L T PCT yx-Baltimore Ravens 10 6 0 0.625 yx-Chicago Bears 12 4 0 0.750 Pittsburgh Steelers 9 6 1 0.594 Minnesota Vikings 8 7 1 0.531 Cleveland Browns 7 8 1 0.469 Green Bay Packers 6 9 1 0.406 Cincinnati Bengals 6 10 0 0.375 Detroit Lions 6 10 0 0.375

AFC South W L T PCT NFC South W L T PCT yx-Houston Texans 11 5 0 0.688 *zyx-New Orleans Saints 13 3 0 0.813 x-Indianapolis Colts 10 6 0 0.625 Atlanta Falcons 7 9 0 0.438 Tennessee Titans 9 7 0 0.563 Carolina Panthers 7 9 0 0.438 Jacksonville Jaguars 5 11 0 0.313 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5 11 0 0.313

TEAM NOTES AFC West W L T PCT NFC West W L T PCT *zyx-Kansas City Chiefs 12 4 0 0.750 zyx-Los Angeles Rams 13 3 0 0.813 x-Los Angeles Chargers 12 4 0 0.750 x-Seattle Seahawks 10 6 0 0.625 Denver Broncos 6 10 0 0.375 San Francisco 49ers 4 12 0 0.250 Oakland Raiders 4 12 0 0.250 Arizona Cardinals 3 13 0 0.188

x - clinched playoff berth y - clinched division title z - clinched first-round bye * - clinched home-field advantage TITANS OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE RANKINGS BY THE WEEK AND BY THE SEASON Offensive rankings in 2019 by the week based on yardage, followed by Defensive rankings in 2019 by the week based on yardage, followed by

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER yearly rankings since 1999: yearly rankings since 1999:

2019 Season NFL Offense AFC Offense 2019 Season NFL Defense AFC Defense Week Opp. Tot Rush Pass Tot Rush Pass Week Opp. Tot Rush Pass Tot Rush Pass 1 at Cle 1 at Cle 2 Ind 2 Ind 3 at Jax 3 at Jax 4 at Atl 4 at Atl 5 Buf 5 Buf 6 at Den 6 at Den 7 LAC 7 LAC

MEDIA 8 TB 8 TB 9 at Car 9 at Car 10 KC 10 KC 11 Bye 11 Bye 12 Jax 12 Jax 13 at Ind 13 at Ind 14 at Oak 14 at Oak 15 Hou 15 Hou 16 NO 16 NO 17 at Hou 17 at Hou Final regular season team rankings: Final regular season team rankings: Titans in 2018 25 7 29 11 3 14 Titans in 2018 8 18 6 5 8 4 Titans in 2017 23 15 23 9 8 11 Titans in 2017 13 4 25 5 1 12 Titans in 2016 11 3 25 5 2 11 Titans in 2016 20 2 30 11 1 16

STATISTICS Titans in 2015 30 25 25T 16 10 14 Titans in 2015 12 18 7 8 12 3 Titans in 2014 29 26 22 14 14 11 Titans in 2014 27 31 15 16 15 9 Titans in 2013 22 14 21 11 7 11 Titans in 2013 14 20 11 8 8 6 Titans in 2012 26 21 22 12 10 11 Titans in 2012 27 24 26 15 11 14 Titans in 2011 17 31 12 8 16 5 Titans in 2011 18T 24 14 11 11 10 Titans in 2010 27 17 25 15 10 13 Titans in 2010 26 20 29 13 10 14 Titans in 2009 12 2 23 6 2 10 Titans in 2009 28 11T 31 14 5T 16 Titans in 2008 21 7 27 10 3 12 Titans in 2008 7 6 9 3 3 4 Titans in 2007 21 5 27 10 3 14 Titans in 2007 5 5 10 4 3 9 Titans in 2006 27 5 30 12 3 15 Titans in 2006 32 30 27 16 15 15 Titans in 2005 17 23 9 10 12 5 Titans in 2005 19 22 17 10 11 7 Titans in 2004 11 14 10 6 10 5 Titans in 2004 27 18 26 13 11 12 Titans in 2003 8 26 5 4 14 3 Titans in 2003 12 1 30 9 1 15

ROSTERS Titans in 2002 17 11 20 9 7 11 Titans in 2002 10 2 25 5 2 13 Titans in 2001 8 12 8T 5 8 4 Titans in 2001 25 5 31 15 3 16 Titans in 2000 14 7 16 8 6 8 Titans in 2000 1 3 1 1 2 1 Titans in 1999 13 13 13T 6 9 5T Titans in 1999 17 10 25 12 6 15 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 93 of 113

TENNESSEE TITANS OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE STATS, 1999–2018 GAME PREVIEW 1999–2018 TITANS - OFFENSE OFFENSE 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 GAMES (Won-Lost) 9-7 9-7 9-7 3-13 2-14 7-9 6-10 9-7 6-10 8-8 13-3 10-6 8-8 4-12 5-11 12-4 11-5 7-9 13-3 13-3 FIRST DOWNS 289 290 322 298 258 311 260 281 252 288 268 306 261 279 308 310 312 288 299 294 Rushing 106 97 115 66 75 103 70 71 73 115 108 118 105 72 85 84 112 87 107 109 Passing 156 157 175 195 159 172 166 185 155 154 143 171 133 191 200 211 182 179 167 167 Penalty 27 36 32 37 24 36 24 25 24 19 17 17 23 16 23 15 18 22 25 18 YDS GAINED (tot) 4,998 5,024 5,728 4,988 4,859 5,390 5,010 5,361 4,834 5,623 5,018 4,987 4,810 5,122 5,487 5,501 5,272 5,352 5,350 5,296 Avg per Game 312.4 314.0 358.0 311.8 303.7 336.9 313.1 335.1 302.1 351.4 313.6 311.7 300.6 320.1 342.9 343.8 329.5 334.5 334.4 331.0 RUSHING (net) 2,023 1,833 2,187 1,485 1,447 1,894 1,687 1,438 1,727 2,592 2,199 2,109 2,214 1,525 1,871 1,623 1,952 1,794 2,085 1,811 Avg per Game 126.4 114.6 136.7 92.8 90.4 118.4 105.4 89.9 107.9 162.0 137.4 131.8 138.4 95.3 116.9 101.4 122.0 112.1 130.3 113.2 Rushes 454 443 476 371 356 462 378 376 406 499 508 543 469 397 420 486 511 468 546 459 Yards per Rush 4.5 4.1 4.6 4.0 4.1 4.1 4.5 3.8 4.3 5.2 4.3 3.9 4.7 3.8 4.5 3.3 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.9 PASSING (net) 2,975 3,191 3,541 3,503 3,412 3,496 3,323 3,923 3,107 3,031 2,819 2,878 2,596 3,597 3,616 3,878 3,320 3,558 3,265 3,485

Avg per Game 185.9 199.4 221.3 218.9 213.3 218.5 207.7 245.2 194.2 189.4 176.2 179.9 162.3 224.8 226.0 242.4 207.5 222.4 204.1 217.8 TEAM NOTES Passes Att. 437 496 504 551 513 533 540 584 474 476 453 464 447 594 589 502 500 515 462 527 Completed 293 306 307 342 299 328 318 353 273 271 265 288 226 358 356 315 306 307 286 304 Pct Completed 67.0 61.7 60.9 62.1 58.3 61.5 58.9 60.4 57.6 56.9 58.5 62.1 50.6 60.3 60.4 62.7 61.2 59.6 61.9 57.7 Yards Gained 3,255 3,394 3,720 3,893 3,738 3,710 3,577 4,113 3,278 3,104 2,902 3,077 2,748 3,797 3,933 4,031 3,441 3,867 3,430 3,622 Sacked 47 35 28 54 50 37 39 24 27 15 12 30 29 31 44 25 21 43 28 25 Yards Lost 280 203 179 390 326 214 254 190 171 73 83 199 152 200 317 153 121 309 165 137 Had intercepted 12 17 11 17 16 16 16 14 15 15 9 17 19 14 19 9 15 17 16 13 Yards Opp Ret 219 262 203 263 214 132 260 167 120 121 88 116 250 293 306 264 179 163 236 227 Opp TDs on Int 1 2 3 3 1 1 4 3 1 0 0 0 2 4 2 3 2 2 3 2 PUNTS 75 75 77 88 89 79 83 86 77 69 87 73 88 78 79 71 66 85 76 90 Avg Yards 46.4 49.7 44.2 47.4 46.3 42.9 46.4 43.6 42.9 43.4 42.8 41.9 42.7 43.2 42.9 43.9 41.3 42.0 40.8 42.5 PUNT RETURNS 27 36 30 38 30 31 31 47 27 33 34 42 37 45 40 37 28 36 53 40 Avg Return 8.8 8.5 7.9 8.1 6.9 7.7 15.3 10.4 12.2 6.7 9.7 8.7 12.6 9.3 4.3 11.6 7.8 7.8 12.7 9.0 PLAYER NOTES Returned for TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 KICKOFF RETURNS 23 28 33 33 48 44 63 32 64 69 52 52 79 70 79 68 50 71 47 56 Avg Return 32.0 22.1 19.1 20.6 23.4 24.9 23.6 26.0 24.3 20.5 25.4 21.1 23.2 24.2 19.7 19.1 19.6 19.9 26.1 18.6 Returned for TD 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 PENALTIES 82 85 110 93 111 101 106 104 128 98 108 101 94 125 110 110 112 119 107 114 Yards Penalized 727 785 1,012 779 961 900 847 960 1,040 821 855 773 803 1,002 923 887 891 1,025 870 1,069 FUMBLES BY 18 10 17 25 23 27 21 17 22 27 18 32 29 27 33 24 20 18 24 17 Fumbles Lost 6 8 7 16 10 9 12 8 14 16 8 17 7 12 12 12 10 11 14 9 Opp Fumbles 14 23 12 16 7 24 15 20 25 20 28 26 19 20 22 21 22 21 39 39 Opp Fum Lost 6 9 6 8 4 12 5 12 8 7 11 12 11 11 12 13 11 11 13 24 POSS. TIME (avg) 29:28 29:51 30:32 29:25 27:31 30:00 27:18 27:52 25:54 28:27 29:09 31:38 27:17 31:13 31:40 32:52 32:47 31:29 33:48 31:30 TOUCHDOWNS 34 33 46 37 28 41 36 34 40 39 41 28 36 33 41 48 42 39 38 46 Rushing 15 18 16 10 6 16 10 8 13 19 24 17 15 8 12 11 16 12 14 19 Passing 16 14 29 25 20 22 17 22 24 16 13 9 13 20 27 30 22 23 18 23 Returns 3 1 1 2 2 3 9 4 3 4 4 2 8 5 2 7 4 4 6 4 EXTRA-PT KICKS 28/31 31/33 39/41 29/31 27/27 41/41 35/35 34/34 38/38 37/37 40/40 28/28 32/32 30/32 39/39 43/44 36/36 34/35 37/38 43/43 2-PT CONVERSIONS 0/1 0/0 0/5 3/5 0/1 0/0 1/1 0/0 1/2 1/2 1/1 0/0 3/3 0/1 1/2 3/4 2/6 3/4 0/0 1/3 MEDIA FIELD GOALS/FGA 26/30 35/42 22/24 14/16 19/22 25/29 25/31 29/32 24/26 27/32 29/33 35/39 22/28 23/29 19/27 32/37 25/31 20/28 27/33 21/25 POINTS SCORED 310 334 381 299 254 362 330 325 356 354 375 301 324 299 344 435 367 336 346 392 TURNOVER DIFF. -1 -4 0 -14 -10 0 -4 +1 -4 -4 +14 0 +2 -6 -1 +13 +4 -4 0 +19

1999–2018 TITANS - DEFENSE DEFENSE 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 POINTS ALLOWED 303 356 378 423 438 381 471 317 339 402 234 297 400 421 439 324 324 388 191 324 OPP FIRST DOWNS 298 323 324 317 357 329 358 324 356 323 276 268 329 294 318 275 297 300 215 300 Rushing 98 68 70 101 119 108 122 111 107 89 81 80 121 89 99 79 75 79 62 81 Passing 182 231 227 192 211 191 210 187 214 210 166 165 181 180 189 167 197 192 134 193 Penalty 18 24 27 24 27 30 26 26 35 24 29 23 27 25 30 29 25 29 19 26 OPP YARDS GAINED 5,334 5,248 5,720 5,475 5,968 5,407 5,999 5,682 5,883 5,850 4,698 4,665 5,915 5,110 5,724 4,901 4,964 5,515 3,814 5,245 STATISTICS Avg per Game 333.4 328.0 357.5 342.2 373.0 337.9 374.9 355.1 367.7 365.6 293.6 291.6 369.7 319.4 357.8 306.3 310.3 344.7 238.4 327.8 OPP RUSHING(net) 1,863 1,420 1,413 1,797 2,195 1,795 2,035 2,053 1,851 1,711 1,502 1,478 2,313 1,894 1,917 1,295 1,424 1,431 1,390 1,550 Avg per Game 116.4 88.8 88.3 112.3 137.2 112.2 127.2 128.3 115.7 106.9 93.9 92.4 144.6 118.4 119.8 80.9 89.0 89.4 86.9 96.9 Rushes 429 398 356 462 515 446 483 461 474 402 403 369 506 449 421 342 372 405 387 383 Yards per Rush 4.3 3.6 4.0 3.9 4.3 4.0 4.2 4.5 3.9 4.3 3.7 4.0 4.6 4.2 4.6 3.8 3.8 3.5 3.6 4.0 OPP PASSING(net) 3,471 3,828 4,307 3,678 3,773 3,612 3,964 3,629 4,032 4,139 3,196 3,187 3,602 3,216 3,807 3,606 3,540 4,084 2,424 3,695 Avg per Game 216.9 239.3 269.2 229.9 235.8 225.8 247.8 226.8 252.0 258.7 199.8 199.2 225.1 201.0 237.9 225.4 221.3 255.3 151.5 230.9 Passes Att. 533 605 635 502 545 545 564 591 625 604 575 569 530 470 524 546 562 559 466 557 Completed 337 369 388 319 347 344 374 369 410 404 342 349 335 296 333 332 339 328 242 312 Pct Completed 63.2 61.0 61.1 63.5 63.7 63.1 66.3 62.4 65.6 66.9 59.5 61.3 63.2 63.0 63.5 60.8 60.3 58.7 51.9 56.0 Sacked 39 43 40 39 39 36 39 28 40 32 44 40 26 41 32 38 40 32 55 54 Yards Lost 248 272 278 271 222 227 241 180 272 224 262 241 148 246 220 223 213 175 337 305 INTERCEPTED BY 11 12 12 11 12 13 19 11 17 20 20 22 17 9 18 21 18 13 17 16 Yards Returned 120 154 68 164 122 113 358 179 198 433 351 358 282 129 285 312 198 78 285 257

Returned for TD 2 0 0 1 1 1 4 1 1 4 3 2 2 2 1 3 3 0 4 1 ROSTERS OPP PUNT RETURNS 33 41 36 47 43 35 39 36 35 29 32 31 33 32 31 30 28 36 28 45 Avg return 9.0 7.0 9.6 12.9 8.1 6.0 10.4 6.1 6.1 7.2 9.1 8.8 8.4 4.5 6.3 9.2 13.9 7.3 5.7 7.4 OPP KICKOFF RET 25 32 21 22 31 45 33 30 56 71 61 58 58 57 69 81 74 57 76 76 Avg return 27.8 23.4 22.0 27.2 27.6 24.4 26.1 22.7 24.8 24.1 25.0 24.2 21.8 22.6 20.1 18.8 20.0 24.9 20.9 21.0 OPP TOUCHDOWNS 32 36 43 51 48 40 55 34 32 48 25 35 46 51 52 35 40 46 20 39 Rushing 9 5 10 11 17 21 16 10 7 16 12 11 20 12 18 10 7 17 7 8 Passing 21 27 25 34 28 15 31 21 23 31 12 21 24 33 29 20 27 27 10 26 Returns 2 4 8 6 3 4 8 3 2 1 1 3 2 6 5 5 6 2 3 5 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 94 of 113

2019 TENNESSEE TITANS PRESEASON STATISTICS

Won 1, Lost 0 Rushing No. Yds Avg Long TD McNichols 8 44 5.5 37 0 Date W-L Score OT Opponent Attendance Dawkins 10 35 3.5 9 0 08/08 W 27-10 at Philadelphia 65,696 Woodside 2 17 8.5 10 0 08/17 New England Barnes 10 14 1.4 4 0 08/25 Pittsburgh Tannehill 1 8 8.0 8 0

GAME PREVIEW 08/29 at Chicago D. Lewis 2 7 3.5 4 0 Team 33 125 3.8 37 0 Statistic Tenn. Opp. Opponents 17 37 2.2 6 0 Total First Downs 23 10 Rushing 5 0 Receiving No. Yds Avg Long TD Passing 14 7 Raymond 6 80 13.3 21 0 Penalty 4 3 Hollister 4 58 14.5 25t 1 3rd Down: Made/Att 11/19 1/10 Humphries 4 24 6.0 9 0 3rd Down Pct. 57.9 10.0 Pruitt 3 22 7.3 15 1 4th Down: Made/Att 0/4 0/2 Firkser 2 29 14.5 23t 1 4th Down Pct. 0.0 0.0 Taylor 2 16 8.0 15 0 Possession Avg. 37:51 22:09 Hewitt 2 11 5.5 9 0 Total Net Yards 388 227 Ratliff-Williams 2 8 4.0 4 0 TEAM NOTES Avg. Per Game 388.0 227.0 Dawkins 2 4 2.0 4 0 Total Plays 80 51 McEvoy 1 17 17.0 17t 1 Avg. Per Play 4.9 4.5 Wick 1 11 11.0 11 0 Net Yards Rushing 125 37 Jennings 1 9 9.0 9 0 Avg. Per Game 125.0 37.0 Barnes 1 3 3.0 3 0 Total Rushes 33 17 Team 31 292 9.4 25t 4 Net Yards Passing 263 190 Opponents 15 196 13.1 75t 1 Avg. Per Game 263.0 190.0 Sacked/Yards Lost 3/29 1/6 Interceptions No. Yds Avg Long TD Gross Yards 292 196 Tillery 1 24 24.0 24 0 Att./Completions 44/31 33/15 Team 1 24 24.0 24 0 Completion Pct. 70.5 45.5 Opponents 0 0 ------0 Had Intercepted 0 1

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER Punts/Average 4/47.3 6/49.0 Punting No. Yds Avg Net TB In Lg B Net Punting Avg. 4/44.3 6/37.7 Kern 3 144 48.0 44.0 0 1 56 0 Penalties/Yards 12/117 11/86 Barnard 1 45 45.0 45.0 0 0 45 0 Fumbles/Ball Lost 2/0 2/1 Team 4 189 47.3 44.3 0 1 56 0 Touchdowns 4 1 Opponents 6 294 49.0 37.7 0 3 59 0 Rushing 0 0 Passing 4 1 Punt Returns Ret FC Yds Avg Long TD Returns 0 0 Raymond 3 0 35 11.7 27 0 Humphries 1 0 23 23.0 23 0 Score By Periods Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT PTS Jackson 1 0 10 10.0 10 0 Team 0 14 0 13 0 27 Team 5 0 68 13.6 27 0

MEDIA Opponents 3 7 0 0 0 10 Opponents 2 1 12 6.0 12 0 Scoring TD Rush Rec Ret K-PAT FG S PTS Kickoff Returns No. Yds Avg Long TD Firkser 1 0 1 0 0 6 Jennings 1 22 22.0 22 0 Hollister 1 0 1 0 0 6 Raymond 1 24 24.0 24 0 McEvoy 1 0 1 0 0 6 Team 2 46 23.0 24 0 Pruitt 1 0 1 0 0 6 Opponents 3 74 24.7 28 0 Jennings 0 0 0 0 0 2

Barnard 0 0 0 0 1/3 0/0 0 1 Field Goals 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Team 4 0 4 0 1/3 0/0 0 27 Team 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 Opponents 1 0 1 0 1/1 1/2 0 10 Opponents 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 1/1

2-Pt Conv: Jennings, TM 1-1. OPP: (53G,40N) Sacks: Sims 1, TM 1, OPP 3 STATISTICS FUM/Lost: Barnes 1/0, Woodside 1/0

Passing Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sack/Lost Rating Woodside 20 15 138 75.0 6.90 2 10.0 0 0.0 25t 3/29 126.7 Tannehill 16 12 130 75.0 8.13 2 12.5 0 0.0 23t 0/0 138.0 Mariota 8 4 24 50.0 3.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 9 0/0 56.3 Team 44 31 292 70.5 6.64 4 9.1 0 0.0 25t 3/29 118.8 Opponents 33 15 196 45.5 5.94 1 3.0 1 3.0 75t 1/6 62.2 ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 95 of 113

2019 TENNESSEE TITANS PRESEASON DEFENSIVE STATISTICS GAME PREVIEW

TACKLES SACKS INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES PLAYER Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds TFL No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds Smith, Tye 4 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 1 0 0 Hooker, Amani 3 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 Sims, LeShaun 2 2 0 1.0 6 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 Woodyard, Wesley 2 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 Mack, Isaiah 2 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 1 2 Bates, Daren 2 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 Harris, Nigel 2 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 Lewis, LaTroy 2 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 Vaccaro, Kenny 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 1 0 0 0 Ryan, Logan 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0

Byard, Kevin 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 TEAM NOTES Evans, Rashaan 1 1 0 0.0 0 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 Kalu, Joshua 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 Dickerson, Matt 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 Cruikshank, Dane 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 Finch, Sharif 1 1 0 0.0 0 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 Roberson, Derick 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 Long Jr., David 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 Jordan, Mike 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 Williams, Jordan 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 Jones, DaQuan 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 Brown, Jayon 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 Jackson, Adoree’ 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 - 0 2 0 0 0 Tillery, Jojo 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 24 24 0 1 0 0 0 PLAYER NOTES Total 33 27 6 1.0 6 3 1 24 24 0 4 1 1 2

TITANS PRESEASON SPECIAL TEAMS STATISTICS MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS

TACKLES FUMBLES BLOCKS TACKLES FUMBLES PLAYER Tot Solo Asst FF FR PAT FG PUNT PLAYER Tot Solo Asst FF FR Durden, Kenneth 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 Douglas, Jamil 0 0 0 0 1 Hooker, Amani 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Grasu, Hroniss 0 0 0 0 1 Sims, LeShaun 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEAM TOTALS: 0 0 0 0 2 Tillery, Jojo 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEAM TOTALS: 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 MEDIA

Legend: Tot. . . . Total Tackles Solo. . . Unassisted Tackles Asst. . . Assisted Tackles Sk . . . . Quarterback Sacks Yds. . . Yards Lost on Sack QBP. . . Quarterback Pressure TFL. . . Tackle for Loss Int . . . . Interceptions Yds. . . Interception Return Yards

TD. . . . Interceptions Return Touchdowns STATISTICS PD. . . . Passes Defensed FF . . . . Forced Fumble FR. . . . Fumble Recoveries Yds. . . Yards on Fumble Returns ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 96 of 113

2018 TENNESSEE TITANS REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS Won 9, Lost 7 Rushing No. Yds Avg Long TD Date W-L Score OT Opponent Attendance Henry 215 1,059 4.9 99t 12 09/09 L 20-27 at Miami 65,184 D. Lewis 155 517 3.3 36 1 09/16 W 20-17 Houston 62,372 Mariota 64 357 5.6 27 2 09/23 W 9-6 at Jacksonville 64,015 C. Davis 6 55 9.2 39 0 09/30 W 26-23 OT Philadelphia 69,013 Fluellen 4 16 4.0 13 0 10/07 L 12-13 at Buffalo 68,202 Sharpe 1 16 16.0 16 0 10/14 L 0-21 Baltimore 64,441 Jennings 1 2 2.0 2 0

GAME PREVIEW 10/21 L 19-20 at L.A. Chargers 84,301 Batson 1 1 1.0 1 0 11/05 W 28-14 at Dallas 90,466 Gabbert 6 0 0.0 1 0 11/11 W 34-10 New England 69,363 Stocker 1 0 0.0 0 0 11/18 L 10-38 at Indianapolis 57,401 Team 454 2,023 4.5 99t 15 11/26 L 17-34 at Houston 71,826 Opponents 429 1,863 4.3 97t 9 12/02 W 26-22 N.Y. Jets 60,904 12/06 W 30-9 Jacksonville 60,344 Receiving No. Yds Avg Long TD 12/16 W 17-0 at N.Y. Giants 74,538 C. Davis 65 891 13.7 51 4 12/22 W 25-16 Washington 60,746 D. Lewis 59 400 6.8 37 1 12/30 L 17-33 Indianapolis 68,978 Taylor 37 466 12.6 55 1 Statistic Tenn. Opp. Sharpe 26 316 12.2 28 2 Total First Downs 289 298 J. Smith 20 258 12.9 61t 3 Rushing 106 98 Firkser 19 225 11.8 28 1 Passing 156 182 Stocker 15 165 11.0 31 2 Henry 15 99 6.6 21 0 TEAM NOTES Penalty 27 18 3rd Down: Made/Att 82/205 75/205 Jennings 11 101 9.2 36 0 3rd Down Pct. 40.0 36.6 Pruitt 9 102 11.3 27 1 4th Down: Made/Att 7/12 11/20 Batson 8 82 10.3 26 0 4th Down Pct. 58.3 55.0 Walker 4 52 13.0 16 0 Possession Avg. 29:28 30:32 Matthews 3 11 3.7 4 0 Total Net Yards 4998 5334 Cruikshank 1 66 66.0 66t 1 Avg. Per Game 312.4 333.4 Mariota 1 21 21.0 21 0 Total Plays 938 1001 Team 293 3,255 11.1 66t 16 Avg. Per Play 5.3 5.3 Opponents 337 3,719 11.0 75t 21 Net Yards Rushing 2023 1863 Avg. Per Game 126.4 116.4 Interceptions No. Yds Avg Long TD Total Rushes 454 429 Byard 4 1 0.3 1 0 Net Yards Passing 2975 3471 Butler 3 90 30.0 56t 1 Avg. Per Game 185.9 216.9 Jackson 2 7 3.5 7 0 Sacked/Yards Lost 47/280 39/248 Brown 1 22 22.0 22t 1

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER Gross Yards 3255 3719 Vaccaro 1 0 0.0 0 0 Att./Completions 437/293 533/337 Team 11 120 10.9 56t 2 Completion Pct. 67.0 63.2 Opponents 12 219 18.3 54 1 Had Intercepted 12 11 Punts/Average 75/46.4 71/46.1 Punting No. Yds Avg Net TB In Lg B Net Punting Avg. 75/41.7 71/39.4 Kern 74 3,483 47.1 41.7 3 39 62 1 Penalties/Yards 82/727 120/984 Team 75 3,483 46.4 41.7 3 39 62 1 Fumbles/Ball Lost 18/6 14/6 Opponents 71 3,275 46.1 39.4 12 27 68 0 Touchdowns 34 32 Rushing 15 9 Punt Returns Ret FC Yds Avg Long TD Passing 16 21 Jackson 16 9 148 9.3 26 0 Returns 3 2 Matthews 4 0 38 9.5 18 0 Williams 4 1 47 11.8 38 0

MEDIA Score By Periods Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT PTS Batson 3 1 4 1.3 5 0 Team 76 58 69 101 6 310 Team 27 11 237 8.8 38 0 Opponents 70 105 63 62 3 303 Opponents 33 16 296 9.0 51 0 Scoring TD Rush Rec Ret K-PAT FG S PTS Succop 0 0 0 0 28/31 26/30 0 106 Kickoff Returns No. Yds Avg Long TD Henry 12 12 0 0 0 72 Jennings 22 698 31.7 94t 1 C. Davis 4 0 4 0 0 24 Cruikshank 1 39 39.0 39 0 J. Smith 3 0 3 0 0 18 Team 23 737 32.0 94t 1 D. Lewis 2 1 1 0 0 12 Opponents 25 696 27.8 102t 1 Mariota 2 2 0 0 0 12 Sharpe 2 0 2 0 0 12 Field Goals 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Stocker 2 0 2 0 0 12 Succop 0/0 5/6 13/13 5/7 3/4 Brown 1 0 0 1 0 6 Team 0/0 5/6 13/13 5/7 3/4 Butler 1 0 0 1 0 6 Opponents 0/0 6/6 8/9 8/8 4/6 Cruikshank 1 0 1 0 0 6 Firkser 1 0 1 0 0 6 Succop: (47G,53G) (42G,31G) (39G,48N,36G,28G) (42G, 33G) (25G,54G,39G,50G) Jennings 1 0 0 1 0 6 () (28G,33G,51N) (28N) (33G,31G) (42G) (31G) (24G,33G) (33G) (48N,22G) STATISTICS Pruitt 1 0 1 0 0 6 (42G,33G) (38G) Taylor 1 0 1 0 0 6 OPP: (27G,30G) (54N,34G) (46G,38G) (27G,30G,37G) (40G,46G) () (29G,28G) Team 34 15 16 3* 28/31 26/30 0 310 (38N) (52G,52N) (22G) (43G,47G) (54G,34G,43G,39G,39G) () () (50G,40G,46G) Opponents 32 9 21 2 31/32 26/29 0 303 (53G,25G) 2-Pt Conv: TM 0-1, OPP 0-0 * Return TDs: 94-yd kickoff return by Jennings at Mia., 9/9/18; 56-yd interception Sacks: Casey 7.0, Brown 6.0, Landry 4.5, Woodyard 4.5, Ryan 4.0, Correa 3.5, Byard return by Butler vs. Was., 12/22/18; 22-yd interception return by Brown vs. Ind., 2.0, Vaccaro 2.0, Finch 1.5, Orakpo 1.5, Butler 1.0, Johnson 1.0, D. Morgan 0.5, TM 12/30/18 39.0, OPP 47.0 FUM/Lost: Mariota 9/2, Jackson 3/1, Batson 1/0, C. Davis 1/0, Henry 1/1, D. Lewis 1/1, J. Smith 1/0, Taylor 1/1

Passing Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sack/Lost Rating Mariota 331 228 2528 68.9 7.64 11 3.3 8 2.4 61t 42/243 92.3 Gabbert 101 61 626 60.4 6.20 4 4.0 4 4.0 35 5/37 74.9

ROSTERS Henry 3 2 14 66.7 4.67 0 0.0 0 0.0 8 0/0 77.1 Byard 1 1 66 100.0 66.00 1 100.0 0 0.0 66t 0/0 158.3 Jennings 1 1 21 100.0 21.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 21 0/0 118.8 Team 437 293 3,255 67.0 7.45 16 3.7 12 2.7 66t 47/280 89.8 Opponents 533 337 3,719 63.2 6.98 21 3.9 11 2.1 75t 39/248 88.4 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 97 of 113

2018 TENNESSEE TITANS REGULAR SEASON DEFENSIVE STATISTICS GAME PREVIEW TACKLES SACKS INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES PLAYER Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds QBP TFL No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds Woodyard, Wesley 124 85 39 4.5 29.5 12 7 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 Brown, Jayon 107 76 31 6.0 25.0 18 6 1 22 22t 1 7 2 1 7 Byard, Kevin 96 64 32 2.0 18.0 4 0 4 1 1 0 10 0 0 0 Ryan, Logan 85 54 31 4.0 32.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 Casey, Jurrell 72 46 26 7.0 47.5 50 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 Vaccaro, Kenny 70 45 25 2.0 2.0 3 4 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 Jackson, Adoree’ 69 62 7 0.0 0.0 1 3 2 7 7 0 11 0 0 0 Evans, Rashaan 63 42 21 0.0 0.0 6 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 Butler, Malcolm 56 49 7 1.0 9.0 1 3 3 90 56t 1 13 1 0 0 Landry III, Harold 46 26 20 4.5 34.0 18 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 Orakpo, Brian 40 24 16 1.5 6.0 15 3 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 0 Jones, DaQuan 39 19 20 0.0 0.0 14 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 TEAM NOTES Morgan, Derrick 37 25 12 0.5 5.5 11 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 Lewis, Kendrick 28 19 9 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Correa, Kamalei 27 17 10 3.5 19.0 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Johnson, Austin 25 16 9 1.0 6.0 5 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Finch, Sharif 22 16 6 1.5 14.5 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 Sims, LeShaun 21 15 6 0.0 0.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Logan, Bennie 16 8 8 0.0 0.0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Compton, Will 11 7 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Bates, Daren 6 3 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kilgo, Darius 5 3 2 0.0 0.0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dickerson, Matt 3 2 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Cruikshank, Dane 2 2 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PLAYER NOTES Wallace, Aaron 1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Durden, Kenneth 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Trawick, Brynden 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 1,071 725 346 39.0 248.0 177 52 11 120 56t 2 72 10 6 8

TITANS REGULAR SEASON SPECIAL TEAMS STATISTICS MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS

TACKLES FUMBLES BLOCKS TACKLES FUMBLES PLAYER Tot Solo Asst FF FR PAT FG PUNT PLAYER Tot Solo Asst FF FR Compton, Will 11 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 Henry, Derrick 4 3 1 0 0 Bates, Daren 10 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 Kline, Josh 3 3 0 0 0 Trawick, Brynden 9 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 Gabbert, Blaine 2 2 0 0 0 Cruikshank, Dane 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mariota, Marcus 2 1 1 0 2 Finch, Sharif 7 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 Davis, Corey 1 1 0 1 0 MEDIA Byard, Kevin 6 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 Lewan, Taylor 1 1 0 0 0 Sims, LeShaun 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 Smith, Jonnu 1 1 0 0 0 Brinkley, Beau 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 Stocker, Luke 1 1 0 0 0 Kalu, Joshua 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 Taylor, Taywan 1 1 0 0 0 Landry III, Harold 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 Williams, Nick 1 1 0 0 1 Jennings, Darius 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 Levin, Corey 1 0 1 0 0 Fluellen, David 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lewis, Dion 0 0 0 0 2 Lewis, Kendrick 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEAM TOTALS: 18 15 3 1 5 Batson, Cameron 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Brown, Jayon 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kern, Brett 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Legend: STATISTICS Wallace, Aaron 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Tot. . . . Total Tackles Woodyard, Wesley 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Solo. . . Unassisted Tackles TEAM TOTALS: 83 59 24 0 0 0 0 0 Asst. . . Assisted Tackles Sk . . . . Quarterback Sacks Yds. . . Yards Lost on Sack QBP. . . Quarterback Pressure TFL. . . Tackle for Loss Int . . . . Interceptions Yds. . . Interception Return Yards TD. . . . Interceptions Return Touchdowns PD. . . . Passes Defensed FF . . . . Forced Fumble FR. . . . Fumble Recoveries Yds. . . Yards on Fumble Returns ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 98 of 113

2019 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS PRESEASON STATISTICS

WON 11, LOST 5 * RUSHING No. Yds Avg Long TD 09/09 W 27-20 Houston 65,878 Michel 209 931 4.5 34t 6 09/16 L 20-31 at Jacksonville 68,527 White 94 425 4.5 27t 5 09/23 L 10-26 at Detroit 61,769 C. Patterson 42 228 5.4 27 1 09/30 W 38- 7 Miami 65,878 Burkhead 57 186 3.3 12 0 10/04 W 38-24 Indianapolis 65,878 Edelman 9 107 11.9 20 0 10/14 W 43-40 Kansas City 65,878 Barner TM 19 71 3.7 11 0

GAME PREVIEW 10/21 W 38-31 at Chicago 62,389 Brady 23 35 1.5 10 2 10/29 W 25- 6 at Buffalo 70,109 Dorsett 4 29 7.3 17 0 11/04 W 31-17 Green Bay 65,878 Hill 4 25 6.3 11 0 11/11 L 10-34 at Tennessee 69,363 Develin 6 8 1.3 2t 4 11/25 W 27-13 at N.Y. Jets 77,982 Hoyer 11 -8 -.7 2 0 12/02 W 24-10 Minnesota 65,878 TEAM 478 2037 4.3 34t 18 12/09 L 33-34 at Miami 66,087 OPPONENTS 367 1803 4.9 54t 7 12/16 L 10-17 at Pittsburgh 65,280 * RECEIVING No. Yds Avg Long TD 12/23 W 24-12 Buffalo 65,878 White 87 751 8.6 42 7 12/30 W 38- 3 N.Y. Jets 65,878 Edelman 74 850 11.5 36 6 N.E. Opp. Gronkowski 47 682 14.5 42 3 TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 365 322 Gordon LG 41 737 18.0 55t 4 Rushing 131 93 Gordon TM 40 720 18.0 55t 3 Passing 206 208 Hogan 35 532 15.2 63t 3 Penalty 28 21 Dorsett 32 290 9.1 20 3 TEAM NOTES 3rd Down: Made/Att 82/201 76/197 C. Patterson 21 247 11.8 55t 3 3rd Down Pct. 40.8 38.6 Burkhead 14 131 9.4 25 1 4th Down: Made/Att 7/14 6/16 Develin 12 61 5.1 11 0 4th Down Pct. 50.0 37.5 Michel 7 50 7.1 13 0 POSSESSION AVG. 31:05 28:55 J. Hollister 4 52 13.0 23 0 TOTAL NET YARDS 6295 5746 D. Allen 3 27 9.0 21 0 Avg. Per Game 393.4 359.1 Brady 1 6 6.0 6 0 Total Plays 1073 1002 Hill 1 6 6.0 6 0 Avg. Per Play 5.9 5.7 TEAM 378 4405 11.7 63t 29 NET YARDS RUSHING 2037 1803 OPPONENTS 370 4181 11.3 75t 29 Avg. Per Game 127.3 112.7 * INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg Long TD Total Rushes 478 367 Harmon 4 0 0.0 0 0 NET YARDS PASSING 4258 3943 J. Jones 3 34 11.3 28 0 Avg. Per Game 266.1 246.4 Jackson 3 9 3.0 9 0 Sacked/Yards Lost 21/147 30/238 Gilmore 2 0 0.0 0 0 PLAYER NOTES PLAYER Gross Yards 4405 4181 D. McCourty 1 84 84.0 84t 1 Att./Completions 574/378 605/370 Hightower 1 27 27.0 27 0 Completion Pct. 65.9 61.2 Chung 1 2 2.0 2 0 Had Intercepted 11 18 Bentley 1 0 0.0 0 0 PUNTS/AVERAGE 64/45.1 71/40.8 J. McCourty 1 0 0.0 0 0 NET PUNTING AVG. 64/39.5 71/37.2 Van Noy 1 0 0.0 0 0 PENALTIES/YARDS 93/744 91/838 TEAM 18 156 8.7 84t 1 FUMBLES/BALL LOST 11/7 20/10 OPPONENTS 11 67 6.1 19 0 TOUCHDOWNS 51 36 * PUNTING No. Yds Avg Net TB In Lg B Rushing 18 7 R. Allen 64 2885 45.1 39.5 5 21 66 0 Passing 29 29 TEAM 64 2885 45.1 39.5 5 21 66 0 Returns 4 0 OPPONENTS 71 2899 40.8 37.2 3 19 57 2

MEDIA * SCORE BY PERIODS Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT PTS * PUNT RETURNS Ret FC Yds Avg Long TD TEAM 88 157 74 117 0 436 Edelman 20 11 154 7.7 25 0 OPPONENTS 80 81 80 84 0 325 C. Jones TM 5 1 45 9.0 24 0 * SCORING TD-Ru-Pa-Rt K-PAT FG S PTS McCarron 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 Gostkowski 0 0 0 0 49/50 27/32 0 130 TEAM 26 15 199 7.7 25 0 White 12 5 7 0 0 72 OPPONENTS 25 8 255 10.2 33 0 Edelman 6 0 6 0 0 36 * KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg Long TD Michel 6 6 0 0 0 36 C. Patterson 23 663 28.8 95t 1 C. Patterson 5 1 3 1 0 30 Michel 4 77 19.3 26 0 Develin 4 4 0 0 0 24 Develin 1 15 15.0 15 0 Gordon LG 4 0 4 0 0 24 TEAM 28 755 27.0 95t 1 Gordon TM 3 0 3 0 0 18 OPPONENTS 42 1034 24.6 97 0 Dorsett 3 0 3 0 0 18 * FIELD GOALS 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Gronkowski 3 0 3 0 0 18 Gostkowski 0/ 0 11/11 10/10 4/ 6 2/ 5 Hogan 3 0 3 0 0 18 TEAM 0/ 0 11/11 10/10 4/ 6 2/ 5 Brady 2 2 0 0 0 12 OPPONENTS 0/ 0 4/ 4 10/12 8/10 3/ 3 Van Noy 2 0 0 2 0 12 Gostkowski: (39G,35G)(54N,29G,46G)(36G)(20G) STATISTICS Burkhead 1 0 1 0 0 6 (45G)(48G,24G,39G,50G,28G)(29G)(25G,40G,38G,50N, D. McCourty 1 0 0 1 0 6 25G)(28G)(52G,52N)(34G,32G)(20G,48N)(42N,32G, TEAM 51 18 29 4 49/50 27/32 0 436 22G)(33G)(24G)(38G) OPPONENTS 36 7 29 0 34/34 25/29 0 325 OPP: (42G,36G)(28G)(38G,25G,32G,30G)()(38N,54G) 2-Pt Conv: TM 0-1, OPP 0-1 (42G,43G,24G,30G)(46G)(47G,51G)(29G)(33G,31G) SACKS: Flowers 7.5, Wise 4.5, Van Noy 3.5, (55G,38G)(48N,39G)()(32N,48G)(43N,35G,41G)(40G) Butler 3, Clayborn 2.5, Simon 2, J. Jones 1.5, Gilmore 1, Guy 1, Hightower 1, Rivers 1, Roberts 1, Chung 0.5, TM 30, OPP 21 FUM/LOST: Brady 4/2, Burkhead 2/1, Edelman 1/0, Gronkowski 1/1, McCarron 1/1, Michel 1/1, C. Patterson 1/1

* PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sack/Lost Rating Brady 570 375 4355 65.8 7.64 29 5.1 11 1.9 63t 21/ 147 97.7

ROSTERS Edelman 2 2 43 100.0 21.50 0 0.0 0 0.0 37 0/ 0 118.8 Hoyer 2 1 7 50.0 3.50 0 0.0 0 0.0 7 0/ 0 58.3 TEAM 574 378 4405 65.9 7.67 29 5.1 11 1.9 63t 21/ 147 97.8 OPPONENTS 605 370 4181 61.2 6.91 29 4.8 18 3.0 75t 30/ 238 85.4 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 99 of 113

2018 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS GAME PREVIEW WON 11, LOST 5 * RUSHING No. Yds Avg Long TD 09/09 W 27-20 Houston 65,878 Michel 209 931 4.5 34t 6 09/16 L 20-31 at Jacksonville 68,527 White 94 425 4.5 27t 5 09/23 L 10-26 at Detroit 61,769 C. Patterson 42 228 5.4 27 1 09/30 W 38- 7 Miami 65,878 Burkhead 57 186 3.3 12 0 10/04 W 38-24 Indianapolis 65,878 Edelman 9 107 11.9 20 0 10/14 W 43-40 Kansas City 65,878 Barner TM 19 71 3.7 11 0 10/21 W 38-31 at Chicago 62,389 Brady 23 35 1.5 10 2 10/29 W 25- 6 at Buffalo 70,109 Dorsett 4 29 7.3 17 0 11/04 W 31-17 Green Bay 65,878 Hill 4 25 6.3 11 0 11/11 L 10-34 at Tennessee 69,363 Develin 6 8 1.3 2t 4 11/25 W 27-13 at N.Y. Jets 77,982 Hoyer 11 -8 -.7 2 0 12/02 W 24-10 Minnesota 65,878 TEAM 478 2037 4.3 34t 18 12/09 L 33-34 at Miami 66,087 OPPONENTS 367 1803 4.9 54t 7 12/16 L 10-17 at Pittsburgh 65,280

* RECEIVING No. Yds Avg Long TD TEAM NOTES 12/23 W 24-12 Buffalo 65,878 White 87 751 8.6 42 7 12/30 W 38- 3 N.Y. Jets 65,878 Edelman 74 850 11.5 36 6 N.E. Opp. Gronkowski 47 682 14.5 42 3 TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 365 322 Gordon LG 41 737 18.0 55t 4 Rushing 131 93 Gordon TM 40 720 18.0 55t 3 Passing 206 208 Hogan 35 532 15.2 63t 3 Penalty 28 21 Dorsett 32 290 9.1 20 3 3rd Down: Made/Att 82/201 76/197 C. Patterson 21 247 11.8 55t 3 3rd Down Pct. 40.8 38.6 Burkhead 14 131 9.4 25 1 4th Down: Made/Att 7/14 6/16 Develin 12 61 5.1 11 0 4th Down Pct. 50.0 37.5 Michel 7 50 7.1 13 0 POSSESSION AVG. 31:05 28:55 J. Hollister 4 52 13.0 23 0 TOTAL NET YARDS 6295 5746 D. Allen 3 27 9.0 21 0 Avg. Per Game 393.4 359.1 Brady 1 6 6.0 6 0 Total Plays 1073 1002 Hill 1 6 6.0 6 0 PLAYER NOTES Avg. Per Play 5.9 5.7 TEAM 378 4405 11.7 63t 29 NET YARDS RUSHING 2037 1803 OPPONENTS 370 4181 11.3 75t 29 Avg. Per Game 127.3 112.7 * INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg Long TD Total Rushes 478 367 Harmon 4 0 0.0 0 0 NET YARDS PASSING 4258 3943 J. Jones 3 34 11.3 28 0 Avg. Per Game 266.1 246.4 Jackson 3 9 3.0 9 0 Sacked/Yards Lost 21/147 30/238 Gilmore 2 0 0.0 0 0 Gross Yards 4405 4181 D. McCourty 1 84 84.0 84t 1 Att./Completions 574/378 605/370 Hightower 1 27 27.0 27 0 Completion Pct. 65.9 61.2 Chung 1 2 2.0 2 0 Had Intercepted 11 18 Bentley 1 0 0.0 0 0 PUNTS/AVERAGE 64/45.1 71/40.8 J. McCourty 1 0 0.0 0 0 NET PUNTING AVG. 64/39.5 71/37.2 Van Noy 1 0 0.0 0 0 PENALTIES/YARDS 93/744 91/838 TEAM 18 156 8.7 84t 1 FUMBLES/BALL LOST 11/7 20/10 OPPONENTS 11 67 6.1 19 0 TOUCHDOWNS 51 36 * PUNTING No. Yds Avg Net TB In Lg B

Rushing 18 7 R. Allen 64 2885 45.1 39.5 5 21 66 0 MEDIA Passing 29 29 TEAM 64 2885 45.1 39.5 5 21 66 0 Returns 4 0 OPPONENTS 71 2899 40.8 37.2 3 19 57 2 * SCORE BY PERIODS Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT PTS * PUNT RETURNS Ret FC Yds Avg Long TD TEAM 88 157 74 117 0 436 Edelman 20 11 154 7.7 25 0 OPPONENTS 80 81 80 84 0 325 C. Jones TM 5 1 45 9.0 24 0 * SCORING TD-Ru-Pa-Rt K-PAT FG S PTS McCarron 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 Gostkowski 0 0 0 0 49/50 27/32 0 130 TEAM 26 15 199 7.7 25 0 White 12 5 7 0 0 72 OPPONENTS 25 8 255 10.2 33 0 Edelman 6 0 6 0 0 36 * KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg Long TD Michel 6 6 0 0 0 36 C. Patterson 23 663 28.8 95t 1 C. Patterson 5 1 3 1 0 30 Michel 4 77 19.3 26 0 Develin 4 4 0 0 0 24 Develin 1 15 15.0 15 0 Gordon LG 4 0 4 0 0 24 TEAM 28 755 27.0 95t 1 STATISTICS Gordon TM 3 0 3 0 0 18 OPPONENTS 42 1034 24.6 97 0 Dorsett 3 0 3 0 0 18 * FIELD GOALS 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Gronkowski 3 0 3 0 0 18 Gostkowski 0/ 0 11/11 10/10 4/ 6 2/ 5 Hogan 3 0 3 0 0 18 TEAM 0/ 0 11/11 10/10 4/ 6 2/ 5 Brady 2 2 0 0 0 12 OPPONENTS 0/ 0 4/ 4 10/12 8/10 3/ 3 Van Noy 2 0 0 2 0 12 Gostkowski: (39G,35G)(54N,29G,46G)(36G)(20G) Burkhead 1 0 1 0 0 6 (45G)(48G,24G,39G,50G,28G)(29G)(25G,40G,38G,50N, D. McCourty 1 0 0 1 0 6 25G)(28G)(52G,52N)(34G,32G)(20G,48N)(42N,32G, TEAM 51 18 29 4 49/50 27/32 0 436 22G)(33G)(24G)(38G) OPPONENTS 36 7 29 0 34/34 25/29 0 325 OPP: (42G,36G)(28G)(38G,25G,32G,30G)()(38N,54G) 2-Pt Conv: TM 0-1, OPP 0-1 (42G,43G,24G,30G)(46G)(47G,51G)(29G)(33G,31G) SACKS: Flowers 7.5, Wise 4.5, Van Noy 3.5, (55G,38G)(48N,39G)()(32N,48G)(43N,35G,41G)(40G) Butler 3, Clayborn 2.5, Simon 2, J. Jones 1.5, Gilmore 1, Guy 1, Hightower 1, Rivers 1, Roberts 1, Chung 0.5, TM 30, OPP 21 FUM/LOST: Brady 4/2, Burkhead 2/1, Edelman 1/0, ROSTERS Gronkowski 1/1, McCarron 1/1, Michel 1/1, C. Patterson 1/1

* PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sack/Lost Rating Brady 570 375 4355 65.8 7.64 29 5.1 11 1.9 63t 21/ 147 97.7 Edelman 2 2 43 100.0 21.50 0 0.0 0 0.0 37 0/ 0 118.8 Hoyer 2 1 7 50.0 3.50 0 0.0 0 0.0 7 0/ 0 58.3 TEAM 574 378 4405 65.9 7.67 29 5.1 11 1.9 63t 21/ 147 97.8 OPPONENTS 605 370 4181 61.2 6.91 29 4.8 18 3.0 75t 30/ 238 85.4 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 100 of 113 REGULAR SEASON: THE LAST TIME THE TENNESSEE TITANS ... GAMES WON TEAM YARDAGE TOTALS SPECIAL TEAMS

WON BY SCORING IN THE LAST TWO MINUTES 500 TOTAL NET YARDS KICKOFF RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWN OF REGULATION By Titans—vs. Arizona (532 yards), 11/29/09 By Titans—Darius Jennings (94 yards) at Mi- By Titans—Corey Davis 11-yard TD reception (W) ami, 9/9/18 (L) (0:36 remaining) vs. New York Jets, 12/2/18 (W) By Opponents—at Denver (551 yards), 12/8/13 By Opponents—Jakeem Grant (102 yards) at GAME PREVIEW By Opponents—Stephen Hauschka 46-yard (L) Miami, 9/9/18 (L) field goal (0:00 remaining), at Buffalo, 10/7/18 (L) 400 TOTAL NET YARDS OPENING KICKOFF RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWN WON OVERTIME GAME By Titans—vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (426 By Titans—Derrick Mason (101 yards) at Cin- By Titans—Philadelphia 23, at Tennessee 26, yards), 12/6/18 (W) cinnati, 11/18/01 (W) 9/30/18 (W) By Opponents—vs. Indianapolis (436 yards), By Opponents—Josh Huff (107 yards) at Phila- By Opponents—vs. Arizona 37, Tennessee 34, 12/30/18 (L) delphia, 11/23/14 (L) 12/15/13 (L) PUNT RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWN WON BY 20 OR MORE POINTS TEAM DEFENSE By Titans—Darius Reynaud (twice—69 yards By Titans—at Tennessee 30, Jacksonville 9, and 81 yards) vs. Jacksonville, 12/30/12 (W) 12/6/18 (W) By Opponents—Jakeem Grant (74 yards) at

TEAM NOTES HELD OPPONENT WITHOUT A TOUCHDOWN By Opponents—at Indianapolis 38, Tennessee By Titans—Tennessee 17, at New York Giants Miami, 10/9/16 (W) 10, 11/18/18 (L) 0, 12/16/18 (W) By Opponents—Baltimore 21, at Tennessee 0, FIELD GOAL BLOCKED WON BY SHUTOUT 10/14/18 (L) By Titans—Brian Orakpo at New Orleans (Kai By Titans—Tennessee 17, at New York Giants Forbath), 11/8/15 (W) 0, 12/16/18 (W) HELD OPPONENT TO 200 OR FEWER NET By Opponents—T.J. Watt at Pittsburgh (Ryan By Opponents—Baltimore 21, at Tennessee 0, YARDS OF OFFENSE Succop), 11/16/17 (L) 10/14/18 (L) By Titans—at Miami (178 net yards), 10/8/17 (L) By Opponents—vs. Baltimore (106 net yards), FIELD GOAL BLOCKED, RETURNED FOR TD 10/14/18 (L) By Titans—Donald Mitchell (69 yards) at Detroit TEAM SCORING (Jason Hanson’s FG blocked by Henry Ford), HELD OPPONENT TO 50 OR FEWER YARDS 10/21/01 (W) SCORED 50 POINTS RUSHING By Opponents—Rob Morris (68 yards) at India- PLAYER NOTES PLAYER By Titans—Never in Titans era (since 1999) By Titans—at New York Giants (47 yards), napolis (Gary Anderson’s FG blocked by Montae Reagor), 12/5/04 (L) By Oilers—Houston 58, vs. Cleveland 14, 12/16/18 (W) 12/9/90 (W) By Opponents—vs. Houston (30 yards), By Opponents—at Houston 57, Tennessee 14, 12/27/15 (L) PUNT BLOCKED 10/1/17 (L) By Titans—Tim Shaw vs. Pittsburgh (Drew HELD OPPONENT TO 100 OR FEWER NET Butler), 10/11/12 (W) SCORED 40 POINTS YARDS PASSING By Opponents—Kevin Pierre-Louis vs. New York Jets (Brett Kern), 12/2/18 (W) By Titans—Tennessee 47, vs. Green Bay 25, By Titans—at Miami (78 net yards), 10/8/17 (L) 11/13/16 (W) By Opponents—vs. Baltimore (51 net yards), By Opponents—at Pittsburgh 40, Tennessee 10/14/18 (L) PUNT BLOCKED AND RETURNED FOR TD MEDIA 17, 11/16/17 (L) By Titans—Jason McCourty vs. Indianapolis SEVEN OR MORE SACKS BY TEAM (Pat McAfee’s punt blocked by Patrick Bai- ley and recovered in end zone by McCourty), SCORED 20 POINTS IN A QUARTER By Titans—at Arizona (8 sacks), 12/10/17 (L) 10/30/11 (W) By Titans—21 points in fourth quarter, vs. India- By Opponents—vs. Baltimore (11 sacks), By Opponents—Mike Harris (19 yards) vs. napolis, 10/16/17 (W) 10/14/18 (L) Jacksonville (Brett Kern’s punt blocked by Mike By Opponents—20 points in fourth quarter, at Harris), 12/30/12 (W) Houston, 10/1/17 (L) SIX OR MORE SACKS BY TEAM By Titans—at Arizona (8 sacks), 12/10/17 (L) FIVE FIELD GOALS SCORED 30 POINTS IN A HALF By Opponents—at Houston (6 sacks), 11/26/18 By Titans—Ryan Succop (5) vs. Indianapolis, By Titans—31 points in second half, at Jackson- (L) 10/16/17 (W) ville, 9/17/17 (W) By Opponents—Jason Myers (5), vs. New York By Opponents—30 points in first half, at Hous- FIVE OR MORE SACKS BY TEAM Jets, 12/2/18 (W) ton, 10/1/17 (L) By Titans—at Dallas (5 sacks), 11/5/18 (W)

STATISTICS By Opponents—at Houston (6 sacks), 11/26/18 FOUR FIELD GOALS SCORED TOUCHDOWNS ON OFFENSE, DE- (L) By Titans—Ryan Succop at Buffalo, 10/7/18 (L) FENSE AND SPECIAL TEAMS By Opponents—Jason Myers (5), vs. New York By Titans—One rushing, two interception FORCED FIVE OR MORE OPPONENT Jets, 12/2/18 (W) returns, two punt returns, vs. Jacksonville, TURNOVERS 12/30/12 (W) By Titans—vs. N.Y. Jets (4 interceptions, 1 fum- THREE FIELD GOALS By Opponents—Four passing, one interception ble), 12/17/12 (W) return, two punt returns, at Oakland, 9/29/02 (L) By Titans—Ryan Succop (4) at Buffalo, 10/7/18 By Opponents—at Houston (4 interceptions, 1 (L) fumble), 10/1/17 (L) SCORED A TOUCHDOWN ON FIRST OFFENSIVE By Opponents—Jason Myers (5), vs. New York POSSESSION Jets, 12/2/18 (W) FORCED FOUR OR MORE OPPONENT By Titans—Derrick Henry 1-yard run, vs. Wash- TURNOVERS ington, 12/22/18 (W) SUCCESSFUL ONSIDE KICK By Titans—vs. Jacksonville (2 interceptions, 2 ROSTERS By Titans—Rob Bironas kicks and Daimion By Opponents—Dontrelle Inman 11-yard re- fumbles), 12/31/17 (W) ception, vs. Indianapolis, 12/30/18 (L) Stafford recovers, vs. Arizona, 12/15/13 (L) By Opponents—at Pittsburgh (4 interceptions), By Opponents—Connar Barth kicks and Adrian 11/16/17 (L) Amos recovers, at Chicago, 11/27/16 (W) TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 101 of 113 REGULAR SEASON: THE LAST TIME THE TENNESSEE TITANS ... GAME PREVIEW MISSED PAT 40 OR MORE PASS ATTEMPTS By Titans—Ryan Succop vs. Washington, 30 OR MORE CARRIES By Titans—Marcus Mariota (43 att) vs. 12/22/18 (W) By Titans—Derrick Henry (33 att) at New York Philadelphia, 9/30/18 (W) By Opponents—Adam Vinatieri, vs. Indianapo- Giants, 12/16/18 (W) By Opponents—Eli Manning (44 att), at New lis, 12/30/18 (L) By Opponents—Melvin Gordon (32 carries) at York Giants, 12/16/18 (W) San Diego, 11/6/16 (L) 30 OR MORE COMPLETIONS TWO-POINT CONVERSIONS RUSHING PLAY OF 80 OR MORE YARDS By Titans—Marcus Mariota (30 comp) vs. Phila- By Titans—Derrick Henry (99 yards) vs. Jack- delphia, 9/30/18 (W) TWO-POINT CONVERSION MADE sonville, 12/6/18 (W) By Opponents—Carson Wentz (33 comp) vs. By Titans—Dexter McCluster (pass from Mar- By Opponents—Lamar Miller (97 yards), at Philadelphia, 9/30/18 (W) cus Mariota) at N.Y. Jets, 12/13/15 (L) Houston, 11/26/18 (L)

By Opponents—Blake Bortles run vs. Jackson- NO SACKS ALLOWED TEAM NOTES ville, 10/27/16 (W) RUSHING PLAY OF 50 OR MORE YARDS By Titans—vs. Indianapolis, 12/30/18 (L) By Titans—Derrick Henry (99 yards & 54 yards) By Opponents—at Indianapolis, 11/18/18 (L) TWO-POINT CONVERSION FAILED vs. Jacksonville, 12/6/18 (W) By Titans—at L.A. Chargers (London) (pass By Opponents—Lamar Miller (97 yards), at COMPLETION OF 80 OR MORE YARDS failed), 10/21/18 (L) Houston, 11/26/18 (L) By Titans—Zach Mettenberger (80 yards) vs. By Opponents—vs. Seattle (pass failed), Pittsburgh, 11/17/14, (L) 9/24/17 (W) THREE TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING By Opponents—Jared Goff (80 yards), vs. Los By Titans—Derrick Henry (4) vs. Jacksonville, Angeles Rams, 12/24/17 (L) 12/6/18 (W) INDIVIDUAL OFFENSIVE By Opponents—Corey Dillon (4) at Cincinnati, COMPLETION OF 50 OR MORE YARDS 12/4/97 (L) By Titans—Marcus Mariota (55 yards) vs. New PERFORMANCES York Jets, 12/2/18 (W) PLAYER NOTES TWO TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING By Opponents—Andrew Luck (68 yards), at In- INDIVIDUAL WITH 200 SCRIMMAGE YARDS By Titans—Derrick Henry (2) at New York Gi- dianapolis, 11/18/18 (L) By Titans—Derrick Henry (238 yards) vs. Jack- ants, 12/16/18 (W) sonville, 12/6/18 (W) By Opponents—Alex Collins, vs. Baltimore, By Opponents—Todd Gurley (276 yards), vs. 10/14/18 (L) Los Angeles Rams, 12/24/17 (L) INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING

200 YARDS RECEIVING RUSHING TOUCHDOWN AND RECEIVING INDIVIDUAL PASSING TOUCHDOWN By Titans—Kenny Britt (225 yards) vs. Philadel- phia, 10/24/10 (W) By Titans—DeMarco Murray (two rushing, one 400 YARDS PASSING receiving) vs. Cincinnati, 11/12/17 (W) By Opponents—DeAndre Hopkins (238 yards) By Titans—Ryan Fitzpatrick (402 yards) vs. Ari- at Houston, 11/30/14 (L) By Opponents—Lamar Miller, at Houston, zona, 12/15/13 (L) 10/1/17 (L) By Opponents—Tony Romo (406 yards) at Dal- 150 YARDS RECEIVING las, 10/10/10 (W) RUSHING TOUCHDOWN AND PASSING TOUCH- By Titans—Corey Davis (161 yards) vs. Phila- MEDIA DOWN delphia, 9/30/18 (W) 300 YARDS PASSING By Titans—Marcus Mariota (2 passing, 1 rush- By Opponents—T.Y. Hilton (155 yards), at Indi- ing) at Dallas, 11/5/18 (W) By Titans—Marcus Mariota (303 yards) at anapolis, 11/18/18 (L) Houston, 11/26/18 (L) By Opponents—Deshaun Watson (2 passing, 1 rushing), at Houston, 11/26/18 (L) By Opponents—Philip Rivers (306 yards), at 100 YARDS RECEIVING L.A. Chargers (London), 10/21/18 (L) By Titans—Taywan Taylor (104 yards) vs. New York Jets, 12/2/18 (W) INDIVIDUAL RUSHING CONSECUTIVE 300-YARD PASSING GAMES By Opponents—T.Y. Hilton (155 yards), at Indi- By Titans—Matt Hasselbeck vs. Baltimore (358 anapolis, 11/18/18 (L) yards), 9/18/11 (W), vs. Denver (311 yards), 200 YARDS RUSHING 9/25/11 (W) CONSECUTIVE 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES By Titans—Derrick Henry (238 yards) vs. Jack- STATISTICS sonville, 12/6/18 (W) By Titans—Nate Washington vs. San Diego FIVE TOUCHDOWN PASSES (131 yards), 9/22/13 (W), vs. New York Jets (105 By Opponents—Le’Veon Bell (204 yards) vs. By Titans—Steve McNair vs. Jacksonville, yards), 9/29/13 (W) Pittsburgh, 11/17/14 (L) 12/26/99 (W) By Opponents—Blake Bortles vs. Jacksonville, 10 OR MORE RECEPTIONS 150 YARDS RUSHING 12/6/15 (W) By Titans—Delanie Walker (10 rec.) vs. Dallas, By Titans—Derrick Henry (170 yards) at New 9/14/14 (L) York Giants, 12/16/18 (W) FOUR TOUCHDOWN PASSES By Opponents—Zach Ertz (10 rec.), vs. Phila- By Opponents—Lamar Miller (162 yards), at By Titans—Marcus Mariota vs. Green Bay, delphia, 9/30/18 (W) Houston, 11/26/18 (L) 11/13/16 (W) By Opponents—Jared Goff, vs. Los Angeles RECEPTION OF 80 OR MORE YARDS 100 YARDS RUSHING Rams, 12/24/17 (L) By Titans—Nate Washington (80 yards) vs. By Titans—Derrick Henry (170 yards) at New Pittsburgh, 11/17/14, (L) York Giants, 12/16/18 (W) ROSTERS 50 OR MORE PASS ATTEMPTS By Opponents—Todd Gurley (80 yards), vs. By Opponents—Marlon Mack (119 yards), vs. By Titans—Zach Mettenberger (51 att) vs. Los Angeles Rams, 12/24/17 (L) Indianapolis, 12/30/18 (L) Houston, 12/27/15 (L) By Opponents—Carson Wentz (50 att) vs. Phil- RECEPTION OF 50 OR MORE YARDS CONSECUTIVE 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES adelphia, 9/30/18 (W) By Titans—Taywan Taylor (55 yards) vs. New By Titans— Derrick Henry vs. Jacksonville (238 York Jets, 12/2/18 (W) yards), 12/6/18 (W), at New York Giants (170 yards), 12/16/18 (W) By Opponents—T.Y. Hilton (68 yards), at India- napolis, 11/18/18 (L) TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 102 of 113 REGULAR SEASON: THE LAST TIME THE TENNESSEE TITANS ...

By Opponents—Trumaine Johnson (31 yards), THREE TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS 300-YARD PASSER AND 100-YARD RECEIVER IN vs. New York Jets, 12/2/18 (W) By Titans—Kenny Britt vs. Philadelphia, A GAME 10/24/10 (W) By Titans—Marcus Mariota (344 pass.) and FUMBLE RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWN By Opponents—Antonio Brown at Pittsburgh, Corey Davis (161 rec.) vs. Philadelphia, 9/30/18 By Titans—Wesley Woodyard (4 yards) vs. Los 11/16/17 (L) (W) Angeles Rams, 12/24/17 (L) —Philip Rivers (306 pass.), Tyrell GAME PREVIEW By Opponents By Opponents—Yannick Ngakoue (67 yards) TWO TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS Williams (118 rec.), at L.A. Chargers (London), vs. Jacksonville, 12/31/17 (W) 10/21/18 (L) By Titans—Rishard Matthews at San Diego, 11/6/16 (L) SAFETY SCORED By Opponents—Demaryius Thomas, at Hous- 100-YARD RUSHER AND 300-YARD PASSER IN By Titans—Jets quarterback Geno Smith penal- ton, 11/26/18 (L) A GAME ized for intentional grounding in the end zone, By Titans—Marcus Mariota (306 pass.) and Der- vs. N.Y. Jets, 12/14/14 (L) rick Henry (131 rush.) vs. Indianapolis, 10/16/17 By Opponents—Cameron Batson tackled in (W) end zone vs. Jacksonville, 12/6/18 (W) COMBINED OFFENSIVE By Opponents— Jared Goff (301 pass.) and Todd Gurley (118 rush.), vs. Los Angeles Rams, PERFORMANCES BY THREE INTERCEPTIONS 12/24/17 (L) TEAMMATES By Titans—Kevin Byard (3) at Cleveland,

TEAM NOTES 10/22/17 (W) TWO 100-YARD RUSHERS IN A GAME 100-YARD RUSHER AND 100-YARD RECEIVER By Opponents—Glover Quin (3) at Houston, By Titans—Chris Johnson (125 yards) and 11/28/10 (L) IN A GAME LenDale White (106 yards) at Detroit, 11/27/08 By Titans—DeMarco Murray (123 rush.) and (W) Delanie Walker (124 rec.) vs. Green Bay, TWO INTERCEPTIONS By Opponents—Arian Foster (115 yards) and 11/13/16 (W) Ben Tate (104 yards) vs. Houston, 10/23/11 (L) By Titans—Kevin Byard (2) vs. Jacksonville, By Opponents—Chris Ivory (101 rush.) and 12/31/17 (W) Brandon Marshall (125 rec.) at New York Jets, By Opponents—Reshad Jones at Miami, 9/9/18 TWO 100-YARD RECEIVERS IN A GAME 12/13/15 (L) (L) —Justin Hunter (109 yards) and Kend- By One Player (Opponent)—Todd Gurley (118 By Titans all Wright (103 yards) at Oakland, 11/24/13 (W) rush. and 158 receiving), vs. Los Angeles Rams, THREE SACKS 12/24/17 (L) By Opponents—Zach Ertz (112 rec.) and Alshon Jeffery (105 rec.), vs. Philadelphia, 9/30/18 (W) By Titans—Jason Jones (3.5) vs. Pittsburgh, 12/21/08 (W)

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER 100-YARD RUSHER, 100-YARD RECEIVER AND By Opponents—Za'Darius Smith, vs. Baltimore, 300-YARD PASSER IN A GAME INDIVIDUAL DEFENSE 10/14/18 (L) By Titans—Chris Johnson (154 rush.), Kenny Britt (128 rec.) and Vince Young (387 pass.) vs. INTERCEPTION RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWN Arizona, 11/29/09 (W) By Titans—Jayon Brown (22 yards) vs. India- By Opponents—Todd Gurley (118 rush. and napolis, 12/30/18 (L) 158 rec.) and Jared Goff (301 pass.), vs. Los An- geles Rams, 12/24/17 (L)

POSTSEASON: THE LAST TIME THE TENNESSEE TITANS ... MEDIA GAMES WON (PLAYOFFS) TEAM SCORING (PLAYOFFS) SCORED TOUCHDOWNS ON OFFENSE, DE- FENSE AND SPECIAL TEAMS By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened WON BY SCORING IN THE LAST TWO MINUTES SCORED 50 POINTS By Opponents—Never Happened OF REGULATION By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened By Titans—Gary Anderson 46-yard field goal By Opponents—at Oakland 56, Houston 7, with 0:29 remaining, at Baltimore, 1/3/04 (W) 12/21/69 (L) SCORED A TOUCHDOWN ON FIRST OFFENSIVE By Opponents—Matt Stover 43-yard field goal POSSESSION By Titans—Chris Brown 6-yard run, at Balti- with 0:53 remaining, vs. Baltimore, 1/10/09 (L) SCORED 40 POINTS more, 1/3/04 (W) By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened WON OVERTIME GAME By Opponents—Bethel Johnson 41-yard pass By Opponents—at Oakland 41, Tennessee 24, from Tom Brady, at New England, 1/10/04 (L) By Titans—Tennessee 34, vs. Pittsburgh 31, 1/19/03 (L) 1/11/03 (W) By Opponents—at Buffalo 41, Houston 38, SCORED 20 POINTS IN A QUARTER STATISTICS 1/3/93 (L) TEAM YARDAGE TOTALS By Titans—Never in Titans era (since 1999) By Oilers—21 points in second quarter, at Buffa- (PLAYOFFS) WON BY 20 OR MORE POINTS lo, 1/3/93 (L) By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened By Opponents—21 points in second quarter, at 500 TOTAL NET YARDS By Opponents—at New England 35, Tennes- New England, 1/13/18 (L) By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened see 14, 1/13/18 (L) By Opponents—Never Happened SCORED 30 POINTS IN A HALF WON BY SHUTOUT By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened 400 TOTAL NET YARDS By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened By Opponents—35 points in second half, at By Titans—vs. Pittsburgh (430 yards), 1/11/03 By Opponents—Never Happened Buffalo, 1/3/93 (L) (W) By Opponents—at New England (438 yards), 1/13/18 (L) ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 103 of 113 POSTSEASON: THE LAST TIME THE TENNESSEE TITANS ... GAME PREVIEW TEAM DEFENSE (PLAYOFFS) PUNT BLOCKED AND RETURNED FOR TD INDIVIDUAL RUSHING By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened (PLAYOFFS) HELD OPPONENT WITHOUT A TOUCHDOWN By Opponents—Never Happened By Titans—Never in Titans era (since 1999) 200 YARDS RUSHING By Oilers—Houston 10, at San Diego 3, FIVE FIELD GOALS By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened 12/24/61 (W) By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened By Opponents—Never Happened By Opponents—at San Diego 17, Tennessee 6, By Opponents—Never Happened 1/6/08 (L) FOUR FIELD GOALS 150 YARDS RUSHING —Derrick Henry (156 yards) at Kansas HELD OPPONENT TO 200 OR FEWER NET By Titans—Al Del Greco at Indianapolis, 1/16/00 By Titans City, 1/6/18 (W) YARDS OF OFFENSE (W) —Paul Lowe (165 yards) vs. Los By Titans—vs. Baltimore (134 net yards), 1/7/01 By Opponents—Gary Anderson (OT) vs. Pitts- By Opponents (L) burgh, 12/31/89 (L) Angeles Chargers, 1/1/61 (W) TEAM NOTES By Opponents—vs. Buffalo (194 net yards), 1/8/00 (W) THREE FIELD GOALS 100 YARDS RUSHING By Titans—Al Del Greco (4) at Indianapolis, By Titans—Derrick Henry (156 yards) at Kansas City, 1/6/18 (W) HELD OPPONENT TO 50 OR FEWER YARDS 1/16/00 (W) RUSHING By Opponents—Jeff Reed vs. Pittsburgh, By Opponents—Fred Taylor (110 yards) at Jacksonville, 1/23/00 (W) By Titans—vs. Baltimore (50 yards), 1/10/09 (L) 1/11/03 (W) By Opponents—vs. Kansas City (39 yards), 1/16/94 (L) MISSED PAT (KICK) CONSECUTIVE 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened By Titans—Eddie George vs. Buffalo (106 yards), 1/8/00 (W), at Indianapolis (162 yards), HELD OPPONENT TO 100 OR FEWER NET By Opponents—David Treadwell (Wide Left) at 1/16/00 (W) YARDS PASSING Denver, 1/4/92 (L) By Titans—vs. Buffalo (97 net yards), 1/8/00 PLAYER NOTES (W) 30 OR MORE CARRIES By Opponents—vs. Buffalo (55 net yards), TWO-POINT CONVERSIONS By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened 1/8/00 (W) By Opponents—Never Happened (PLAYOFFS) SEVEN OR MORE SACKS BY TEAM RUSHING PLAY OF 80 OR MORE YARDS By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened TWO-POINT CONVERSION MADE By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened By Opponents—at New England (8 sacks), By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened By Opponents—Never Happened 1/13/18 (L) By Opponents—Plaxico Burress (pass from Hines Ward) vs. Pittsburgh, 1/11/03 (W) RUSHING PLAY OF 50 OR MORE YARDS By Titans—Steve McNair (51 yards) at Jackson- SPECIAL TEAMS (PLAYOFFS) TWO-POINT CONVERSION FAILED ville, 1/23/00 (W) By Titans—at Kansas City (two passes failed), By Opponents—Never Happened 1/6/18 (W) KICKOFF RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWN

By Opponents—vs. Buffalo (pass incomplete), MEDIA By Titans—Derrick Mason (80 yards) at Jack- THREE TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING 1/8/00 (W) sonville, 1/23/00 (W) By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened By Opponents—Never Happened By Opponents—Never Happened

RETURNED OPENING KICKOFF FOR TOUCHDOWN INDIVIDUAL OFFENSIVE TWO TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened PERFORMANCES By Titans—Steve McNair at Oakland, 1/19/03 By Opponents—Never Happened (L) (PLAYOFFS) By Opponents—Antowain Smith vs. Buffalo, PUNT RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWN 1/8/00 (W) INDIVIDUAL WITH 200 SCRIMMAGE YARDS By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened By Opponents—Never Happened By Opponents—Never Happened INDIVIDUAL PASSING STATISTICS FIELD GOAL BLOCKED RUSHING TOUCHDOWN AND RECEIVING (PLAYOFFS) By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened TOUCHDOWN By Opponents—Richard Seymour at New En- By Titans—Never in Titans era (since 1999) 400 YARDS PASSING gland (Gary Anderson), 1/10/04 (L) By Oilers—Allen Pinkett at Cleveland, 12/24/88 By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened (W) By Opponents—Kurt Warner (414 yards) vs. St. FIELD GOAL BLOCKED, RETURNED FOR TD By Opponents—James White at New England, Louis, 1/30/00 (L) By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened 1/13/18 (L) By Opponents—Anthony Mitchell (90 yards) vs. 300 YARDS PASSING Baltimore (Al Del Greco’s FG blocked by Keith RUSHING TOUCHDOWN AND PASSING TOUCH- By Titans—Steve McNair (338 yards) vs. Pitts- Washington), 1/7/01 (L) DOWN burgh, 1/11/03 (W) By Titans—Steve McNair at Oakland, 1/19/03 By Opponents—Tom Brady (337 yards) at New PUNT BLOCKED (L) England, 1/13/18 (L) ROSTERS By Titans—Chris Coleman vs. Baltimore (Kyle By Opponents—Rich Gannon at Oakland, Richardson, twice), 1/7/01 (L) 1/19/03 (L) CONSECUTIVE 300-YARD PASSING GAMES By Opponents—Jerry Olsavsky vs. Pittsburgh Playoffs: (Greg Montgomery), 12/31/89 (L) By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 104 of 113 POSTSEASON: THE LAST TIME THE TENNESSEE TITANS ...

FIVE TOUCHDOWN PASSES CONSECUTIVE 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES TWO 100-YARD RUSHERS IN A GAME By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened By Titans—Never in Titans era (since 1999) By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened By Opponents—Daryle Lamonica (6) at Oak- By Oilers—Ernest Givins at Denver (111 yards), By Opponents—Hewritt Dixon (144 yards) and land, 12/21/69 (L) 1/4/92 (L), at Buffalo (117 yards), 1/3/93 (L) Pete Banaszak (116 yards) at Oakland, 12/31/67 (L) FOUR TOUCHDOWN PASSES 10 OR MORE RECEPTIONS TWO 100-YARD RECEIVERS IN A GAME

GAME PREVIEW By Titans—Never in Titans era (since 1999) By Titans—Justin Gage (11 rec.) vs. Baltimore, By Titans—Never in Titans era (since 1999) By Oilers—Warren Moon at Buffalo, 1/3/93 (L) 1/10/09 (L) By Oilers—Mike Barber (112 yards) and Ken By Opponents—Frank Reich at Buffalo, 1/3/93 By Opponents—Danny Amendola (11 rec.) at Burrough (103 yards) at Miami, 12/24/78 (W) (L) New England, 1/13/18 (L) By Opponents—Chris Chambers (121 yards) and Vincent Jackson (114 yards) at San Diego, 1/6/08 (L) 50 OR MORE PASS ATTEMPTS RECEPTION OF 80 OR MORE YARDS By Titans—Never in Titans era (since 1999) By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened By Oilers—Warren Moon (50 att) at Buffalo, By Opponents—Never Happened 1/3/93 (L) INDIVIDUAL DEFENSE By Opponents—Tom Brady (53 att) at New En- RECEPTION OF 50 OR MORE YARDS (PLAYOFFS) gland, 1/13/18 (L) By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened By Opponents—Shannon Sharpe (56 yards) INTERCEPTION RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWN TEAM NOTES 40 OR MORE PASS ATTEMPTS vs. Baltimore, 1/7/01 (L) By Titans—Never in Titans era (since 1999) By Titans—Kerry Collins (42 att) vs. Baltimore, By Oilers—Bubba McDowell (58 yards) at Buf- 1/10/09 (L) THREE TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS falo, 1/3/93 (L) By Opponents—Tom Brady (53 att) at New En- By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened By Opponents—Will Demps (56 yards) at Balti- gland, 1/13/18 (L) By Opponents—Andre Reed at Buffalo, 1/3/93 more, 1/3/04 (W) (L) 30 OR MORE COMPLETIONS FUMBLE RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWN By Titans—Never in Titans era (since 1999) TWO TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened By Oilers— Warren Moon (32 comp) vs. Kansas By Titans/Oilers—Corey Davis at New En- By Opponents—Never Happened City, 1/16/94 (L) gland, 1/13/18 (L) By Opponents—Tom Brady (35 comp) at New By Opponents—Hines Ward vs. Pittsburgh, SAFETY SCORED England, 1/13/18 (L) 1/11/03 (W) By Titans—Josh Evans and Jason Fisk (sacked

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER Mark Brunell), at Jacksonville, 1/23/00 (W) NO SACKS ALLOWED By Opponents— Dan Pastorini ran out of the By Titans—at Baltimore, 1/3/04 (W) COMBINED OFFENSIVE End Zone, at Miami, 12/24/78 (W) By Opponents—at New England, 1/13/18 (L) PERFORMANCES BY THREE INTERCEPTIONS COMPLETION OF 80 OR MORE YARDS TEAMMATES (PLAYOFFS) By Titans—Never in Titans era (since 1999) By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened By Oilers—Vernon Perry (4*) at San Diego, By Opponents—Never Happened 100-YARD RUSHER AND 100-YARD RECEIVER 12/29/79 (W) IN A GAME By Opponents—Never Happened COMPLETION OF 50 OR MORE YARDS By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened —Never Happened By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened By Opponents TWO INTERCEPTIONS MEDIA By Opponents—Trent Dilfer (56 yards) vs. Bal- By Titans—Never in Titans era (since 1999) timore, 1/7/01 (L) 100-YARD RUSHER, 100-YARD RECEIVER AND By Oilers—Bubba McDowell vs. N.Y. Jets, 300-YARD PASSER IN A GAME 12/29/91 (W) —Never Happened By Titans/Oilers By Opponents—Johnny Robinson vs. Dallas INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING By Opponents—Never Happened Texans, 12/23/62 (L) (PLAYOFFS) 300-YARD PASSER AND 100-YARD RECEIVER IN THREE SACKS A GAME By Titans—Never in Titans era (since 1999) 200 YARDS RECEIVING —Steve McNair (338 pass.) and Frank By Titans By Oilers—Andy Dorris vs. Denver, 12/23/79 By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened Wycheck (123 rec.) vs. Pittsburgh, 1/11/03 (W) (W) By Opponents—Never Happened —Tom Brady (337 pass.) and By Opponents By Opponents—Willie McGinest at New En- Danny Amendola (112 rec.) at New England, gland, 1/10/04 (L) 150 YARDS RECEIVING 1/13/18 (L)

STATISTICS By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened By Opponents—Isaac Bruce (162 yards) vs. St. 100-YARD RUSHER AND 300-YARD PASSER IN Louis, 1/30/00 (L) A GAME By Titans/Oilers—Never Happened 100 YARDS RECEIVING By Opponents—Never Happened By Titans—Justin Gage (135 yards) vs. Balti- more, 1/10/09 (L) By Opponents—Danny Amendola (112 yards) at New England, 1/13/18 (L) ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 105 of 113 LAST TIME IN A SEASON THE TITANS ... TITANS RECORDS AT A GLANCE GAME PREVIEW TEAM OFFENSE Team record holders in major statistical categories Ranked 1st in Overall Offense— 1990 Ranked 1st in Rushing Offense— 1967 (AFL) SCORING Ranked 1st in Passing Offense— 1992 Points (Game) — 30 by Billy Cannon (5 TDs) at N.Y. Titans, 12/10/61 Points (Season) — 136 by Al Del Greco, 1998; by Ryan Succop, 2017 TEAM DEFENSE Points (Career) — 1,060 by Al Del Greco, 1991-00 Ranked 1st in Overall Defense — 2000 Touchdowns (Game) — 5 by Billy Cannon at N.Y. Titans, 12/10/61 Ranked 1st in Rushing Defense — 2003 Touchdowns (Season) — 19 by Earl Campbell, 1979 Ranked 1st in Passing Defense — 2000 Touchdowns (Career) — 74 by Eddie George, 1996-03 Field Goals (Game) — 8 by Rob Bironas at Hou., 10/21/07 GAMES WON (REGULAR SEASON) Field Goals (Season) — 36 by Al Del Greco, 1998 10 Wins — 2008 (13-3) Field Goals (Career) — 246 by Al Del Greco, 1991-00 11 Wins — 2008 (13-3) 12 Wins — 2008 (13-3) RUSHING TEAM NOTES 13 Wins — 2008 (13-3) Rushing Yards (Game) — 238 by Derrick Henry vs. Jax, 12/6/18 Rushing Yards (Season) — 2,006 by Chris Johnson, 2009 ADVANCED IN PLAYOFFS Rushing Yards (Career) — 10,009 by Eddie George, 1996-03 Wild Card Round — 2017 Rushing Touchdowns (Game) — 4 by Earl Campbell vs. Mia., 11/20/78; Divisional Round — 2017 Lorenzo White vs. Cle., 12/9/90; Derrick Henry vs. Jax, 12/6/18 Conference Championship — 2002 Rushing Touchdowns (Season) — 19 by Earl Campbell, 1979 Super Bowl — 1999 Rushing Touchdowns (Career) — 73 by Earl Campbell, 1978-84

RUSHING PASSING 1,000 Yards — Derrick Henry (1,059), 2018 Passing Yards (Game) — 527 by Warren Moon at K.C., 12/16/90 1,500 Yards — Chris Johnson (2,006), 2009 Passing Yards (Season) — 4,690 by Warren Moon, 1991 — Chris Johnson (2,006), 2009 Passing Yards (Career) — 33,685 by Warren Moon, 1984-93 2,000 Yards PLAYER NOTES 300 Attempts — Chris Johnson (316), 2010 Passing Touchdowns (Game) — 7 by George Blanda vs. N.Y. Titans, 400 Attempts — Eddie George (403), 2000 11/19/61 10 Touchdowns — Derrick Henry (12), 2018 Passing Touchdowns (Season) — 36 by George Blanda, 1961 15 Touchdowns — Lendale White (15), 2008 Passing Touchdowns (Career) — 196 by Warren Moon, 1984-93 Passer Rating (Game) — 158.3 by Chris Chandler at Cin., 9/24/95 PASSING Passer Rating (Season) — 100.4 by Steve McNair, 2003 3,000 Yards — Marcus Mariota (3,232), 2017 Passer Rating (Career) — 89.4 by Marcus Mariota, 2015-18 3,500 Yards — Matt Hasselbeck (3,571), 2011 4,000 Yards — Warren Moon (4,690), 1991 RECEIVING 400 Attempts — Marcus Mariota (453), 2017 Receptions (Game) — 13 (three times, last by Drew Bennett at Oak., (12/19/04) 500 Attempts — Matt Hasselbeck (518), 2011 — 101 by Charlie Hennigan, 1964 600 Attempts — Warren Moon (655), 1991 Receptions (Season) — 542 by Ernest Givins, 1986-94 20 Touchdowns — Marcus Mariota (26), 2016 Receptions (Career) — 272 by Charlie Hennigan at Bos., 10/13/61 30 Touchdowns — Warren Moon (33), 1990 Receiving Yards (Game) — 1,746 by Charlie Hennigan, 1961 90.0 Passer Rating — Marcus Mariota (92.3), 2018 Receiving Yards (Season) Receiving Yards (Career) — 7,935 by Ernest Givins, 1986-94 MEDIA 100.0 Passer Rating — Steve McNair (100.4), 2003 Receiving Touchdowns (Game) — 3 (17 times, last by Kenny Britt vs. Phi., 10/24/10) RECEIVING Receiving Touchdowns (Season) — 17 by Bill Groman, 1961 80 Receptions — Delanie Walker (94), 2015 Receiving Touchdowns (Career) — 51 by Charlie Hennigan, 1960-66 90 Receptions — Delanie Walker (94), 2015 100 Receptions — Haywood Jeffires (100), 1991 PUNTING 1,000 Yards — Delanie Walker (1,088), 2015 Punts (Game) — 11 (twice by Rich Camarillo, last at Pit., 12/3/95) 1,500 Yards — Charlie Hennigan (1,546), 1964 Punts (Season) — 96 by Rich Camarillo, 1994 10 Touchdowns — Drew Bennett (11), 2004 Punts (Career) — 861 by Craig Hentrich, 1998-09 15 Touchdowns — Bill Groman (17), 1961 PUNT RETURNS

SCORING STATISTICS Punt Return Yards (Game) — 160 by Darius Reynaud vs. Jax., 12/30/12 100 Points — Ryan Succop (106), 2018 Punt Return Average (Season) — 15.4 by Billy Johnson, 1977 110 Points — Ryan Succop (136), 2017 Punt Return Average (Career) — 13.2 by Billy Johnson, 1974-80 120 Points — Ryan Succop (136), 2017 — (136), 2017 130 Points Ryan Succop KICKOFF RETURNS — (35), 2017 30 Field Goals Ryan Succop Kickoff Return Yards (Game)— 240 by Bobby Jancik at Oak., 35 Field Goals — Ryan Succop (35), 2017 12/22/63 — (12), 2018 10 Touchdowns Derrick Henry Kickoff Return Average (Season) — 31.7 by Darius Jennings, 2018 15 Touchdowns — Chris Johnson (16), 2009 Kickoff Return Average (Career) — 26.5 by Bobby Jancik, 1962-67

DEFENSE INTERCEPTIONS 7 Interceptions — Kevin Byard (8), 2017 Interceptions (Game) — 3 (nine times, last by Kevin Byard at Cle., 8 Interceptions — Kevin Byard (8), 2017 10/22/17) 9 Interceptions — Mike Reinfeldt (12), 1979

Interceptions (Season) — 12 by Freddy Glick, 1963; by Mike ROSTERS 10 Interceptions — Mike Reinfeldt (12), 1979 Reinfeldt, 1979 10 Sacks — Brian Orakpo (10.5), 2016 Interceptions (Career) — 45 by Jim Norton, 1960-68 12 Sacks — Jason Babin (12.5), 2010 14 Sacks — Jevon Kearse (14.5), 1999 SACKS 150 Tackles — Wesley Woodyard (172), 2017 Sacks (Game) — 4 (five times, last by William Fuller vs. Pit., 11/28/93) 175 Tackles — Keith Bulluck (180), 2002 Sacks (Season) — 17 by Elvin Bethea, 1973 200 Tackles — Gregg Bingham (212), 1980 Sacks (Career) — 105 by Elvin Bethea, 1968-83 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 106 of 113 TENNESSEE TITANS 2019 TRANSACTIONS January 1 Signed RB DALYN DAWKINS, G JAMIL DOUGLAS, DB May 7 Waived WR ROGER LEWIS JR. MIKE JORDAN, WR ROGER LEWIS JR., OLB GIMEL May 10 Signed the following undrafted free agents: RB ALEX PRESIDENT, G DAVID QUESSENBERRY, WR KALIF BARNES, DE AMANI BLEDSOE, CB HAMP CHEEVERS, RAYMOND, WR DEVIN ROSS and S DAMON WEBB to T CODY CONWAY, S JONATHAN CRAWFORD, T A.T. future contracts HALL, NT BRAXTON HOYETT, DT ISAIAH MACK, January 2 Signed DT DEE LINER to a future contract WR ANTHONY RATLIFF-WILLIAMS, OLB DERICK

GAME PREVIEW January 3 Elevated MIKE SULLIVAN to assistant offensive line coach ROBERSON, S JOJO TILLERY, CB TAJ-AMIR TORRES and WR ISAAC ZICO; signed fifth-round choice OLB Offensive coordinator is named head January 8 MATT LaFLEUR D’ANDRE WALKER and sixth-round choice LB DAVID coach of the Green Bay Packers LONG JR. Elevated to offensive coordinator January 21 ARTHUR SMITH May 13 Waived S JONATHAN CRAWFORD, CB TAJ-AMIR January 26 Hired TODD DOWNING as tight ends coach TORRES and WR ISAAC ZICO; waived injured CB HAMP February 4 Terminated vested veteran QB AUSTIN DAVIS CHEEVERS; signed free agents TE PARKER HESSE, WR CODY HOLLISTER, CB KAREEM ORR, WR JOSEPH February 7 Signed free agent C/G HRONISS GRASU; hired MONDRAY PARKER, CB D’ANDRE PAYNE and S LaDARIUS WILEY GEE as strength and conditioning assistant May 14 Waived WR DEVIN ROSS March 12 Terminated vested veteran S JOHNATHAN CYPRIEN failed physical May 16 Signed fourth-round choice DB AMANI HOOKER; signed free agent WR JALEN TOLLIVER TEAM NOTES March 15 Signed unrestricted free agents WR ADAM HUMPHRIES, G RODGER SAFFOLD, S KENNY VACCARO and OLB May 17 Waived CB HAMP CHEEVERS from reserve/injured with an CAMERON WAKE; terminated vested veteran G JOSH injury settlement KLINE May 23 Signed first-round choice DL JEFFERY SIMMONS March 16 Signed unrestricted free agent G/T KEVIN PAMPHILE; May 29 Waived DT DEE LINER; signed free agent DL FRANK traded a seventh-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft and HERRON a fourth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft to the Miami May 31 Signed third-round choice OL NATE DAVIS Dolphins for QB RYAN TANNEHILL and a sixth-round draft choice in the 2019 NFL Draft; terminated vested veteran QB June 13 Signed second-round choice WR A.J. BROWN; waived TE BLAINE GABBERT KEITH TOWBRIDGE; signed free agent TE RYAN HEWITT March 17 Signed free agent CB TYE SMITH July 22 Placed DT JURRELL CASEY, TE JONNU SMITH and K RYAN SUCCOP on physically unable to perform; placed DL Signed free agents and April 8 TE KEITH TOWBRIDGE QB JEFFERY SIMMONS on non-football injury LOGAN WOODSIDE PLAYER NOTES PLAYER July 25 Waived S DAMON WEBB with non-football injury April 17 Signed free agent CB ALTERRAUN VERNER July 27 Signed free agent DB JONATHAN CRAWFORD April 18 Placed CB ALTERRAUN VERNER on the reserve/retired list July 31 Placed WR CAMERON BATSON on injured reserve; waived WR JOSEPH PARKER; signed free agents WR Signed free agent April 24 RB CHRIS JOHNSON TANNER McEVOY and WR PAPI WHITE Drafted (first round, 19th overall); April 25 DL JEFFERY SIMMONS August 1 Waived DB JONATHAN CRAWFORD and OLB GIMEL placed on the reserve/retired list RB CHRIS JOHNSON PRESIDENT; signed free agents DL CHRIS NELSON and April 26 Drafted WR A.J. BROWN (second round, 51st overall) and OLB JORDAN WILLIAMS (third round, 82nd overall) OL NATE DAVIS August 10 Waived WR JALEN TOLLIVER; waived injured LB RILEY April 27 Traded a 2019 fourth-round selection (121st overall) and a BULLOUGH and T CODY CONWAY; placed OLB D’ANDRE MEDIA 2019 fifth-round selection (157th overall) to the New York WALKER on injured reserve; moved DT JURELL CASEY Jets for a Jets’ 2019 fourth-round selection (116th overall) from physically unable to perform to active roster; signed and a Jets’ 2019 fifth-round selection (168th overall); drafted free agents DE ERIC COTTON, LB UKEME ELIGWE, RB DB AMANI HOOKER (fourth round, 116th overall), OLB AKEEM HUNT and WR DeANGELO YANCEY (fifth round, 168th overall) and D’ANDRE WALKER LB August 12 Waived injured OLB JORDAN WILLIAMS; signed free (sixth round, 188th overall) DAVID LONG JR. agent OLB JAMES FOLSTON April 29 Signed unrestricted free agent DE BRENT URBAN April 30 Terminated vested veteran NT DARIUS KILGO; claimed LB RILEY BULLOUGH off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers STATISTICS ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 107 of 113 TENNESSEE TITANS UNOFFICIAL DEPTH CHART GAME PREVIEW OFFENSE

WR 84 Corey Davis 16 Cody Hollister 83 Anthony Ratliff-Williams 18 DeAngelo Yancey TE 82 Delanie Walker 81 Jonnu Smith 85 MyCole Pruitt 86 Anthony Firkser 89 Cole Wick 88 Ryan Hewitt 49 Parker Hesse LT 77 Taylor Lewan 71 Dennis Kelly 68 Austin Pasztor LG 76 Rodger Saffold 61 Aaron Stinnie 72 David Quessenberry C 60 Ben Jones 62 Corey Levin 52 Hroniss Grasu RG 66 Kevin Pamphile 75 Jamil Douglas 64 Nate Davis RT 78 Jack Conklin 69 Tyler Marz 73 A.T. Hall TEAM NOTES WR 10 Adam Humphries 15 Darius Jennings 14 Kalif Raymond 80 Papi White WR 13 Taywan Taylor 19 Tajaé Sharpe 11 A.J. Brown 87 Tanner McEvoy QB 8 Marcus Mariota 17 Ryan Tannehill 5 Logan Woodside RB 22 Derrick Henry 33 Dion Lewis 32 David Fluellen 30 Jeremy McNichols 28 Dalyn Dawkins 35 Akeem Hunt 39 Alex Barnes

DEFENSE PLAYER NOTES

DE 96 Brent Urban 93 Frank Herron 98 Jeffery Simmons 95 Amani Bledsoe 49 Eric Cotton NT 90 DaQuan Jones 94 Austin Johnson 97 Braxton Hoyett DT 99 Jurrell Casey 92 Matt Dickerson 79 Isaiah Mack 70 Chris Nelson OLB 91 Cameron Wake 56 Sharif Finch 50 Derick Roberson 48 James Folston ILB 54 Rashaan Evans 59 Wesley Woodyard 41 David Long Jr. ILB 55 Jayon Brown 53 Daren Bates 57 Nigel Harris 52 Ukeme Eligwe OLB 58 Harold Landry III 44 Kamalei Correa 45 LaTroy Lewis CB 26 Logan Ryan 25 Adoree’ Jackson 23 Tye Smith MEDIA 32 Kareem Orr SS 24 Kenny Vaccaro 29 Dane Cruikshank 30 LaDarius Wiley FS 31 Kevin Byard 46 Joshua Kalu 37 Amani Hooker 47 JoJo Tillery CB 21 Malcolm Butler 36 LeShaun Sims 20 Kenneth Durden 38 Mike Jordan 28 D’Andre Payne

SPECIAL TEAMS

K 4 Ryan Succop 3 Austin Barnard 6 Brett Kern STATISTICS KO 4 Ryan Succop 3 Austin Barnard 6 Brett Kern P 6 Brett Kern 3 Austin Barnard H 6 Brett Kern 17 Ryan Tannehill PR 10 Adam Humphries 25 Adoree’ Jackson 14 Kalif Raymond KOR 15 Darius Jennings 25 Adoree’ Jackson 33 Dion Lewis LS 48 Beau Brinkley 60 Ben Jones

As of Aug. 12, 2019 Rookies are underlined TITANS PRONUNCIATION GUIDE ROSTERS Austin BARNARD (BARN-ard); Kevin BYARD (BY-urd); KAMALEI CORREA (KAH-mah-lay corr-A-uh); Dane CRUIKSHANK (CROOK-shank); UKEME ELIGWE (ooo-KAM-ayy eee-LEAGUE-way); HRONISS GRASU (huh-ROW-niss GRA-sue); DAQUAN Jones (day-QUAN); Corey LEVIN (LEH-vin); Taylor LEWAN (leh-WAHN); Marcus MARIOTA (MAR-ee-OH-tah); Tyler MARZ (MARE-its); Kevin PAMPHILE (pom-FEEL); Austin PASZTOR (PAZ- tor); TAJAÉ Sharpe (TAH-zhay); JONNU Smith (JAH-new); Ryan SUCCOP (SUCK-up); Ryan TANNEHILL (TAN-uh-hill); TAYWAN Taylor (TAY-wahn); PAPI White (POP-ee); Wesley WOODYARD (wood-YARD) TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 108 of 113 TENNESSEE TITANS ROSTER BY EXPERIENCE 14TH YEAR Taylor Lewan T Taywan Taylor WR ROOKIE DRAFT PICKS Delanie Walker TE Kevin Pamphile G Cole Wick TE A.J. Brown WR Austin Pasztor OL Nate Davis OL 12TH YEAR Brent Urban DE 2ND YEAR Amani Hooker DB Brett Kern P Austin Barnard P David Long Jr. LB Wesley Woodyard LB 5TH YEAR Cameron Batson (IR) WR Jeffery Simmons (NFI) DL Adam Humphries WR Dane Cruikshank DB D'Andre Walker (IR) OLB GAME PREVIEW 11TH YEAR Marcus Mariota QB Matt Dickerson DE Ryan Succop (PUP) K Jamil Douglas G ROOKIE FREE AGENTS Cameron Wake OLB 4TH YEAR Kenneth Durden CB Alex Barnes RB Kevin Byard S Rashaan Evans LB Amani Bledsoe DE 10TH YEAR Jack Conklin T Sharif Finch OLB James Folston OLB Rodger Saffold G Kamalei Correa OLB Anthony Firkser TE A.T. Hall T Hroniss Grasu C/G Nigel Harris LB Parker Hesse TE 9TH YEAR Derrick Henry RB Cody Hollister WR Braxton Hoyett NT Jurrell Casey DT Akeem Hunt RB Mike Jordan DB Isaiah Mack DT Austin Johnson DL Harold Landry III OLB Chris Nelson DL 8TH YEAR MyCole Pruitt TE Kalif Raymond WR Kareem Orr CB Beau Brinkley LS Tajaé Sharpe WR Aaron Stinnie G D'Andre Payne CB Ben Jones C LeShaun Sims CB Anthony Ratliff-Williams WR TEAM NOTES Dennis Kelly G/T Tye Smith CB 1ST YEAR Derick Roberson OLB Dion Lewis RB Eric Cotton DE JoJo Tillery S Ryan Tannehill QB 3RD YEAR Dalyn Dawkins RB Papi White WR Jayon Brown LB Frank Herron DL LaDarius Wiley S 7TH YEAR Corey Davis WR Joshua Kalu DB Daren Bates LB Ukeme Eligwe LB LaTroy Lewis OLB As of Aug. 12, 2019 Logan Ryan CB David Fluellen RB Jeremy McNichols RB Kenny Vaccaro S Adoree’ Jackson CB David Quessenberry OL Darius Jennings WR Logan Woodside QB 6TH YEAR Corey Levin C/G DeAngelo Yancey WR Malcolm Butler CB Tyler Marz T Ryan Hewitt TE Tanner McEvoy WR DaQuan Jones DL Jonnu Smith (PUP) TE PLAYER NOTES PLAYER TENNESSEE TITANS ROSTER BY DRAFT ROUND

ROUND 1 ROUND 5 D'Andre Payne CB 2019 Player Pos. Year Player Pos. Year Anthony Ratliff-Williams WR 2019 Jeffery Simmons (NFI) DL 2019 D'Andre Walker (IR) OLB 2019 Derick Roberson OLB 2019 Rashaan Evans LB 2018 Dane Cruikshank DB 2018 JoJo Tillery S 2019 Corey Davis WR 2017 Jayon Brown LB 2017 Papi White WR 2019 (Jax) Adoree’ Jackson CB 2017 Ukeme Eligwe LB 2017 (KC) LaDarius Wiley S 2019 Jack Conklin T 2016 DeAngelo Yancey WR 2017 (GB) Austin Barnard P 2018 Marcus Mariota QB 2015 Tajaé Sharpe WR 2016 Cameron Batson (IR) WR 2018 MEDIA Taylor Lewan T 2014 LeShaun Sims CB 2016 Eric Cotton DE 2018 (GB) Kenny Vaccaro S 2013 (NO) Jeremy McNichols RB 2015 (TB) Dalyn Dawkins RB 2018 Ryan Tannehill QB 2012 (Mia) MyCole Pruitt TE 2015 (Min) Matt Dickerson DE 2018 Tye Smith CB 2015 (Sea) Sharif Finch OLB 2018 ROUND 2 Kevin Pamphile G 2014 (TB) Joshua Kalu DB 2018 Player Pos. Year Dennis Kelly G/T 2012 (Phi) Aaron Stinnie G 2018 A.J. Brown WR 2019 Dion Lewis RB 2011 (Phi) Anthony Firkser TE 2017 (NYJ) Harold Landry III OLB 2018 Nigel Harris LB 2017 (LAC) Kamalei Correa OLB 2016 (Bal) ROUND 6 Cody Hollister WR 2017 (NE) Derrick Henry RB 2016 Player Pos. Year LaTroy Lewis OLB 2017 (Oak) Austin Johnson DL 2016 David Long Jr. LB 2019 Kenneth Durden CB 2016 (Oak) Rodger Saffold G 2010 (StL) Corey Levin G/C 2017 Mike Jordan DB 2016 (LAR) David Quessenberry OL 2013 (Hou) Tyler Marz T 2016 ROUND 3 Delanie Walker TE 2006 (SF) Tanner McEvoy WR 2016 (Sea)

STATISTICS Player Pos. Year Kalif Raymond WR 2016 (Den) Nate Davis OL 2019 ROUND 7 Cole Wick TE 2016 (Det) Jonnu Smith (PUP) TE 2017 Player Pos. Year Adam Humphries WR 2015 (TB) Taywan Taylor WR 2017 Ryan Succop (PUP) K 2009 (KC) Akeem Hunt RB 2015 (NYG) Kevin Byard S 2016 Logan Woodside QB 2018 (Cin) Darius Jennings WR 2015 (Cle) Hroniss Grasu C/G 2015 (Chi) Malcolm Butler CB 2014 (NE) Logan Ryan CB 2013 (NE) UNDRAFTED David Fluellen RB 2014 (Phi) Jurrell Casey DT 2011 Player Pos. Year Ryan Hewitt TE 2014 (Cin) Alex Barnes RB 2019 Daren Bates LB 2013 (StL) ROUND 4 Amani Bledsoe DE 2019 Beau Brinkley LS 2012 Player Pos. Year James Folston OLB 2019 (Ari) Austin Pasztor OL 2012 (Min) Amani Hooker DB 2019 A.T. Hall T 2019 Brett Kern P 2008 (Den) Jamil Douglas G 2015 (Mia) Parker Hesse TE 2019 Wesley Woodyard LB 2008 (Den)

ROSTERS DaQuan Jones DL 2014 Braxton Hoyett NT 2019 Cameron Wake OLB 2005 (NYG) Brent Urban DE 2014 (Bal) Isaiah Mack DT 2019 Ben Jones C 2012 (Hou) Chris Nelson DL 2019 (Pit) As of Aug. 12, 2019 Kareem Orr CB 2019 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 109 of 113 HOW THE TENNESSEE TITANS WERE BUILT GAME PREVIEW YEAR DRAFTEES (24) FREE AGENTS (62) TRADES/WAIVERS (4) 2019 DL Jeffery Simmons (1) C/G Hroniss Grasu (FA) QB Ryan Tannehill (T-MIA) WR A.J. Brown (2) WR Adam Humphries (UFA-TB) OL Nate Davis (3) G Rodger Saffold (UFA-LAR) DB Amani Hooker (4) OLB Cameron Wake (UFA-MIA) LB David Long Jr. (6) QB Logan Woodside (FA) DE Brent Urban (UFA-BAL) RB Alex Barnes (FA) DT Amani Bledsoe (FA) T A.T. Hall (FA) NT Braxton Hoyett (FA) DT Isaiah Mack (FA) WR Anthony Ratliff-Williams (WR) OLB Derick Roberson (FA) TEAM NOTES S JoJo Tillery (FA) TE Parker Hesse (FA) WR Cody Hollister (FA) CB Kareem Orr (FA) CB D'Andre Payne (FA) S LaDarius Wiley (FA) DL Frank Herron (FA) TE Ryan Hewitt (FA) WR Tanner McEvoy (FA) WR Papi White (FA) DL Chris Nelson (FA) DE Eric Cotton (FA) PLAYER NOTES LB Ukeme Eligwe (FA) RB Akeem Hunt (FA) WR DeAngelo Yancey (FA) OLB James Folston (FA) 2018 LB Rashaan Evans (1) CB Malcolm Butler (UFA-NE) OLB Kamalei Correa (T-BAL) OLB Harold Landry III (2) RB Dion Lewis (UFA-NE) DB Dane Cruikshank (5) G Kevin Pamphile (UFA-TB) DE Matt Dickerson (FA) OLB Sharif Finch (FA) G Aaron Stinnie (FA) S Kenny Vaccaro (FA) K/P Austin Barnard (FA) TE Anthony Firkser (FA) DB Joshua Kalu (FA) RB Dalyn Dawkins (FA) CB Kenneth Durden (FA) MEDIA TE MyCole Pruitt (FA) OL David Quessenberry (FA) OLB LaTroy Lewis (FA) LB Nigel Harris (FA) G Jamil Douglas (FA) DB Mike Jordan (FA) RB Jeremy McNichols ( FA) TE Cole Wick (FA) OL Austin Pasztor (FA) WR Khalif Raymond (FA) 2017 WR Corey Davis (1a) CB Tye Smith (FA) STATISTICS CB Adoree’ Jackson (1b) LB Daren Bates (UFA-OAK) WR Taywan Taylor (3a) CB Logan Ryan (UFA-NE) TE Jonnu Smith (3b) WR Darius Jennings (FA) LB Jayon Brown (5) C/G Corey Levin (6) 2016 T Jack Conklin (1) C Ben Jones (UFA-HOU) T/G Dennis Kelly (T-PHI) DL Austin Johnson (2b) T Tyler Marz (FA) RB Derrick Henry (2c) S Kevin Byard (3) WR Tajaé Sharpe (5a) CB LeShaun Sims (5b) 2015 QB Marcus Mariota (1) RB David Fluellen (FA) T Taylor Lewan (1) LB Wesley Woodyard (UFA-DEN)

2014 ROSTERS DL DaQuan Jones (4a) K Ryan Succop (FA) 2013 TE Delanie Walker (UFA-SF) 2012 LS Beau Brinkley (FA) 2011 DT Jurrell Casey (3) 2009 P Brett Kern (W-DEN) As of Aug. 12, 2019 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 110 of 113 TENNESSEE TITANS POSITIONAL ROSTER - OFFENSE QUARTERBACKS (3) 8 Mariota, Marcus QB 6-4 222 10/30/93 5 Oregon Honolulu, Hawaii D1-’15 17 Tannehill, Ryan QB 6-4 217 7/27/88 8 Texas A&M Big Spring, Texas T (MIA)-’19 5 Woodside, Logan QB 6-1 213 1/27/95 1 Toledo Frankfort, Ky. FA-’19

RUNNING BACKS/FULLBACKS (7)

GAME PREVIEW 39 Barnes, Alex RB 6-0 226 10/27/96 R Kansas State Pittsburg, Kan. FA-'19 28 Dawkins, Dalyn RB 5-7 183 12/26/94 1 Colorado State Louisville, Ky. FA-'18 32 Fluellen, David RB 5-11 224 1/28/92 3 Toledo Lockport, N.Y. FA-'15 22 Henry, Derrick RB 6-3 247 1/4/94 4 Alabama Yulee, Fla. D2c-'16 35 Hunt, Akeem RB 5-10 185 2/22/93 4 Purdue Covington, Ga. FA-'19 33 Lewis, Dion RB 5-8 195 9/27/90 8 Pittsburgh Albany, N.Y. UFA (NE)-'18 30 McNichols, Jeremy RB 5-9 205 12/26/95 1 Boise State Santa Margarita, Calif. FA-'18

WIDE RECEIVERS (12) 11 Brown, A.J. WR 6-1 226 6/30/97 R Mississippi Starkville, Miss. D2-'19 84 Davis, Corey WR 6-3 209 1/11/95 3 Western Michigan Wheaton, Ill. D1a-'17 16 Hollister, Cody WR 6-4 216 11/18/93 2 Arkansas Bend, Ore. FA-'19 TEAM NOTES 10 Humphries, Adam WR 5-11 195 6/24/93 5 Clemson Spartanburg, S.C. UFA (TB)-'19 15 Jennings, Darius WR 5-10 180 6/28/92 3 Virginia Baltimore, Md. FA-'17 87 McEvoy, Tanner WR 6-6 230 1/26/93 3 Wisconsin Hillsdale, N.J. FA-'19 83 Ratliff-Williams, Anthony WR 5-11 195 6/17/97 R North Carolina Matthews, N.C. FA-'19 14 Raymond, Kalif WR 5-8 182 8/8/94 2 Holy Cross Lawrenceville, Ga. FA-'18 19 Sharpe, Tajaé WR 6-2 194 12/23/94 4 Massachusetts Piscataway, N.J. D5a-'16 13 Taylor, Taywan WR 5-11 203 3/2/95 3 Western Kentucky Louisville, Ky. D3a-'17 80 White, Papi WR 5-9 168 7/19/96 R Ohio Seminole, Okla. FA-'19 18 Yancey, DeAngelo WR 6-1 220 11/18/94 1 Purdue Atlanta, Ga. FA-'19

TIGHT ENDS (7) 86 Firkser, Anthony TE 6-2 246 2/19/95 2 Harvard Manalapan, N.J. FA-’18

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER 49 Hesse, Parker TE 6-3 261 5/26/95 R Iowa Waukon, Iowa FA-’19 88 Hewitt, Ryan TE 6-4 255 1/24/91 6 Stanford Denver, Colo. FA-’19 85 Pruitt, MyCole TE 6-2 245 3/24/92 4 Southern Illinois South Bend, Ind. FA-’18 81 Smith, Jonnu TE 6-3 248 8/22/95 3 Florida International Ocala, Fla. D3b-’17 82 Walker, Delanie TE 6-2 248 8/12/84 14 Central Missouri Pomona, Calif. UFA (SF)-’13 89 Wick, Cole TE 6-6 257 11/30/93 3 Incarnate Word Hallettsville, Texas FA-’18

CENTERS (3) 52 Grasu, Hroniss C/G 6-3 301 8/12/91 4 Oregon Los Angeles, Calif. FA-’19 60 Jones, Ben C 6-3 308 7/2/89 8 Georgia Brent, Ala. UFA (HOU)-’16

MEDIA 62 Levin, Corey C/G 6-4 307 8/12/94 3 Chattanooga Dacula, Ga. D6-’17

GUARDS (6) 64 Davis, Nate OL 6-3 316 9/23/96 R Charlotte Ashburn, Va. D3-’19 75 Douglas, Jamil G 6-4 309 2/28/92 2 Arizona State Cypress, Calif. FA-’18 66 Pamphile, Kevin G/T 6-5 315 11/27/90 6 Purdue Miami, Fla. UFA (TB)-’18 72 Quessenberry, David OL 6-5 310 8/24/90 1 San Jose State La Jolla, Calif. FA-’18 76 Saffold, Rodger G 6-5 325 6/6/88 10 Indiana Bedford, Ohio UFA (LAR)-’19 61 Stinnie, Aaron G 6-3 312 2/18/94 2 James Madison Charlottesville, Va. FA-’18

TACKLES (7) 78 Conklin, Jack T 6-6 308 8/17/94 4 Michigan State Plainwell, Mich. D1-'16 73 Hall, A.T. T 6-4 303 1/26/96 R Stanford Glendale, Ariz. FA-'19

STATISTICS 71 Kelly, Dennis T/G 6-8 321 1/16/90 8 Purdue Chicago Heights, Ill. T (PHI)-'16 77 Lewan, Taylor T 6-7 309 7/22/91 6 Michigan Cave Creek, Ariz. D1-'14 69 Marz, Tyler T 6-7 316 9/9/92 3 Wisconsin Springfield, Minn. FA-'16 68 Pasztor, Austin OL 6-7 305 11/26/90 6 Virginia Tillonsburg, Ontario FA-'18

LONG SNAPPER (1) 48 Brinkley, Beau LS 6-4 260 1/25/90 8 Missouri Kearney, Mo. FA-’12

PLACEKICKERS (1) 4 Succop, Ryan K 6-2 218 9/19/86 11 South Carolina Hickory, N.C. FA-’14

ROSTERS As of Aug. 12, 2019 TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 111 of 113 TENNESSEE TITANS POSITIONAL ROSTER - DEFENSE GAME PREVIEW DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (12) 95 Bledsoe, Amani DE 6-4 280 2/6/98 R Oklahoma Lawrence, Kan. FA-'19 99 Casey, Jurrell DT 6-1 305 12/5/89 9 Southern California Long Beach, Calif. D3-'11 49 Cotton, Eric DE 6-6 262 2/28/95 R Stanford Nampa, Idaho FA-'19 92 Dickerson, Matt DE 6-5 292 11/9/95 2 UCLA San Mateo, Calif. FA-'18 93 Herron, Frank DL 6-4 305 7/9/94 1 Louisiana State Memphis, Tenn. FA-'19 97 Hoyett, Braxton NT 6-2 302 2/5/96 R Mississippi State Pelham, Ala. FA-'19 94 Johnson, Austin DL 6-4 314 5/8/94 4 Penn State Galloway, N.J. D2b-'16 90 Jones, DaQuan DL 6-4 322 12/27/91 6 Penn State Johnson City, N.Y. D4a-'14 79 Mack, Isaiah DT 6-1 299 3/19/96 R Chattanooga Tunnel Hill, Ga. FA-'19 70 Nelson, Chris DL 6-1 315 1/23/95 R Texas Lakeland, Fla. FA-'19 98 Simmons, Jeffery DL 6-4 305 7/28/97 R Mississippi State Macon, Miss. D1-'19 96 Urban, Brent DE 6-7 300 5/5/91 6 Virginia Brampton, Ontario UFA (BAL)-'19 TEAM NOTES

LINEBACKERS (14) 53 Bates, Daren LB 5-11 225 11/27/90 7 Auburn Olive Branch, Miss. UFA (OAK)-'17 55 Brown, Jayon LB 6-0 226 2/26/95 3 UCLA Long Beach, Calif. D5-'17 44 Correa, Kamalei OLB 6-3 241 4/27/94 4 Boise State Honolulu, Hawaii T (BAL)-'18 52 Eligwe, Ukeme LB 6-2 239 4/27/94 3 Georgia Southern Stone Mountain, Ga. FA-'19 54 Evans, Rashaan LB 6-2 232 11/8/95 2 Alabama Auburn, Ala. D1-'18 56 Finch, Sharif OLB 6-4 250 10/1/95 2 Temple Henrico, Va. FA-'18 48 Folston, James OLB 6-4 250 6/14/96 R Pittsburgh Cocoa, Fla. FA-'19 57 Harris, Nigel LB 6-2 225 12/7/94 2 South Florida Tampa, Fla. FA-'18

58 Landry III, Harold OLB 6-2 252 6/5/96 2 Boston College Spring Lake, N.C. D2-'18 PLAYER NOTES 45 Lewis, LaTroy OLB 6-3 255 11/9/93 1 Tennessee Akron, Ohio FA-'18 41 Long Jr., David LB 5-11 227 10/12/96 R West Virginia Cincinnati, Ohio D6-'19 50 Roberson, Derick OLB 6-3 250 11/15/95 R Sam Houston State San Antonio, Texas FA-'19 91 Wake, Cameron OLB 6-3 263 1/30/82 11 Penn State Hyattsville, Md. UFA (MIA)-'19 59 Woodyard, Wesley LB 6-0 233 7/21/86 12 Kentucky LaGrange, Ga. UFA (DEN)-'14

CORNERBACKS (10) 21 Butler, Malcolm CB 5-11 190 3/2/90 6 West Alabama Vicksburg, Miss. UFA (NE)-'18 20 Durden, Kenneth CB 6-1 180 5/16/92 2 Youngstown State Valdosta, Ga. FA-'18 25 Jackson, Adoree' CB 5-11 185 9/18/95 3 Southern California East St. Louis, Ill. D1b-'17 38 Jordan, Mike DB 6-1 200 10/21/92 2 Missouri Western St. Louis, Mo. FA-'18 46 Kalu, Joshua DB 6-0 203 8/28/95 1 Nebraska Houston, Texas FA-'18 32 Orr, Kareem CB 5-11 195 1/2/97 R Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tenn. FA-'19 28 Payne, D'Andre CB 5-10 188 5/17/96 R Iowa State Washington, D.C. FA-'19 MEDIA 26 Ryan, Logan CB 5-11 195 2/9/91 7 Rutgers Voorhees, N.J. UFA (NE)-'17 36 Sims, LeShaun CB 6-0 203 9/18/93 4 Southern Utah Las Vegas, Nev. D5b-'16 23 Smith, Tye CB 6-0 195 5/3/93 4 Towson Raleigh, N.C. FA-'17

SAFETIES (6) 31 Byard, Kevin S 5-11 212 8/17/93 4 Middle Tennessee State Lithonia, Ga. D3-'16 29 Cruikshank, Dane DB 6-1 209 4/27/95 2 Arizona Chino Hills, Calif. D5-'18 37 Hooker, Amani DB 5-11 210 6/14/98 R Iowa Minneapolis, Minn. D4-'19 47 Tillery, JoJo S 5-11 205 6/22/97 R Wofford Hixson, Tenn. FA-'19 24 Vaccaro, Kenny S 6-0 214 2/15/91 7 Texas Brownwood, Texas FA-'18 STATISTICS 30 Wiley, LaDarius S 6-1 210 6/3/96 R Vanderbilt Los Angeles, Calif. FA-'19

PUNTERS (2) 3 Barnard, Austin K/P 6-3 207 6/22/95 2 Samford Fayetteville, Ga. FA-’18 6 Kern, Brett P 6-2 214 2/17/86 12 Toledo Grand Island, N.Y. W (DEN)-’09

As of Aug. 12, 2019 ROSTERS TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 112 of 113 TENNESSEE TITANS ALPHABETICAL ROSTER NO. NAME POS. HT. WT. BIRTHDATE EXP. COLLEGE HOMETOWN ACQUIRED 3 Barnard, Austin K/P 6-3 207 6/22/95 2 Samford Fayetteville, Ga. FA-'18 39 Barnes, Alex RB 6-0 226 10/27/96 R Kansas State Pittsburg, Kan. FA-'19 53 Bates, Daren LB 5-11 225 11/27/90 7 Auburn Olive Branch, Miss. UFA (OAK)-'17 95 Bledsoe, Amani DE 6-4 280 2/6/98 R Oklahoma Lawrence, Kan. FA-'19 48o Brinkley, Beau LS 6-4 260 1/25/90 8 Missouri Kearney, Mo. FA-'12 11 Brown, A.J. WR 6-1 226 6/30/97 R Mississippi Starkville, Miss. D2-'19 55 Brown, Jayon LB 6-0 226 2/26/95 3 UCLA Long Beach, Calif. D5-'17 21 Butler, Malcolm CB 5-11 190 3/2/90 6 West Alabama Vicksburg, Miss. UFA (NE)-'18 31 Byard, Kevin S 5-11 212 8/17/93 4 Middle Tennessee State Lithonia, Ga. D3-'16 GAME PREVIEW 99 Casey, Jurrell DT 6-1 305 12/5/89 9 Southern California Long Beach, Calif. D3-'11 78 Conklin, Jack T 6-6 308 8/17/94 4 Michigan State Plainwell, Mich. D1-'16 44 Correa, Kamalei OLB 6-3 241 4/27/94 4 Boise State Honolulu, Hawaii T (BAL)-'18 49d Cotton, Eric DE 6-2 262 2/28/95 R Stanford Nampa, Idaho FA-'19 29 Cruikshank, Dane DB 6-1 209 4/27/95 2 Arizona Chino Hills, Calif. D5-'18 84 Davis, Corey WR 6-3 209 1/11/95 3 Western Michigan Wheaton, Ill. D1a-'17 64 Davis, Nate OL 6-3 316 9/23/96 R Charlotte Ashburn, Va. D3-'19 28o Dawkins, Dalyn RB 5-7 183 12/26/94 1 Colorado State Louisville, Ky. FA-'18 92 Dickerson, Matt DE 6-5 292 11/9/95 2 UCLA San Mateo, Calif. FA-'18 75 Douglas, Jamil G 6-4 309 2/28/92 2 Arizona State Cypress, Calif. FA-'18 20 Durden, Kenneth CB 6-1 180 5/16/92 2 Youngstown State Valdosta, Ga. FA-'18 52d Eligwe, Ukeme LB 6-2 239 4/27/94 3 Georgia Southern Stone Mountain, Ga. FA-'19 54 Evans, Rashaan LB 6-2 232 11/8/95 2 Alabama Auburn, Ala. D1-'18 56 Finch, Sharif OLB 6-4 250 10/1/95 2 Temple Henrico, Va. FA-'18 86 Firkser, Anthony TE 6-2 246 2/19/95 2 Harvard Manalapan, N.J. FA-'18 32o Fluellen, David RB 5-11 224 1/28/92 3 Toledo Lockport, N.Y. FA-'15 48d Folston, James OLB 6-4 250 6/14/96 R Pittsburgh Cocoa, Fla. FA-'19

TEAM NOTES 52o Grasu, Hroniss C/G 6-3 301 8/12/91 4 Oregon Los Angeles, Calif. FA-'19 73 Hall, A.T. T 6-4 303 1/26/96 R Stanford Glendale, Ariz. FA-'19 57 Harris, Nigel LB 6-2 225 12/7/94 2 South Florida Tampa, Fla. FA-'18 22 Henry, Derrick RB 6-3 247 1/4/94 4 Alabama Yulee, Fla. D2c-'16 93 Herron, Frank DL 6-4 305 7/9/94 1 Louisiana State Memphis, Tenn. FA-'19 49o Hesse, Parker TE 6-3 261 5/26/95 R Iowa Waukon, Iowa FA-'19 88 Hewitt, Ryan TE 6-4 255 1/24/91 6 Stanford Denver, Colo. FA-'19 16 Hollister, Cody WR 6-4 216 11/18/93 2 Arkansas Bend, Ore. FA-'19 37 Hooker, Amani DB 5-11 210 6/14/98 R Iowa Minneapolis, Minn. D4-'19 97 Hoyett, Braxton NT 6-2 302 2/5/96 R Mississippi State Pelham, Ala. FA-'19 10 Humphries, Adam WR 5-11 195 6/24/93 5 Clemson Spartanburg, S.C. UFA (TB)-'19 35 Hunt, Akeem RB 5-10 185 2/22/93 4 Purdue Covington, Ga. FA-'19 25 Jackson, Adoree' CB 5-11 185 9/18/95 3 Southern California East St. Louis, Ill. D1b-'17 15 Jennings, Darius WR 5-10 180 6/28/92 3 Virginia Baltimore, Md. FA-'17 94 Johnson, Austin DL 6-4 314 5/8/94 4 Penn State Galloway, N.J. D2b-'16 60 Jones, Ben C 6-3 308 7/2/89 8 Georgia Brent, Ala. UFA (HOU)-'16 90 Jones, DaQuan DL 6-4 322 12/27/91 6 Penn State Johnson City, N.Y. D4a-'14 38 Jordan, Mike DB 6-1 200 10/21/92 2 Missouri Western St. Louis, Mo. FA-'18 46 Kalu, Joshua DB 6-0 203 8/28/95 1 Nebraska Houston, Texas FA-'18

PLAYER NOTES PLAYER 71 Kelly, Dennis T/G 6-8 321 1/16/90 8 Purdue Chicago Heights, Ill. T (PHI)-'16 6 Kern, Brett P 6-2 214 2/17/86 12 Toledo Grand Island, N.Y. W (DEN)-'09 58 Landry III, Harold OLB 6-2 252 6/5/96 2 Boston College Spring Lake, N.C. D2-'18 62 Levin, Corey C/G 6-4 307 8/12/94 3 Chattanooga Dacula, Ga. D6-'17 77 Lewan, Taylor T 6-7 309 7/22/91 6 Michigan Cave Creek, Ariz. D1-'14 33 Lewis, Dion RB 5-8 195 9/27/90 8 Pittsburgh Albany, N.Y. UFA (NE)-'18 45 Lewis, LaTroy OLB 6-3 255 11/9/93 1 Tennessee Akron, Ohio FA-'18 41 Long Jr., David LB 5-11 227 10/12/96 R West Virginia Cincinnati, Ohio D6-'19 79 Mack, Isaiah DT 6-1 299 3/19/96 R Chattanooga Tunnel Hill, Ga. FA-'19 8 Mariota, Marcus QB 6-4 222 10/30/93 5 Oregon Honolulu, Hawaii D1-'15 69 Marz, Tyler T 6-7 316 9/9/92 3 Wisconsin Springfield, Minn. FA-'16 87 McEvoy, Tanner WR 6-6 230 1/26/93 3 Wisconsin Hillsdale, N.J. FA-'19 30o McNichols, Jeremy RB 5-9 205 12/26/95 1 Boise State Santa Margarita, Calif. FA-'18 70d Nelson, Chris DL 6-1 315 1/23/95 R Texas Lakeland, Fla. FA-'19 32d Orr, Kareem CB 5-11 195 1/2/97 R Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tenn. FA-'19 66 Pamphile, Kevin G/T 6-5 315 11/27/90 6 Purdue Miami, Fla. UFA (TB)-'18 MEDIA 68 Pasztor, Austin OL 6-7 305 11/26/90 6 Virginia Tillonsburg, Ontario FA-'18 28d Payne, D'Andre CB 5-10 188 5/17/96 R Iowa State Washington, D.C. FA-'19 85 Pruitt, MyCole TE 6-2 245 3/24/92 4 Southern Illinois South Bend, Ind. FA-'18 72 Quessenberry, David OL 6-5 310 8/24/90 1 San Jose State La Jolla, Calif. FA-'18 83 Ratliff-Williams, Anthony WR 5-11 195 6/17/97 R North Carolina Matthews, N.C. FA-'19 14 Raymond, Kalif WR 5-8 182 8/8/94 2 Holy Cross Lawrenceville, Ga. FA-'18 50 Roberson, Derick OLB 6-3 250 11/15/95 R Sam Houston State San Antonio, Texas FA-'19 26 Ryan, Logan CB 5-11 195 2/9/91 7 Rutgers Voorhees, N.J. UFA (NE)-'17 76 Saffold, Rodger G 6-5 325 6/6/88 10 Indiana Bedford, Ohio UFA (LAR)-'19 19 Sharpe, Tajaé WR 6-2 194 12/23/94 4 Massachusetts Piscataway, N.J. D5a-'16 36 Sims, LeShaun CB 6-0 203 9/18/93 4 Southern Utah Las Vegas, Nev. D5b-'16 23 Smith, Tye CB 6-0 195 5/3/93 4 Towson Raleigh, N.C. FA-'17 61 Stinnie, Aaron G 6-3 312 2/18/94 2 James Madison Charlottesville, Va. FA-'18 17 Tannehill, Ryan QB 6-4 217 7/27/88 8 Texas A&M Big Spring, Texas T (MIA)-'19 13 Taylor, Taywan WR 5-11 203 3/2/95 3 Western Kentucky Louisville, Ky. D3a-'17 47 Tillery, JoJo S 5-11 205 6/22/97 R Wofford Hixson, Tenn. FA-'19 96 Urban, Brent DE 6-7 300 5/5/91 6 Virginia Brampton, Ontario UFA (BAL)-'19 24 Vaccaro, Kenny S 6-0 214 2/15/91 7 Texas Brownwood, Texas FA-'18 91 Wake, Cameron OLB 6-3 263 1/30/82 11 Penn State Hyattsville, Md. UFA (MIA)-'19

STATISTICS 82 Walker, Delanie TE 6-2 248 8/12/84 14 Central Missouri Pomona, Calif. UFA (SF)-'13 80 White, Papi WR 5-9 168 7/19/96 R Ohio Seminole, Okla. FA-'19 89 Wick, Cole TE 6-6 257 11/30/93 3 Incarnate Word Hallettsville, Texas FA-'18 30d Wiley, LaDarius S 6-1 210 6/3/96 R Vanderbilt Los Angeles, Calif. FA-'19 5 Woodside, Logan QB 6-1 213 1/27/95 1 Toledo Frankfort, Ky. FA-'19 59 Woodyard, Wesley LB 6-0 233 7/21/86 12 Kentucky LaGrange, Ga. UFA (DEN)-'14 18 Yancey, DeAngelo WR 6-1 220 11/18/94 1 Purdue Atlanta, Ga. FA-'19 PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM (2): 81 Smith, Jonnu TE 6-3 248 8/22/95 3 Florida International Ocala, Fla. D3b-'17 4 Succop, Ryan K 6-2 218 9/19/86 11 South Carolina Hickory, N.C. FA-'14 NON-FOOTBALL INJURY (1): 98 Simmons, Jeffery DL 6-4 305 7/28/97 R Mississippi State Macon, Miss. D1-'19 RESERVE/INJURED (2): 12 Batson, Cameron WR 5-8 175 12/20/95 2 Texas Tech Oklahoma City, Okla. FA-'18 42 Walker, D'Andre OLB 6-2 251 1/23/97 R Georgia College Park, Ga. D5-'19

Active Roster Count: 90 As of Aug. 12, 2019

ROSTERS HEAD COACH: MIKE VRABEL ASSISTANT COACHES: DEAN PEES (defensive coordinator), ARTHUR SMITH (offensive coordinator),CRAIG AUKERMAN (special teams), BRIAN BELL (strength and conditioning assistant), SCOTT BOOKER (defensive assistant), SHANE BOWEN (outside linebackers), KEITH CARTER (offensive line), KERRY COOMBS (secondary), RYAN CROW (defensive assistant), TONY DEWS (running backs), TODD DOWNING (tight ends), MATT EDWARDS (assistant special teams), MONDRAY GEE (strength and conditioning assistant), CHANDLER HENLEY (quality control), TYRONE McKENZIE (inside linebackers), ROB MOORE (wide receivers), PAT O'HARA (quarterbacks), MATT PEES (quality control), FRANK PIRAINO (strength and conditioning), LUKE STECKEL (offensive assistant), MIKE SULLIVAN (assistant offensive line), TERRELL WILLIAMS (defensive line) TitansOnline.com/MediaGuide Preseason Week 2: Titans vs. Patriots Page 113 of 113 TENNESSEE TITANS NUMERICAL ROSTER GAME PREVIEW NO. NAME POS. HT. WT. AGE EXP. COLLEGE HOMETOWN ACQUIRED 3 Austin Barnard K/P 6-3 207 24 2 Samford Fayetteville, Ga. FA-'18 5 Logan Woodside QB 6-1 213 24 1 Toledo Frankfort, Ky. FA-'19 6 Brett Kern P 6-2 214 33 12 Toledo Grand Island, N.Y. W (DEN)-'09 8 Marcus Mariota QB 6-4 222 25 5 Oregon Honolulu, Hawaii D1-'15 10 Adam Humphries WR 5-11 195 26 5 Clemson Spartanburg, S.C. UFA (TB)-'19 11 A.J. Brown WR 6-1 226 22 R Mississippi Starkville, Miss. D2-'19 13 Taywan Taylor WR 5-11 203 24 3 Western Kentucky Louisville, Ky. D3a-'17 14 Kalif Raymond WR 5-8 182 25 2 Holy Cross Lawrenceville, Ga. FA-'18 15 Darius Jennings WR 5-10 180 27 3 Virginia Baltimore, Md. FA-'17 16 Cody Hollister WR 6-4 216 25 2 Arkansas Bend, Ore. FA-'19 17 Ryan Tannehill QB 6-4 217 31 8 Texas A&M Big Spring, Texas T (MIA)-'19 18 DeAngelo Yancey WR 6-1 220 24 1 Purdue Atlanta, Ga. FA-'19 19 Tajaé Sharpe WR 6-2 194 24 4 Massachusetts Piscataway, N.J. D5a-'16 20 Kenneth Durden CB 6-1 180 27 2 Youngstown State Valdosta, Ga. FA-'18 21 Malcolm Butler CB 5-11 190 29 6 West Alabama Vicksburg, Miss. UFA (NE)-'18 22 Derrick Henry RB 6-3 247 25 4 Alabama Yulee, Fla. D2c-'16 23 Tye Smith CB 6-0 195 26 4 Towson Raleigh, N.C. FA-'17 24 Kenny Vaccaro S 6-0 214 28 7 Texas Brownwood, Texas FA-'18

25 Adoree' Jackson CB 5-10 186 23 3 Southern California East St. Louis, Ill. D1b-'17 TEAM NOTES 26 Logan Ryan CB 5-11 195 28 7 Rutgers Voorhees, N.J. UFA (NE)-'17 28o Dalyn Dawkins RB 5-7 183 24 1 Colorado State Louisville, Ky. FA-'18 28d D'Andre Payne CB 5-10 188 23 R Iowa State Washingtom, D.C. FA-'19 29 Dane Cruikshank DB 6-1 209 24 2 Arizona Chino Hills, Calif. D5-'18 30o Jeremy McNichols RB 5-9 205 23 1 Boise State Santa Margarita, Calif. FA-'18 30d LaDarius Wiley S 6-1 210 23 R Vanderbilt Los Angeles, Calif. FA-'19 31 Kevin Byard S 5-11 212 25 4 Middle Tennessee State Lithonia, Ga. D3-'16 32o David Fluellen RB 5-11 224 27 3 Toledo Lockport, N.Y. FA-'15 32d Kareem Orr CB 5-11 195 22 R Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tenn. FA-'19 33 Dion Lewis RB 5-8 195 28 8 Pittsburgh Albany, N.Y. UFA (NE)-'18 35 Akeem Hunt RB 5-10 185 26 4 Purdue Covington, Ga. FA-'19 36 LeShaun Sims CB 6-0 203 25 4 Southern Utah Las Vegas, Nev. D5b-'16 37 Amani Hooker DB 5-11 210 21 R Iowa Minneapolis, Minn. D4-'19 38 Mike Jordan DB 6-1 200 26 2 Missouri Western St. Louis, Mo. FA-'18 39 Alex Barnes RB 6-0 226 22 R Kansas State Pittsburg, Kan. FA-'19 41 David Long Jr. LB 5-11 227 22 R West Virginia Cincinnati, Ohio D6-'19 44 Kamalei Correa OLB 6-3 241 25 4 Boise State Honolulu, Hawaii T (BAL)-'18 45 LaTroy Lewis OLB 6-3 255 25 1 Tennessee Akron, Ohio FA-'18 PLAYER NOTES 46 Joshua Kalu DB 6-0 203 23 1 Nebraska Houston, Texas FA-'18 47 JoJo Tillery S 5-11 205 22 R Wofford Hixson, Tenn. FA-'19 48o Beau Brinkley LS 6-4 260 29 8 Missouri Kearney, Mo. FA-'12 48d James Folston OLB 6-4 250 23 R Pittsburgh Cocoa, Fla. FA-'19 49d Eric Cotton DE 6-6 262 24 R Stanford Nampa, Idaho FA-'19 49o Parker Hesse TE 6-3 261 24 R Iowa Waukon, Iowa FA-'19 50 Derick Roberson OLB 6-3 250 23 R Sam Houston State San Antonio, Texas FA-'19 52d Ukeme Eligwe LB 6-2 239 25 3 Georgia Southern Stone Mountain, Ga. FA-'19 52o Hroniss Grasu C/G 6-3 301 28 4 Oregon Los Angeles, Calif. FA-'19 53 Daren Bates LB 5-11 225 28 7 Auburn Olive Branch, Miss. UFA (OAK)-'17 54 Rashaan Evans LB 6-2 232 23 2 Alabama Auburn, Ala. D1-'18 55 Jayon Brown LB 6-0 226 24 3 UCLA Long Beach, Calif. D5-'17 56 Sharif Finch OLB 6-4 250 23 2 Temple Henrico, Va. FA-'18 57 Nigel Harris LB 6-2 225 24 2 South Florida Tampa, Fla. FA-'18 58 Harold Landry III OLB 6-2 252 23 2 Boston College Spring Lake, N.C. D2-'18 59 Wesley Woodyard LB 6-0 233 33 12 Kentucky LaGrange, Ga. UFA (DEN)-'14 60 Ben Jones C 6-3 308 30 8 Georgia Brent, Ala. UFA (HOU)-'16 61 Aaron Stinnie G 6-3 312 25 2 James Madison Charlottesville, Va. FA-'18 62 Corey Levin C/G 6-4 307 25 3 Chattanooga Dacula, Ga. D6-'17 64 Nate Davis OL 6-3 316 22 R Charlotte Ashburn, Va. D3-'19

66 Kevin Pamphile G/T 6-5 315 28 6 Purdue Miami, Fla. UFA (TB)-'18 MEDIA 68 Austin Pasztor OL 6-7 305 28 6 Virginia Tillonsburg, Ontario FA-'18 69 Tyler Marz T 6-7 316 26 3 Wisconsin Springfield, Minn. FA-'16 70 Chris Nelson DL 6-1 315 24 R Texas Lakeland, Fla. FA-'19 71 Dennis Kelly T/G 6-8 321 29 8 Purdue Chicago Heights, Ill. T (PHI)-'16 72 David Quessenberry OL 6-5 305 28 1 San Jose State La Jolla, Calif. FA-'18 73 A.T. Hall T 6-4 303 23 R Stanford Glendale, Ariz. FA-'19 75 Jamil Douglas G 6-4 309 27 2 Arizona State Cypress, Calif. FA-'18 76 Rodger Saffold G 6-5 325 31 10 Indiana Bedford, Ohio UFA (LAR)-'19 77 Taylor Lewan T 6-7 309 28 6 Michigan Cave Creek, Ariz. D1-'14 78 Jack Conklin T 6-6 308 24 4 Michigan State Plainwell, Mich. D1-'16 79 Isaiah Mack DT 6-1 299 23 R Chattanooga Tunnel Hill, Ga. FA-'19 80 Papi White WR 5-9 168 23 R Ohio Seminole, Okla. FA-'19 82 Delanie Walker TE 6-2 248 35 14 Central Missouri Pomona, Calif. UFA (SF)-'13 83 Anthony Ratliff-Williams WR 5-11 195 22 R North Carolina Matthews, N.C. FA-'19 84 Corey Davis WR 6-3 209 24 3 Western Michigan Wheaton, Ill. D1a-'17 85 MyCole Pruitt TE 6-2 245 27 4 Southern Illinois South Bend, Ind. FA-'18

86 Anthony Firkser TE 6-2 246 24 2 Harvard Manalapan, N.J. FA-'18 STATISTICS 87 Tanner McEvoy WR 6-6 230 26 3 Wisconsin Hillsdale, N.J. FA-'19 88 Ryan Hewitt TE 6-4 255 28 6 Stanford Denver, Colo. FA-'19 89 Cole Wick TE 6-6 257 25 3 Incarnate Word Hallettsville, Texas FA-'18 90 DaQuan Jones DL 6-4 322 27 6 Penn State Johnson City, N.Y. D4a-'14 91 Cameron Wake OLB 6-3 263 37 11 Penn State Hyattsville, Md. UFA (MIA)-'19 92 Matt Dickerson DE 6-5 292 23 2 UCLA San Mateo, Calif. FA-'18 93 Frank Herron DL 6-4 305 25 1 Louisiana State Memphis, Tenn. FA-'19 94 Austin Johnson DL 6-4 314 25 4 Penn State Galloway, N.J. D2b-'16 95 Amani Bledsoe DE 6-4 280 21 R Oklahoma Lawrence, Kan. FA-'19 96 Brent Urban DE 6-7 300 28 6 Virginia Brampton, Ontario UFA (BAL)-'19 97 Braxton Hoyett NT 6-2 302 23 R Mississippi State Pelham, Ala. FA-'19 99 Jurrell Casey DT 6-1 305 29 9 Southern California Long Beach, Calif. D3-'11 PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM (2): 4 Ryan Succop K 6-2 218 32 11 South Carolina Hickory, N.C. FA-'14 81 Jonnu Smith TE 6-3 248 23 3 Florida International Ocala, Fla. D3b-'17 NON-FOOTBALL INJURY (1): 98 Jeffery Simmons DL 6-4 305 22 R Mississippi State Macon, Miss. D1-'19 RESERVE/INJURED (2):

12 Cameron Batson WR 5-8 175 23 2 Texas Tech Oklahoma City, Okla. FA-'18 ROSTERS 42 D'Andre Walker OLB 6-2 251 22 R Georgia College Park, Ga. D5-'19

Active Roster Count: 90 As of Aug. 12, 2019

HEAD COACH: MIKE VRABEL ASSISTANT COACHES: DEAN PEES (defensive coordinator), ARTHUR SMITH (offensive coordinator), CRAIG AUKERMAN (special teams), BRIAN BELL (strength and conditioning assistant), SCOTT BOOKER (defensive assistant), SHANE BOWEN (outside linebackers), KEITH CARTER (offensive line), KERRY COOMBS (secondary), RYAN CROW (defensive assistant), TONY DEWS (running backs), TODD DOWNING (tight ends), MATT EDWARDS (assistant special teams), MONDRAY GEE (strength and conditioning assistant), CHANDLER HENLEY (quality control), TYRONE McKENZIE (inside linebackers), ROB MOORE (wide receivers), PAT O'HARA (quarterbacks), MATT PEES (quality control), FRANK PIRAINO (strength and conditioning), LUKE STECKEL (offensive assistant), MIKE SULLIVAN (assistant offensive line), TERRELL WILLIAMS (defensive line)

HOW ACQUIRED KEY: FA (free agent), UFA (unrestricted free agent), RFA (restricted free agent), D (draft pick), W (waivers), T (trade) MIKE VRABEL TRANSCRIPT HEAD COACH MIKE VRABEL PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT Friday, August 9, 2019

(on if Marcus Mariota’s connection with Adam Humphries is what he envisioned when the Titans signed him this offseason) I think we have visions for all the players that we try to add to the roster. Certainly, you saw Adam (Humphries) get a punt return, which was really nice, and then obviously work underneath and be a reliable target when he was in there.

(on what he liked and didn’t like after watching the tape of the first preseason game against the Eagles) I think the penalties clearly have to get cleaned up. I think we have to understand that we have to be able to play physical, aggressive, finish, all those types of things and not have 12 penalties, or 13 and then 12 accepted – whatever it ended up being. We can improve on that, but there was some great efforts I thought, guys trying to get extra blocks, guys running to the ball, hustling to the ball. I felt like we were in-and-out of the huddle offensively. I thought we played run defense how we want to be able to do it – being able to set the edge, build a wall and swarm. It’s just the next step here in the process and we’ll get going here again with the guys tomorrow.

(on if getting in and out of the huddle quickly is a point of emphasis for him) I would love to be able to do that, dictate the tempo. I just think that there’s a certain element to being able to use a snap count, and do those types of things, and get to the ball to force the defense to figure out how much they’re going to disguise, and when are we going to snap the ball, and when are we going to be able to go. You have to be able to get in and out of the huddle to be able to do all those things. I just think that’s the comfort level with a lot of people involved as we head into our second year.

(on how offensive coordinator Arthur Smith did calling offensive plays for the first time) He did fine. It’s just another day. Yesterday, loved the guys that were trying to give (JoJo) Tillery the interception ball, but yesterday, those stats don’t exist. We were able to get some things accomplished. I thought for the most part, I felt the communication between him and the quarterbacks were good. He had an idea of where he wanted to go on the next play. I tried to tell him, ‘Hey, I think we’re going to be in four-down territory, let’s have a couple of plays ready.’ So, I thought that that communication was good.

(on what he wants to see next from guys that made a big impact on the outcome of the first preseason game against the Eagles) Before we crown some of these guys, it wasn’t perfect. We’ve got to improve on the things that we didn’t do well. We had too many drops offensively. We gave up some pressure in the middle of the pocket, which when you’re trying to throw the football, that’s the last place you want to see leaks. Just continue to work, continue to develop and understand where they have to get to in the run game. That’s important as a receiver to help us out to be able to run the football.

(on if he pulled Taywan Taylor aside after dropping a few passes) We talk to all the players about trying to do their job and to play better. Whether that’s Taywan (Taylor), or Kamalei Correa, or Rashaan Evans, we talk to them all the time. We coach them and we’re going to coach everything that we can for every player that’s here. Just had to try to eliminate some of those things and get back to work.

(on if the early success on third down and in the red zone is a good sign) I think that you kind of sometimes get what you emphasize. We’ve tried to do those things, we’ve tried to be able to be very efficient in the red zone. It’s something that we have to improve and try to score touchdowns, and we did that. We’ll get back in there tomorrow and do both of those things. (on if he thinks the trust between Marcus Mariota and Adam Humphries is evident so early in the season because they worked together in the offseason) I’m sure that’s got a lot to do with it. Adam’s (Humphries) been here since the start of the offseason program, he’s been available every day and he’s a good pro. The one that kind of got behind him, he made a great catch and sometimes the quarterbacks make receivers look good, and sometimes receivers make the quarterback look good.

(on where he is on honing in on the offensive line personnel) It’s still an evaluation at some spots. We’ve got the first four games that we’ve got to navigate through with Taylor (Lewan) and then just kind of working those guys inside. I thought they all had some really, really nice plays. I think Corey (Levin) continues to develop. Pamph (Kevin Pamphile) did a nice job of pass protection – he gave up pressure early there. Jamil (Douglas) continues to fight. (Aaron) Stinnie is tough and improving. It’s fun to kind of watch those guys go in there and play. We’ll keep working through with the group that we’ve got and see when we can get Nate (Davis) back.

(on the most effective way to help a player who is having confidence issues) We’re all here for a reason. We all got here – whether that be as a coach, or a player, or personnel, or a trainer, anybody in professional sports – we’ve all gotten here because of hard work, dedication, confidence and ability. Once they go out there, they’ve got to just go and play. We have to not worry about the last play or the next play and just continue to focus and concentrate on the player each day individually. A lot of times, guys get supportive of their teammates and there’s a lot of different things. We just try to coach them and get them to play up to their ability.

(on if Darius Jennings needed to slow down on the pass play near the sideline) I think everything that we talk about with the passing game is the timing, the spacing and the trust. To say that one guy’s got to do this, and one guys got to do something else, I never really try to evaluate the position, or the receiver position, or the offensive line. We have to just make sure that we’re hitting those things. Whether it’s a half a step short in a route or a half a second earlier in the throw, that’s all the timing and the spacing. I thought for the most part that we did that. On that example that you’re referencing, we just weren’t able to complete it.

(on how Jeremy McNichols and the other running backs performed in the first preseason game against the Eagles) He carried through what we’ve been doing at camp and kind of what we’ve seen. I think Jeremy (McNichols) hit the holes hard, I thought Dawk (Dalyn Dawkins), I thought Dion (Lewis) smoked it up in there and we got undercut, or we would have been on the post safety on that one. McNichols, with all due respect to him, but we got two cuts on the backside. (MyCole Pruitt) cut his guy off, we got some extra effort. We got about the minimum out of what we would have got out of that run if you’d have seen how it was blocked from the end zone. It was a pretty cool thing to see what all those offensive linemen had been working on kind of translate. First time they worked cut blocks as opposed to on a dummy and a launch pad. For that, I thought there were a lot of good examples not having done it live since last year.

(on the reasoning behind Adoree’ Jackson’s playing time in the first preseason game against the Eagles) Just trying to get ready for the regular season. I’m just trying to get guys some work.

(on how it was to see Logan Woodside take command of the offense) Well, after he got done tripping over his cleats on the high snap and fell down, I thought he acted like a quarterback, and had a lot of fun out there – a lot of energy. It’s great to be able to see those guys get in the game, take control of the huddle and throw the ball down the field. Made two good reads on the zone read there and pull it. Made good decisions about getting down and taking care of himself and the football. Anytime that we have an opportunity to do those types of things with young players, it’s cool.

(on if Logan Woodside’s AAF experience has helped him) I think there’s a lot of things that go into that, I’m sure that’s part of it. His dedication, his thought process, his approach, his routine, I think there’s a lot of things that go into his improvement, coaching.

(on his impression of MyCole Pruitt so far in training camp) Delanie (Walker) doesn’t take every rep and Jonnu (Smith) is working his way back, so it’s been a great opportunity for (MyCole) Pruitt to get in there. He got about 20 snaps last night, caught every ball that was thrown to him. Just continuing to develop and build some trust and help us first and second down. For some of these tight ends that aren’t necessarily labeled the receiving tight end, if they are able just to catch every ball that the quarterback throws them, that’s going to be a pretty productive night. (Ryan) Hewitt had a catch, and (Cole) Wick, and then MyCole had a couple that the quarterback threw to him. I thought he ran a nice route on third down too.

(on if any players won’t practice Saturday from injuries sustained in the first preseason game) I would imagine that (Cody) Conway probably wouldn’t be able to practice and (Riley) Bullough. We’ll see here later on today as these guys go through. We got back late, wanted to get these guys some rest. I’m sure they’ll be in there with Todd (Toriscelli) as we speak.

(on if anybody will practice Saturday that didn’t play in the first preseason game) Hopefully. We’re trying to get everybody out there that can practice, we’re trying to get them out there. Whether that be Jurrell (Casey), (Jonathan) Simmons, Jonnu (Smith), all those guys, we’d love to get them back out there as soon as possible. HEAD COACH MIKE VRABEL PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT Saturday, August 10, 2019

(on getting Jurrell Casey off of the PUP list) It’s great. We need everybody to try to get him to progress on. We’ll see how he does after today, and continue to try to do some stuff with him and move forward at our pace and his pace and we’ll kind of see where both of those combine. (on what Jurrell Casey’s presence brings to the defensive line) An athletic, destructive presence. Knowledgeable, he’s instinctive, can play a lot of different positions for us. We’re just excited to get him back and start and working with him. (on how much he will have to ease Jurrell Casey back into practice) It’s probably usually the plan. We just do a little bit today, see how it feels and see how it reacts. Do a little bit tomorrow, you keep adding and you kind of go from there. (on what the process is like when adding new players to the roster) I think that that’s always a tough spot for guys coming in. We ask our veterans, we ask our players to try to help them assimilate themselves to our team, how we do things, how we meet, how we jog through, how we practice – all the little things that may be a little different from team to team. We’re a little understanding of them of what we’re asking them to do. Sometimes I just tell the coaches, ‘Hey, make sure they know what to do. You’ve got to get out there close enough to the field where you can help them out.’ We’re well into our install and what we’re going to be doing, so these guys are just kind of coming in here with a few hours notice to try to be able to operate practice. You’re just trying to identify guys that can help us. (on the improvement he has seen in Derick Roberson) There’s a skill set there that Jon (Robinson) and I identified when we worked him out. We’ve just got to keep progressing and be able to show up in the games. Take the coaching, take the practice reps and take it out to the field on the games. Be able to operate, whether that’s two-minute, or first and second down, third down – those situations change. Be able to understand that they’re changing and you’re not just running plays, you’re playing the game. (on if players coming from smaller schools take longer to acclimate) I don’t know. You have to do the research of players from smaller schools that played in the NFL, there’s a lot of them. It’s probably more of just the position switch, the new terminology and a lot of things like that, regardless of where they went to school. (on what he saw from D’Andre Walker before his injury) We saw a big body that could bend and run. He’s not going to be with us, so we’ll have to work with him, try to get him healthy and him mentally as prepared when we get him back to meetings and things like that because he won’t be able to practice with us. (on when D’Andre Walker’s injury occurred) I don’t remember. It’s an injury. (on if it’s important for the punt returners to focus on getting positive yards as opposed to focusing on scoring a touchdown on every punt) I think it’s important for us to do better on punt return than last year. So, whatever we did last year wasn’t good enough. (on what stands out about Jamil Douglas) His effort. I think he plays hard, I think he’s been in a few systems and he’s gotten comfortable with what we’re asking him to do. Like mostly everybody, it’s not perfect, but I do think that he plays with an effort and a toughness that we like our offensive linemen to have. (on if he was impressed with the red zone defense in Saturday’s practice or thought the offense needed to improve) I’d say probably both. I try to talk out both sides of my mouth when that happens. But you know, that’s training camp. I haven’t been a part of a lot of these days or days like that where one side of the ball does better than the other. One sides got to match the other sides intensity and really that’s kind of how it goes each day. There’s days where one side will be kind of rolling and then somebody’s got to make a play to kind of get us back on track and that has to happen. (on if he expects to see improvements when a particular side of the ball is struggling in training camp) I don’t know if that’s necessarily been the case. I think there’s been some back-and-forth. You can write whatever you want, but there’s a lot of times where we’re scoring down there Paul (Kuharsky) and you’ve certainly got strong opinions, but there’s some back-and-forth. The snapshot today, the defense won and you can print that and write whatever you want, but there’s back-and-forth. We certainly expect both sides in all three phases to close whatever gap. I don’t necessarily look at it as a gap, I’m just trying to get guys ready, get units ready, continue to install, work situations and just try to keep building on each day. We’ll have to practice better tomorrow than we did today. HEAD COACH MIKE VRABEL PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT Sunday, August 11, 2019

(opening statement) The first thing that I would like to just say is – our thoughts and prayers to the Steeler community, to the Drake family. They lost a coach last night. I was with the Patriots in 2001, we lost our quarterback coach, Dick Rehbein. It’s tough. To just get in a routine and you’re used to seeing everybody through training camp, and then one morning you just don’t see somebody who is apart of your family. Our prayers and our thoughts are going out to the Steeler community and the Drake family. (Apology to media not included) (on if A.J. Brown warming up with his helmet on is the next step in his recovery process) I think that that’s something that Todd (Toriscelli), Frank (Piraino) and I spent a lot of time on that. Just trying to get guys back at the right time, not be overly cautious and not be too aggressive, but just they’re return to play protocol. You’ve kind of seen it a little bit with Jurrell (Casey), that we’re doing stuff continually with them. You do a little bit one day and you do a little bit more the next. I would say that we’re hopeful that A.J. (Brown) can get out there and do more than what he did today. (on the work Corey Davis and A.J. Brown did off to the side) Again, that’s just part of the return to play, that it allows the player and me as coach, an assistant coach or a trainer to kind of work those guys through the drills that they’re going to need when they come back at their pace. I think sometimes when you just put them in there, whether that be O-line or D-line that I work with – or in this case today, receivers – the pace can kind of be more conducive to these guys coming back and seeing where their at, and then letting them work through some things as opposed to putting them in here with the rest of the group and the tempo that they may look like. (on if Corey Davis needs to work back up to the tempo of the rest of the team) Well, I think that that’s kind of where we’re at with him right now. Having not been out there a few days, I’m inclined to make sure that he’s where he needs to be as opposed to just throwing him back in there. We’ll re-evaluate and hopefully those guys will be able to do more from what they did today. (on if he needs to see anything from Ryan Succop in the preseason from a timing standpoint) Those guys know what they need. I think they probably admittingly would all like to have some preseason work. So, we’ll see where he’s at, whether he can kick in the preseason. If he can, we’ll make sure that he’s out there. (on how A.J. Brown’s patience has been through his recovery) It’s hard, having been through it as a player and a young player that’s been injured that hasn’t been able to be out there. It’s a daily grind of treatment, of meetings, of lifting, or rehab, and you’re not playing football at the time and you’re not practicing, so things are moving on – install’s going in, players are getting reps. I think we’re trying to do our best and he’s trying to do his best too to stay focused and remain positive. Everybody wants to be out there. We’ll see what it looks like tomorrow. (on why they kicked a field goal with no goal post) No. Believe it or not, if you look up there, Amy’s (Adams Strunk) balcony is the exact same distance as the goal post. When I saw the family up there, I think Kenneth’s (Adams) family was here. We like to buzz the tower and they had already left to come downstairs. One time, everybody was nervous last year, I think it might have been my first OTA or something and Amy was watching. Kind of mistakenly just said we’re kicking in the two-minute drill and she was sitting up there. I’m like, ‘Ryan (Succop), just make sure you kick it over their head. If you get it on the roof, we’ll get Jeb (Johnston) to go up there and get it. That was just because I saw the kids were up there and then the next thing you know, they weren’t and I thought they’d like to see a field goal come towards them. It’s Austin (Barnard), he’s doing his best. He’s a punter. We love him as a punter and we’re working through some things with the field goal. Austin is developing as a punter. That’s not the intent that I had, it was just, if they kick it over the balcony, it’s going to be good. (on selling preseason tickets to fans without a kicker on the roster when a game may come down to field goal to win) I think we’re always trying to do right by the fans. He (Austin Barnard) also is kicking. He kicks off, he’s developing. He made one the other night. We’re going to do right by the fans, we do. We try to get our players out there, we sign autographs at the stadium. The product has to be reflective of the work that we’re putting in. We started off that way in Philly, now it’s our job to kind of get the work in against the Patriots, and kind of carry that through to the next week and continue to build. When the fans come out here, we want to go over there and sign every single autograph and take pictures. We’re just always going to try to do right by the fans and make sure that the experience is good. (on how Kareem Orr is progressing) He loves football. The knock on Kareem (Orr) was the 40 time, but when we got him for mini-camp, he would be in one of those categories of guys that love football. You see him get excited and you’ve got to play this game with some emotion. You’ve got to go out there that we don’t want to taunt, but when you cover the guy and bat the pass down, you should have some excitement and you should love doing that. He’s kind of shown that early on that he loves football. It’s never perfect, but he’s fun to coach. I know that Kerry (Coombs), Dean (Pees) and Scott Booker enjoy coaching him from that standpoint. (on how Kareem Orr’s ball skills are coming along) Yeah. I mean, we’ve got to catch the ones that are thrown to him in man and match coverage. I’ve always said that the job is to make sure that your man doesn’t catch the ball. He’s had some P.B.U.s and takes advantage of the tips and the over throws, and then being able to play zone coverage with some confidence. (on if Taywan Taylor has mentally recovered from the drops he had in the first preseason game against the Eagles) You’d have to ask Taywan (Taylor) mentally. It’s really hard for me, I just kind of go by the attitude that I see, the urgency, working on the things, improving on the things that maybe were an area of focus. There was a play yesterday that I’m sure got buried, but sometimes we try to explain to these guys that the defenders are allowed to faceguard up until the point where there’s contact. If the receiver is just content to continue to run down the field and let the guy faceguard him, that’s not going to be a penalty. Taywan yesterday came back for a ball on third down, which probably from the outside would have looked like a drop, but I think he created enough contact coming back for that ball that we’d probably have to look at it on the field and also on the film, but that would have been a P.I. I try to point those things out like, ‘Hey, last week that happened and we didn’t come back and attack the ball and we didn’t create the contact. This week, we got it. We had the situation, we recognized the situation and you might come back and get a D.P.I. there for 30 yards.’ Those are the things that I wanted to point out yesterday amidst some of the other things that weren’t great. (on if there is anything that the players can do to get accustomed to the speed of the game) You just get them (live game reps). I just remember as a player, one-on-one pass rush, you get off on the ball, there’s a couple steps and then there’s contact, and you make a move, and then we’re reaching for the offensive assistant or whatever we’re doing trying to finish on the quarterback. Then there’s a whistle and we try to finish. In the game it’s like snap, throw and you’re like, ‘What happened to like the three steps in between?’ Those are things that I remember as a player. It certainly does speed up and that’s why these reps against the Patriots in practice are going to be critical and then the reps in the game are always critical. (on how he tells the players to handle the ups and downs of training camp and the preseason) We’re all trying to be a little bit more consistent, me included, to try to be the same person every day, and also try to have the same performance every day, and have the same attitude, the same urgency. For receivers, that’s all about the trust from the quarterback, being where you’re supposed to be, the details of the route versus man, versus zone. For linebackers, those change each and every day. Training camp is important, practicing is important, getting your body ready to play in a regular season game is very important, conditioning is very important. (on how much of a measuring stick it will be to have the chance to practice against the Patriots) I’m not trying to measure us up against the Patriots on Wednesday or Thursday. I’m really just trying to get some good work in with Bill (Belichick) – we have a good relationship – getting thing accomplished that both of us want to try to see throughout the course of the week and then we’ll evaluate the performance on Saturday. I don’t know if we’re going to be measuring anything or having some power ranking after the two days of practice. (on how difficult it is to maintain your love for football as a player during this time of the season) You’d have to ask the guys. I can only speak for me as a player. You kind of get into these dog days of camp where you play on a Thursday and you don’t play until a Saturday. I would say as a head coach now and as a player, I’m conscious of these three days here before the Patriots come in because I think that that’s something that’s going to get us going again. We need tomorrow what we did today, not what we did yesterday. I think you’re conscious of it and if you’ve got a little bit of juice that day, we ask you to bring somebody along next to you that maybe doesn’t, that maybe has to take a few more reps or whatever the situation. Hopefully the guys that do have some juice can bring along the guys that maybe aren’t feeling it that day or feeling it that period. (on if there are telltale signs of when a guy doesn’t love football) They get tired, you stop hearing them, they take plays off, they miss assignments, they don’t finish. You just don’t feel them at practice. They’re out there and they’re maybe running a play, but you don’t feel them, there’s not an urgency to them, there’s not a suddenness to them. It usually ends up showing. (on if bringing in representative from other football leagues to practice is to give guys who may not make the final roster other opportunities in the future) I think it’s twofold. I think they want to come and evaluate, and then they obviously want to watch guys. Jon (Robinson) handles that side of it as far as other leagues that want to come in and watch, whether it be the Canadian Football League, or in this case with the Moose Johnston with the XFL. I think that that would be a much better question for Jon. It doesn’t bother me that they come. Once we start practice, as long as they’re not interfering with practice. We’re always trying to have coaches here and people come, whether it be college coaches in the spring or anybody that we could try to learn from or they can get something from us. (on the effectiveness of the system that monitors players health) I think we’ve gotten better at that. I think we’ve tried to move around some of the numbers that we use to track that stuff. It tracks like walk. If we put it on you guys and you walked around the field, it would come back and say 2,500 yards and all you did was walk. So, I think you have to be careful of that, but it does do a really nice job of tracking the speed, and so we’re always mindful of when the yardage gets higher at those higher speeds for that position, that’s kind of what we’re concentrating on. We have to do our best to use technology to help the player and to help the way we structure practice. (on how he’s seen Jeffery Simmons progress) Good. I enjoy working with him. Part of my job is to try to go over there and help with the rehab. His comfort level with this team and these players has gotten really good considering he’s not out there practicing. Then, sometimes that can be hard to do, but he works hard. He’s in early, he’s staying late and staying on top of everything that we’re asking him to do and I just enjoy working with him. Then as he continues to progress and we hear from Todd (Toriscelli) and the doctors that he can do more, then we’ll start to do more with him.

HEAD COACH MIKE VRABEL PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT Monday, August 12, 2019

(on how he measures going from good to great) We’re not there yet. It was just a mindset. It was just to explain where we’ve been and where we need to get to as an organization, as a coaching staff, as an offense, as a defense. I’m not ready really to measure that. I think we all understand the big picture, but right now we’re in the middle of training camp and we’re going to have a day off. Going to let the coaches regroup, figure out what the plan is, what we want to practice and what we want to work on when New England comes down, and that’ll be a great test for us for two days. (on if he’s impressed by seeing Tom Brady still playing at high level in his 40s) Yeah. I’ve seen Tom (Brady) kind of grow up and he’s still a great friend. I’ll enjoy being on the same practice field with him – all be it, not as a player. To be able to watch him operate and then hopefully learn some stuff from what they’re doing. He certainly has had a fantastic career, I think that’s obvious. It’ll just be fun to be able to compete with him on the same field and see where that goes. (on if there is something that separates Tom Brady from others by the way he practices) Very competitive. He’s always prepared, very competitive as it relates to situations, running plays and the demand that he has for the rest of those guys that he’s on the field with. Whether that be a rookie tackle, or a young receiver, or a veteran player, he demands a lot out of them. (on how Wednesday and Thursday’s practices will be structured) Probably pretty similar to that (joint practices with Tampa Bay last year). We want to be able to work third down, first and second down, work some one-on-one routes, maybe transition into the red zone on Thursday. I think that will be important for us to get that kind work in. Some two-minute, pretty similar. Bill (Belichick) and I probably have scripted less or designed to have things scripted less so that guys are ready to play the game. Kind of what we tried to do today. (on what he can learn about his team in joint practices) Well, we’re not going to game plan for them, but we’re going to be able to see different looks and how we adjust to those different coverages. Our guys have been building profiles on the guy that they’ve been going against all of camp, whether that’s a pass rusher, that’s an offensive lineman, a DB versus a receiver. I’ve kind of asked them to build a profile. We’re not game planning anybody else, so just game plan ourselves and build a profile and a play style on the guys that you’re going against. So, we’ll have to do that very quickly when the Patriots come in and their personnel. (on if the Titans success against the Patriots last season will be helpful this week) Practice against them? Is that going to help us on Wednesday? I don’t think so. There are different players on our roster, different players on their roster. Whatever we did last year against them, that’s not going to have any bearing on what the run in play-action period looks like or what the seven-on-seven period looks like. They are going to be a different team, they’re going to have different things in. But I don’t think that’s going to have any bearing on Wednesday or Thursday’s practice, or Saturday’s game. (on if he prefers the punt returner to be the best guy or a non-starter) I think we want the best guy at every position. Whether that’s personal protector of Kevin Byard, the guy holding the gunner up in Malcolm (Butler) or Logan (Ryan). Those are critical for us, so we’re looking for the best guy and those guys embrace it by the way. There’s no push back and they’re like, ‘Hey, where do you need me? I’ll do whatever you want.’ Those are the guys that we’re looking for. (on how it was easing A.J. Brown back into team drills in practice today) That’s always good to see guys back out there that haven’t been out there in a while. We’ll see how he feels and then hopefully he can do more on Wednesday versus the Patriots. (on if there is a temptation for players to press too hard to make up for loss time when returning from injury) I’ve never pulled a hamstring, so I couldn’t tell you. I just could only speak on me coming back from injury. It’s important to stay engaged when you’re not out there. You’d have to ask the players currently that haven’t been out there that are now back out there. I think that you have to stay engaged with what you’re doing offensively and defensively, keep a positive attitude. There’s ups and downs, there’s good days, there’s bad days. Hopefully nobody’s pressing, they’re just taking advantage of the opportunities that they get and that they’re available. (on the importance of seeing A.J. Brown in the preseason to effectively evaluate him) I think that there’s a few different evaluations. Obviously, meeting – does he know what to do, can he execute it in practice and then whatever preseason work those players have. If he’s ready for the games, we’ll put him in there. GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2019 PRESEASON GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS -- TEAM OFFENSE

Game 8/8 at PHI Points 27 1st Qtr 0 2nd Qtr 14 3rd Qtr 0 4th Qtr 13 Overtime 0 TDs (Ru-P-Ret) 0-4-0 PATs (M/A) 1/3 2PT Convs (M/A) 1/1 FGs (M/A) 0/0 Safeties 0 First Downs 23 Rushing 5 Passing 14 Penalty 4 3rd Down Conv (M/A) 11/19 3rd Down Conv Pct 57.9% 4th Down Conv (M/A) 0/4 4th Down Conv Pct 0.0% Red Zone Conv (M/A) 2/2 Red Zone Conv Pct 100.0% Goal to Go Conv (M/A) 1/1 Goal to Go Conv Pct 100.0% Total Net Yards 388 Total Off. Plays 79 Avg. Gain Per Play 4.9 Net Yards Rushing 125 Total Rushing Plays 33 Avg. Gain Per Rush 3.8 Net Yards Passing 263 Times Sacked 3 Yards Lost on Sacks 29 Gross Yards Passing 292 Pass Attempts 43 Pass Completions 30 Completion Pct 69.8% Avg. Gain Per Pass 5.7 Interceptions 0 Fumbles / Fum. Lost 2/0 Penalties 12 PenaltyYards 117 Punts 4 Gross Punting Average 47.3 Touchbacks 0 Inside20 1 Punts Blocked 0 Net Punting Average 44.3 Punt Returns 5 Punt Return Yards 68 Punt Return Avg. 13.6 Fair Catches 0 Kickoff Returns 2 Kickoff Return Yards 47 Kickoff Return Avg. 23.5 Time of Possession 37:51 2019 PRESEASON GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS -- TEAM DEFENSE

Game 8/8 at PHI Points 10 1st Qtr 3 2nd Qtr 7 3rd Qtr 0 4th Qtr 0 Overtime 0 TDs (Ru-P-Ret) 0-1-0 PATs (M/A) 1/1 2PT Convs (M/A) 0/0 FGs (M/A) 1/2 Safeties 0 First Downs 10 Rushing 0 Passing 7 Penalty 3 3rd Down Conv (M/A) 1/10 3rd Down Conv Pct 10.0% 4th Down Conv (M/A) 0/2 4th Down Conv Pct 0.0% Red Zone Conv (M/A) 0/0 Red Zone Conv Pct 0.0% Goal to Go Conv (M/A) 0/0 Goal to Go Conv Pct 0.0% Total Net Yards 227 Total Off. Plays 51 Avg. Gain Per Play 4.5 Net Yards Rushing 37 Total Rushing Plays 17 Avg. Gain Per Rush 2.2 Net Yards Passing 190 Times Sacked 1 Yards Lost on Sacks 6 Gross Yards Passing 196 Pass Attempts 33 Pass Completions 15 Completion Pct 45.5% Avg. Gain Per Pass 5.6 Interceptions 1 Fumbles / Fum. Lost 2/1 Penalties 11 PenaltyYards 86 Punts 6 Gross Punting Average 49.0 Touchbacks 0 Inside20 3 Punts Blocked 0 Net Punting Average 37.7 Punt Returns 2 Punt Return Yards 12 Punt Return Avg. 6.0 Fair Catches 1 Kickoff Returns 3 Kickoff Return Yards 74 Kickoff Return Avg. 24.7 Time of Possession 22:09 2019 PRESEASON GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS

BOLD denotes rookie OFFENSE Date Opp. WR LT LG C RG RT TE WR WR QB RB 8/8 at PHI T. Sharpe D. Kelly J. Douglas B. Jones K. Pamphile J. Conklin M. Pruitt A. Humphries T. Taylor M. Mariota D. Lewis 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI

BOLD denotes rookie DEFENSE Date Opp. DT NT CB OLB ILB ILB OLB CB CB SS FS 8/8 at PHI A. Johnson D. Jones A. Jackson K. Correa J. Brown R. Evans S. Finch L. Ryan M. Butler K. Vaccaro K. Byard 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI 2019 PRESEASON GAME-BY-GAME PASSING

MARCUS MARIOTA Date/Opp. GP GS Att Cmp Yds Pct Y/A TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sac Lost Rating 8/8 at PHI 11842450.0 3.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 9 0 0 56.3 8/17 vs. NE - - - - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - - - - 8/29 at CHI - - - - - Totals: 11842450.0 3.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 9 0 0 56.3

RYAN TANNEHILL Date/Opp. GP GS Att Cmp Yds Pct Y/A TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sac Lost Rating 8/8 at PHI 1 0 16 12 130 75.0 8.13 2 12.5 0 0.0 23t 0 0 138.0 8/17 vs. NE - - - - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - - - - 8/29 at CHI - - - - - Totals: 1 0 16 12 130 75.0 8.13 2 12.5 0 0.0 23t 0 0 138.0

LOGAN WOODSIDE Date/Opp. GP GS Att Cmp Yds Pct Y/A TD TD% Int Int% Lg Sac Lost Rating 8/8 at PHI 1 0 19 14 138 73.7 7.26 2 10.5 0 0.0 25t 3 29 128.8 8/17 vs. NE - - - - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - - - - 8/29 at CHI - - - - - Totals: 1 0 19 14 138 73.7 7.26 2 10.5 0 0.0 0 3 29 128.8 2019 PRESEASON GAME-BY-GAME RUSHING & RECEIVING

ALEX BARNES Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1 0 10 14 1.4 4 0 1 3 3.0 3 0 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1 0 10 14 1.4 4 0 1 3 3.0 3 0

A.J. BROWN Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 0 0 ------8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 0000-0000-00

COREY DAVIS Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 0 0 ------8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 0000-0000-00

DALYN DAWKINS Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1 0 10 35 3.5 9 0 2 4 2.0 4 0 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1 0 10 35 3.5 9 0 2 4 2.0 4 0

ANTHONY FIRKSER Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1000-0022914.5 23t 1 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1000-0022914.5 23t 1

DAVID FLUELLEN Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 0 0 ------8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 0000-0000-00

DERRICK HENRY Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 0 0 ------8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 0000-0000-00

PARKER HESSE Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1000-0000-00 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1000-0000-00

RYAN HEWITT Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1000-002115.590 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1000-002115.590

CODY HOLLISTER Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1000-0045814.5 25t 1 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1000-0045814.5 25t 1 ADAM HUMPHRIES Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1100-004246.090 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1100-004246.090

DARIUS JENNINGS Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1000-00199.090 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1000-00199.090

DION LEWIS Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 11273.54000-00 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 11273.54000-00

MARCUS MARIOTA Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1100-0000-00 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1100-0000-00

TANNER McEVOY Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1000-0011717.0 17t 1 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1000-0011717.0 17t 1

JEREMY McNICHOLS Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1 0 8 44 5.5 37 0 0 0 - 0 0 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1 0 8 44 5.5 37 0 0 0 - 0 0

MyCOLE PRUITT Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1100-003227.3151 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1100-003227.3151

ANTHONY RATLIFF-WILLIAMS Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1000-00284.040 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1000-00284.040

KALIF RAYMOND Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1000-0068013.3 21 0 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1000-0068013.3 21 0

TAJAÉ SHARPE Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1100-0000-00 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1100-0000-00

JONNU SMITH Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 0 0 ------8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 0000-0000-00

RYAN TANNEHILL Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 10188.08000-00 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 10188.08000-00

TAYWAN TAYLOR Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1100-002168.0150 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1100-002168.0150 JALEN TOLLIVER Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1000-0000-00 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1000-0000-00

DELANIE WALKER Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 0 0 ------8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 0000-0000-00

PAPI WHITE Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1000-0000-00 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1000-0000-00

COLE WICK Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1000-0011111.0 11 0 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1000-0011111.0 11 0

LOGAN WOODSIDE Date/Opp. GP GS Rush Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1 0 2 17 8.5 10 0 0 0 - 0 0 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1 0 2 17 8.5 10 0 0 0 - 0 0 2019 PRESEASON GAME-BY-GAME OFFENSIVE LINE

JACK CONKLIN CODY CONWAY NATE DAVIS JAMIL DOUGLAS HRONISS GRASU Date/Opp. GP GS Date/Opp. GP GS Date/Opp. GP GS Date/Opp. GP GS Date/Opp. GP GS 8/8 at PHI 1 1 8/8 at PHI 1 0 8/8 at PHI 0 0 8/8 at PHI 1 1 8/8 at PHI 1 0 8/17 vs. NE 8/17 vs. NE 8/17 vs. NE 8/17 vs. NE 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/25 vs. PIT 8/25 vs. PIT 8/25 vs. PIT 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI 8/29 at CHI 8/29 at CHI 8/29 at CHI 8/29 at CHI Totals: 1 1 Totals: 1 0 Totals: 0 0 Totals: 1 1 Totals: 1 0

A.T. HALL BEN JONES DENNIS KELLY COREY LEVIN TAYLOR LEWAN Date/Opp. GP GS Date/Opp. GP GS Date/Opp. GP GS Date/Opp. GP GS Date/Opp. GP GS 8/8 at PHI 1 0 8/8 at PHI 1 1 8/8 at PHI 1 1 8/8 at PHI 1 0 8/8 at PHI 1 0 8/17 vs. NE 8/17 vs. NE 8/17 vs. NE 8/17 vs. NE 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/25 vs. PIT 8/25 vs. PIT 8/25 vs. PIT 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI 8/29 at CHI 8/29 at CHI 8/29 at CHI 8/29 at CHI Totals: 1 0 Totals: 1 1 Totals: 1 1 Totals: 1 0 Totals: 1 0

TYLER MARZ KEVIN PAMPHILE AUSTIN PASZTOR DAVID QUESSENBERRY RODGER SAFFOLD Date/Opp. GP GS Date/Opp. GP GS Date/Opp. GP GS Date/Opp. GP GS Date/Opp. GP GS 8/8 at PHI 1 0 8/8 at PHI 1 1 8/8 at PHI 1 0 8/8 at PHI 1 0 8/8 at PHI 0 0 8/17 vs. NE 8/17 vs. NE 8/17 vs. NE 8/17 vs. NE 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/25 vs. PIT 8/25 vs. PIT 8/25 vs. PIT 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI 8/29 at CHI 8/29 at CHI 8/29 at CHI 8/29 at CHI Totals: 1 0 Totals: 1 1 Totals: 1 0 Totals: 1 0 Totals: 0 0

AARON STINNIE Date/Opp. GP GS 8/8 at PHI 1 0 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals: 1 0 2019 PRESEASON GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS - DEFENSE

DAREN BATES TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 2110.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 2110.00.0000000000

AMANI BLEDSOE TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 0000.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 0000.00.0000000000

JAYON BROWN TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 1 1010.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 1 1010.00.0000000000

RILEY BULLOUGH TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 0000.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 0000.00.0000000000

MALCOLM BUTLER TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 1 0000.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 1 0000.00.0000000000

KEVIN BYARD TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 1 1100.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 1 1100.00.0000000000

JURRELL CASEY TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI0 0 ------8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:0 0 0000.00.0000000000

KAMALEI CORREA TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 1 0000.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 1 0000.00.0000000000

DANE CRUIKSHANK TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 1100.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 1100.00.0000000000

MATT DICKERSON TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 1100.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 1100.00.0000000000

KENNETH DURDEN TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 0000.00.0000000001 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 0000.00.0000000001

RASHAAN EVANS TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 1 1100.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 1 1100.00.0000000000 SHARIF FINCH TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 1 1100.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 1 1100.00.0000000000

NIGEL HARRIS TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 2110.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 2110.00.0000000000

FRANK HERRON TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI0 0 ------8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:0 0 0000.00.0000000000

AMANI HOOKER TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 3300.00.0000000001 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 3300.00.0000000001

BRAXTON HOYETT TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 0000.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 0000.00.0000000000

ADOREE' JACKSON TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 1 0000.00.0000020000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 1 0000.00.0000020000

AUSTIN JOHNSON TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 1 0000.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 1 0000.00.0000000000

DaQUAN JONES TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 1 1010.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 1 1010.00.0000000000

MIKE JORDAN TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 1100.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 1100.00.0000000000

JOSHUA KALU TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 1100.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 1100.00.0000000000

HAROLD LANDRY III TACKLESINTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI0 0 ------8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:0 0 0000.00.0000000000

LaTROY LEWIS TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 2110.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 2110.00.0000000000 DAVID LONG JR. TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 1100.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 1100.00.0000000000

ISAIAH MACK TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 2110.00.0000000100 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 2110.00.0000000100

CHRIS NELSON TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 0000.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 0000.00.0000000000

KAREEM ORR TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 0000.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 0000.00.0000000000

D'ANDRE PAYNE TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 0000.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 0000.00.0000000000

DERICK ROBERSON TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 1100.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 1100.00.0000000000

LOGAN RYAN TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 1 1100.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 1 1100.00.0000000000

JEFFERY SIMMONS TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI0 0 ------8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:0 0 0000.00.0000000000

LeSHAUN SIMS TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 2201.06.0000000001 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 2201.06.0000000001

TYE SMITH TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 4400.00.0000001000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 4400.00.0000001000

JOJO TILLERY TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 0000.00.012424010001 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 0000.00.012424010001

BRENT URBAN TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 0000.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 0000.00.0000000000 KENNY VACCARO TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 1 1100.00.0000010000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 1 1100.00.0000010000

CAMERON WAKE TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI0 0 ------8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:0 0 0000.00.0000000000

D'ANDRE WALKER TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI0 0 ------8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:0 0 0000.00.0000000000

LaDARIUS WILEY TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 0000.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 0000.00.0000000000

JORDAN WILLIAMS TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 1100.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 1100.00.0000000000

WESLEY WOODYARD TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES Date/Opp. GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds SpT 8/8 at PHI1 0 2200.00.0000000000 8/17 vs. NE 8/25 vs. PIT 8/29 at CHI Totals:1 0 2200.00.0000000000

Additional Special Teams Tackles: Additional Special Teams Stats: Forced Fumble - (Durden 1) 2019 PRESEASON GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS - RETURNS

ADAM HUMPHRIES Date/Opp. KR Yds Avg Lg TD PR FC Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 0 0 - 0 0 1 0 23 23.0 23 0 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 0 0 - 0 0 1 0 23 23.0 23 0

ADOREE' JACKSON Date/Opp. KR Yds Avg Lg TD PR FC Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 0 0 - 0 0 1 0 10 10.0 10 0 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 0 0 - 0 0 1 0 10 10.0 10 0

DARIUS JENNINGS Date/Opp. KR Yds Avg Lg TD PR FC Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1 22 22.0 22 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1 22 22.0 22 0 0 0 0 - 0 0

KALIF RAYMOND Date/Opp. KR Yds Avg Lg TD PR FC Yds Avg Lg TD 8/8 at PHI 1 24 24.0 24 0 3 0 35 11.7 27 0 8/17 vs. NE - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - 8/29 at CHI - - Totals: 1 24 24.0 24 0 3 0 35 11.7 27 0 2019 PRESEASON GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS - KICKING

AUSTIN BARNARD PAT FG 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Date/Opp. GP Ma Att Ma Att Pct Ma Att Ma Att Ma Att Ma Att Ma Att Blk LG Pts 8/8 at PHI1 1300 - 00 0 0000000001 8/17 vs. NE - 0 8/25 vs. PIT - 0 8/29 at CHI - 0 Totals: 1 1300 - 00 0 0000000001

RYAN SUCCOP PAT FG 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Date/Opp. GP Ma Att Ma Att Pct Ma Att Ma Att Ma Att Ma Att Ma Att Blk LG Pts 8/8 at PHI0 ------0 8/17 vs. NE - 0 8/25 vs. PIT - 0 8/29 at CHI - 0 Totals: 0 0000 - 00 0 0000000000 2019 PRESEASON GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS - PUNTING

AUSTIN BARNARD Date/Opp. GP No. Yds Avg Ret Yds R Avg TB In Lg Blk Net 8/8 at PHI 1 1 45 45.0 0 0 - 0 0 45 0 45.0 8/17 vs. NE - - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - - 8/29 at CHI - - - Totals: 1 1 45 45.0 0 0 - 0 0 45 0 45.0

BRETT KERN Date/Opp. GP No. Yds Avg Ret Yds R Avg TB In Lg Blk Net 8/8 at PHI 1 3 144 48.0 2 12 6.0 0 1 56 0 44.0 8/17 vs. NE - - - 8/25 vs. PIT - - - 8/29 at CHI - - - Totals: 1 3 144 48.0 2 12 6.0 0 1 56 0 44.0 TITANS-EAGLES: GAME SUMMARY Preseason Week 1: Titans 27, Eagles 10 Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 • 7:30 p.m. ET • Lincoln Financial Field

GAME RECAP SCORING In Week 1 of the 2019 preseason, the Titans traveled to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles 1 2 3 4 Final and won by a score of 27-10. Offensive CoordinatorArthur Smith debuted in his new role as the Tennessee 0 14 0 13 27 team’s playcaller, and orchestrated four Tennessee touchdowns in the victory. Philadelphia 3 7 0 0 10 Philadelphia got on the board first, as Eagles QBNate Sudfeld led his team on an eight-play scoring drive that culminated in Eagles K Jake Elliott converting a 53-yard field goal as Philadel- TEAM SCORING PLAY TIME phia took an early 3-0 lead. However, the Titans offense responded with an 89-yard scoring drive Eagles J.Elliott 53 yd. Field Goal 1-1:45 of their own. QB Ryan Tannehill tossed first-down passes to TE MyCole Pruitt and WR Kalif Titans M.Pruitt 1 yd. pass from R.Tannehill (kick failed, wl) 2-11:44 Raymond, and RB Jeremy McNichols scampered for a 37-yard gain to help set up a one-yard Eagles M.Michel 75 yd. pass from N.Sudfeld (J.Elliott kick) 2-11:24 touchdown reception by Pruitt. K Austin Barnard missed the extra point attempt as Tennessee Titans A.Firkser 23 yd. pass from R.Tannehill (R.Tannehill-D.Jennings pass) 2-1:43 took the lead, 6-3. Titans C.Hollister 25 yd. pass from L.Woodside (A.Barnard kick) 4-13:35 On the ensuing Philadelphia drive, Sudfeld connected with Eagles WR Marken Michel for a 75-yard score as Philadelphia took the lead again, 10-6. Titans T.McEvoy 17 yd. pass from L.Woodside (kick blocked) 4-9:37 Later in the second quarter, Tannehill guided the Titans on another scoring drive. With two first-down receptions by Raymond, and one by WR Taywan Taylor, Tannehill ultimately con- nected with TE Anthony Firkser for a 23-yard score. Tennessee opted to try for a two-point Missed FGs: J. Elliott (53) 40RU conversion, and the attempt was successful as Tannehill hit WR Darius Jennings for an extra Attendance: 65,696 two points as the Titans took a 14-10 lead. Time of Game: 3:11 In the fourth quarter, with QB Logan Woodside at the reigns of the offense, the Titans put Weather: Partly Cloudy, 83° F, wind WSW 7 mph up two more scores to extend the lead. First, Woodside tossed a 25-yard touchdown pass to WR Referee: Alex Kemp Cody Hollister, and with a successful extra point the Titans went ahead 21-10. On the following Tennessee possession, Woodside connected with WR Tanner McEvoy for a 17-yard score, but the extra point attempt was blocked by Eagles DT Treyvon Hester to extend the Titans lead to 27-10. The Titans defense limited the Eagles to 10 total first downs, and allowed Philadelphia to convert just one of 10 attempts on third down. Tennessee preserved a 27-10 lead to seal a Week 1 victory.

TITANS STARTERS EAGLES STARTERS OFFENSE DEFENSE OFFENSE DEFENSE WR 10 A.Humphries NT 90 D.Jones WR 19 J.Arcega-Whiteside DE 75 V.Curry TE 85 M.Pruitt DT 94 A.Johnson LT 77 A.Dillard DT 97 M.Jackson LT 71 D.Kelly LB 44 K.Correa LG 69 M.Pryor DT 98 B.Hector LG 75 J.Douglas LB 55 J.Brown C 61 S.Wisniewski DE 94 J.Sweat C 60 B.Jones LB 54 R.Evans RG 72 H.Vaitai MLB 47 N.Gerry RG 66 K.Pamphile LB 56 S.Finch RT 68 J.Mailata OLB 51 Z.Brown RT 78 J.Conklin DB 25 A.Jackson TE 88 D.Goedert CB 22 S.Jones WR 19 T.Sharpe DB 24 K.Vaccaro WR 6 G.Ward CB 29 A.Maddox WR 13 T.Taylor DB 31 K.Byard WR 84 C.Johnson CB 32 R.Douglas QB 8 M.Mariota DB 26 L.Ryan QB 7 N.Sudfeld S 39 B.Countess RB 33 D.Lewis DB 21 M.Butler RB 24 J.Howard S 42 A.Sendejo TITANS INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS EAGLES INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

Rushing Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rushing Att Yds Avg Lg TD J.McNichols 8 44 5.5 37 0 W.Smallwood 4 11 2.8 4 0 D.Dawkins 10 35 3.5 9 0 D.Pumphrey 3 11 3.7 6 0 L.Woodside 2 17 8.5 10 0 J.Howard 3 8 2.7 5 0 A.Barnes 10 14 1.4 4 0 M.Sanders 3 3 1.0 3 0 R.Tannehill 1 8 8.0 8 0 J.Adams 3 3 1.0 2 0 TEAM STATISTICS D.Lewis 2 7 3.5 4 0 C.Kessler 1 1 1.0 1 0 Total 33 125 3.8 37 0 Total 17 37 2.2 6 0 Titans Eagles TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 23 10 Passing Att Cmp Yds TD Lg IN Rt Passing Att Cmp Yds TD Lg IN Rt THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 11-19-58% 1-10-10% L.Woodside 19 14 138 2 25 0 128.8 N.Sudfeld 18 10 177 1 75 0 107.9 FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 0-4-0% 0-2-0% R.Tannehill 16 12 130 2 23 0 138.0 C.Thorson 9 2 7 0 7 1 0.0 TOTAL NET YARDS 388 227 M.Mariota 8 4 24 0 9 0 56.2 C.Kessler 6 3 12 0 6 0 56.2 Plays - Avg. 79-4.9 51-4.5 Total 43 30 292 4 25 0 119.5 Total 33 15 196 1 75 1 62.2 NET YARDS RUSHING 125 37 Rushes - Avg. 33-3.8 17-2.2 Receiving No Yds Avg Lg TD Receiving No Yds Avg Lg TD NET YARDS PASSING 263 190 K.Raymond 6 80 13.3 21 0 D.Goedert 3 50 16.7 24 0 Sacks - Yards Lost 3-29 1-6 C.Hollister 4 58 14.5 25 1 J.Adams 3 18 6.0 9 0 PASS ATT-COMP-INT 43-30-0 33-15-1 A.Humphries 4 24 6.0 9 0 J.Arcega-Whiteside 2 23 11.5 12 0 PUNTS - Avg. 4-47.3 6-49.0 M.Pruitt 3 22 7.3 15 1 W.Smallwood 2 8 4.0 6 0 PUNT RETURNS - Yards 5-68 2-12 A.Firkser 2 29 14.5 23 1 M.Michel 1 75 75.0 75 1 KICKOFF RETURNS - Yards 2-47 3-74 T.Taylor 2 16 8.0 15 0 J.Perkins 1 11 11.0 11 0 INTERCEPTIONS - Yards 1-24 0-0 R.Hewitt 2 11 5.5 9 0 B.Miller 1 7 7.0 7 0 PENALTIES Number and Yards 12-117 11-86 A.Ratliff-Williams 2 8 4.0 4 0 D.Thompkins 1 4 4.0 4 0 FUMBLES - Lost 2-0 2-1 T.McEvoy 1 17 17.0 17 1 D.Pumphrey 1 0 0.0 0 0 TOUCHDOWNS 4 1 C.Wick 1 11 11.0 11 0 Total 15 196 13.1 75 1 FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 0-0 1-2 D.Jennings 1 9 9.0 9 0 RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 2-2-100% 0-0-0% D.Dawkins 1 4 4.0 4 0 Interceptions No Yds Avg Lg TD GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 1-1-100% 0-0-0% A.Barnes 1 3 3.0 3 0 Total 0 0 - - 0 SAFETIES 0 0 Total 30 292 9.7 25 4 GIVEAWAYS 0 2 Leading Tacklers (Press Box Totals) TAKEAWAYS 2 0 Interceptions No Yds Avg Lg TD J. Hawkins 8-8-0; D. Hall 6-6-0; J. McKinnon 6-5-1. TIME OF POSSESSION 37:51 22:09 J. Tillery 1 24 24.0 24 0 Total 1 24 24.0 24 0 Sacks: D. Hall 1; S. Miller 1; A. Harris 1. FF: D. Hall 1; A. Singleton 1. FR: None. Leading Tacklers (Press Box Totals) T. Smith 4-4-0; A. Hooker 3-3-0.

Sacks: L. Sims 1. FF: T. Smith 1. FR: I. Mack 1. LAST WEEK’S PLAY-BY-PLAY Game Summary NFL Copyright © 2019 by The National Football League. All rights reserved. This summary and play-by-play is for the express purpose of assisting media in their coverage of the game; any other use of this material is prohibited without the written permission of the National Football League. Updated: 8/9/2019 Date: Thursday, 8/8/2019 Tennessee Titans at Philadelphia Eagles Start Time: 7:36 PM EDT at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa Game Day Weather Game Weather: Partly Cloudy Temp: 83° F (28.3° C) Humidity: 54%, Wind: WSW 7 mph Played Outdoor on Turf: Grass

Officials Referee: Alex Kemp (55) Umpire: Dan Ferrell(64) Down Judge: Mike Carr (63) Line Judge: Jeff Bergman (32) Field Judge: John Jenkins (117) Side Judge: Dale Shaw (104) Back Judge: Steve Freeman (133) Replay Official: Mike Chase

Lineups

Tennessee Titans Philadelphia Eagles Offense Defense Offense Defense WR 10 A.Humphries NT 90 D.Jones WR 19 J.Arcega-Whiteside DE 75 V.Curry TE 85 M.Pruitt DT 94 A.Johnson LT 77 A.Dillard DT 97 M.Jackson LT 71 D.Kelly LB 44 K.Correa LG 69 M.Pryor DT 98 B.Hector LG 75 J.Douglas LB 55 J.Brown C 61 S.Wisniewski DE 94 J.Sweat C 60 B.Jones LB 54 R.Evans RG 72 H.Vaitai MLB 47 N.Gerry RG 66 K.Pamphile LB 56 S.Finch RT 68 J.Mailata OLB 51 Z.Brown RT 78 J.Conklin DB 25 A.Jackson TE 88 D.Goedert CB 22 S.Jones WR 19 T.Sharpe DB 24 K.Vaccaro WR 6 G.Ward CB 29 A.Maddox WR 13 T.Taylor DB 31 K.Byard WR 84 C.Johnson CB 32 R.Douglas QB 8 M.Mariota DB 26 L.Ryan QB 7 N.Sudfeld S 39 B.Countess RB 33 D.Lewis DB 21 M.Butler RB 24 J.Howard S 42 A.Sendejo

Substitutions Substitutions K/P 3 A.Barnard, QB 5 L.Woodside, P 6 B.Kern, WR 14 K.Raymond, WR 15 P 1 C.Johnston, QB 2 C.Kessler, K 4 J.Elliott, QB 8 C.Thorson, WR 14 D.Jennings, WR 16 C.Hollister, QB 17 R.Tannehill, WR 18 J.Tolliver, CB 20 C.Agudosi, RB 26 M.Sanders, RB 28 W.Smallwood, CB 33 A.Harris, RB 33 K.Durden, CB 23 T.Smith, DB 28 D.Payne, RB 28 D.Dawkins, DB 29 J.Adams, S 35 T.Elston, RB 35 D.Pumphrey, S 36 De.Hall, S 37 T.Sullivan, CB D.Cruikshank, DB 30 L.Wiley, RB 30 J.McNichols, DB 32 K.Orr, CB 36 L.Sims, 38 J.McKinnon, S 41 J.Cyprien, CB 45 O.Scandrick, LS 45 R.Lovato, DB 46 DB 37 A.Hooker, DB 38 M.Jordan, RB 39 A.Barnes, LB 40 J.Williams, LB 41 J.Liggins, CB 48 J.Hawkins, TE 48 A.Ellis, LB 49 A.Singleton, LB 50 A.Brown, LB D.Long, OLB 45 L.Lewis, CB 46 J.Kalu, S 47 J.Tillery, LS 48 B.Brinkley, TE 49 57 T.Edwards, LB 58 L.Fort, C 63 A.Fabiano, DT 64 H.Ridgeway, DE 66 P.Hesse, OLB 50 D.Roberson, LB 51 R.Bullough, OL 52 H.Grasu, LB 53 K.Edebali, G 67 N.Herbig, DE 74 D.Hall, T 74 R.Bates, DE 76 S.Miller, DE 78 D.Bates, LB 57 N.Harris, ILB 59 W.Woodyard, G 61 A.Stinnie, G 62 C.Levin, OL K.Wilkins, G 78 I.Opeta, WR 80 M.Michel, WR 81 D.Thompkins, TE 83 68 A.Pasztor, T 69 T.Marz, DL 70 C.Nelson, T 70 C.Conway, OL 72 J.Perkins, TE 85 W.Tye, WR 89 B.Miller, DT 90 T.Hester D.Quessenberry, T 73 A.Hall, T 77 T.Lewan, DT 79 I.Mack, WR 80 P.White, WR 83 A.Ratliff-Williams, TE 86 A.Firkser, WR 87 T.McEvoy, TE 88 R.Hewitt, TE 89 C.Wick, DE 92 M.Dickerson, DE 95 A.Bledsoe, DL 96 B.Urban, DT 97 B.Hoyett

Did Not Play Did Not Play K 4 R.Succop, WR 11 A.Brown, RB 22 D.Henry, RB 32 D.Fluellen, LB 42 WR 10 D.Jackson, QB 11 C.Wentz, WR 13 N.Agholor, WR 16 M.Hollins, WR 17 D.Walker, LB 58 H.Landry, OL 64 N.Davis, T 76 R.Saffold, TE 81 J.Smith, TE A.Jeffery, WR 18 S.Gibson, CB 21 R.Darby, S 23 R.McLeod, FS 27 M.Jenkins, 82 De.Walker, WR 84 C.Davis, DE 91 C.Wake, DL 93 F.Herron, DT 98 RB 30 C.Clement, CB 31 J.Mills, CB 34 C.LeBlanc, RB 43 D.Sproles, RB 49 J.Simmons, DT 99 J.Casey B.Scott, LB 52 P.Worrilow, LB 53 N.Bradham, LB 54 K.Grugier-Hill, DE 55 B.Graham, C 62 J.Kelce, C 64 K.Render, T 65 L.Johnson, T 71 J.Peters, C 73 I.Seumalo, G 79 B.Brooks, TE 82 R.Rodgers, TE 86 Z.Ertz, DT 91 F.Cox, DT 93 T.Jernigan, DE 96 D.Barnett

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J.Elliott (53) 40RU

1 2 3 4 OT Total VISITOR: Tennessee Titans 0 14 0 13 0 27 HOME: Philadelphia Eagles 3 7 0 0 0 10 Scoring Plays National Football League Game Summary NFL Copyright © 2019 by The National Football League. All rights reserved. This summary and play-by-play is for the express purpose of assisting media in their coverage of the game; any other use of this material is prohibited without the written permission of the National Football League. Updated: 8/9/2019

Team Qtr Time Play Description (Extra Point) (Drive Info) Visitor Home Eagles 1 1:45 J.Elliott 53 yd. Field Goal (8-35, 3:52) 0 3 Titans 2 11:44 M.Pruitt 1 yd. pass from R.Tannehill (kick failed, wl) (9-89, 5:01) 6 3 Eagles 2 11:24 M.Michel 75 yd. pass from N.Sudfeld (J.Elliott kick) (2-75, 0:20) 6 10 Titans 2 1:43 A.Firkser 23 yd. pass from R.Tannehill (R.Tannehill-D.Jennings pass) (11-87, 4:14) 14 10 Titans 4 13:35 C.Hollister 25 yd. pass from L.Woodside (A.Barnard kick) (6-49, 2:59) 21 10 Titans 4 9:37 T.McEvoy 17 yd. pass from L.Woodside (kick blocked) (5-32, 2:35) 27 10 Paid Attendance: 65,696 Time: 3:11 Tennessee Titans vs Philadelphia Eagles 8/8/2019 at Lincoln Financial Field Final Individual Statistics Tennessee Titans Philadelphia Eagles RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD J.McNichols 8 44 5.5 37 0 W.Smallwood 4 11 2.8 4 0 D.Dawkins 10 35 3.5 9 0 D.Pumphrey 3 11 3.7 6 0 L.Woodside 2 17 8.5 10 0 J.Howard 3 8 2.7 5 0 A.Barnes 10 14 1.4 4 0 M.Sanders 3 3 1.0 3 0 R.Tannehill 1 8 8.0 8 0 J.Adams 3 3 1.0 2 0 D.Lewis 2 7 3.5 4 0 C.Kessler 1 1 1.0 1 0 Total 33 125 3.8 37 0 Total 17 37 2.2 6 0

PASSING ATTCMP YDS SK/YD LGTD IN RT PASSING ATTCMP YDS SK/YD LGTD IN RT L.Woodside 19 14 138 3/29 2 25 0 128.8 N.Sudfeld 18 10 177 1/6 1 75 0 107.9 R.Tannehill 16 12 130 0/0 2 23 0 138.0 C.Thorson 9 2 7 0/0 0 7 1 0.0 M.Mariota 8 4 24 0/0 0 9 0 56.2 C.Kessler 6 3 12 0/0 0 6 0 56.2 Total 43 30 292 3/29 4 25 0 119.5 Total 33 15 196 1/6 1 75 1 62.2

PASS RECEIVING TAR REC YDS AVG LG TD PASS RECEIVING TAR REC YDS AVG LG TD K.Raymond 8 6 80 13.3 21 0 D.Goedert 5 3 50 16.7 24 0 C.Hollister 5 4 58 14.5 25 1 J.Adams 3 3 18 6.0 9 0 A.Humphries 6 4 24 6.0 9 0 J.Arcega-Whiteside 4 2 23 11.5 12 0 M.Pruitt 3 3 22 7.3 15 1 W.Smallwood 4 2 8 4.0 6 0 A.Firkser 2 2 29 14.5 23 1 M.Michel 3 1 75 75.0 75 1 T.Taylor 5 2 16 8.0 15 0 J.Perkins 1 1 11 11.0 11 0 R.Hewitt 2 2 11 5.5 9 0 B.Miller 2 1 7 7.0 7 0 A.Ratliff-Williams 3 2 8 4.0 4 0 D.Thompkins 3 1 4 4.0 4 0 T.McEvoy 1 1 17 17.0 17 1 D.Pumphrey 2 1 0 0.0 0 0 C.Wick 2 1 11 11.0 11 0 C.Johnson 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 D.Jennings 3 1 9 9.0 9 0 C.Agudosi 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 D.Dawkins 1 1 4 4.0 4 0 A.Barnes 1 1 3 3.0 3 0 Total 42 30 292 9.7 25 4 Total 31 15 196 13.1 75 1

INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TD J.Tillery 1 24 24.0 24 0 Total 1 24 24.0 24 0 Total 0 0 0 0 0

PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB IN20 LG B.Kern 2 103 51.5 45.5 0 0 56 C.Johnston 6 294 49.0 37.7 0 3 59 A.Barnard 2 86 43.0 43.0 0 1 45 Total 4 189 47.3 44.3 0 1 56 Total 6 294 49.0 37.7 0 3 59

PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD K.Raymond 3 35 11.7 0 27 0 D.Pumphrey 1 12 12.0 0 12 0 A.Humphries 1 23 23.0 0 23 0 M.Michel 1 0 0.0 1 0 0 A.Jackson 1 10 10.0 0 10 0 [OUT OF BOUNDS] 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 [DOWNED] 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 Total 5 68 13.6 0 27 0 Total 2 12 6.0 1 12 0

KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TD K.Raymond 1 24 24.0 0 24 0 D.Pumphrey 2 46 23.0 0 25 0 D.Jennings 1 23 23.0 0 23 0 D.Thompkins 1 28 28.0 0 28 0 [TOUCHBACK] 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 [TOUCHBACK] 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 Total 2 47 23.5 0 24 0 Total 3 74 24.7 0 28 0

Tennessee Titans FUMBLES FUM LOST OWN-REC YDSTD FORCED OPP-REC YDS TD OUT-BDS A.Barnes 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L.Woodside 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J.Douglas 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 H.Grasu 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tennessee Titans vs Philadelphia Eagles 8/8/2019 at Lincoln Financial Field Final Individual Statistics K.Durden 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 T.Smith 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 I.Mack 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 Total 2 0 2 0 0 2 1 2 0 0

Philadelphia Eagles FUMBLES FUM LOST OWN-REC YDSTD FORCED OPP-REC YDS TD OUT-BDS J.Adams 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D.Pumphrey 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J.Arcega-Whiteside 0 0 1 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 D.Hall 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 A.Singleton 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Total 2 1 1 -1 0 2 0 0 0 0 Tennessee Titans vs Philadelphia Eagles 8/8/2019 at Lincoln Financial Field Final Team Statistics Visitor Home Titans Eagles TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 23 10 By Rushing 5 0 By Passing 14 7 By Penalty 4 3 THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 11-19-58% 1-10-10% FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 0-4-0% 0-2-0% TOTAL NET YARDS 388 227 Total Offensive Plays (inc. times thrown passing) 79 51 Average gain per offensive play 4.9 4.5 NET YARDS RUSHING 125 37 Total Rushing Plays 33 17 Average gain per rushing play 3.8 2.2 Tackles for a loss-number and yards 2-2 2-2 NET YARDS PASSING 263 190 Times thrown - yards lost attempting to pass 3-29 1-6 Gross yards passing 292 196 PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED 43-30-0 33-15-1 Avg gain per pass play (inc.# thrown passing) 5.7 5.6 KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks 5-4-2 3-3-1 PUNTS Number and Average 4-47.3 6-49.0 Had Blocked 0 0 FGs - PATs Had Blocked 0-1 0-0 Net Punting Average 44.3 37.7 TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs) 92 12 No. and Yards Punt Returns 5-68 2-12 No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 2-47 3-74 No. and Yards Interception Returns 1-24 0-0 PENALTIES Number and Yards 12-117 11-86 FUMBLES Number and Lost 2-0 2-1 TOUCHDOWNS 4 1 Rushing 0 0 Passing 4 1 EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 2-4 1-1 Kicking Made-Attempts 1-3 1-1 Passing Made-Attempts 1-1 0-0 FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 0-0 1-2 RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 2-2-100% 0-0-0% GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 1-1-100% 0-0-0% SAFETIES 0 0 FINAL SCORE 27 10 TIME OF POSSESSION 37:51 22:09 Tennessee Titans vs Philadelphia Eagles 8/8/2019 at Lincoln Financial Field Ball Possession And Drive Chart Tennessee Titans

# Time Time Time How Ball Drive # Yds Yds Net 1st Last How Given Recd Lost Poss Obtained Began Play Gain Pen Yds Down Scrm Up

1 13:50 9:26 4:24 Punt PHI 49 10 31 -5 26 2 PHI 23 Downs 2 7:00 5:37 1:23 Punt TEN 15 3 8 0 8 0 TEN 23 Punt

3 1:45 11:44 5:01 Kickoff TEN 11 9 94 -5 89 5 * PHI 1 Touchdown 4 11:24 9:55 1:29 Kickoff TEN 22 3 7 0 7 0 TEN 29 Punt 5 5:57 1:43 4:14 Punt TEN 13 11 82 5 87 5 PHI 23 Touchdown 6 0:56 0:38 0:18 Fumble PHI 47 4 -1 0 -1 0 PHI 48 Downs

7 15:00 10:05 4:55 Kickoff TEN 25 8 48 -20 28 2 PHI 47 Punt 8 8:29 4:49 3:40 Punt PHI 47 7 21 5 26 2 PHI 21 Downs

9 1:34 13:35 2:59 Punt PHI 49 6 49 0 49 3 PHI 25 Touchdown 10 12:12 9:37 2:35 Downs PHI 32 5 32 0 32 2 * PHI 17 Touchdown 11 9:17 7:17 2:00 Interception PHI 30 4 -9 0 -9 0 PHI 25 Downs 12 6:06 4:44 1:22 Punt TEN 9 3 6 -7 -1 0 TEN 8 Punt 13 3:31 0:00 3:31 Downs TEN 43 6 20 5 25 2 PHI 33 End of Game

(484) Average TEN 37

Philadelphia Eagles

# Time Time Time How Ball Drive # Yds Yds Net 1st Last How Given Recd Lost Poss Obtained Began Play Gain Pen Yds Down Scrm Up

1 15:00 13:50 1:10 Kickoff PHI 8 3 5 0 5 0 PHI 13 Punt 2 9:26 7:00 2:26 Downs PHI 23 5 27 0 27 1 50 Punt 3 5:37 1:45 3:52 Punt PHI 30 8 35 0 35 3 TEN 35 Field Goal

4 11:44 11:24 0:20 Kickoff PHI 25 2 75 0 75 1 PHI 25 Touchdown 5 9:55 5:57 3:58 Punt PHI 27 7 29 -10 19 1 PHI 46 Punt 6 1:43 0:56 0:47 Kickoff PHI 27 3 22 0 22 1 PHI 47 Fumble 7 0:38 0:00 0:38 Downs PHI 49 5 -1 30 29 2 TEN 22 Missed FG

8 10:05 8:29 1:36 Punt PHI 3 3 6 -1 5 0 PHI 8 Punt 9 4:49 1:34 3:15 Downs PHI 22 5 11 0 11 1 PHI 33 Punt

10 13:35 12:12 1:23 Kickoff PHI 24 4 9 0 9 0 PHI 33 Downs 11 9:37 9:17 0:20 Kickoff PHI 25 1 0 0 0 0 PHI 25 Interception 12 7:17 6:06 1:11 Downs PHI 39 3 0 -7 -7 0 PHI 32 Punt 13 4:44 3:31 1:13 Punt PHI 47 4 9 0 9 0 TEN 44 Downs

(349) Average PHI 27

* inside opponent's 20

Time of Possession by Quarter 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Visitor Tennessee Titans 7:32 9:17 10:09 10:53 37:51 Home Philadelphia Eagles 7:28 5:43 4:51 4:07 22:09

Kickoff Drive No.-Start Average Titans: 3 - TEN 19 Eagles: 5 - PHI 22 Tennessee Titans vs Philadelphia Eagles 8/8/2019 at Lincoln Financial Field Final Defensive Statistics Tennessee Titans Regular Defensive Plays Special Teams Misc

TKL AST COMB SK / YDS TFL Q IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FR T.Smith 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A.Hooker 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L.Sims 2 0 2 1 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 W.Woodyard 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I.Mack 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D.Bates 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N.Harris 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L.Lewis 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K.Vaccaro 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L.Ryan 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K.Byard 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R.Evans 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J.Kalu 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M.Dickerson 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D.Cruikshank 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S.Finch 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D.Roberson 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D.Long 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M.Jordan 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J.Williams 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D.Jones 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J.Brown 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A.Jackson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J.Tillery 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K.Durden 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 J.Douglas 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 H.Grasu 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Total 27 6 33 1 6 3 1 1 4 1 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2

TKL = Tackle AST = Assist COMB = Combined QH=QB Hit IN = Interception PD = Pass Defense FF = Forced Fumble FR = Fumble Recovery Tennessee Titans vs Philadelphia Eagles 8/8/2019 at Lincoln Financial Field Final Defensive Statistics Philadelphia Eagles Regular Defensive Plays Special Teams Misc TKL AST COMB SK / YDS QHTFL IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FR J.Hawkins 8 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D.Hall 6 0 6 1 7 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J.McKinnon 5 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J.Cyprien 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L.Fort 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S.Miller 3 0 3 1 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A.Harris 3 0 3 1 14 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J.Sweat 3 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 De.Hall 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T.Elston 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Z.Brown 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T.Sullivan 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B.Hector 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J.Liggins 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T.Edwards 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K.Edebali 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N.Gerry 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A.Sendejo 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A.Singleton 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T.Hester 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 A.Maddox 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A.Brown 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K.Wilkins 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B.Countess 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C.Johnston 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C.Johnson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G.Ward 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J.Arcega-Whiteside 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 A.Ellis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Total 58 6 64 3 29 5 6 0 4 2 0 6 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 Tennessee Titans vs Philadelphia Eagles 8/8/2019 at Lincoln Financial Field First Half Summary PERIOD SCORES TIME OF POSSESSION Titans 0 14 = 14 Titans 16:49 Eagles 3 7 = 10 Eagles 13:11 Scoring Plays Team Qtr Time Play Description (Extra Point) (Drive Info) Visitor Home Eagles 1 1:45 J.Elliott 53 yd. Field Goal (8-35, 3:52) 0 3 Titans 2 11:44 M.Pruitt 1 yd. pass from R.Tannehill (kick failed, wl) (9-89, 5:01) 6 3 Eagles 2 11:24 M.Michel 75 yd. pass from N.Sudfeld (J.Elliott kick) (2-75, 0:20) 6 10 Titans 2 1:43 A.Firkser 23 yd. pass from R.Tannehill (R.Tannehill-D.Jennings pass) (11-87, 4:14) 14 10

Tennessee Titans Philadelphia Eagles TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 12 9 First Downs Rushing-Passing-by Penalty 2 - 9 - 1 0 - 7 - 2 THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 5-9-56% 1-5-20% TOTAL NET YARDS 221 192 Total Offensive Plays 40 31 NET YARDS RUSHING 68 21 NET YARDS PASSING 153 171 Gross Yards Passing 161 177 Times thrown-yards lost attempting to pass 1-8 1-6 Pass Attempts-Completions-Had Intercepted 27 - 17 - 0 19 - 10 - 0 Punts-Number and Average 2 - 51.5 3 - 48.3 Penalties-Number and Yards 6 - 60 3 - 35 Fumbles-Number and Lost 0 - 0 2 - 1 Red Zone Efficiency 1-1-100% 0-0-0% Average Drive Start TEN 28 PHI 27

Tennessee Titans Philadelphia Eagles

RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD J.McNichols 8 44 5.5 37 0 J.Howard 3 8 2.7 5 0 D.Dawkins 1 9 9.0 9 0 W.Smallwood 2 7 3.5 4 0 R.Tannehill 1 8 8.0 8 0 J.Adams 3 3 1.0 2 0 D.Lewis 2 7 3.5 4 0 M.Sanders 3 3 1.0 3 0 Total 12 68 5.7 37 0 Total 11 21 1.9 5 0

PASSING ATTCMP YDS SK/YD LGTD IN RT PASSING ATTCMP YDS SK/YD LGTD IN RT R.Tannehill 16 12 130 0/0 2 23 0 138.0 N.Sudfeld 18 10 177 1/6 1 75 0 107.9 M.Mariota 8 4 24 0/0 0 9 0 56.2 C.Kessler 1 0 0 0/0 0 0 0 39.6 L.Woodside 3 1 7 1/8 0 7 0 42.4 Total 27 17 161 1/8 2 23 0 104.1 Total 19 10 177 1/6 1 75 0 102.3

PASS RECEIVING TAR REC YDS AVG LG TD PASS RECEIVING TAR REC YDS AVG LG TD K.Raymond 7 5 61 12.2 21 0 D.Goedert 5 3 50 16.7 24 0 A.Humphries 6 4 24 6.0 9 0 J.Adams 3 3 18 6.0 9 0 M.Pruitt 3 3 22 7.3 15 1 J.Arcega-Whiteside 4 2 23 11.5 12 0 A.Firkser 2 2 29 14.5 23 1 M.Michel 1 1 75 75.0 75 1 T.Taylor 5 2 16 8.0 15 0 J.Perkins 1 1 11 11.0 11 0 D.Jennings 3 1 9 9.0 9 0 C.Johnson 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 Total 26 17 161 9.5 23 2 Total 17 10 177 17.7 75 1

Tennessee Titans Regular Defensive Plays Special Teams Misc

TKL AST COMB SK / YDS TFL Q IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FR T.Smith 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A.Hooker 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L.Sims 2 0 2 1 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 W.Woodyard 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 9 0 9 1 6 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tennessee Titans vs Philadelphia Eagles 8/8/2019 at Lincoln Financial Field First Half Summary Philadelphia Eagles Regular Defensive Plays Special Teams Misc TKL AST COMB SK / YDS QHTFL IN PD FF FR TKL AST FF FR BL TKL AST FF FR J.McKinnon 5 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L.Fort 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D.Hall 3 0 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J.Sweat 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 15 1 16 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tennessee Titans vs Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field

Play By Play First Quarter 8/8/2019 PHI wins toss, elects to Receive, and TEN elects to defend the South goal. A.Barnard kicks 72 yards from TEN 35 to PHI -7. D.Pumphrey pushed ob at PHI 18 for 25 yards (L.Sims). PENALTY on PHI-J.Sweat, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at PHI 18. Philadelphia Eagles at 15:00, (1st play from scrimmage 14:55) 1-10-PHI 8 (14:55) (Shotgun) J.Howard left guard to PHI 13 for 5 yards (D.Jones; J.Brown). 2-5-PHI 13 (14:16) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass incomplete deep middle to J.Arcega-Whiteside. 3-5-PHI 13 (14:08) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass incomplete short right to D.Goedert (K.Vaccaro). 4-5-PHI 13 (14:00) C.Johnston punts 59 yards to TEN 28, Center-R.Lovato. A.Humphries to PHI 49 for 23 yards (C.Johnston). Tennessee Titans at 13:50 1-10-PHI 49 (13:50) (Shotgun) PENALTY on TEN-M.Pruitt, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at PHI 49 - No Play. 1-15-TEN 46 (13:50) (Shotgun) M.Mariota pass short left to A.Humphries to PHI 46 for 8 yards (J.Sweat). 2-7-PHI 46 (13:11) D.Lewis right end to PHI 42 for 4 yards (Z.Brown). 3-3-PHI 42 (12:30) (Shotgun) M.Mariota pass short left to A.Humphries to PHI 39 for 3 yards (A.Maddox). P1 1-10-PHI 39 (11:56) M.Mariota pass short left to A.Humphries to PHI 30 for 9 yards (N.Gerry). 2-1-PHI 30 (11:15) M.Mariota pass incomplete short right to D.Jennings. 3-1-PHI 30 (11:07) M.Mariota pass short left to A.Humphries to PHI 26 for 4 yards (L.Fort). P2 1-10-PHI 26 (10:22) (Shotgun) D.Lewis up the middle to PHI 23 for 3 yards (A.Sendejo). 2-7-PHI 23 (9:42) (Shotgun) M.Mariota pass incomplete deep right to D.Jennings. 3-7-PHI 23 (9:35) (Shotgun) M.Mariota pass incomplete short right to A.Humphries. 4-7-PHI 23 (9:31) (Shotgun) M.Mariota pass incomplete short middle to A.Humphries (A.Sendejo, N.Gerry). Philadelphia Eagles at 9:26 1-10-PHI 23 (9:26) (Shotgun) M.Sanders right end to PHI 26 for 3 yards (L.Ryan). 2-7-PHI 26 (8:53) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass deep middle to D.Goedert to 50 for 24 yards (K.Byard). P1 1-10-50 (8:30) (Shotgun) M.Sanders up the middle to TEN 49 for 1 yard (K.Vaccaro). 2-9-TEN 49 (7:54) (Shotgun) M.Sanders right end to 50 for -1 yards (R.Evans). 3-10-50 (7:14) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass incomplete short left to D.Goedert. Penalty on PHI-M.Pryor, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. 4-10-50 (7:10) C.Johnston punts 45 yards to TEN 5, Center-R.Lovato. A.Jackson to TEN 15 for 10 yards (B.Countess). Tennessee Titans at 7:00 1-10-TEN 15 (7:00) J.McNichols right end to TEN 17 for 2 yards (J.Sweat). 2-8-TEN 17 (6:23) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill pass short right to M.Pruitt to TEN 23 for 6 yards (B.Countess; Z.Brown). 3-2-TEN 23 (5:48) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill pass incomplete short left to T.Taylor [D.Hall]. 4-2-TEN 23 (5:43) B.Kern punts 47 yards to PHI 30, Center-B.Brinkley, out of bounds. Philadelphia Eagles at 5:37 1-10-PHI 30 (5:37) N.Sudfeld pass short right to J.Arcega-Whiteside to PHI 42 for 12 yards (L.Sims). P2 1-10-PHI 42 (4:59) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass short left to D.Goedert to TEN 44 for 14 yards (J.Kalu). P3 Penalty on TEN-K.Correa, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. 1-10-TEN 44 (4:34) (Shotgun) J.Howard up the middle to TEN 41 for 3 yards (W.Woodyard). 2-7-TEN 41 (3:57) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass short left to D.Goedert to TEN 29 for 12 yards (W.Woodyard). P4 1-10-TEN 29 (3:09) (Shotgun) J.Howard left tackle to TEN 29 for no gain (M.Dickerson). 2-10-TEN 29 (2:32) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass incomplete short left to C.Johnson. 3-10-TEN 29 (2:28) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld sacked at TEN 35 for -6 yards (L.Sims). 4-16-TEN 35 (1:48) J.Elliott 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Lovato, Holder-C.Johnston. TEN 0 PHI 3, 8 plays, 35 yards, 3:52 drive, 13:15 elapsed J.Elliott kicks 67 yards from PHI 35 to TEN -2. D.Jennings to TEN 21 for 23 yards (A.Singleton). PENALTY on TEN-R.Bullough, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at TEN 21. Tennessee Titans at 1:45, (1st play from scrimmage 1:41) 1-10-TEN 11 (1:41) R.Tannehill pass short right to D.Jennings to TEN 20 for 9 yards (T.Sullivan). 2-1-TEN 20 (1:04) J.McNichols up the middle to TEN 23 for 3 yards (J.McKinnon). R3 1-10-TEN 23 (:27) J.McNichols right end to TEN 25 for 2 yards (J.Sweat). Tennessee Titans vs Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field END OF QUARTER Time First Downs Efficiencies Score Poss RPXT 3 Down 4 Down Tennessee Titans 0 7:32 1 2 0 3 2/4 0/1 Philadelphia Eagles 3 7:28 0 4 0 4 0/3 0/0 Tennessee Titans vs Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field

Play By Play Second Quarter 8/8/2019 Tennessee Titans continued. 2-8-TEN 25 (15:00) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill pass short right to M.Pruitt to TEN 40 for 15 yards (T.Sullivan). P4 1-10-TEN 40 (14:26) PENALTY on TEN-K.Pamphile, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at TEN 40 - No Play. 1-15-TEN 35 (14:07) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill scrambles right end ran ob at TEN 43 for 8 yards (Z.Brown). 2-7-TEN 43 (13:32) J.McNichols right tackle pushed ob at PHI 20 for 37 yards (J.McKinnon). PHI-H.Ridgeway was injured during the play. R5 1-10-PHI 20 (13:11) D.Dawkins right end to PHI 11 for 9 yards (D.Hall). 2-1-PHI 11 (12:26) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill pass short left to K.Raymond pushed ob at PHI 1 for 10 yards (J.McKinnon). P6 1-1-PHI 1 (11:49) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill pass short left to M.Pruitt for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. P7 A.Barnard extra point is No Good, Wide Left, Center-B.Brinkley, Holder-B.Kern. TEN 6 PHI 3, 9 plays, 89 yards, 5:01 drive, 3:16 elapsed A.Barnard kicks 65 yards from TEN 35 to end zone, Touchback. Philadelphia Eagles at 11:44 1-10-PHI 25 (11:44) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass incomplete short right. 2-10-PHI 25 (11:35) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass deep middle to M.Michel for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. P5 J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Lovato, Holder-C.Johnston. TEN 6 PHI 10, 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:20 drive, 3:36 elapsed J.Elliott kicks 67 yards from PHI 35 to TEN -2. K.Raymond to TEN 22 for 24 yards (J.Cyprien). Tennessee Titans at 11:24, (1st play from scrimmage 11:18) 1-10-TEN 22 (11:18) J.McNichols right end to TEN 22 for no gain (S.Miller). 2-10-TEN 22 (10:46) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill pass short left to T.Taylor to TEN 23 for 1 yard (L.Fort). PHI-B.Countess was injured during the play. Penalty on TEN-T.Lewan, Illegal Block Above the Waist, declined. 3-9-TEN 23 (10:25) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill pass short left to A.Firkser to TEN 29 for 6 yards (T.Edwards; J.McKinnon). 4-3-TEN 29 (10:06) B.Kern punts 56 yards to PHI 15, Center-B.Brinkley. D.Pumphrey pushed ob at PHI 27 for 12 yards (A.Hooker). Philadelphia Eagles at 9:55 1-10-PHI 27 (9:55) (Shotgun) J.Adams up the middle to PHI 32 for 5 yards (D.Bates). PENALTY on PHI-M.Pryor, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at PHI 29. 1-18-PHI 19 (9:36) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass short left to J.Adams to PHI 25 for 6 yards (A.Hooker). 2-12-PHI 25 (8:52) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass short left to J.Adams to PHI 28 for 3 yards (T.Smith). 3-9-PHI 28 (8:10) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass short left to J.Arcega-Whiteside to PHI 39 for 11 yards (T.Smith). P6 1-10-PHI 39 (7:30) W.Smallwood left end to PHI 43 for 4 yards (I.Mack; D.Bates). TEN-R.Bullough was injured during the play. 2-6-PHI 43 (6:50) W.Smallwood up the middle to PHI 46 for 3 yards (A.Hooker). 3-3-PHI 46 (6:10) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass incomplete short left to C.Johnson. 4-3-PHI 46 (6:06) C.Johnston punts 41 yards to TEN 13, Center-R.Lovato. K.Raymond to TEN 13 for no gain (C.Johnson). Tennessee Titans at 5:57 1-10-TEN 13 (5:57) J.McNichols left end to TEN 13 for no gain (D.Hall). 2-10-TEN 13 (5:22) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill pass deep left to K.Raymond to TEN 32 for 19 yards (J.McKinnon). P8 1-10-TEN 32 (4:43) J.McNichols right tackle to TEN 31 for -1 yards (D.Hall). 2-11-TEN 31 (4:07) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill pass incomplete short left to K.Raymond. 3-11-TEN 31 (4:04) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill pass short right to T.Taylor to TEN 46 for 15 yards (J.Hawkins). P9 PENALTY on PHI-J.Hawkins, Lowering the Head to Initiate Contact, 15 yards, enforced at TEN 46. X10 1-10-PHI 39 (3:44) R.Tannehill pass incomplete deep right to T.Taylor. 2-10-PHI 39 (3:38) (Shotgun) J.McNichols up the middle to PHI 28 for 11 yards (O.Scandrick). PENALTY on TEN-P.Hesse, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at PHI 39 - No Play. 2-20-PHI 49 (3:15) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill pass short left to K.Raymond to PHI 45 for 4 yards (J.McKinnon). 3-16-PHI 45 (2:34) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill pass deep right to K.Raymond to PHI 24 for 21 yards (L.Fort). P11 Two-Minute Warning 1-10-PHI 24 (2:00) J.McNichols right end pushed ob at PHI 23 for 1 yard (L.Fort). 2-9-PHI 23 (1:56) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill pass incomplete short middle to K.Raymond (J.Cyprien). 3-9-PHI 23 (1:49) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill pass deep right to A.Firkser for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. P12 TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. R.Tannehill pass to D.Jennings is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Tennessee Titans vs Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field TEN 14 PHI 10, 11 plays, 87 yards, 1 penalty, 4:14 drive, 13:17 elapsed A.Barnard kicks 58 yards from TEN 35 to PHI 7. D.Pumphrey to PHI 28 for 21 yards (K.Durden). FUMBLES (K.Durden), recovered by PHI-J.Arcega-Whiteside at PHI 28. J.Arcega-Whiteside to PHI 27 for -1 yards. Philadelphia Eagles at 1:43, (1st play from scrimmage 1:34) 1-10-PHI 27 (1:34) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass short left to J.Perkins to PHI 38 for 11 yards (D.Cruikshank). P7 1-10-PHI 38 (1:09) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass short left to J.Adams ran ob at PHI 47 for 9 yards. 2-1-PHI 47 (1:03) (Shotgun) J.Adams left end to 50 for 3 yards (T.Smith). FUMBLES (T.Smith), RECOVERED by TEN-I.Mack at PHI 49. I.Mack to PHI 47 for 2 yards. Tennessee Titans at 0:56 1-10-PHI 47 (:56) (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass short middle to K.Raymond to PHI 40 for 7 yards. 2-3-PHI 40 (:51) (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass short left to T.Taylor to PHI 35 for 5 yards. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass incomplete short left. 3-3-PHI 40 (:48) (Shotgun) L.Woodside sacked at PHI 48 for -8 yards (S.Miller). Timeout #1 by PHI at 00:48. 4-11-PHI 48 (:44) (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass incomplete short middle to T.Taylor. Philadelphia Eagles at 0:38 1-10-PHI 49 (:38) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass incomplete deep right to C.Johnson (A.Jackson). 2-10-PHI 49 (:32) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass incomplete deep right to J.Arcega-Whiteside (A.Jackson). 3-10-PHI 49 (:26) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass incomplete short right [I.Mack]. PHI-N.Sudfeld was injured during the play. PENALTY on TEN-I.Mack, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at PHI 49 - No Play. X8 1-10-TEN 36 (:19) (Shotgun) C.Kessler pass incomplete short right to C.Johnson [N.Harris]. PENALTY on TEN-N.Harris, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at TEN 36 - No Play. X9 1-10-TEN 21 (:15) (Shotgun) J.Adams left end to TEN 22 for -1 yards (S.Finch). Timeout #2 by PHI at 00:11. 2-11-TEN 22 (:11) (Shotgun) C.Kessler pass incomplete short right. 3-11-TEN 22 (:04) J.Elliott 40 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-R.Lovato, Holder-C.Johnston. END OF QUARTER Time First Downs Efficiencies Score Poss RPXT 3 Down 4 Down Tennessee Titans 14 9:17 1 7 1 9 3/5 0/1 Philadelphia Eagles 10 5:43 0 3 2 5 1/2 0/0 Tennessee Titans vs Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field

Play By Play Third Quarter 8/8/2019 TEN elects to Receive, and PHI elects to defend the South goal. J.Elliott kicks 65 yards from PHI 35 to end zone, Touchback. Tennessee Titans at 15:00 1-10-TEN 25 (15:00) L.Woodside pass short right to C.Hollister to TEN 32 for 7 yards (J.Hawkins). 2-3-TEN 32 (14:24) D.Dawkins left end to TEN 37 for 5 yards (J.Cyprien). R13 1-10-TEN 37 (13:49) L.Woodside pass short right to R.Hewitt to TEN 39 for 2 yards (J.Cyprien). 2-8-TEN 39 (13:11) L.Woodside pass short left to A.Ratliff-Williams to TEN 43 for 4 yards (J.Cyprien). 3-4-TEN 43 (12:38) (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass deep left to K.Raymond to PHI 38 for 19 yards (J.Cyprien) [J.Sweat]. P14 1-10-PHI 38 (12:01) (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass short left to D.Dawkins to PHI 36 for 2 yards (B.Hector). PENALTY on TEN-A.Stinnie, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at PHI 38 - No Play. 1-20-PHI 48 (11:36) (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass deep left to C.Hollister ran ob at PHI 30 for 18 yards. 2-2-PHI 30 (11:25) (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass incomplete short right to A.Ratliff-Williams. Timeout #1 by TEN at 11:22. 3-2-PHI 30 (11:22) (Shotgun) D.Dawkins right end to PHI 28 for 2 yards (L.Fort). PENALTY on TEN-C.Wick, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at PHI 30 - No Play. 3-12-PHI 40 (10:56) (Shotgun) L.Woodside sacked at PHI 48 for -8 yards (D.Hall). FUMBLES (D.Hall), recovered by TEN-J.Douglas at PHI 47. J.Douglas to PHI 47 for no gain (D.Hall). 4-19-PHI 47 (10:12) A.Barnard punts 41 yards to PHI 6, Center-B.Brinkley, fair catch by M.Michel. PENALTY on PHI-C.Agudosi, Offensive Holding, 3 yards, enforced at PHI 6. Philadelphia Eagles at 10:05 1-10-PHI 3 (10:05) (Shotgun) PENALTY on PHI-M.Michel, False Start, 1 yard, enforced at PHI 3 - No Play. 1-11-PHI 2 (10:05) W.Smallwood up the middle to PHI 4 for 2 yards (D.Roberson). 2-9-PHI 4 (9:23) C.Kessler pass incomplete short left to W.Smallwood. 3-9-PHI 4 (9:18) (Shotgun) C.Kessler pass short right to D.Thompkins to PHI 8 for 4 yards (N.Harris; L.Lewis). 4-5-PHI 8 (8:40) C.Johnston punts 47 yards to TEN 45, Center-R.Lovato. K.Raymond to PHI 47 for 8 yards. Tennessee Titans at 8:29 1-10-PHI 47 (8:29) D.Dawkins right end to PHI 41 for 6 yards (J.Hawkins). 2-4-PHI 41 (7:54) D.Dawkins right guard to PHI 42 for -1 yards (D.Hall). 3-5-PHI 42 (7:18) (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass short right to C.Hollister ran ob at PHI 34 for 8 yards. P15 1-10-PHI 34 (6:42) L.Woodside pass incomplete short right to R.Hewitt. PENALTY on PHI-J.Hawkins, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at PHI 34 - No Play. X16 1-10-PHI 29 (6:37) D.Dawkins left end to PHI 25 for 4 yards (T.Hester). 2-6-PHI 25 (6:03) L.Woodside pass short left to D.Dawkins to PHI 21 for 4 yards (A.Brown) [D.Hall]. 3-2-PHI 21 (5:29) D.Dawkins up the middle to PHI 21 for no gain (J.Hawkins). 4-2-PHI 21 (4:53) A.Barnes right tackle to PHI 21 for no gain (B.Hector). Philadelphia Eagles at 4:49 1-10-PHI 22 (4:49) (Shotgun) C.Kessler pass incomplete short left to W.Smallwood. 2-10-PHI 22 (4:43) W.Smallwood left end to PHI 24 for 2 yards (D.Long). PENALTY on PHI-N.Herbig, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at PHI 22 - No Play. 2-20-PHI 12 (4:21) C.Kessler pass short right to W.Smallwood to PHI 18 for 6 yards (D.Long). PENALTY on TEN-D.Long, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enforced at PHI 18. X10 1-10-PHI 33 (3:58) (Shotgun) C.Kessler pass short left to W.Smallwood to PHI 35 for 2 yards (A.Hooker). 2-8-PHI 35 (3:19) (Shotgun) PENALTY on PHI-M.Pryor, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at PHI 35 - No Play. 2-13-PHI 30 (2:59) (Shotgun) W.Smallwood left tackle to PHI 32 for 2 yards (I.Mack). 3-11-PHI 32 (2:18) (Shotgun) C.Kessler scrambles left end ran ob at PHI 33 for 1 yard. 4-10-PHI 33 (1:45) C.Johnston punts 43 yards to TEN 24, Center-R.Lovato. K.Raymond to PHI 49 for 27 yards (G.Ward). Tennessee Titans at 1:34 1-10-PHI 49 (1:34) L.Woodside pass short right to R.Hewitt to PHI 40 for 9 yards (J.Hawkins). 2-1-PHI 40 (1:01) D.Dawkins left end to PHI 38 for 2 yards (K.Edebali). PENALTY on TEN-D.Quessenberry, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at PHI 40 - No Play. 2-11-50 (:37) L.Woodside pass incomplete short right to C.Hollister. Tennessee Titans vs Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field 3-11-50 (:30) (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass short right to C.Wick to PHI 39 for 11 yards (J.Hawkins) [S.Miller]. P17 PENALTY on PHI-S.Miller, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at PHI 39. X18 END OF QUARTER Time First Downs Efficiencies Score Poss RPXT 3 Down 4 Down Tennessee Titans 14 10:09 1 3 2 6 3/5 0/1 Philadelphia Eagles 10 4:51 0 0 1 1 0/2 0/0 Tennessee Titans vs Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field

Play By Play Fourth Quarter 8/8/2019 Tennessee Titans continued. 1-10-PHI 24 (15:00) (Shotgun) PENALTY on TEN, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at PHI 24 - No Play. 1-15-PHI 29 (15:00) D.Dawkins up the middle to PHI 29 for no gain (De.Hall). 2-15-PHI 29 (14:17) (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass short right to A.Ratliff-Williams to PHI 25 for 4 yards (J.Hawkins). 3-11-PHI 25 (13:41) (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass deep right to C.Hollister for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. P19 The Replay Official reviewed the score ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. A.Barnard extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Brinkley, Holder-B.Kern. TEN 21 PHI 10, 6 plays, 49 yards, 1 penalty, 2:59 drive, 1:25 elapsed A.Barnard kicks 69 yards from TEN 35 to PHI -4. D.Thompkins to PHI 24 for 28 yards. Philadelphia Eagles at 13:35, (1st play from scrimmage 13:30) 1-10-PHI 24 (13:30) (Shotgun) D.Pumphrey up the middle to PHI 30 for 6 yards (T.Smith). 2-4-PHI 30 (12:58) (Shotgun) D.Pumphrey up the middle to PHI 33 for 3 yards (L.Lewis). 3-1-PHI 33 (12:20) C.Thorson pass incomplete short right to D.Pumphrey. 4-1-PHI 33 (12:16) (Shotgun) C.Thorson pass incomplete short left to D.Thompkins. Tennessee Titans at 12:12 1-10-PHI 32 (12:12) D.Dawkins up the middle to PHI 26 for 6 yards (J.Liggins). 2-4-PHI 26 (11:38) (Shotgun) L.Woodside right end to PHI 19 for 7 yards (De.Hall). R20 1-10-PHI 19 (11:02) A.Barnes right end to PHI 17 for 2 yards (S.Miller). 2-8-PHI 17 (10:20) (Shotgun) A.Barnes up the middle to PHI 17 for no gain (K.Edebali). 3-8-PHI 17 (9:42) (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass deep left to T.McEvoy for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. P21 A.Barnard extra point is Blocked (T.Hester), Center-B.Brinkley, Holder-B.Kern. TEN 27 PHI 10, 5 plays, 32 yards, 2:35 drive, 5:23 elapsed A.Barnard kicks 65 yards from TEN 35 to end zone, Touchback. Philadelphia Eagles at 9:37 1-10-PHI 25 (9:37) C.Thorson pass deep middle intended for B.Miller INTERCEPTED by J.Tillery at TEN 46. J.Tillery to PHI 30 for 24 yards (A.Ellis). Tennessee Titans at 9:17 1-10-PHI 30 (9:17) A.Barnes left end to PHI 30 for no gain (De.Hall). 2-10-PHI 30 (8:48) A.Barnes right end to PHI 28 for 2 yards (T.Edwards). 3-8-PHI 28 (8:09) (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass short middle to A.Barnes to PHI 25 for 3 yards (A.Singleton). FUMBLES (A.Singleton), recovered by TEN- H.Grasu at PHI 25. H.Grasu to PHI 25 for no gain (J.Hawkins). 4-5-PHI 25 (7:28) (Shotgun) L.Woodside sacked at PHI 39 for -14 yards (A.Harris). Philadelphia Eagles at 7:17 1-10-PHI 39 (7:17) C.Thorson pass incomplete short left to C.Agudosi. 2-10-PHI 39 (7:14) (Shotgun) D.Pumphrey right end to PHI 43 for 4 yards (N.Harris; M.Jordan). PENALTY on PHI-A.Ellis, Offensive Holding, 7 yards, enforced at PHI 39 - No Play. 2-17-PHI 32 (6:49) (Shotgun) C.Thorson pass short right to D.Pumphrey to PHI 32 for no gain (M.Jordan). 3-17-PHI 32 (6:23) (Shotgun) C.Thorson pass incomplete short middle to D.Thompkins. 4-17-PHI 32 (6:18) C.Johnston punts 59 yards to TEN 9, Center-R.Lovato, downed by PHI-M.Michel. Tennessee Titans at 6:06 1-10-TEN 9 (6:06) D.Dawkins up the middle to TEN 15 for 6 yards (K.Wilkins). PENALTY on TEN-C.Wick, Unnecessary Roughness, 7 yards, enforced at TEN 15. 2-11-TEN 8 (5:37) D.Dawkins up the middle to TEN 8 for no gain (T.Elston). 3-11-TEN 8 (5:00) (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass incomplete short left to C.Wick (J.Liggins). 4-11-TEN 8 (4:54) A.Barnard punts 45 yards to PHI 47, Center-B.Brinkley. M.Michel to PHI 47 for no gain (J.Tillery). Philadelphia Eagles at 4:44 1-10-PHI 47 (4:44) D.Pumphrey right end to PHI 49 for 2 yards (J.Williams). 2-8-PHI 49 (4:15) (Shotgun) C.Thorson pass incomplete deep left to M.Michel. 3-8-PHI 49 (4:10) (Shotgun) C.Thorson pass short right to B.Miller to TEN 44 for 7 yards (N.Harris). 4-1-TEN 44 (3:35) (Shotgun) C.Thorson pass incomplete short right to M.Michel. Penalty on PHI-A.Ellis, Offensive Pass Interference, declined. Tennessee Titans at 3:31 1-10-TEN 43 (3:31) A.Barnes left end to TEN 43 for no gain (T.Elston). Tennessee Titans vs Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field 2-10-TEN 43 (2:55) L.Woodside pass incomplete short right to A.Ratliff-Williams. PENALTY on PHI-D.Hall, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at TEN 43 - No Play. X22 1-10-TEN 48 (2:48) A.Barnes left end to PHI 48 for 4 yards (B.Hector). 2-6-PHI 48 (2:12) A.Barnes left end to PHI 47 for 1 yard (J.Liggins; K.Edebali). Two-Minute Warning 3-5-PHI 47 (1:59) (Shotgun) L.Woodside left end to PHI 37 for 10 yards (T.Elston). R23 1-10-PHI 37 (1:19) A.Barnes up the middle to PHI 33 for 4 yards (A.Harris). 2-6-PHI 33 (:37) A.Barnes right guard to PHI 32 for 1 yard (A.Harris). END OF QUARTER Time First Downs Efficiencies Score Poss RPXT 3 Down 4 Down Tennessee Titans 27 10:53 2 2 1 5 3/5 0/1 Philadelphia Eagles 10 4:07 0 0 0 0 0/3 0/2 Miscellaneous Statistics Report

Tennessee Titans vs Philadelphia Eagles 8/8/2019 at Lincoln Financial Field Ten Longest Plays for Tennessee Titans Yards Qtr Play Start Play Description 237 2-7-TEN 43 (13:32) J.McNichols right tackle pushed ob at PHI 20 for 37 yards (J.McKinnon). PHI-H.Ridgeway was injured during the play. 230 3-11-TEN 31 (4:04) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill pass short right to T.Taylor to TEN 46 for 15 yards (J.Hawkins). PENALTY on PHI-J.Hawkins, Lowering the Head to Initiate Contact, 15 yards, enforced at TEN 46. 326 3-11-50 (:30) (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass short right to C.Wick to PHI 39 for 11 yards (J.Hawkins) [S.Miller]. PENALTY on PHI-S.Miller, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at PHI 39. 425 3-11-PHI 25 (13:41) (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass deep right to C.Hollister for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the score ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. 223 3-9-PHI 23 (1:49) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill pass deep right to A.Firkser for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 221 3-16-PHI 45 (2:34) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill pass deep right to K.Raymond to PHI 24 for 21 yards (L.Fort). 219 2-10-TEN 13 (5:22) (Shotgun) R.Tannehill pass deep left to K.Raymond to TEN 32 for 19 yards (J.McKinnon). 319 3-4-TEN 43 (12:38) (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass deep left to K.Raymond to PHI 38 for 19 yards (J.Cyprien) [J.Sweat]. 318 1-20-PHI 48 (11:36) (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass deep left to C.Hollister ran ob at PHI 30 for 18 yards. 417 3-8-PHI 17 (9:42) (Shotgun) L.Woodside pass deep left to T.McEvoy for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ten Longest Plays for Philadelphia Eagles Yards Qtr Play Start Play Description 275 2-10-PHI 25 (11:35) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass deep middle to M.Michel for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 124 2-7-PHI 26 (8:53) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass deep middle to D.Goedert to 50 for 24 yards (K.Byard). 321 2-20-PHI 12 (4:21) C.Kessler pass short right to W.Smallwood to PHI 18 for 6 yards (D.Long). 114 1-10-PHI 42 (4:59)PENALTY (Shotgun) on TEN-D.Long, N.Sudfeld Horse pass Collarshort leftTackle, to D.Goedert 15 yards, toenforced TEN 44 atfor PHI 14 18.yards (J.Kalu). 112 1-10-PHI 30 (5:37)Penalty N.Sudfeld on TEN-K.Correa, pass short Illegal right Useto J.Arcega-Whiteside of Hands, declined. to PHI 42 for 12 yards (L.Sims). 112 2-7-TEN 41 (3:57) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass short left to D.Goedert to TEN 29 for 12 yards (W.Woodyard). 211 3-9-PHI 28 (8:10) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass short left to J.Arcega-Whiteside to PHI 39 for 11 yards (T.Smith). 211 1-10-PHI 27 (1:34) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass short left to J.Perkins to PHI 38 for 11 yards (D.Cruikshank). 29 1-10-PHI 38 (1:09) (Shotgun) N.Sudfeld pass short left to J.Adams ran ob at PHI 47 for 9 yards. 47 3-8-PHI 49 (4:10) (Shotgun) C.Thorson pass short right to B.Miller to TEN 44 for 7 yards (N.Harris).

Touchdown Scoring Information Offense Defense Special Teams VISITOR Tennessee Titans 4 0 0 HOME Philadelphia Eagles 1 0 0 Player Scoring Information Club Player TD Rush Rec KO TD Punt Int TD Fum Misc FG XP 2Pt 2Pt Sfty Points TD TD TD TD TD Rush Rec TEN T.McEvoy 001000000000 60 TEN A.Firkser 001000000000 60 TEN M.Pruitt 001000000000 60 TEN C.Hollister 001000000000 60 TEN D.Jennings 000000000001 20 TEN A.Barnard 000000000100 10 PHI M.Michel 001000000000 60 PHI J.Elliott 000000001100 40

Possession Detail First Half Second Half Game Visitor Home Visitor Home Visitor Home Largest Lead 4 4 17 0 17 4 Drives Leading 1 1 7 0 8 1 Time of Possession Leading 0:18 3:58 21:02 0:00 21:20 3:58 Largest Deficit -4 -4 0 -17 -4 -17 Drives Trailing 3 3 0 6 3 9 Time of Possession Trailing 10:44 1:45 0:00 8:58 10:44 10:43 Times Score Tied Up 0 0 0 Lead Changes 4 0 4 Playtime Percentage Percent of playtime per player on offense, defense and special teams Tennessee Titans Philadelphia Eagles Offense Defense Special Teams Offense Defense Special Teams

A Pasztor G 67 75% 1 4% J Mailata T 53 93% C Levin C 51 57% 1 4% M Pryor T 48 84% 3 12% L Woodside QB 49 55% A Dillard T 33 58% 3 12% T Marz G 45 51% 2 8% H Vaitai T 33 58% K Pamphile G 44 49% 1 4% S Wisniewski G 33 58% A Stinnie G 41 46% 3 12% C Johnson WR 32 56% 8 33% J Douglas G 39 44% 3 12% N Sudfeld QB 30 53% P Hesse TE 37 42% 2 8% J Arcega-Whiteside WR 29 51% 9 38% D Jennings WR 36 40% 4 17% C Agudosi WR 28 49% 4 17% T Taylor WR 34 38% 3 12% G Ward WR 27 47% 9 38% D Dawkins RB 34 38% J Perkins TE 25 44% 13 54% C Wick TE 33 37% 3 12% N Herbig G 24 42% 3 12% T Lewan T 33 37% I Opeta G 24 42% K Raymond WR 30 34% 6 25% W Tye TE 18 32% 10 42% A Ratliff-Williams WR 30 34% 2 8% D Thompkins WR 18 32% 8 33% J McNichols RB 29 33% 8 33% M Michel WR 15 26% 8 33% R Tannehill QB 29 33% J Adams RB 15 26% 5 21% A Hall T 27 30% 2 8% A Fabiano C 15 26% 3 12% H Grasu C 27 30% 2 8% W Smallwood RB 14 25% 7 29% D Quessenberry G 27 30% 2 8% C Kessler QB 14 25% C Hollister WR 25 28% 3 12% D Pumphrey RB 13 23% 5 21% A Firkser TE 21 24% 6 25% B Miller WR 13 23% 4 17% P White WR 20 22% 1 4% R Bates T 13 23% 3 12% A Barnes RB 19 21% 8 33% C Thorson QB 13 23% T McEvoy WR 19 21% 8 33% D Goedert TE 12 21% R Hewitt TE 19 21% 7 29% A Ellis TE 11 19% 8 33% M Pruitt TE 18 20% 9 38% K Render C 9 16% 3 12% J Conklin T 11 12% 1 4% J Howard RB 9 16% D Kelly T 11 12% 1 4% M Sanders RB 6 11% 3 12% B Jones C 11 12% B Hector DT 68 76% 3 12% C Conway T 11 12% J McKinnon CB 65 73% 7 29% T Sharpe WR 11 12% J Hawkins CB 64 72% 7 29% M Mariota QB 11 12% T Edwards LB 55 62% 13 54% J Tolliver WR 10 11% 4 17% T Hester DT 55 62% 3 12% A Humphries WR 10 11% 1 4% A Singleton LB 51 57% 13 54% D Lewis RB 10 11% A Hooker DB 38 67% 11 46% T Sullivan SS 50 56% 13 54% D Cruikshank FS 36 63% 12 50% J Sweat DE 48 54% 3 12% N Harris LB 35 61% 10 42% S Miller DE 46 52% 2 8% T Smith CB 32 56% 11 46% J Cyprien SS 46 52% 2 8% L Sims CB 29 51% 9 38% D Hall DE 43 48% 7 29% S Finch LB 27 47% 9 38% L Fort LB 38 43% 3 12% D Bates LB 26 46% 10 42% K Edebali DE 30 34% 7 29% K Correa LB 25 44% 11 46% O Scandrick CB 29 33% 2 8% D Long LB 24 42% 4 17% D Hall CB 28 31% 5 21% A Jackson CB 24 42% 3 12% B Countess SS 26 29% 3 12% L Lewis LB 23 40% 8 33% T Elston SS 24 27% 11 46% D Roberson DE 23 40% 7 29% N Gerry LB 24 27% 1 4% I Mack DT 21 37% 2 8% Z Brown LB 24 27% K Durden CB 18 32% 7 29% K Wilkins DE 23 26% 3 12% M Dickerson DE 18 32% 1 4% A Brown LB 22 25% 5 21% J Kalu CB 17 30% 7 29% H Ridgeway DT 21 24% B Urban DE 17 30% 3 12% J Liggins DB 19 21% 5 21% A Bledsoe DE 17 30% A Harris DB 17 19% 3 12% B Hoyett DT 16 28% R Douglas CB 11 12% A Johnson NT 15 26% S Jones CB 11 12% C Nelson DT 14 25% V Curry DE 11 12% M Jordan CB 13 23% 3 12% A Sendejo SS 11 12% K Orr DB 12 21% 3 12% M Jackson DT 11 12% J Williams DE 11 19% A Maddox CB 7 8% W Woodyard LB 10 18% 2 8% C Johnston P 9 38% J Tillery DB 9 16% 3 12% R Lovato LS 9 38% L Wiley DB 9 16% 2 8% J Elliott K 6 25% D Payne DB 9 16% 1 4% M Butler CB 8 14% 2 8% L Ryan CB 8 14% 2 8% K Byard FS 8 14% 1 4% D Jones DE 8 14% R Evans LB 8 14% K Vaccaro SS 8 14% R Bullough LB 7 12% 3 12% J Brown LB 4 7% 1 4% A Barnard P 10 42% B Brinkley LS 7 29% B Kern P 5 21% EAGLES TITANS 1 Cameron Johnston P 3 Austin Barnard K/P 2 Cody Kessler QB PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 4 Ryan Succop K 4 Jake Elliott K 5 Logan Woodside QB 6 Greg Ward WR vs. 6 Brett Kern P 7 Nate Sudfeld QB 8 Marcus Mariota QB 8 Clayton Thorson QB 10 Adam Humphries WR 10 DeSean Jackson WR TENNESSEE TITANS 11 A.J. Brown WR 11 Carson Wentz QB 13 Taywan Taylor WR 13 Nelson Agholor WR THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2019 • 7:30 PM 14 Kalif Raymond WR 14 Carlton Agudosi WR 15 Darius Jennings WR 16 Mack Hollins WR LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD 16 Cody Hollister WR 17 Alshon Jeffery WR 17 Ryan Tannehill QB 18 Shelton Gibson WR 18 Jalen Tolliver WR 19 J.J. Arcega-Whiteside WR EAGLES OFFENSE TITANS OFFENSE 19 Tajaé Sharpe WR 21 Ronald Darby CB 20 Kenneth Durden CB 22 Sidney Jones CB WR 17 Alshon Jeffery 19 J.J. Arcega-Whiteside 18 Shelton Gibson WR 84 Corey Davis 16 Cody Hollister 18 Jalen Tolliver 21 Malcolm Butler CB 23 Rodney McLeod S 14 Carlton Agudosi 83 Anthony Ratliff-Williams 22 Derrick Henry RB 24 Jordan Howard RB LT 71 Jason Peters 77 Andre Dillard 74 Ryan Bates 23 Tye Smith CB LG 73 Isaac Seumalo 61 Stefen Wisniewski 78 Sua Opeta TE 82 Delanie Walker 81 Jonnu Smith 85 MyCole Pruitt 26 Miles Sanders RB 86 Anthony Firkser 89 Cole Wick 24 Kenny Vaccaro S 27 Malcolm Jenkins S 63 Anthony Fabiano 25 Adoree' Jackson CB 28 Wendell Smallwood RB C 62 Jason Kelce 61 Stefen Wisniewski 64 Keegan Render 88 Ryan Hewitt 49 Parker Hesse 26 Logan Ryan CB 29 Avonte Maddox CB RG 79 Brandon Brooks 72 69 Matt Pryor LT 77 Taylor Lewan 71 Dennis Kelly 68 Austin Pasztor 28o Dalyn Dawkins RB 67 Nate Herbig 73 A.T. Hall 30 Corey Clement RB RT 65 Lane Johnson 72 Halapoulivaati Vaitai 68 Jordan Mailata 28d D'Andre Payne CB 31 Jalen Mills CB 76 Casey Tucker LG 76 Rodger Saffold 61 Aaron Stinnie 72 David Quessenberry 29 Dane Cruikshank DB 32 Rasul Douglas CB TE 86 Zach Ertz 88 Dallas Goedert 82 Richard Rodgers C 60 Ben Jones 62 Corey Levin 52 Hroniss Grasu 30o Jeremy McNichols RB 33 Josh Adams RB 83 Joshua Perkins 85 Will Tye RG 66 Kevin Pamphile 75 Jamil Douglas 64 Nate Davis 30d LaDarius Wiley S 34 Cre'Von LeBlanc CB 48 Alex Ellis 31 Kevin Byard S 35d Trae Elston S RT 78 Jack Conklin 69 Tyler Marz 70 Cody Conway 32o David Fluellen RB WR 13 Nelson Agholor 80 Marken Michel 6 Greg Ward WR 35o Donnel Pumphrey RB 81 DeAndre Thompkins 10 Adam Humphries 15 Darius Jennings 14 Kalif Raymond 32d Kareem Orr CB 36 Deiondre' Hall S WR 10 DeSean Jackson 16 Mack Hollins 84 Charles Johnson 80 Papi White 33 Dion Lewis RB 37 Tre Sullivan S 89 Braxton Miller WR 13 Taywan Taylor 19 Tajaé Sharpe 11 A.J. Brown 36 LeShaun Sims CB 38 Jeremiah McKinnon CB RB 24 Jordan Howard 26 Miles Sanders 43 Darren Sproles 37 Amani Hooker DB 39 Blake Countess S 87 Tanner McEvoy 38 Mike Jordan DB 30 Corey Clement 28 Wendell Smallwood QB 8 Marcus Mariota 17 Ryan Tannehill 5 Logan Woodside 41 Johnathan Cyprien S 33 Josh Adams 49 Boston Scott 39 Alex Barnes RB 42 Andrew Sendejo S 35 Donnel Pumphrey RB 22 Derrick Henry 33 Dion Lewis 32 David Fluellen 40 Jordan Williams OLB 43 Darren Sproles RB QB 11 Carson Wentz 7 Nate Sudfeld 2 Cody Kessler 30 Jeremy McNichols 28 Dalyn Dawkins 41 David Long Jr. LB 45s Rick Lovato LS 8 Clayton Thorson 39 Alex Barnes 42 D'Andre Walker OLB 45d Orlando Scandrick CB 44 Kamalei Correa OLB 46 Jay Liggins CB 45 LaTroy Lewis OLB 47 Nathan Gerry LB TITANS DEFENSE EAGLES DEFENSE 46 Joshua Kalu DB 48o Alex Ellis TE DE 96 Brent Urban 93 Frank Herron 98 Jeffery Simmons DE 96 Derek Barnett 75 Vinny Curry 76 Shareef Miller 47 JoJo Tillery S 48d Josh Hawkins CB 95 Amani Bledsoe 48 Beau Brinkley LS 49o Boston Scott RB 66 Kasim Edebali 49 Parker Hesse TE 49d Alex Singleton LB NT 90 DaQuan Jones 94 Austin Johnson 97 Braxton Hoyett DT 97 Malik Jackson 93 Tim Jernigan 90 Treyvon Hester 50 Derick Roberson OLB 50 Asantay Brown LB DT 99 Jurrell Casey 92 Matt Dickerson 79 Isaiah Mack 78 Kevin Wilkins 51 Riley Bullough LB 51 Zach Brown LB 70 Chris Nelson 52 Hroniss Grasu C/G DT 52 Paul Worrilow LB OLB 91 Cameron Wake 56 Sharif Finch 42 D'Andre Walker 91 Fletcher Cox 64 Hassan Ridgeway 98 Bruce Hector 53 Daren Bates LB 53 Nigel Bradham LB 40 Jordan Williams DE 55 Brandon Graham 94 Josh Sweat 74 Daeshon Hall 54 Rashaan Evans LB 54 Kamu Grugier-Hill LB ILB OLB 54 Kamu Grugier-Hill 47 Nathan Gerry 50 Asantay Brown 55 Jayon Brown LB 55 Brandon Graham DE 54 Rashaan Evans 59 Wesley Woodyard 51 Riley Bullough 56 Sharif Finch OLB 57 T.J. Edwards LB 41 David Long Jr. MLB 53 Nigel Bradham 52 Paul Worrilow 57 T.J. Edwards 57 Nigel Harris LB 58 L.J. Fort LB ILB 55 Jayon Brown 53 Daren Bates 57 Nigel Harris OLB 51 Zach Brown 58 L.J. 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Hall T 74o Ryan Bates T 75 Jamil Douglas G 74d Daeshon Hall DE P 1 Cameron Johnston K/KO 4 Ryan Succop 3 Austin Barnard 6 Brett Kern 76 Rodger Saffold G 75 Vinny Curry DE K 4 Jake Elliott P 6 Brett Kern 3 Austin Barnard 77 Taylor Lewan T 76d Shareef Miller DE H 1 Cameron Johnston H 6 Brett Kern 17 Ryan Tannehill 78 Jack Conklin T 76o Casey Tucker T LS 45 Rick Lovato LS 48 Beau Brinkley 60 Ben Jones 79 Isaiah Mack DT 77 Andre Dillard T PR 43 Darren Sproles 10 DeSean Jackson 49 Boston Scott PR 10 Adam Humphries 25 Adoree' Jackson 14 Kalif Raymond 80 Papi White WR 78o Sua Opeta G KR 26 Miles Sanders 30 Corey Clement 35 Donnel Pumphrey KR 15 Darius Jennings 25 Adoree' Jackson 33 Dion Lewis 81 Jonnu Smith TE 78d Kevin Wilkins DT 82 Delanie Walker TE 79 Brandon Brooks G 83 Anthony Ratliff-Williams WR 80 Marken Michel WR EAGLES PRONUNCIATION OFFICIALS TITANS PRONUNCIATION 84 Corey Davis WR 81 DeAndre Thompkins WR 85 MyCole Pruitt TE Nelson Agholor...... AGG-uh-lore Cre'Von LeBlanc...... CRAY-von Referee - Alex Kemp (55) Kevin Byard...... BY-urd Marcus Mariota...... MAR-ee-OH-tah 82 Richard Rodgers TE Carlton Agudosi...... agg-uh-DOE-see luh-BLAHNK 86 Anthony Firkser TE 83 Joshua Perkins TE J.J. Arcega-Whiteside...... are-THAY-guh Rick Lovato...... luh-VAH-toe Umpire - Dan Ferrell (64) Kamalei Correa...... KAH-mah-lay Tyler Marz...... MARE-its 87 Tanner McEvoy WR 84 Charles Johnson WR Nigel Bradham...... BRAD-em Avonte Maddox...... uh-VON-tay 88 Ryan Hewitt TE Down Judge - Mike Carr (63) corr-A-uh 85 Will Tye TE Corey Clement...... CLEM-int Jordan Mailata...... my-LOTTA Kevin Pamphile...... pom-FEEL 89 Cole Wick TE 86 Zach Ertz TE Johnathan Cyprien...... SIP-ree-en Rodney McLeod...... muh-CLOUD Line Judge - Jeff Bergman (32) Dane Cruikshank...... CROOK-shank 90 DaQuan Jones DL 88 Dallas Goedert TE Rasul Douglas...... RAH-sool Marken Michel...... MARK-en MICHELLE Tajae Sharpe...... TAH-zhay 91 Cameron Wake OLB Kasim Edebali...... kuh-SEEM Sua Opeta...... SUE-uh OH-pet-uh Field Judge - John Jenkins (117) 89 Braxton Miller WR Hroniss Grasu....huh-ROW-niss GRA-sue 92 Matt Dickerson DE eh-deh-BAH-lee Donnel Pumphrey...... don-EL PUMP-free Side Judge 90 Treyvon Hester DT Nathan Gerry...... GARY Andrew Sendejo...... sin-DAY-ho - Dale Shaw (104) Ryan Succop...... SUCK-up 93 Frank Herron DL 91 Fletcher Cox DT 94 Austin Johnson DL Dallas Goedert...... GOD-ert Isaac Seumalo...... say-uh-MAH-low Back Judge - Steve Freeman (133) Daquan Jones...... day-QUAN 93 Tim Jernigan DT Kamu Grugier-Hill... KAH-moo GREW-jay Wendell Smallwood...... when-DELL Ryan Tannehill...... TAN-uh-hill 95 Amani Bledsoe DE 94 Josh Sweat DE Daeshon Hall...... DAY-shon Halapoulivaati Vaitai...... Replay Official - Mike Chase Corey Levin...... LEH-vin 96 Brent Urban DE 96 Derek Barnett DE Malik Jackson...... muh-LEEK hal-lah-POO-lee-VAH-tee VIE-tie Wesley Woodyard...... wood-YARD 97 Braxton Hoyett NT 97 Malik Jackson DT Alshon Jeffery...... AL-shon jeff-ree Stefen Wisniewski...... STEFF-in Taylor Lewan...... leh-WAHN 98 Jeffery Simmons DL 98 Bruce Hector DT Jason Kelce...... KELL-see wiz-NEW-ski 99 Jurrell Casey DT EAGLES PHILADELPHIA EAGLES TENNESSEE TITANS TITANS 33 Adams, Josh RB No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College How Acq. No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College How Acq. 3 Barnard, Austin K/P 13 Agholor, Nelson WR 1 Cameron Johnston P 5-11 194 27 2 Ohio State FA-18 3 Austin Barnard K/P 6-3 207 24 2 Samford FA-18 39 Barnes, Alex RB 14 Agudosi, Carlton WR 2 Cody Kessler QB 6-1 215 26 4 USC FA-19 4 Ryan Succop K 6-2 218 32 11 South Carolina FA-14 53 Bates, Daren LB 19 Arcega-Whiteside, J.J. WR 4 Jake Elliott K 5-9 167 24 3 Memphis PS-Cin-17 5 Logan Woodside QB 6-1 213 24 1 Toledo FA-19 95 Bledsoe, Amani DE 96 Barnett, Derek DE 6 Greg Ward WR 5-11 190 24 1 Houston FA-19 6 Brett Kern P 6-2 214 33 12 Toledo W-Den-09 48 Brinkley, Beau LS 7 Nate Sudfeld QB 6-6 227 25 4 Indiana FA-17 8 Marcus Mariota QB 6-4 222 25 5 Oregon D1-15 74o Bates, Ryan T 8 Clayton Thorson QB 6-4 222 24 R Northwestern D5-19 10 Adam Humphries WR 5-11 195 26 5 Clemson UFA-TB-19 11 Brown, A.J. WR 53 Bradham, Nigel LB 10 DeSean Jackson WR 5-10 175 32 12 California T-TB-19 11 A.J. Brown WR 6-1 226 22 R Mississippi D2-19 55 Brown, Jayon LB 79 Brooks, Brandon G 11 Carson Wentz QB 6-5 237 26 4 North Dakota State D1-16 13 Taywan Taylor WR 5-11 203 24 3 Western Kentucky D3a-17 51 Bullough, Riley LB 50 Brown, Asantay LB 13 Nelson Agholor WR 6-0 198 26 5 USC D1-15 14 Kalif Raymond WR 5-8 182 25 2 Holy Cross FA-18 21 Butler, Malcolm CB 51 Brown, Zach LB 14 Carlton Agudosi WR 6-6 220 25 1 Rutgers FA-19 15 Darius Jennings WR 5-10 180 27 3 Virginia FA-17 31 Byard, Kevin S 30 Clement, Corey RB 16 Mack Hollins WR 6-4 221 25 3 North Carolina D4a-17 16 Cody Hollister WR 6-4 216 25 2 Arkansas FA-19 99 Casey, Jurrell DT 17 Alshon Jeffery WR 6-3 218 29 8 South Carolina FA-Chi-17 17 Ryan Tannehill QB 6-4 217 31 8 Texas A&M T-Mia-19 39 Countess, Blake S 18 Shelton Gibson WR 5-11 191 24 3 West Virginia D5a-17 18 Jalen Tolliver WR 6-3 210 23 1 Arkansas-Monticello FA-19 78 Conklin, Jack T 91 Cox, Fletcher DT 19 J.J. Arcega-Whiteside WR 6-2 225 22 R Stanford D2b-19 19 Tajaé Sharpe WR 6-2 194 24 4 Massachusetts D5a-16 70o Conway, Cody T 75 Curry, Vinny DE 21 Ronald Darby CB 5-11 193 25 5 Florida State T-Buf-17 20 Kenneth Durden CB 6-1 180 27 2 Youngstown State FA-18 44 Correa, Kamalei OLB 41 Cyprien, Johnathan S 22 Sidney Jones CB 6-0 181 23 2 Washington D2-17 21 Malcolm Butler CB 5-11 190 29 6 West Alabama UFA-NE-18 29 Cruikshank, Dane DB 21 Darby, Ronald CB 23 Rodney McLeod S 5-10 195 29 8 Virginia FA-LAR-16 22 Derrick Henry RB 6-3 247 25 4 Alabama D2c-16 84 Davis, Corey WR 77 Dillard, Andre T 24 Jordan Howard RB 6-0 224 24 4 Indiana T-Chi-19 23 Tye Smith CB 6-0 195 26 4 Towson FA-17 64 Davis, Nate OL 26 Miles Sanders RB 5-11 211 22 R Penn State D2a-19 24 Kenny Vaccaro S 6-0 214 28 7 Texas FA-18 32 Douglas, Rasul CB 27 Malcolm Jenkins S 6-0 204 31 11 Ohio State FA-NO-14 25 Adoree' Jackson CB 5-10 186 23 3 USC D1b-17 28o Dawkins, Dalyn RB 66 Edebali, Kasim DE 28 Wendell Smallwood RB 5-10 208 25 4 West Virginia D5a-16 26 Logan Ryan CB 5-11 195 28 7 Rutgers UFA-NE-17 92 Dickerson, Matt DE 57 Edwards, T.J. LB 29 Avonte Maddox CB 5-9 184 23 2 Pittsburgh D4a-18 28o Dalyn Dawkins RB 5-7 183 24 1 Colorado State FA-18 75 Douglas, Jamil G 4 Elliott, Jake K 30 Corey Clement RB 5-10 220 24 3 Wisconsin UDFA-17 28d D'Andre Payne CB 5-10 188 23 R Iowa State FA-19 20 Durden, Kenneth CB 48o Ellis, Alex TE 31 Jalen Mills CB 6-0 191 25 4 LSU D7a-16 29 Dane Cruikshank DB 6-1 209 24 2 Arizona D5-18 54 Evans, Rashaan LB 35d Elston, Trae S 32 Rasul Douglas CB 6-2 209 23 3 West Virginia D3-17 30o Jeremy McNichols RB 5-9 205 23 1 Boise State FA-18 56 Finch, Sharif OLB 33 Josh Adams RB 6-2 225 22 2 Notre Dame UDFA-18 30d LaDarius Wiley S 6-1 210 23 R Vanderbilt FA-19 86 Ertz, Zach TE 34 Cre'Von LeBlanc CB 5-10 190 25 4 Florida Atlantic W-Det-18 31 Kevin Byard S 5-11 212 25 4 Middle Tennessee State D3-16 86 Firkser, Anthony TE 63 Fabiano, Anthony C 35d Trae Elston S 6-0 203 25 2 Mississippi FA-19 32o David Fluellen RB 5-11 224 27 3 Toledo FA-15 32o Fluellen, David RB 58 Fort, L.J. LB 35o Donnel Pumphrey RB 5-9 176 24 2 San Diego State FA-18 32d Kareem Orr CB 5-11 195 22 R Chattanooga FA-19 52 Grasu, Hroniss C/G 47 Gerry, Nathan LB 36 Deiondre' Hall S 6-2 206 25 4 Northern Iowa T-Chi-18 33 Dion Lewis RB 5-8 195 28 8 Pittsburgh UFA-NE-18 73 Hall, A.T. T 18 Gibson, Shelton WR 37 Tre Sullivan S 6-0 200 25 2 Shepherd UDFA-17 36 LeShaun Sims CB 6-0 203 25 4 Southern Utah D5b-16 57 Harris, Nigel LB 88 Goedert, Dallas TE 38 Jeremiah McKinnon CB 5-11 192 26 1 Florida International FA-18 37 Amani Hooker DB 5-11 210 21 R Iowa D4-19 22 Henry, Derrick RB 39 Blake Countess S 5-10 191 26 4 Auburn W-LAR-19 38 Mike Jordan DB 6-1 200 26 2 Missouri Western FA-18 55 Graham, Brandon DE 41 Johnathan Cyprien S 6-1 211 29 7 Florida International FA-19 39 Alex Barnes RB 6-0 226 22 R Kansas State FA-19 93 Herron, Frank DL 54 Grugier-Hill, Kamu LB 42 Andrew Sendejo S 6-1 210 31 9 Rice FA-Min-19 40 Jordan Williams OLB 6-4 262 26 1 Tennessee FA-19 49 Hesse, Parker TE 74d Hall, Daeshon DE 43 Darren Sproles RB 5-6 190 36 15 Kansas State T-NO-14 41 David Long Jr. LB 5-11 227 22 R West Virginia D6-19 88 Hewitt, Ryan TE 36 Hall, Deiondre' S 45s Rick Lovato LS 6-2 249 26 3 Old Dominion FA-16 42 D'Andre Walker OLB 6-2 251 22 R Georgia D5-19 16 Hollister, Cody WR 48d Hawkins, Josh CB 45d Orlando Scandrick CB 5-10 196 32 12 Boise State FA-KC-19 44 Kamalei Correa OLB 6-3 241 25 4 Boise State T-Bal-18 37 Hooker, Amani DB 98 Hector, Bruce DT 46 Jay Liggins CB 6-2 200 23 R Dickinson State UDFA-19 45 LaTroy Lewis OLB 6-3 255 25 1 Tennessee FA-18 97 Hoyett, Braxton NT 67 Herbig, Nate G 47 Nathan Gerry LB 6-2 230 24 3 Nebraska D5b-17 46 Joshua Kalu DB 6-0 203 23 1 Nebraska FA-18 48o Alex Ellis TE 6-4 245 26 3 Tennessee FA-KC-19 47 JoJo Tillery S 5-11 205 22 R Wofford FA-19 10 Humphries, Adam WR 90 Hester, Treyvon DT 48d Josh Hawkins CB 5-10 190 26 4 East Carolina FA-18 48 Beau Brinkley LS 6-4 260 29 8 Missouri FA-12 25 Jackson, Adoree' CB 16 Hollins, Mack WR 49o Boston Scott RB 5-6 203 24 1 Louisiana Tech PS-NO-18 49 Parker Hesse TE 6-3 261 24 R Iowa FA-19 15 Jennings, Darius WR 24 Howard, Jordan RB 49d Alex Singleton LB 6-2 240 25 1 Montana State FA-19 50 Derick Roberson OLB 6-3 250 23 R Sam Houston State FA-19 94 Johnson, Austin DL 10 Jackson, DeSean WR 50 Asantay Brown LB 6-0 215 24 1 Western Michigan UDFA-18 51 Riley Bullough LB 6-2 228 25 2 Michigan State W-TB-19 60 Jones, Ben C 97 Jackson, Malik DT 51 Zach Brown LB 6-1 250 29 8 North Carolina FA-Was-19 52 Hroniss Grasu C/G 6-3 301 27 4 Oregon FA-19 90 Jones, DaQuan DL 17 Jeffery, Alshon WR 52 Paul Worrilow LB 6-0 230 29 7 Delaware FA-Det-18 53 Daren Bates LB 5-11 225 28 7 Auburn UFA-Oak-17 38 Jordan, Mike DB 53 Nigel Bradham LB 6-2 241 29 8 Florida State FA-Buf-16 54 Rashaan Evans LB 6-2 232 23 2 Alabama D1-18 27 Jenkins, Malcolm S 54 Kamu Grugier-Hill LB 6-2 230 25 4 Eastern Illinois W-NE-16 55 Jayon Brown LB 6-0 226 24 3 UCLA D5-17 46 Kalu, Joshua DB 93 Jernigan, Tim DT 55 Brandon Graham DE 6-2 265 31 10 Michigan D1-10 56 Sharif Finch OLB 6-4 250 23 2 Temple FA-18 71 Kelly, Dennis T/G 84 Johnson, Charles WR 57 T.J. Edwards LB 6-1 242 22 R Wisconsin UDFA-19 57 Nigel Harris LB 6-2 225 24 2 South Florida FA-18 6 Kern, Brett P 65 Johnson, Lane T 58 L.J. Fort LB 6-0 232 29 5 Northern Iowa FA-Pit-19 58 Harold Landry III OLB 6-2 252 23 2 Boston College D2-18 58 Landry III, Harold OLB 1 Johnston, Cameron P 61 Stefen Wisniewski G/C 6-3 305 30 9 Penn State FA-Jax-16 59 Wesley Woodyard LB 6-0 233 33 12 Kentucky UFA-Den-14 62 Levin, Corey C/G 22 Jones, Sidney CB 62 Jason Kelce C 6-3 295 31 9 Cincinnati D6a-11 60 Ben Jones C 6-3 308 30 8 Georgia UFA-Hou-16 77 Lewan, Taylor T 63 Anthony Fabiano C 6-4 303 26 1 Harvard FA-18 61 Aaron Stinnie G 6-3 312 25 2 James Madison FA-18 62 Kelce, Jason C 64o Keegan Render C 6-4 307 23 R Iowa UDFA-19 62 Corey Levin C/G 6-4 307 24 3 Chattanooga D6-17 33 Lewis, Dion RB 2 Kessler, Cody QB 64d Hassan Ridgeway DT 6-3 305 24 4 Texas T-Ind-19 64 Nate Davis OL 6-3 316 22 R Charlotte D3-19 45 Lewis, LaTroy OLB 34 LeBlanc, Cre'Von CB 65 Lane Johnson T 6-6 317 29 7 Oklahoma D1-13 66 Kevin Pamphile G/T 6-5 315 28 6 Purdue UFA-TB-18 41 Long Jr., David LB 46 Liggins, Jay CB 66 Kasim Edebali DE 6-2 253 29 6 Boston College FA-Cin-19 68 Austin Pasztor OL 6-7 305 28 6 Virginia FA-18 79 Mack, Isaiah DT 45s Lovato, Rick LS 67 Nate Herbig G 6-4 334 24 R Stanford UDFA-19 69 Tyler Marz T 6-7 316 26 3 Wisconsin FA-16 8 Mariota, Marcus QB 29 Maddox, Avonte CB 68 Jordan Mailata T 6-8 346 22 2 --- D7-18 70o Cody Conway T 6-6 307 23 R Syracuse FA-19 69 Marz, Tyler T 69 Matt Pryor G/T 6-7 332 24 2 TCU D6-18 70d Chris Nelson DL 6-1 315 24 R Texas FA-19 68 Mailata, Jordan T 71 Jason Peters T 6-4 328 37 16 Arkansas T-Buf-09 71 Dennis Kelly T/G 6-8 321 29 8 Purdue T-Phi-16 87 McEvoy, Tanner WR 38 McKinnon, Jeremiah CB 72 Halapoulivaati Vaitai T 6-6 320 26 4 TCU D5b-16 72 David Quessenberry OL 6-5 305 28 1 San Jose State FA-18 30o McNichols, Jeremy RB 23 McLeod, Rodney S 73 Isaac Seumalo OL 6-4 303 25 4 Oregon State D3-16 73 A.T. Hall T 6-4 303 23 R Stanford FA-19 70d Nelson, Chris DL 80 Michel, Marken WR 74o Ryan Bates T 6-4 302 22 R Penn State UDFA-19 75 Jamil Douglas G 6-4 309 27 2 Arizona State FA-18 32d Orr, Kareem CB 89 Miller, Braxton WR 74d Daeshon Hall DE 6-5 265 24 3 Texas A&M PS-Hou-18 76 Rodger Saffold G 6-5 325 31 10 Indiana UFA-LAR-19 66 Pamphile, Kevin G/T 76d Miller, Shareef DE 75 Vinny Curry DE 6-3 279 31 8 Marshall FA-19 77 Taylor Lewan T 6-7 309 28 6 Michigan D1-14 68 Pasztor, Austin OL 76d Shareef Miller DE 6-4 254 22 R Penn State D4-19 78 Jack Conklin T 6-6 308 24 4 Michigan State D1-16 31 Mills, Jalen CB 76o Casey Tucker T 6-6 315 23 R Arizona State UDFA-19 79 Isaiah Mack DT 6-1 299 23 R Chattanooga FA-19 28d Payne, D'Andre CB 78o Opeta, Sua G 77 Andre Dillard T 6-5 315 23 R Washington State D1-19 80 Papi White WR 5-9 168 23 R Ohio FA-19 85 Pruitt, MyCole TE 83 Perkins, Joshua TE 78o Sua Opeta G 6-4 305 22 R Weber State UDFA-19 81 Jonnu Smith TE 6-3 248 23 3 Florida International D3b-17 72 Quessenberry, David OL 71 Peters, Jason T 78d Kevin Wilkins DT 6-2 304 24 R Rutgers UDFA-19 82 Delanie Walker TE 6-2 248 34 14 Central Missouri UFA-SF-13 83 Ratliff-Williams, Anthony WR 69 Pryor, Matt G/T 79 Brandon Brooks G 6-5 335 29 8 Miami (OH) FA-Hou-16 83 Anthony Ratliff-Williams WR 5-11 195 22 R North Carolina FA-19 14 Raymond, Kalif WR 35o Pumphrey, Donnel RB 80 Marken Michel WR 5-11 190 26 1 Massachusetts FA-19 84 Corey Davis WR 6-3 209 24 3 Western Michigan D1a-17 50 Roberson, Derick OLB 81 DeAndre Thompkins WR 5-11 188 23 R Penn State UDFA-19 85 MyCole Pruitt TE 6-2 245 27 4 Southern Illinois FA-18 64o Render, Keegan C 82 Richard Rodgers TE 6-4 257 27 6 California FA-GB-18 86 Anthony Firkser TE 6-2 246 24 2 Harvard FA-18 26 Ryan, Logan CB 64d Ridgeway, Hassan DT 83 Joshua Perkins TE 6-3 223 26 3 Washington FA-18 87 Tanner McEvoy WR 6-6 230 26 3 Wisconsin FA-19 76 Saffold, Rodger G 82 Rodgers, Richard TE 84 Charles Johnson WR 6-2 215 30 5 Grand Valley State FA-19 88 Ryan Hewitt TE 6-4 255 28 6 Stanford FA-19 19 Sharpe, Tajaé WR 26 Sanders, Miles RB 85 Will Tye TE 6-2 260 27 3 Stony Brook FA-18 89 Cole Wick TE 6-6 257 25 3 Incarnate Word FA-18 98 Simmons, Jeffery DL 45d Scandrick, Orlando CB 86 Zach Ertz TE 6-5 250 28 7 Stanford D2-13 90 DaQuan Jones DL 6-4 322 27 6 Penn State D4a-14 36 Sims, LeShaun CB 49o Scott, Boston RB 88 Dallas Goedert TE 6-5 256 24 2 South Dakota State D2-18 91 Cameron Wake OLB 6-3 263 37 11 Penn State UFA-Mia-19 81 Smith, Jonnu TE 89 Braxton Miller WR 6-2 215 26 3 Ohio State FA-18 92 Matt Dickerson DE 6-5 292 23 2 UCLA FA-18 42 Sendejo, Andrew S 90 Treyvon Hester DT 6-2 304 26 3 Toledo FA-18 93 Frank Herron DL 6-4 305 25 1 Louisiana State FA-19 23 Smith, Tye CB 73 Seumalo, Isaac OL 91 Fletcher Cox DT 6-4 310 28 8 Mississippi State D1-12 94 Austin Johnson DL 6-4 314 25 4 Penn State D2b-16 61 Stinnie, Aaron G 49d Singleton, Alex LB 93 Tim Jernigan DT 6-2 295 26 6 Florida State T-Bal-17 95 Amani Bledsoe DE 6-4 280 21 R Oklahoma FA-19 4 Succop, Ryan K 28 Smallwood, Wendell RB 94 Josh Sweat DE 6-5 251 22 2 Florida State D4b-18 96 Brent Urban DE 6-7 300 28 6 Virginia UFA-Bal-19 17 Tannehill, Ryan QB 43 Sproles, Darren RB 96 Derek Barnett DE 6-3 259 23 3 Tennessee D1-17 97 Braxton Hoyett NT 6-2 302 23 R Mississippi State FA-19 13 Taylor, Taywan WR 7 Sudfeld, Nate QB 97 Malik Jackson DT 6-5 290 29 8 Tennessee FA-19 98 Jeffery Simmons DL 6-4 305 22 R Mississippi State D1-19 47 Tillery, JoJo S 37 Sullivan, Tre S 98 Bruce Hector DT 6-2 296 24 2 South Florida UDFA-18 99 Jurrell Casey DT 6-1 305 29 9 USC D3-11 18 Tolliver, Jalen WR 94 Sweat, Josh DE HEAD COACH: DOUG PEDERSON HEAD COACH: MIKE VRABEL 96 Urban, Brent DE 81 Thompkins, DeAndre WR Assistant Coaches: Mike Groh (Offensive Coordinator), Jim Schwartz (Defensive Coordinator), Assistant Coaches: Dean Pees (Defensive Coordinator), Arthur Smith (Offensive Coordinator), 24 Vaccaro, Kenny S 8 Thorson, Clayton QB Dave Fipp (Special Teams Coordinator), Duce Staley (Asst. Head Coach/Running Backs), Mike Craig Aukerman (Special Teams), Brian Bell (Strength and Conditioning Asst.), Scott Booker 91 Wake, Cameron OLB 76o Tucker, Casey T Bartrum (Asst. Tight Ends), Matt Burke (Defensive Special Asst.), Phillip Daniels (Defensive 42 Walker, D'Andre OLB Line), Ken Flajole (Linebackers), Keith Gray (Asst. Strength and Conditioning), Matthew Harper (Defensive Asst.), Shane Bowen (Outside Linebackers), Keith Carter (Offensive Line), Kerry 85 Tye, Will TE (Asst. Wide Receivers), Tim Hauck (Safeties), Josh Hingst (Strength and Conditioning), Shaun Coombs (Secondary), Ryan Crow (Defensive Asst.), Tony Dews (Running Backs), Todd Downing 82 Walker, Delanie TE 72 Vaitai, Halapoulivaati T Huls (Director of High Performance), Roy Istvan (Asst. Offensive Line), G.J. Kinne (Offensive (Tight Ends), Matt Edwards (Asst. Special Teams), Mondray Gee (Strength and Conditioning 80 White, Papi WR 6 Ward, Greg WR Special Projects), Nathan Ollie (Asst. Defensive Line), Ryan Paganetti (Asst. Linebackers/ 89 Wick, Cole TE 11 Wentz, Carson QB Game Management), T.J. Paganetti (Asst. Running Backs), Joe Pannunzio (Director of Team Asst.), Chandler Henley (Quality Control), Tyrone McKenzie (Inside Linebackers), Rob Moore 30d Wiley, LaDarius S 78 Wilkins, Kevin DT Development), Justin Peelle (Tight Ends), Spencer Phillips (Asst. Quaterbacks), Jeff Stoutland (Wide Receivers), Pat O'Hara (Quarterbacks), Matt Pees (Quality Control), Frank Piraino 40 Williams, Jordan OLB (Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator), Press Taylor (Quarterbacks), Luke Thompson (Asst. (Strength and Conditioning), Luke Steckel (Offensive Asst.), Mike Sullivan (Asst. Offensive 61 Wisniewski, Stefen G/C Special Teams), Cory Undlin (Defensive Backs), Dino Vasso (Asst. Secondary), Carson Walch 5 Woodside, Logan QB 52 Worrilow, Paul LB (Wide Recievers), Nick Williams (Coaches Assistant) Line), Terrell Williams (Defensive Line) 59 Woodyard, Wesley LB LAST WEEK’S GAME CLIPS MARCUS MARIOTA MyCole Pruitt and a 23-yard pass to PLAYS ONE SERIES FOR Anthony Firkser - in the game, good TITANS IN PRESEASON for a passer rating of 138.0. WIN OVER EAGLES Logan Woodside replaced Tannehill at the end of the second quarter and BY JIM WYATT played the entire second half. TITANS ONLINE Woodside’s 25-yard touchdown AUGUST 9, 2019 pass to receiver Cody Hollister gave the Titans a 21-10 lead in the fourth PHILADELPHIA – Marcus quarter, and he then connected with Mariota’s 2019 preseason debut Tanner McEvoy for a 17-yard didn’t last long. touchdown strike to make it 27-10 with 9:37 left. Woodside finished The Titans quarterback played just the night 15-of-20 for 138 yards and one series in the team’s 27-10 the two scores. preseason win over the Eagles before being replaced by back-up The Titans face the New England Ryan Tannehill. Patriots in preseason game No.2 next week. Mariota completed 4-of-8 passes for 24 yards in the game – with all four “Our quarterback room is completions going to receiver Adam something pretty special," Mariota Humphries. said. "We have a good group of guys -- Logan and Ryan both have been a “He makes it easy," Mariota said of tremendous support. I like the Humphries, formerly with the atmosphere, and the culture of the Buccaneers. "He finds soft zones, is quarterback room. We’re going to a tough matchup for teams. He continue to build off what we have makes it easy on us.” done and push each other.”

The Titans moved the ball 25 yards # # # on 10 plays on their opening drive, but a Mariota pass intended for Humphries fell incomplete on 4th- and-seven, ending the drive in the Philadelphia 23-yard line.

Mariota’s passer rating in preseason game No.1: 56.3.

“I thought we did a fairly good job early on," Mariota said. "We converted some third downs. We have something to build off of and got a good amount of plays in and I’m looking forward to next week.”

Mariota, who also played just one series in last year’s preseason opener, threw the ball to Humphries on six of his eight attempts. The Titans first drive of the preseason also included a pair of runs by running back Dion Lewis.

Tannehill replaced Mariota at the 7- minute mark of the first quarter.

Tannehill completed 12-of-16 passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns – a one-yard toss to TITANS SHOW PLENTY OF with an elbow injury. Plus, the team 15-of-20 for 138 yards and the two POSITIVES IN 27-10 WIN had way too many penalties. scores. OVER EAGLES But the preseason usually offers “It is fun to be out there with the BY JIM WYATT plenty of positives and negatives, guys and try and go make some right? plays,” Woodside said. "It was TITANS ONLINE awesome, to get back out there. AUGUST 9, 2019 And on this night, the Titans played There were some nerves at first but without a large number of starters. I feel like I settled down.” PHILADELPHIA – One preseason game is in the books, and it ended In addition to Walker, running back After getting their first score on a with plenty of things the Titans Derrick Henry, linebacker Harold 53-yard field goal by Jake Elliott, should feel good about. Landry, receiver Corey Davis, the Eagles scored on a 75-yard guard Rodger Saffold, linebacker touchdown pass from Nate Sudfeld Quarterback Marcus Mariota played Cameron Wake, defensive lineman to Marken Michel, who got past a just one series, but in short time Jurrell Casey and kicker Ryan diving Jackson for the score. proved he already has nice Succop did not play, along with four chemistry with receiver Adam of the team’s draft picks, including But the Eagles didn't score again. Humphries, who had four quick defensive lineman Jeffery catches. Simmons, receiver A.J. Brown, and And while Raymond (six catches, guard Nate Davis. 80 yards), Hollister and McEwen Back-up quarterback Ryan proved to be among the success Tannehill looked really solid in his Mariota completed 4-of-8 passes for stories of the night, it was an off Titan debut, throwing two 24 yards in the game before being night for Taylor, despite him touchdown passes in the first half as replaced by Tannehill at the 7- making a pair of catches. Taylor the Titans jumped out to the lead minute mark of the first quarter. dropped a would-be touchdown over the Eagles. Third-team QB Mariota guided a 10-play drive that pass thrown by Tannehill, and he Logan Woodside, well, he looked ended with a fourth-and-seven also failed to haul in a few passes he pretty good himself, tossing a pair of incompletion at the Philadelphia 23- normally catches. touchdown tosses, too. yard line. Mariota targeted Humphries on six of his eight “At the end of the day I have to “There were guys we wanted to throws, completing four of them for make those plays," Taylor said. evaluate, wanted to see," Titans 24 yards. He sailed a few. "(The deep ball), that’s one I should coach Mike Vrabel said after his have had. I have to go attack it. I team's 27-10 win over the Eagles. “We were able to build a little bit of definitely want to keep building on "This is another extension of the rhythm, and can kind of build off what I have been doing (in camp) evaluation process and trying to take that,” Mariota said. and try to improve. I am my biggest the practice and carry it over to the critic and I know what I need to do." games and see who can play with When Tannehill entered the game, some composure to them and see he was sharp. Tannehill completed The Titans will look to clean up who can make some plays.” 12-of-16 passes for 130 yards and their mistakes – they were penalized two touchdowns – a one-yard toss to 12 times for 117 yards and missed “We’ll take a look at it and move Pruitt and a 23-yard pass to Firkser two extra points – when they return on.” - in the game, good for a passer to the practice field on Saturday. rating of 138.0. The Titans saw a pair of tight ends – The Titans face the New England MyCole Pruitt and Anthony Firkser “It was a lot of fun. A change of Patriots in preseason game No.2 – catch touchdown passes on a night scenery, right?," said Tannehill, next week after a pair of joint when veteran Delanie Walker didn’t formerly with the Dolphins. "But it practices during the week. dress out, and a number of receivers was a lot of fun to get out there and also made some nice plays, compete against another team.” “It was a great experience," said including Kalif Raymond, one of Raymond. "Just an opportunity to the surprising stars of training camp. Woodside replaced Tannehill at the get out there with the boys and come end of the second quarter and played out with a win. It was incredible. All was not positive in the team’s the entire second half. Woodside’s Now as a team we need to build on preseason opener, however. 25-yard touchdown pass to receiver this and keep getting better.” Cody Hollister gave the Titans a 21- Cornerback Adoree’ Jackson got 10 lead in the fourth quarter, and he # # # beat deep for a touchdown, receiver then connected with Tanner Taywan Taylor was guilty of a few McEvoy for a 17-yard touchdown drops and the Titans saw reserve strike to make it 27-10 with 9:37 linebacker Riley Bullough leave left. Woodside finished the night TITANS 27, EAGLES 10: Humphries already a favorite target FIVE THINGS TO KNOW Valuable depth at tight end FROM PRESEASON Humphries should be off draft OPENER IN boards early in fantasy leagues that When Delanie Walker and Jonnu PHILADELPHIA reward points per reception. Smith went down with injuries last season, others stepped up. The wide receiver, who was playing BY ERIK BACHARACH his first game in a Titans uniform, They’re still here. THE TENNESSEAN was all over the place early. AUGUST 9, 2019 Through Tennessee’s first six plays, Tight ends Anthony Firkser and he had four catches (on four targets) MyCole Pruitt combined for five PHILADELPHIA – Mike Vrabel for 24 yards and two first downs. He catches (on five targets) for 51 yards finally has the elusive (but also also served as the Titans’ first punt and two touchdowns in the first half completely meaningless) first returner and broke a 24-yard gain. of Thursday’s game. preseason win of his head coaching career. Kalif Raymond also turned in an After the usually sure-handed impressive performance, catching Firkser had a couple of drops during After the Titans went 0-4 in the six of eight targets for 80 yards and the Titans’ intrasquad scrimmage preseason a year ago, they opened making something happen last weekend, he erased any this season with a 27-10 win against seemingly every time he touched the lingering doubt. He was listed as the the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln ball. He also had three punt returns No. 4 tight end on the depth chart, Financial Field on Thursday night in for 35 yards. behind Pruitt. Week 1 of the preseason. Cody Hollister made an impact, too, # # # Here are five things to know from grabbing four passes for 58 yards, the game: including a 25-yard touchdown pass # # # from Woodside. Mariota gets one series; Tannehill sharp early Non-participants

Marcus Mariota, like last year, The Titans had a long list of played only one series in the Titans’ inactives Thursday. preseason opener. Pass rusher Cameron Wake, tight He wasn’t particularly sharp, end Delanie Walker, running back completing 4 of 8 passes for 24 Derrick Henry, offensive guard yards. On a fourth-and-7, he threw a Nate Davis, wide receiver A.J. tad high for Adam Humphries, and Brown, outside linebacker Harold the pass fell incomplete to end his Landry, outside linebacker D’Andre only drive. Walker, offensive guard Rodger Saffold and kicker Ryan Succop all Ryan Tannehill, meanwhile, was didn’t suit up. mostly on the money. The backup quarterback, who has only ever No real surprises there. started a regular season game, completed 12 of 16 passes for 130 None are dealing with long-term yards and two touchdowns, one on a injuries, but airing on the side of quick flat to MyCole Pruitt and caution is the correct approach in a another on a long pass over the top game of no consequence. to Anthony Firkser. Titans escape mostly unscathed Tannehill played a total of four series before third-stringer Logan Linebacker Riley Bullough left in Woodside entered in the second the second quarter with an elbow quarter and finished the game for the injury and didn't return, but the Titans. linebacker’s injury was the only one of any significance. Woodside had a big second half, including two touchdown passes. Wide receiver Darius Jennings He completed 15 of 20 passes for hobbled off the field early, but was 138 yards. back to return a kick and make a 9- yard catch shortly thereafter. ARTHUR SMITH GETS Smith previously was the Titans' FIRST TASTE AS TITANS tight ends coach. He took over for OFFENSIVE Matt LaFleur, who left to become COORDINATOR the Packers' head coach.

Smith believes his familiarity with BY PAUL SKRBINA the team can only help him in his THE TENNESSEAN new role. AUGUST 9, 2019 But he said his eyes will be peeled When in Philadelphia, do like for any new ideas. Rocky would. "Every year, I think it would be That's what Arthur Smith did before foolish not to look back and say, his first game as the Titans' 'Hey, what can we improve? What offensive coordinator. can we make better?'" Smith said earlier during camp. "If there's a Smith ran the stairs inside Lincoln great idea, I'm not above stealing a Financial Field as part of his great idea. ... As long as it gives us pregame workout. an opportunity to be in this role I'm always looking to improve.'" By Thursday evening, Smith was on the sideline for the team's preseason # # # opener against the Eagles, a place he might not be for the long haul. # # #

Smith, in his ninth season with Tennessee and the team's longest- tenured coach, likely will have a better vantage point from the press box in the future. Headset issues before Thursday's game prompted the decision to have Smith on the sideline.

"Probably he'll be upstairs to start to take advantage of that vantage point, and then we'll ask Arthur," head coach Mike Vrabel said earlier this week. "I'll give him my opinion and see where it goes from there."

What Smith saw from the sideline was pleasing to his eyes. The Titans managed 27 points to the Eagles' 10. Titans quarterbacks threw for 263 yards and four touchdowns.

"I think just getting in the flow of the game and getting the quarterbacks and everybody involved," Vrabel said of what he's looking for during the first game. "Building a rhythm within the offense, and plays that compliment each other, and being quick and decisive with the call. Making sure that when you make the call, you’re pretty much now on to the next call."

TITANS OBSERVATIONS: Tannehill led the Titans on a nine- His presence should soothe the WHAT A RELIEF, BACKUP play, 89-yard drive capped by a one- jangled nerves of Titans fans. QB JOB LOOKS TO BE IN A yard touchdown pass to MyCole MUCH BETTER PLACE Pruitt, and an 11-play, 87-yard drive Hello, Humphries capped by a nicely lofted 23-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Firkser. Way back in June, wide receiver BY JOHN GLENNON Adam Humphries mentioned he felt THE ATHLETIC “(The goal for) every player on this a good connection the very first day AUGUST 9, 2019 team is to be ready to play,” Titans he met Mariota. coach Mike Vrabel said. “Whether PHILADELPHIA — One of the they start the game or whether they “We’re not scared to communicate biggest causes of Saturday-night go in the game via injury or things to each other,” Humphries sleeplessness among Titans fans in substitution, (they have to be) ready said at the time. “After (a recent recent years has been the Marcus to go, and they have to give the team practice), Marcus sent me a long Mariota watch. the best chance to win. Ryan was text after looking at a couple of one of those guys that did that routes I ran, just kind of letting me The team’s starting quarterback was tonight, along with a lot of other know what he’s thinking. And I’m listed on the injury report leading up guys.” telling him what I’m thinking, too. to 10 of the Titans’ 16 games last We feel comfortable bouncing ideas season, for instance, leaving If Vrabel didn’t sound absolutely off each other and it’s really supporters wondering whether overwhelming with his praise of important to have that Sunday’s starter would be Mariota Tannehill, there is good reason. The communication.” or … a big dropoff. last thing he needs to do is pump up the backup too much, potentially The chemistry seems only to have Backups Zach Mettenberger, Matt pressuring Mariota and giving grown since, evidenced by the Cassel and Blaine Gabbert didn’t ammunition to those who’d like to frequency Mariota looked for produce much in the way of start a quarterback controversy. Humphries in a short amount of confidence or victories over the past time on Thursday. Mariota threw six four years, posting a combined There is none at the moment, of of his eight passes to Humphries, starting record of 3-5. course, nor will there be at any point completing four of them for 24 in the near future. Both Vrabel and yards. What was especially But the level of stress over Mariota Titans general manager Jon encouraging — for a Titans team injuries should be greatly reduced Robinson have made it clear looking to improve its third-down this season, based on the Mariota is the man. So the fact that performance — is that Mariota performance of backup quarterback Mariota was so-so against successfully hit Humphries twice on Ryan Tannehill in the Titans’ 27-10 Philadelphia’s starters — going 4- third-down attempts. win Thursday over Philadelphia. for-8 for 24 yards — and the fact that Tannehill produced big “That’s why Adam is here, to be a Tannehill, playing a second-string numbers against second-teamers guy that’s reliable and dependable, role for the first time since his 2012 won’t change anything. for the quarterbacks to have trust in rookie season, looked comfortable him,” Vrabel said. “I thought it was and efficient in his Titans’ debut. The 31-year-old Tannehill is pretty windy early. I thought it was The seven-year veteran was nearly comfortable in his role, noting that kind of swirling with the storm flawless, completing 12-of-16 he’ll try to support Mariota the same coming in. But we were able to passes — three of the incompletions way longtime Dolphins backup convert a few times on third down.” were drops — for 130 yards, two Matt Moore supported Tannehill. touchdowns and a 138.0 Up-and-down Jackson quarterback rating. “I had a great relationship with Matt Moore for six years in Miami,” Titans cornerback Adoree Jackson “It was a lot of fun,” said Tannehill, Tannehill said. “He did a great job has said a few times this offseason who started all 88 regular-season backing me up and supporting me he’s seeking more consistency games he played in Miami over the through the ups and the downs. I heading into his third season. past six years. learned a lot unknowingly from him for this role. Consider that still a work in “I think we did some good things. progress at this point. Operationally, getting in and out of “So I’m just trying to do the best I the huddle, playing with tempo, can to push Marcus and compete in Jackson was beaten deep by Eagles finishing. … I’ll have to look at the practice every day, push each other receiver Marken Michel — a 26- tape, but walking off the field, I felt and get the most out of practice each year-old without a single regular- like we did some of the things we and every day. And then if my season catch — for a 75-yard wanted to do.” number is called, just be ready.” touchdown pass. Jackson nearly knocked away the pass at the last second, but the bottom line is that he surrendered a huge play.

To his credit, Jackson bounced back later in the first half, knocking away a couple of Philadelphia passes, including another deep ball. But the 2017 first-round pick — who is now the team’s third corner behind Malcolm Butler and Logan Ryan — has to be better.

Both Vrabel and Jackson said afterward that Jackson was in position to make the play, but didn’t execute.

“That’s being reckless, not being aggressive,” Vrabel said of Jackson’s attempt to undercut the pass. “Being aggressive would have been to take his left arm, the one closest to the ball, and bat it down. But it was great to see him come back and make some plays and challenge.”

Added Jackson: “If I reached with the other hand, it would have been a (pass break-up). I went with the wrong hand … It’s not like I was beat. I was in position. I just have to make the play.”

Sitting it out

As expected, the Titans sat a number of players on Thursday.

Among offensive players who didn’t see action: wide receiver Corey Davis, tight end Delanie Walker, running back David Fluellen, guard Rodger Saffold, running back Derrick Henry and wide receiver A.J. Brown.

Among defenders who didn’t participate: defensive tackle Jurrell Casey, outside linebacker Cameron Wake, outside linebacker Harold Landry and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.

# # # THE GOOD AND THE BAD going with Adam Humphries. offensive line. The Titans had one OF THE TITANS IN Darius Jennings could have helped sack – on a delayed blitz by PHILADELPHIA him by throttling down (to use LeShaun Sims – and one QB hit. Charles Davis' term) in open space BY PAUL KUHARSKY against the right sideline on one # # # incomplete pass, but Mariota could PAULKUHARSKY.COM have also anticipated it a lot better AUGUST 9, 2019 and thrown it earlier.

Some thoughts out of the Titans’ 27- Adoree’ Jackson: The cornerback 10 preseason win in Philadelphia, was great on the last possession of overall a good top-to-bottom effort the first half, but it was curious that by the visitors. he was in the game that long. Outside of the defensive line, all Taywan Taylor: Corey Davis didn’t other starting-caliber players were play so we saw Khalif Raymond out of the game on defense, so it felt earlier than we might have expected almost as if he was being punished. and he was good, particularly on a catch in a dangerous area over the A bit earlier he made an odd middle where he held on knowing recovery after Marken Michel he was about to get blasted. We saw effectively cut inside on him. As Cody Hollister make a very nice Jackson regained ground, he went sideline catch and haul in a TD. inside the receiver and missed as he tried for a pick or knock away, What we did not see was a good leaving Michel with a catch-and-run performance by a guy who should for a 75-yard TD. Had he gone outrank them both. A third-round outside Marken he might have pick going into his third year can’t broken it up or at least would have be dropping one short pass and been in position to stop him after a misplaying a deeper toss that might reception. have been underthrown by Ryan Tannehill, but could have been Guys on the rise: Raymond. If he adjusted to for a touchdown. can keep doing what he’s doing as a receiver and show he can be effective as both a kickoff and punt He also couldn’t get a second foot returner, he can dislodge Jennings. down in bounds on a reception near Hollister took advantage of five the left sideline inside 2:00 of chances with four catches including halftime on what seemed like it the TD. DL Isaiah Mack was shouldn’t have been an issue at all. disruptive when he was in even as [Unlocked] he was flagged for roughing. ILB Riley Bullough saw time on defense Whatever is missing with him isn’t in the first half and played a lot of showing any signs of arriving. It’d first-team special teams. RB Jeremy be hard to give up on his speed, and McNichols played as the second Cam Batson landing on IR helped running back with Derrick Henry him, but he’s got to start playing and David Fluellen out and did well better. Soon. with his chance, including a pretty 37-yard run. LG Jamil Douglas Ryan Tannehill: A guy who’s been played with the ones in Rodger a starter in the NFL for 88 games Saffold’s place. over six seasons should look good working as a second-teamer against Penalties: Mike Vrabel had the second-teamers in the preseason, league’s least penalized team last and Tannehill did just that. He was season. The Titans weren’t ready for in command and crisp and that play that with 12 for 117 yards and three should translate into just the sort of first downs. They’ve got some play the Titans need from a backup cleaning up to do there. when he’s called on. Not better: Cameron Wake and Marcus Mariota only played a Harold Landry didn’t play but series. He had something good neither did the Eagles’ starting SIX HOT TOPICS FROM made a nice catch on a Mariota pass Vrabel said McNichols, who had 44 TITANS COACH MIKE that was thrown behind him. yards on eight carries, did well, but VRABEL'S FRIDAY said the blocking deserves a lot of PRESSER “Obviously (he) worked props for his 37-yard run. underneath,” Vrabel said of Humphries, “and (was) a reliable “We got about the minimum about BY JIM WYATT target when he was in there. what we would have got out of that TITANS ONLINE run if you would’ve seen how it was AUGUST 10, 2019 “Adam has been here since the start blocked from the end zone,” Vrabel of the offseason program, and he’s said. NASHVILLE – Titans coach Mike been available every day. And he is Vrabel held a press conference on a good pro.” Work in Progress Friday at Saint Thomas Sports Park, one day after the team’s 27-10 Arthur’s Review The Titans first team offense looked preseason win over the Eagles. like this against the Eagles: Dennis Vrabel said offensive coordinator Kelly (LT), Jamil Douglas (LG), Here’s a look at some of the hot Arthur Smith did fine in his debut as Ben Jones (C), Kevin Pamphile topics: offensive coordinator. (RG) and Jack Conklin (RT).

Logan Woodside’s Night Smith worked the game from the The Titans elected to hold out guard sideline after some headset issues Rodger Saffold, a free agent No.3 quarterback Logan Woodside before the contest. Smith had acquisition from the Rams. Also, performed well in the team’s initially planned to call the game rookie guard Nate Davis did not preseason opener. from the booth at Lincoln Financial play either after being held out of Field. recent practices with an undisclosed Following quarterbacks Marcus injury. Mariota and Ryan Tannehill, “For the most part, the Woodside entered the game in the communication between him and Vrabel said the team is still second quarter and played the rest of the quarterbacks was good,” Vrabel “evaluating” several spots as the the way. He completed 15-of-20 said of Smith. “And he had an idea team aims to make final decisions passes for 138 yards and two of where he wanted to go on the next on the o-line leading up to the touchdowns, with a 126.7 passer play.” season opener at Cleveland, rating. considering left tackle Taylor Don’t Crown ‘Em Lewan’s looming four-game Vrabel complimented Woodside, suspension. after first throwing him a little Receivers Kalif Raymond and Cody shade. Hollister made plays on Thursday, He praised some of the youngsters. and so did running back Jeremy “After he got done tripping over his McNichols. “I think Corey Levin continues to cleats on the high snap, and he fell develop,” Vrabel said. “Pamphile down,” a smiling Vrabel said, “I But Vrabel was hesitant to pour to did a nice job in pass protection – he thought he acted like a quarterback much praise on some of the gave up pressure early there. Jamil and had a lot of fun out there, a lot standouts vs. the Eagles, instead continues to fight and (Aaron) of energy. It’s great to see those steering the conversation to team Stinnie is tough and improving. So guys get in the game and take breakdowns when asked about those it is fun to kind of watch those guys control of the huddle and throw the three players specifically. Earlier, go in there and play and we’ll keep ball down the field. he expressed some level of disgust working through with the group that over the team's number of penalties we’ve got.” “… (He) made good decisions about (12 for 117 yards). getting down and taking care of Injuries himself and the football.” “Before we crown some of these guys, I mean it wasn’t perfect,” Vrabel said linebacker Riley Adam Humphries Vrabel said. “We have to improve Bullough and tackle Cody Conway, on some of the things that we didn’t injured on Thursday night, likely Vrabel liked what he saw from free do well. We had too many drops won’t be available when the team agent acquisition Adam Humphries offensively and we gave up some returns to the practice field on right out of the gate. pressure in the middle of the pocket, Saturday. and when you’re trying to throw the The former Buccaneers receiver football that’s the last place you # # # caught four passes for 24 yards want to see leaks.” while playing just 10 plays, and he also returned a punt 23 yards. He SIX THINGS THAT STOOD up with a deep ball, even if it was will have even more options to OUT FOR TITANS IN WIN underthrown by Tannehill. He had consider. But Humphries is going to OVER EAGLES another drop. The Titans also be a big part of the offense this fall, committed 12 penalties for 117 and the preseason opener only BY JIM WYATT yards, including several of the 15- offered further proof. yard variety. Titans coach Mike TITANS ONLINE Vrabel – and Taylor -- will look to # # # AUGUST 10, 2019 clean this up.

NASHVILLE – The Titans beat the Points of Emphasis Eagles 27-10 in the preseason opener on Thursday night. The Titans have spent a lot of time working in the red zone and on third Here’s a look at six things that stood down situations during training out from the game: camp, and they passed the first test against the Eagles. The Titans went Back-Up QBs 11-of-19 (58 percent) on third down, and a perfect 2-of-2 in the red Marcus Mariota barely got loosened zone. Yes, the first drive from up in Philadelphia. He threw just Mariota and the first team offense eight passes in one series before stalled after a fourth down swapping his helmet for a baseball incompletion, but the Titans did a cap. Ryan Tannehill and Logan good job of finishing for the first Woodside played well in their time out under new offensive extended playing time, with each coordinator Arthur Smith. QB throwing a pair of touchdowns. Mariota will get more playing time Kalif Raymond and Cody Hollister in the coming weeks, and if all goes well maybe he’ll have some of his I’ve written a lot about Raymond in top weapons – Derrick Henry, practice reports so far in camp, and Delanie Walker, and Corey Davis – on Thursday night he proved why around him. In the meantime, the he’s earned the praise – and Titans should feel good about their opportunities. The scrappy receiver depth at the game’s most important caught six of his eight targets for 80 position. receiving yards, including one grab where he showed great Tight ends concentration. Raymond did even more to help his case with an 11.5- Walker was in Philadelphia, but not yard average on three punt returns, in uniform. So tight ends MyCole including a 27-yarder. He also Pruitt and Anthony Firkser went out returned a kick 24 yards. If he keeps and made plays with Walker it up, Raymond is going to make it cheering them on. About the only hard on the Titans to cut him. As for silver lining to Walker missing all of Hollister, the 6-foot-4 receiver has last season was the fact Pruitt and enjoyed a nice camp himself, and he Firkser had an opportunity to get a turned in an impressive night with lot of playing time, and they four catches for 58 yards and a developed. The touchdown catches touchdown. from Pruitt and Firkser offered further proof the Titans have some Mariota-Humphries Bond pretty nice options aside from Walker – and Jonnu Smith, who Again, Mariota didn’t play much. hasn’t practiced all offseason. But from the get-go, fans got a chance to see what practice Penalties and drops observers have seen on a regular basis in training camp: Mariota likes The Titans did a lot of things right his new target, Adam Humphries. on Thursday night, but they also Mariota targeted Humphries on six made their share of blunders. of his eight throws against the Receiver Taywan Taylor failed to Eagles, completing four of them for get two feet inbounds on a sideline 24 yards. When Walker and Davis incompletion, and he couldn’t come are on the field, of course, Mariota 5 TITANS TAKEAWAYS Mariota wasn’t sharp. That's one officially in question. Darius FROM PRESEASON WIN thing not worth reading into at all. Jennings isn’t a lock, either. And AGAINST PHILADELPHIA Raymond looks like he’s going to EAGLES He was without his top receiver, give both a run for their money. Corey Davis, and his top tight end, Delanie Walker. There was also no Secondary depth shouldn't be taken BY ERIK BACHARACH Rodger Saffold at right guard, no for granted THE TENNESSEAN Derrick Henry to threaten out of the AUGUST 10, 2019 backfield and no A.J. Brown as The strength of the team is the another dynamic target. secondary, led by big names at PHILADELPHIA — The starters, cornerback like Malcolm Butler, for the most part, played only one Mariota finished 4-of-8 passing for Adoree’ Jackson and Logan Ryan. series. The final result was of no 24 yards and one failed fourth-down consequence. So it’s hard to read too conversion attempt, when he threw But it’s the back end of the group much into everything that transpired a bit high to Adam Humphries. No that really hammers home how at Lincoln Financial Field on big deal. There's no quarterback special a unit it is. Thursday night as the Titans beat the controversy in Nashville. Philadelphia Eagles 27-10. We already knew Tye Smith and The biggest — and really only LeShaun Sims are incredibly But we can read a little into takeaway — for Mariota at this time valuable depth pieces at corner, but everything. of the year is that he's healthy. Thursday was more proof of that. Smith had a forced fumble. Sims has Here are five things we learned: Raymond in, Taylor out? a sack. Both were near the top of the Titans' tackling leaders. In Tannehill, Titans have a safety Kalif Raymond was on no one’s net radar as a potential threat to make Titans like linemen Pasztor, the 53-man roster at the start of Douglas Everyone knew the Titans’ signing training camp; with Darius Jennings of Ryan Tannehill this offseason and Cameron Batson the front Continuing a trend in training camp, represented a significant upgrade runners for the No. 6 spot on the offensive linemen Austin Pasztor over last year’s backup quarterback, wide receiver depth chart, there and Jamil Douglas were given Blaine Gabbert. wasn’t much hope for those below plenty of playing time Thursday. them. Thursday night was just further Pasztor, a tackle, played more than confirmation of that. Taywan Taylor was on no one’s any other member of the team, radar as a potential cut at the start of lining up for 67 snaps (or 75 percent The ex-Miami Dolphin was sharp camp; Taylor, the Titans’ third- of the total snaps taken by the after an shaky first drive, finishing round pick in 2017, was essentially offense). Douglas had the sixth most 12-of-16 passing for 130 yards and a lock as a top-four receiver on the snaps on offense with 39 (or 44 two touchdowns. He looked in sync depth chart. percent of the total offensive snaps) with receivers, in tune with first- and also started with the first team at year offensive coordinator Arthur A few weeks into training camp, all left guard in place of Rodger Smith and in command when he led that has changed. Saffold. the team on two drives of at least 87 yards. Raymond keeps making plays. Both have had reps with the ones in Taylor keeps dropping passes. But practice when regular starters have With a starting quarterback in are their opposite trajectories so had to sit. The opportunities they're Marcus Mariota who has yet to play dramatic that Raymond could take getting point to them being favorites an entire 16-game season, Taylor’s spot on the roster. to make the 53-man roster with the Tannehill’s outing Thursday was bottom of the offensive line depth more proof that if the Titans find A lot more of the same still seems chart still working itself out. themselves needing to play their like it would have to happen for it to backup quarterback in a crucial play out like that. Here’s what we # # # game this year – like they did in know: Beyond Corey Davis, Adam their season-ending loss to the Colts Humphries and second-round pick last year – all hope won’t be lost. A.J. Brown — the team’s top three receivers — only Tajae Sharpe, Backup quarterback is no longer a who's had a great preseason, seems weakness. safe.

Don't read into Mariota's Taylor still has time to turn it around performance this preseason, but his status is THE DROPS ARE MOUNTING FOR TITANS “You never want to try to let it WIDE RECEIVER linger,” Taylor said. TAYWAN TAYLOR. IS HE A CANDIDATE TO BE On Friday, Titans coach Mike Vrabel said the team simply had too CUT? many drops for his liking against the Eagles. BY ERIK BACHARACH THE TENNESSEAN “I can’t tell you how hard (Taylor) AUGUST 10, 2019 was concentrating or how little he was concentrating,” Vrabel said. “I PHILADELPHIA — Taywan think understanding the situation of Taylor needs to get his confidence where we’re at on third down, where back. you’re at on the field, and when we take shots down the field, we all The Titans wide receiver admitted have to be able to come down with as much after another head-shaking them and give guys a chance to performance Thursday. catch it. We need to make those plays when we get them.” Too much thinking. Too little aggression. And two more big drops In the court of public opinion, fans in the preseason opener against the have already put Taylor on the Philadelphia Eagles have Taylor in chopping block. There's still five a much more precarious position on days of training camp left, though, the depth chart after he entered and three more preseason games. training camp looking like a lock. There's time for Taylor to turn it around, but it's quickly running out Taylor’s biggest gaffe Thursday: A with Tajae Sharpe putting together a drop in the end zone on a long pass strong preseason, and players from Ryan Tannehill that was further down the depth chart — like slightly underthrown. But Taylor Darius Jennings and Kalif Raymond said the defender in front of him — making it hard to keep off the didn’t tip the ball. It fell cleanly into roster. his chest. It would certainly send a strong He just couldn’t secure it. message if Taylor, the Titans' third- round pick in 2017, was among the “That’s the one I should have had,” players cut at the Aug. 31 deadline Taylor said after the game. “I feel to trim rosters. like I could have went back to it, instead of just waiting on it. I think After the game, Taylor conceded I was waiting on it. I’ve got to go this is one of the most adverse attack it. I’ve got to attack that, plain situations he’s faced in his career. and simple. “I’m hard on myself,” he said. “I’m “I don’t want to justify anything. my biggest critic. So I definitely I’m not even worried about know what I want to do and my justifying. It’s just making those goals for the season and what I need plays when the opportunity presents to do. Definitely want to get that itself and you’ve just got to keep done.” your head in the game and stay focused.” # # #

That can be hard when the drops are mounting. Taylor’s end zone drop came not long after he had his first drop of the game. And during the Titans’ intrasquad scrimmage last weekend, he had a perfect pass clank off his helmet in the end zone before falling incomplete. OBSERVATIONS FROM Walker and Anthony Firkser and DAY 11 OF TITANS Raymond on the day, although the -Safety JoJo Tillery, who had an TRAINING CAMP pass to Firkser was a bullet. Firkser interception in the preseason opener made a number of catches in vs the Eagles on Thursday night, BY JIM WYATT practice, and Davis made a nice grab picked off Woodside on Saturday the play right after his drop. after the QB threw into a crowd. TITANS ONLINE

AUGUST 11, 2019 -Receiver Taywan Taylor had a nice -Running back Dion Lewis made bounce back day on Saturday. several nice runs, and Dalyn NASHVILLE – The Titans hit the Taylor made two really nice catches Dawkins also bounced outside for field at Saint Thomas Sports Park on in a 1-on-1 period early, and he an impressive run. Barnes had a Saturday for the 11th practice of came up with some nice grabs in a short touchdown catch in a 7-on-7 training camp. 7-on-7 period. Taylor nearly made red zone period late. the catch of the day in a team period, Here’s a look at what stood out on but wasn’t able to come down with -Cornerback Kareem Orr made a Day 11: the football after a spinning try. one-handed interception in a 1-on-1 period vs receivers, and I counted -The secondary dominated in -With fullback David Fluellen out, three stops he made in the period. several portions of Saturday’s tight end/fullback Ryan Hewitt is The former Chattanooga star is practice, especially in the red zone. getting a lot of extra work, and I’m having a nice camp. Cornerback Logan Ryan and beginning to think he might have a defensive back Joshua Kalu made chance of making the 53-man roster. -Receivers Cody Hollister, Papi nice plays in a 7-on-7 period late Yes, it’s early, but Hewitt brings White, DeAngelo Yancey, Jennings and overall solid coverage forced some versatility. (2), Taylor (2), Raymond (3) and several incompletions and errant Sharpe all had catches in a 1-on-1 passes. -Defensive lineman Jurrell Casey, period. taken off the team’s Physically -In an earlier 7-on-7 red zone Unable to Perform list earlier in the -Defensive backs Kenneth Durden period, safety Kenny Vaccaro day, practiced for the first time. (2), Joshua Kalu (2), Orr (3) and nearly picked off quarterback Casey went through individual drills Byard all got stops in the 1-on-1 Marcus Mariota, a play after Ryan and later worked in other periods period. batted a ball away. Cornerback before being scaled back late. Casey D’Andre Payne and linebacker looked good on day one. -Durden later made a really nice David Long made nice plays in this break-up in a team period on the period as well on balls thrown by Jim Wyatt | @jwyattsports sideline on a ball intended for quarterback Logan Woodside. Taylor. A welcome sight: @Jurrellc on the -Mariota’s day had mixed results. practice field today for the @Titans -Hollister had a good day, making a Mariota made a number of nice pair of catches in a team period throws, including a strike to receiver Jim Wyatt | @jwyattsports during the second half of practice. Tajae Sharpe on the sideline. Mariota also found receiver Adam .@Titans d-lineman @Jurrellc glad -Receiver Anthony Ratliff-Williams Humphies for a short touchdown to be back at practice. made a nice sliding catch on a ball pass in a 7-on-7 period. But Mariota thrown by Woodside. also misfired on a number of throws, and saw his targets drop several -Jamil Douglas continues to get a lot -All four of the team’s new passes. Mariota was short on a of work with the first-team additions -- RB Akeem Hunt, DE throw to receiver Kalif Raymond in offensive line. On Saturday, he lined Eric Cotton, WR DeAngelo Yancey a team period, and he threw over the up at right guard, after previously and LB Ukeme Eligwe – practiced head of Tajae Sharpe in a red zone getting a lot of snaps with the first on Saturday. period. We'll get to his INT next. team at left guard. -I mentioned Yancey earlier, too. He -Quarterback Ryan Tannehill showed some fresh legs when he -Tight end Delanie Walker saw a completed touchdown passes to made a catch in a red zone period, high pass from Mariota go off his Darius Jennings and Cole Wick in and sprinted into the end zone. Hunt hands, and safety Kevin Byard was one 7-on-7 drill in the red zone. In also turned a short catch into a there to intercept it on the the second red zone period, touchdown on a play that started deflection. Byard sprinted the other however, Tannehill didn’t have the near the end zone. way as his teammates shouted. same luck against a riled up secondary. Earlier, Tannehill threw Jim Wyatt | @jwyattsports -I counted drops from receiver high to running back Jeremy Corey Davis, tight ends Delanie McNichols in a team period. .@TEAM_yancey on the practice field for first time for @Titans

Jim Wyatt | @jwyattsports

New @Titans RB @Mr_A1Hunt at camp on Saturday.

-Running back Derrick Henry, receiver A.J. Brown, running David Fluellen, guard Nate Davis and defensive lineman Frank Herron did not practice on Saturday.

-Receiver Tanner McEvoy left practice early with a trainer.

-Former Titans linebacker Randall Godfrey stopped by Saint Thomas Sports Park on Saturday.

-Former Cowboys fullback Daryl “Moose” Johnston attended Saturday’s practice.

Next practice: Sunday, 10 a.m. (open to fans).

# # # TITANS ADD FOUR – AND the Alliance of American Football several incompletions and errant SUBTRACT FOUR - WHILE League. passes. ALSO MOVING DL JURRELL CASEY FROM The 6-foot-6, 242-pound Cotton, -In an earlier 7-on-7 red zone PUP TO THE ACTIVE who played at Stanford, was signed period, safety Kenny Vaccaro by the Packers as an undrafted free nearly picked off quarterback ROSTER agent in December of last season. Marcus Mariota, a play after Ryan He spent the final two weeks on the batted a ball away. Cornerback BY JIM WYATT team’s practice squad and D’Andre Payne and linebacker TITANS ONLINE participated in the team’s offseason David Long made nice plays in this AUGUST 11, 2019 workout program before being period as well on balls thrown by waived in July. quarterback Logan Woodside.

NASHVILLE – The Titans made a The 6-foot-1, 220-pound Yancey, -Mariota’s day had mixed results. flurry of moves on Saturday who also played at Purdue, has spent Mariota made a number of nice morning, adding four players to the time with the Packers and Jets in the throws, including a strike to receiver roster while also moving defensive NFL, although he has not yet played Tajae Sharpe on the sideline. lineman Jurrell Casey from the PUP in a regular season game. He joined Mariota also found receiver Adam list to the active roster. the NFL as a fifth-round pick of the Humphies for a short touchdown Packers in the 2017 NFL Draft after pass in a 7-on-7 period. But Mariota The four additions: Running back racking up 2,344 receiving yards also misfired on a number of throws, Akeem Hunt, defensive end Eric and 20 touchdowns at Purdue. and saw his targets drop several Cotton, receiver DeAngelo Yancey passes. Mariota was short on a and linebacker Ukeme Eligwe. The 6-foot-2, 239-pound Eligwe, throw to receiver Kalif Raymond in who played at Georgia Southern, a team period, and he threw over the They’ll join Casey, named to his has spent time with the Chiefs and head of Tajae Sharpe in a red zone fourth Pro Bowl team last season, on Giants in the NFL after being period. We'll get to his INT next. the roster. Casey began training drafted in the fifth round of the 2017 camp on the team’s Physically NFL Draft by the Chiefs. Eligwe has Unable to Perform list, and he’s 12 career tackles and one sack in 24 -Tight end Delanie Walker saw a spent the last few weeks rehabbing games. high pass from Mariota go off his the injury. Casey has since passed a hands, and safety Kevin Byard was physical, and his return will provide The Titans return to the practice there to intercept it on the a big boost to the defensive line. field on Sunday at Saint Thomas deflection. Byard sprinted the other Sports Park. way as his teammates shouted. The Titans waived receiver Jalen Tolliver from the 90-man roster on # # # -I counted drops from receiver Saturday, and waived injured Corey Davis, tight ends Delanie linebacker Riley Bullough and OBSERVATIONS FROM Walker and Anthony Firkser and offensive lineman Cody Conway. DAY 11 OF TITANS Raymond on the day, although the Bullough and Conway were both TRAINING CAMP pass to Firkser was a bullet. Firkser injured in Thursday night’s made a number of catches in preseason game at Philadelphia. BY JIM WYATT practice, and Davis made a nice grab the play right after his drop. Also, the team moved linebacker TITANS ONLINE D’Andre Walker to Injured Reserve. AUGUST 11, 2019 -Receiver Taywan Taylor had a nice Walker, a fifth-round draft pick bounce back day on Saturday. from Georgia, missed Thursday’s NASHVILLE – The Titans hit the Taylor made two really nice catches game and several practices leading field at Saint Thomas Sports Park on in a 1-on-1 period early, and he up to the game after suffering an Saturday for the 11th practice of came up with some nice grabs in a injury earlier this month. training camp. 7-on-7 period. Taylor nearly made the catch of the day in a team period, The 5-foot-10, 182-pound Hunt, Here’s a look at what stood out on but wasn’t able to come down with who played at Purdue, has spent Day 11: the football after a spinning try. time with the Chiefs, Texans, Ravens and Giants in the NFL. He’s -The secondary dominated in -With fullback David Fluellen out, played in 30 career games and has several portions of Saturday’s tight end/fullback Ryan Hewitt is amassed 228 rushing yards and 99 practice, especially in the red zone. getting a lot of extra work, and I’m receiving yards after racking up Cornerback Logan Ryan and beginning to think he might have a 2,035 rushing yards with the defensive back Joshua Kalu made chance of making the 53-man roster. Boilermakers. He most recently nice plays in a 7-on-7 period late Yes, it’s early, but Hewitt brings played for the Orlando Apollos in and overall solid coverage forced some versatility. Sharpe all had catches in a 1-on-1 -Defensive lineman Jurrell Casey, period. Next practice: Sunday, 10 a.m. taken off the team’s Physically (open to fans). Unable to Perform list earlier in the -Defensive backs Kenneth Durden day, practiced for the first time. (2), Joshua Kalu (2), Orr (3) and # # # Casey went through individual drills Byard all got stops in the 1-on-1 and later worked in other periods period. before being scaled back late. Casey looked good on day one. -Durden later made a really nice break-up in a team period on the Jim Wyatt | @jwyattsports sideline on a ball intended for Taylor. A welcome sight: @Jurrellc on the practice field today for the @Titans -Hollister had a good day, making a pair of catches in a team period Jim Wyatt | @jwyattsports during the second half of practice.

.@Titans d-lineman @Jurrellc glad -Receiver Anthony Ratliff-Williams to be back at practice. made a nice sliding catch on a ball thrown by Woodside.

-Jamil Douglas continues to get a lot -All four of the team’s new of work with the first-team additions -- RB Akeem Hunt, DE offensive line. On Saturday, he lined Eric Cotton, WR DeAngelo Yancey up at right guard, after previously and LB Ukeme Eligwe – practiced getting a lot of snaps with the first on Saturday. team at left guard. -I mentioned Yancey earlier, too. He -Quarterback Ryan Tannehill showed some fresh legs when he completed touchdown passes to made a catch in a red zone period, Darius Jennings and Cole Wick in and sprinted into the end zone. Hunt one 7-on-7 drill in the red zone. In also turned a short catch into a the second red zone period, touchdown on a play that started however, Tannehill didn’t have the near the end zone. same luck against a riled up secondary. Earlier, Tannehill threw Jim Wyatt | @jwyattsports high to running back Jeremy McNichols in a team period. .@TEAM_yancey on the practice field for first time for @Titans -Safety JoJo Tillery, who had an interception in the preseason opener vs the Eagles on Thursday night, Jim Wyatt | @jwyattsports picked off Woodside on Saturday after the QB threw into a crowd. New @Titans RB @Mr_A1Hunt at camp on Saturday. -Running back Dion Lewis made several nice runs, and Dalyn -Running back Derrick Henry, Dawkins also bounced outside for receiver A.J. Brown, running David an impressive run. Barnes had a Fluellen, guard Nate Davis and short touchdown catch in a 7-on-7 defensive lineman Frank Herron did red zone period late. not practice on Saturday.

-Cornerback Kareem Orr made a -Receiver Tanner McEvoy left one-handed interception in a 1-on-1 practice early with a trainer. period vs receivers, and I counted three stops he made in the period. -Former Titans linebacker Randall The former Chattanooga star is Godfrey stopped by Saint Thomas having a nice camp. Sports Park on Saturday.

-Receivers Cody Hollister, Papi -Former Cowboys fullback Daryl White, DeAngelo Yancey, Jennings “Moose” Johnston attended (2), Taylor (2), Raymond (3) and Saturday’s practice. OBSERVATIONS FROM sideline – but afterward spoke about The remaining four picks — first- TITANS TRAINING CAMP: the feeling of being back. round pick Jeffery Simmons, JURRELL CASEY MOVED second-round pick A.J. Brown, TO ACTIVE ROSTER "It felt like I hadn’t been out there in third-round pick Nate Davis and over a year," he said. "I know it’s Walker — all aren’t fully healthy not been that long, but it definitely and didn’t practice Saturday. ERIK BACHARACH felt like it. To get back out there and THE TENNESSEAN just to get back moving around, you Simmons progressing AUGUST 11, 2019 get a little bit more confident in myself to be back out there, it That said, Simmons appears to be Jurrell Casey is back. definitely was a good first day." making slow but gradual progress.

The four-time Pro Bowl defensive “I go out there and not even think The defensive tackle was on a far tackle had been working out on a far about it. Everybody said I looked field working one-on-one with field at Saint Thomas Sports Park pretty smooth. I could kind of feel coach Mike Vrabel, who was while dealing with an injury, but that my legs were a little bit heavy. wearing a blocking pad. With his was moved off from the Physically But outside of that, getting back into left knee in a brace, Simmons Unable to Perform list and onto the football shape, getting back out looked good working on his pass active roster Saturday. there, moving around, I think it was rush. great. I don’t think I felt rusty. I Casey, who injured his knee in think I went out there feeling Defensive backs having a good time Week 16 of last season and was smooth because I didn’t think about placed on injured reserve on Dec. it. I think i just let the body do itself. Ryan Tannehill looked up during a 24, spent the first few weeks of If I felt something, I knew to ease play in red zone drills. Nothing. He training camp rehabbing the injury. back a little bit, but I didn’t feel was forced to throw it away. The 29-year-old passed a physical much today.” and was cleared to return to practice, That triggered a celebration on the which is a big development for the Here are four more observations sideline by the first-team secondary, Titans defense. from Saturday's practice, the 11th of which began dancing and squirting training camp. water from their water bottles into “He’s going to be a big factor for the air. this defense," Titans defensive Jamil Douglas keeps getting big tackle Jurrell Casey said about the opportunities After Hooker made a stop on the team's first-round pick, Jeffery next play, a similar celebration Simmons. Erik Bacharach, USA Jamil Douglas, a regular with the ensued. TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee first team at left guard when Rodger Saffold has been given a # # # Also significant, fifth-round draft maintenance day, was given such an pick D'Andre Walker was placed on opportunity for the Titans’ injured reserve. The outside preseason opener against the Eagles linebacker, who had a hernia on Thursday. surgery in January, suffered an injury earlier this month. He missed But Saturday represented a more several practices leading up to unusual opportunity: first team at Thursday’s preseason opener right guard, which has been a wide- against the Eagles before missing open completion since the the game itself. beginning of camp.

The Titans also had a flurry of other Clearly, Douglas, who spent a roster moves Saturday. portion of last season on the Titans practice squad, has made an They added running back Akeem impression on the coaching staff. Hunt, defensive end Eric Cotton, wide receiver DeAngelo Yancey, Four of six draft picks not healthy, and linebacker Ukeme Eligwe. They including top three waived wide receiver Jalen Tolliver, and injured players linebacker Riley With the news about Walker, the Bullough and offensive tackle Cody Titans are now with only two Conway. healthy draft picks —fourth-rounder Amani Hooker and sixth-rounder Casey didn't participate didn't team David Long. drills – he instead watched from the OBSERVATIONS FROM night in Philadelphia. Taylor got -Defensive lineman Matt Dickerson DAY 12 OF TITANS behind cornerback Kenneth Durden blew up one handoff to Lewis in the TRAINING CAMP and caught a 40-yard touchdown hole. pass from quarterback Ryan BY JIM WYATT Tannehill. Taylor also made a nice -Receiver Kalif Raymond got catch on the sideline. behind the defense early in practice, TITANS ONLINE but quarterback Ryan Tannehill AUGUST 12, 2019 Jim Wyatt | @jwyattsports overthrew him. Later in practice, Raymond appeared to be suffering NASHVILLE – The Titans hit the .@SilentGrind2 spent some extra from cramps. field at Saint Thomas Sports Park on time on the JUGS machine after Sunday for the 12th practice of practice today. @Titans coach Mike @jwyattsports training camp. Vrabel complimented Taylor during his post-practice presser. .@kalifraymond7 catching passes Here’s a look at what stood out on from JUGS machine after @Titans Day 12: -Quarterback Marcus Mariota’s best practice. 🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈

pass of the day was a strike in the -Rookie receiver A.J. Brown was on middle of the field to receiver -Cornerback Malcolm Butler made the field and in a helmet for the first Darius Jennings, which was good a really nice play in team drills, time since suffering an injury on the for 25 yards. On the next play, breaking up a pass intended for first day of training camp. Brown Mariota tucked the ball and ran for a receiver Tajae Sharpe. went through some early drills with first down. teammates and coaches before -Mariota connected with tight end heading over to a side field. Brown -Defensive lineman DaQuan Jones MyCole Pruitt and Sharpe on did not take part in team drills, and got his hands up and knocked down underneath passes in a team period. he eventually went inside to a Mariota pass at the line of continue to his rehab. scrimmage. -In a red zone period, Mariota

connected with Raymond and tight Jim Wyatt | @jwyattsports -Running back Dion Lewis had end Anthony Firkser.

several nice runs on the day, Look who is headed out to @Titans showing some burst after busting -Tannehill saw running back Dalyn practice in a helmet: It’s through the hole. Lewis also caught Dawkins take a short pass from him @Brown1arthur. a screen pass from Mariota and into the end zone in the red zone

turned it into a nice gain. period after throwing a pair of -Running back Derrick Henry was incompletions. also spotted on the field doing rehab -Running back Jeremy McNichols for the first time since his injury on also had a number of nice runs, and -Receiver Papi White caught a the first day of camp. It was so did Akeem Hunt, who seems to touchdown pass from Woodside in a considered a step in the right have fresh legs on his second day. red zone period. Later, White made direction. a nice spinning catch in a hurry-up

-Cornerback Kareem Orr, who offense. -Receiver Corey Davis did not take played at Chattanooga, continues to part in team drills. He went inside make play in camp. Orr intercepted -Tight end Parker Hesse made early after getting some work in on quarterback Logan Woodside on several catches on the day. a side field as well. Sunday after snatching a deflected

pass out of the air. -Durden had a nice breakup on a -Jamil Douglas worked again with pass intended for Raymond. the first team at right guard, Jim Wyatt | @jwyattsports alongside Dennis Kelly (RT), -Running David Fluellen, guard Rodger Saffold (LG), Ben Jones One of the surprising stars of Nate Davis, tight end Delanie (C), and Jack Conklin (78). training camp: CB Kareem Orr Walker, receiver Tanner McEvoy

(@ReemKnows1), who had an INT and defensive lineman Frank Jim Wyatt | @jwyattsports on Sunday. Orr, who played at Herron did not practice on Sunday.

@GoMocsFB, made the @Titans .@JamilDouglas_ continues to get 90-man roster after a tryout. -Former Cowboys fullback Daryl work with the first team at guard — “Moose” Johnston attended he’s worked on the left and right -Cornerback LeShaun Sims made a Sunday’s practice. side — and he’s shaping up as a really nice break-up on a Mariota contender for the @Titans. pass intended for Taylor on the Next practice: Monday, 9:50 a.m.

sideline. (closed to fans). -Receiver Taywan Taylor has bounced back well after a tough # # # OBSERVATIONS FROM on-11s a few minutes earlier, TITANS TRAINING CAMP: Tannehill connected with Taylor on A.J. BROWN RETURNS TO a pass down the sideline. PRACTICE, WHILE DERRICK HENRY DOES Jurrell Casey still not participating in team drills SOME CONDITIONING Jurrell Casey is back at practice, but BY ERIK BACHARACH he’s still not a full participant. THE TENNESSEAN AUGUST 12, 2019 Activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list on Saturday, Casey Here are five observations from Day has been included during individual 12 of Titans training camp: drills but has yet to get in the mix during team periods. Derrick Henry returns to practice field On Sunday, he worked individually on his pass rush with a member of For the first time since Day 1 of the coaching staff while the final training camp, Derrick Henry was team period was unfolding. back on the field. Kareem Orr stands out The running back still isn’t participating in practice, but he did Kareem Orr, an undrafted free agent do some conditioning work on a far out of Chattanooga, had an field, his left calf still wrapped in a interception off Logan Woodside sleeve. during a team period when newly signed receiver DeAngelo Yancey Other players who didn’t practice had a pass deflect off his hands. include tight end Delanie Walker, offensive guard Nate Davis, running Titans coach Mike Vrabel lauded back David Fluellen and defensive Orr's enthusiasm at practice lineman Frank Herron. "He's had some PBU's and takes A.J. Brown back, too advantage of the tips and the overthrows and being able to play Second-round pick A.J. Brown zone coverage with some returned to practice, too. And he confidence," Vrabel said. actually participated, albeit in a limited capacity. # # #

For the first time since Day 1, Brown got some reps during jog- through.

During individual drills, he and Corey Davis worked on a far field, getting some closer attention from the coaching staff. Brown moved and cut well before heading into the team facility early after getting in his workload in for the day.

Ryan Tannehill and Taywan Taylor building trust

The connection between backup quarterback Ryan Tannehill and wide receiver Taywan Taylor looked good Sunday. They hit on a 40-yard touchdown pass over the middle during 7-on-7s. During 11- TITANS TRAINING CAMP: Roberson had 15 sacks during his and picked up Durden before D’ANDRE WALKER OUT, final season at Sam Houston State, pulling him away to help break it up. DERICK ROBERSON IN? which set a program record and tied for the FCS lead. # # # BY ERIK BACHARACH "He’s talented. He can get off the THE TENNESSEAN ball, he can bend, he’s got some AUGUST 12, 2019 power to him," Titans outside linebackers coach Shane Bowen New day, another opportunity. said. "Needs to get stronger, but he’s got some natural pass rush ability, Derick Roberson tweeted those absolutely." words at 8:20 a.m. Sunday, the 12th day of Titans training camp but the "The thing with him, just like all the first after outside linebacker rookies, is he’s raw. He’s got to D’Andre Walker, the team’s fifth- continue to develop in the run game, round pick, was placed on injured be more consistent as a rusher, take reserve Saturday, effectively ending advantage of his opportunities when his rookie season before it even he gets them. And then really, for began. him, we always talk about taking the meetings, the individual, the one- It was a huge blow to a team that is on-ones and then carrying that over thin at pass rush and was hoping to team (periods) when it’s big Walker would develop into a picture, but not letting it overwhelm valuable piece toward the bottom of you, in terms of it’s still a one-on- the depth chart in 2019. one game. But he’s progressing. He’s getting better. I’ve been But in his absence is an opportunity pleased with his understanding of for others. the defense, what we’re trying to do." D-RO | @DerickJRoberson There are a few locks on the 53-man New day, Another opportunity! roster at outside linebacker. Harold Landry and Cameron Wake are the Enter Roberson, a 6-foot-3, 250- first stringers. Sharif Finch and pound rookie out of Sam Houston Kamalei Correa are entrenched as State who said he had hopes of the main backups. Spot No. 5 is for being draft on Day 2 or 3 of the NFL the taking. Draft. Instead, his name was never called. With Walker on injured reserve, Roberson appears like the favorite "It is what it is," Roberson said over other former undrafted free Sunday of going undrafted. "I’m agents Jordan Williams, a UDFA in still here. I got an opportunity, so 2015 after playing college ball at it’s all good." Tennessee, and LaTroy Lewis, a member of the practice squad for the With no draft pick in the seventh majority of last season who was round, Titans coach Mike Vrabel promoted to the active roster for the and general manager Robinson were season finale after an injury to Cole hoping Roberson might fall. He was Wick. on their radar. One thing that's already stuck out to "Jon and I worked him out, liked Vrabel about Roberson, beyond his what we saw and thought that this natural skill set: his composure. was somebody that if he was available after the draft, we’d make On July 31, the fifth day of Titans a run for," Vrabel said. "We were training camp, they had their first able to get him and try to keep scuffle: cornerback Kenneth Durden working with him and develop got into it with wide receiver Cody him." Hollister. It didn’t last long, though, thanks to Roberson, who ran over THE ODDS ARE AGAINST McNichols looks back on too combined 3,046 yards and caught THEM, BUT THESE FIVE fondly. 88 passes. UNDERDOGS ARE PUSHING FOR SPOTS ON The HBO behind-the-scenes series With both Derrick Henry and David THE TITANS’ ROSTER “Hard Knocks” paid plenty of Fluellen sidelined with injuries, attention to McNichols in Tampa McNichols is getting plenty of reps Bay’s 2017 training camp, as in training camp. He helped his BY JOHN GLENNON McNichols had been a fifth-round cause in the preseason opener with a THE ATHLETIC draft pick of the team. He struggled 37-yard run, one that led him to AUGUST 12, 2019 with a number of assignments on praise the offensive line for opening offense and special teams, however, a huge hole. An undrafted free agent who’s leading to frustration on the part of played 165 NFL games — and McNichols and coaches. “Anytime I get on a practice field, I counting — Titans linebacker got to go full speed, know my Wesley Woodyard still gets fired up Things didn’t end on a good note, assignments, just gain the trust from watching players follow in his either, as the Bucs cut McNichols the older guys and coaches,” footsteps. before what would have been his McNichols said. “It’s a great first season. Tampa hoped and opportunity to be out here.” Who doesn’t love the story of the expected McNichols to join the underdog — the undrafted, team’s practice squad, but Kalif Raymond overlooked or unheralded player McNichols had other ideas, signing making a surprising run at a spot on with San Francisco’s practice squad Position: Wide receiver the 53-man roster? instead. Tampa Bay general manager Jason Licht dropped a few College: Holy Cross “It’s the most exciting time of the choice expletives when he was told year for me, seeing those free-agent of McNichols’ decision to move on. Height, weight: 5-8, 182 guys that get a chance to make the team,” Woodyard said. “I know “Yeah, all the time, people bring it Age: 25 firsthand the experience of the hard up — ‘Hey, you was on Hard work they put in, and each and every Knocks,’” McNichols said. “That’s NFL experience: Fourth season year having to prove yourself.” fine. I just like to get out here now and not have all the cameras around You’d have to work pretty hard to Most of the positions on the Titans’ all the time.” find a better underdog resume than roster are secure, but with three Kalif Raymond. games left in the preseason, there McNichols has bounced around are still plenty of battles going on to organizations over the past couple He’s the second-shortest player on fill out the depth chart. seasons, spending time with the the roster (only 5-7 Dalyn Dawkins 49ers, Indianapolis and Denver is shorter), played his college ball at Here are five of the Titans’ more before being claimed by the Titans tiny Holy Cross (which currently promising underdogs — their off the Broncos practice squad last has just one other player in the stories and their chances to stick: December. NFL), and Raymond has been cut seven times — either from an NFL Jeremy McNichols He feels as if he’s a different person roster or a practice squad. than the one who made “Hard Position: Running back Knocks” headlines. But Raymond, who appears to be locked in a roster battle with Darius College: Boise State “It’s just a growth mindset,” Jennings, has his share of attributes McNichols said. “I made a few as well: He has speed and quickness, Height, weight: 5-9, 205 mistakes during camp my rookie finds ways to get open — as year and just have to look back on it evidenced by his six catches for 80 Age: 23 and learn from it. It’s nice to have yards in the preseason opener — and another opportunity, just look at it plays the game with a fearless NFL experience: Third season and grow from it. I mean, I don’t hunger. beat myself about it or anything. In one sense, Jeremy McNichols has Just grow from it.” “I just think there’s a toughness to already had his 15 minutes of fame him, there’s a quality to him,” Titans — probably more, as a matter of McNichols earned the nickname coach Mike Vrabel said. “When you fact. “McWeapon” growing up because watch him, he loves football … It’s he played both running back and fun to coach guys that love But his time in front of the television receiver. In his final two years at football.” cameras isn’t necessarily one Boise State, McNichols ran for a Adds Raymond: “Man, I’m 5-8, so I He redshirted his freshman year at Roberson said. “But a lot of those have to have a little of that the University of Texas to undergo made me the person I am today.” (toughness) in there. If you go in shoulder surgery, and then missed there and you’re a little hesitant, it’s spring practice the following season Isaiah Mack tough to go out there and play in the because he suffered a concussion in NFL.” a car accident. Position: Defensive lineman

Raymond has caught only one pass “The car hit a tree and the airbags College: Chattanooga in stints with the Giants, Jets and didn’t come out,” Roberson said. “It Height, weight: 6-1, 299 Broncos over the past three seasons. was a Cadillac with a wood-grain But he refuses to believe little guys steering wheel, so I hit my head on Age: 23 can’t make it in the NFL, focusing the wood. It was a pretty bad instead on those who’ve succeeded concussion, took me about a month NFL experience: Rookie — like 5-10 Julian Edelman, 5-9 to get over it.” Wes Welker and 5-9 Steve Smith, In 2012, the Titans scrimmaged the among others. Roberson eventually transferred to Atlanta Falcons during training Sam Houston State, where he camp at Coahulla Creek High “I do a lot of studying because I’m exploded during his senior season in School in Dalton, Ga. not the first small guy in the league,” 2018, posting 20.5 tackles for Raymond said. “I look at those guys losses, 15 sacks and five forced One of the people watching was and just see what they do to fumbles. defensive lineman Isaiah Mack, manipulate defenders, how tough who was then a junior at nearby they are when they’re going against Those kinds of numbers, not to Northwest Whitfield High. Seven man coverage. So I try to look at mention Roberson’s athleticism, led years later, Mack — who also what they do and I try to implement the Titans to sign him. Why not take happens to be the cousin of former that in my game.” a chance, after all, on a player who Titans defensive lineman Tony might be able to deliver sacks on the Brown — finds himself on the same Raymond, who has returned a NFL level? roster as Jurrell Casey. combined 49 kickoffs and punts in the NFL, has done a nice job rising “We talk about our job description, “I told my coach it’s a hell of a through the receiver ranks during setting the edge in the run game and coincidence how things have training camp. After two stints last rushing the passer on third down happened,” Mack said. “Jurrell’s a year on the Titans’ practice squad, and in two-minute situations,” great guy. I want to pick his brain as Raymond hopes his increasing reps Titans outside linebacker coach much as possible. He’s one of the are a good sign as he seeks a 53-man Shane Bowen said. “He’s got a best guys I’ve ever watched. Now to roster spot. natural ability to do it and it’s be on the field with him is flashed. Now it’s just getting him to something different.” “They throw you in there with the go out there in the games and the big dogs — you got to go in there live reps, and kind of carry the stuff But will Mack still be on the field and show you can play with them,” over that we do in individual and with Casey following the Titans’ Raymond said. “I’m grateful for the one-on-ones over to the team final cuts on Aug. 31? opportunities. I’m going to try to do periods.” what I can to make the most of The Titans could be looking for them.” One word that’s often associated another big body to add depth on the with Roberson is “raw,” defensive line, especially since first- Derick Roberson understandable after he played the round draft pick Jeffery Simmons is past three years on the FCS level. unlikely to play for at least several Position: Edge rusher But if he can turn that potential into weeks this season. reality, Roberson might just earn College: Sam Houston himself a roster spot — especially Voted the Southern Conference considering the Titans recently lost defensive player of the year in 2018, Height, weight: 6-3, 250 fifth-round draft pick D’Andre Mack will have to prove he can Walker (also an edge rusher) to transfer his strong small-college Age: 23 injury. play to the NFL. One of Mack’s former Chattanooga teammates, NFL experience: Rookie Making the cut would reward center Corey Levin, is on the Titans Roberson’s perseverance. roster, while another, defensive An undrafted free agent trying to back Kareem Orr, is having a good make the roster, Roberson has “I’ve been faced with a lot of training camp. already dealt with his share of challenges that most people hardships on the football front. wouldn’t know how to overcome,” “I feel like it’s going good,” Mack said of training camp so far. “I’m just trying to improve a lot, get week, posting two tackles and a better every day, get better with my pressure en route to an overall grade hands and technique. I feel like I’ve of 84.2. got a lot of strengths — just being versatile and being in whatever What can he bring to the table? position (the Titans) want me to play.” “I’d say the use of my hands, getting great extension, and that can Mack flashed a bit in last translate well in the run and pass Thursday’s preseason win over the game,” Bledsoe said. “That’s what I Eagles, registering a couple of pride myself on. I’m coachable and pressures as well as a tackle, per Pro I feel like I show toughness and Football Focus. effort on each play. That’s what makes me who I am — my “He did some decent things,” Titans technique, my hustle and how defensive line coach Terrell coachable I am.” Williams said. “But it’s way too early to talk. He’s got a long way to Bledsoe knows the odds are against go.” him making the Titans’ roster.

Amani Bledsoe But like the rest of the outsiders, he’s enjoying the challenge. Position: Defensive end “I love the underdog stories,” College: Oklahoma Bledsoe said. “I’m all about that. I’ve kind of been that way my whole Height, weight: 6-4, 280 life. But no matter what, it’s going to be fun to compete at this level.” Age: 21 # # # NFL experience: Rookie

A number of NFL analysts figured Amani Bledsoe would be chosen in the 2019 draft.

But to his credit, Bledsoe — an all- Big 12 honorable mention selection last season at Oklahoma — didn’t allow himself to be disappointed when his name wasn’t called.

“I was ready for any outcome,” Bledsoe said. “I know at the end of the day, everyone has the same opportunity once they get their foot in the door. They’re going to keep the guys that are going to work their butts off, and do whatever they need to do to help the team win.”

Bledsoe, like Mack, might be able to boost the Titans if the team feels it needs to add depth to a defensive line. Casey is just returning from injury, Simmons will be out for a while, and Brent Urban has a track record of injuries.

The Kansas native had one of the Titans’ better Pro Football Focus grades in the preseason opener last TITANS’ BROWN TAKES NEXT STEP IN RECOVERY FROM INJURED LEG

BY STAFF REPORTS ASSOCIATED PRESS AUGUST 12, 2019

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Titans rookie wide receiver A.J. Brown has returned to practice after hurting his left leg on the opening day of Tennessee camp.

Brown was the second player on the field Sunday for practice and wearing a helmet for the first time since July 26. His leg slipped running a route during an individual period. He warmed up with the Titans, then went to a side field where he worked with coach Mike Vrabel and fellow receiver Corey Davis. Both receivers then went inside.

Vrabel says the Titans work hard to return players to practice at the right time, walking the line between being cautious and too aggressive. Vrabel says the hopeful plan is that Brown can follow up by doing more than he did Sunday.

Brown was the Titans’ second- round draft pick out of Mississippi.

Running back Derrick Henry also worked on a side field with trainers for the first time since he also left the opening practice of camp early with an injured left calf.

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FEATURE CLIPS AMY ADAMS STRUNK

AMY ADAMS STRUNK 2-14, they came within a game of BROUGHT HER FATHER'S From there, Adams Strunk walks the AFC Championship Game last TEAM BACK TO LIFE toward the sideline to greet the season. Their ties to Nashville today Glazer brothers, Joel and Bryan. run deeper than they ever have. BY BRUCE SCHOENFELD They own the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee's opponent In just three years, Amy Adams ESPN W on this August evening. And it Strunk rescued her father's legacy. NOVEMBER 5, 2018 seems that, like most NFL owners, And she did it by taking almost they don't know quite what to make everything she watched him do as an SHE'S STUCK IN traffic, a side of her. owner and turning it upside down. effect of the explosive growth that makes Nashville, Tennessee, an Really, who can blame them? BUD ADAMS ISN'T in the Pro enticing place to own an NFL team. Owners typically make a fortune, Football Hall of Fame, but he ought By the time Amy Adams Strunk then buy a team. Or else they put in to be. When Lamar Hunt couldn't arrives at Nissan Stadium, it's only years working in football as the entice anyone to sell him an NFL an hour before kickoff, so she heads family business, which it has been team and instead started a straight to the field. across generations for Rooneys and competing league, Adams was his Bidwills, Maras and McCaskeys, first call. "I'm in," said Adams, who Right away, it starts. "Miss Amy!" Browns and DeBartolos, and lately was in the process of getting rich in Irsays and Krafts and, indeed, oil. That was the AFL, which A ruddy-complexioned man in his Glazers. opened for business in 1960. 30s, wearing a deep blue Tennessee Titans jersey and a lanyard around Adams Strunk, instead, spent her Before his Houston Oilers played a his neck, is waving like a traffic cop. early professional years as the game, Adams wooed Billy Cannon, One of several dozen season-ticket owner of a few car dealerships and the reigning Heisman Trophy holders randomly chosen to spend some oil interests that her father, winner and best-known football the pregame on the Titans' sideline, former owner Bud Adams, had player in America. After dinner at he has spotted his team's owner and given her. She has a passion for the family home, Adams sent his can't help shouting. It's like he horses and she's quite a tennis wife and three children to bed and already knew her, he'll say. player. She has raised two girls and got down to bidness. Pouring a a boy, who seem like admirable drink, he asked Cannon what could That's later, after the selfie with her people. But she hadn't worked a day convince him to spurn the NFL. arm around him and the embrace she in the sport when she gained control "That sure is a nice car out there in gives his wife, two devoted Titans of the Titans in 2015. the driveway," the halfback fans she'd never met. From there, drawled. He meant the white she's on to another couple, and a 6- "They look at me," says Adams Cadillac convertible Bud had given year-old boy she bends down to talk Strunk, now 63, "and they're wife Nancy for her birthday just a with eye to eye. "We love you," the probably thinking, 'What does she few days before. wife says. know? She doesn't know anything. She doesn't have a business degree. Sure enough, when Nancy came There's a man in the front row of the She hasn't been in football. How is down in the morning to drive the stands holding a sign claiming he she going to make a go of this? We kids to school, the car had vanished. has come all the way from France. want our partners to have a certain "Billy wanted it," Adams shrugged, She strides over to find out more. background, and she definitely displaying in three words both his "Bonjour," she says. He looks at her doesn't have it.'" She pauses. "I determination to succeed and his with a quizzical expression, like, mean, I get that." valuation of a woman's worth in the "Why is this woman talking to me?" world. Unlike the Glazers, who apprenticed "That's the owner," someone tells under their father, Malcolm, and Cannon was named MVP in each of him. inherited the Bucs when he died, the first two AFL title games. The Adams Strunk wrested control of Oilers, not incidentally, won both. His eyes get wide. "Of the team?" this $2 billion franchise from her sister and brother-in-law because Those were the only championships She's at the Titans' bench, visiting she was determined that it be run they ever won. But the franchise with Mike Vrabel, her head coach, well. She did it because she felt grew exponentially, from a when someone on the field shouts obliged to protect the memory of shoestring startup to a valuation of her name. It's kicker Ryan Succop, Bud Adams -- even though he hadn't hundreds of millions of dollars. standing at the 50. When Succop wanted her anywhere near his "Amy's daddy was a role model and pulls her close for a bear hug, she football team. Since then, the Titans a wannabe of mine, not just a great disappears for a moment. have improved dramatically. From owner but a great businessman," AMY ADAMS STRUNK says Jerry Jones of the Dallas The Titans hadn't won a playoff Cowboys, who used to linger in the Ken's suicide hit her hard. She game in a decade. The facilities, hallways outside AFL meetings, plunged into depression, talking once state-of-the-art, were showing hoping to get a word with Adams. about her brother every day for wear. "Nobody knew what was years, obsessing over whether she going on," recalls Phil Bredesen, Adams ran his franchise like a should have seen the signs. In 1990, who helped bring the team to quarterback runs a huddle. He she and her husband divorced. Nashville as the city's mayor and demanded to make every decision, later served as Tennessee's not just whom to draft but whether Bud reacted differently. "He shut governor. "There was just a sense of to repair the fax machine. That level down," Amy says. "And after Ken lots of stuff not getting done. The of control applied even to his son died, his obsession with control details of that don't leak out, but the and heir apparent, Kenneth III. As ramped up." effects of it do." for his two daughters, he wouldn't let them work for the team. "He Amy stepped away. Years passed. Worse, perhaps, the franchise had thought that women were unable to She met and married a cattle breeder lost relevance. Folksy Nashville, reach a serious understanding of the named Tim Strunk, and gave her with its spicy fried chicken and game," says Steve Underwood, who daughter and son a half-sister. Life throwback Grand Ole Opry, had worked under Adams as a lawyer seemed idyllic with Tim and the grown into one of America's most and team executive for more than little ones until the morning in 1997 enticing destinations. The Predators three decades. There was a reason, when he left to take a load of cattle were the hot ticket, along with the Adams believed, that every general to auction. He was struck by an 18- country acts that played Broadway manager in the NFL was a man. wheeler three miles from home and each night. Conventioneers "Women could never be capable of died at the scene. congregated. Tourism numbers understanding things like sizing up soared. The Titans seemed shabby, men to be head coaches," is how This time, family sustained her. Her dated, a vestige of the previous Underwood characterizes Adams' sister closed ranks. Her parents did generation. "You'd see more Vols thinking. "'How could a woman what they could. And she found shirts than Titans shirts at Titans possibly be capable of that?'" solace in football, losing herself in games," insists Nathan Followill, the passion of her team. "I was drummer for the Nashville-based That was fine with Amy. "I never Superfan," she says. band Kings of Leon and a season- saw myself in football," she says, ticket holder, referencing the state sitting in her office under an oil But that was changing, too. university's Tennessee Volunteers. painting of former Oilers quarterback Dan Pastorini. "It BY 1997, BUD ADAMS had "When you have so many years of wasn't the life I wanted. My dad abandoned Houston's decrepit going downhill, it becomes less and could be very charming, and there Astrodome and moved the Oilers to less important to people," were times he was a great father. But Nashville. In his mind, though, the Underwood explains. "Amy saw he was very hard. He wouldn't have Titans remained the Oilers, with that. She wanted to change brought me along, 'Someday I want different uniforms and a new direction." you to run the team.' Nooooo. It stadium just a quick flight away. He would have been about control." made no effort to meet fans or But Amy wasn't in charge. Tommy connect with the city. "He didn't Smith, Susie's husband, had worked As the years passed, Adams found want to spend his time doing that," for the team for years. Long before ways to thwart his son's progress. Underwood says. "In his mind, he he died in October 2013, Adams had Ken yearned for his approval, but had people to do that." created a trust that allocated a third Adams mistrusted most those he of his assets to Susie, a third to Amy, knew best. Amy and her sister, That was fine while the Titans were a third to his late son's family. Susie, would get on the phone and winning. But as their fortunes faded Tommy would run the team with the commiserate. "We'd say, 'Poor Ken.' following the Super Bowl season of others as silent partners. "We were We were just glad it wasn't us." 1999, what had never been a torrid all on board with it," says Kenneth love affair became a marriage of Adams IV, Ken's son, who also had Still, Amy wasn't prepared for the convenience. As Adams grew older, started working for the Titans. call one June morning in 1987. and then old, he became detached. Ken's wife had come through their By the time he died in 2013, the Following in his father-in-law's garage door with the couple's 3- Titans were in disarray. "The team footsteps, Tommy was Bud Lite. year-old and 7-month-old children was a mess," Amy says. "My dad's Ownership meant absolute control. and the dog. She found her husband, later years, things kind of fell off the As the losses accumulated during then 29, in a puddle of blood, a gun wagon." that 2014 season, Amy made beside him. "He was crushed by the suggestions. When they were pressure," Amy says. rebuffed without consideration, she AMY ADAMS STRUNK started to wonder if there might be a Together, Amy and Kenneth knew, competing until she fell off once too better way. "We weren't working it their shares constituted a majority. often. "At my age," Adams Strunk out as a family," she says. "It was "But I don't think it ever dawned on says, "you don't want to be doing just another dictatorship." them," Amy says of Tommy and that." She made businesses out of Susie. "It never occurred to them breeding and raising horses, The team finished 2-14, the worst that we were unhappy enough to do stabling, even staging fox hunts in record in Titans history. "This was anything. Or that I had a willingness the wild. It wasn't running a major our chance to start fixing everything to try to make it happen if they corporation or a hedge fund, but that had gone wrong during my wouldn't." there were lessons to be learned father's last years," Amy says. there in the dirt. "When you do "Tommy wasn't doing that." The By March, Amy and Kenneth had horses, at whatever level, you have NFL is a league of constant had enough. They decided to oust an ownership view," says Debbie adaptation, she believes. The Titans Tommy as president. "I felt bad," Phillips, the widow of the former hadn't adapted. "The offenses, the Amy says. "But we'd given him 18 Oilers coach Bum Phillips, who met defenses, the business part of it," she months. He'd had his opportunity." Adams Strunk while training cutting says. "If it ain't broke, sure, don't fix In a statement on the Titans' horses in the 1980s. "Bum was it. But if it is broke, you better get in website, Tommy announced that he always surprised at how well I could there and figure out what to do." was leaving as president and CEO assess the talent on the field. Amy because juggling his family and does exactly the same thing. She has That winter, Amy spent New Year's professional duties had proved too that ownership eye." Eve at the family ranch in central difficult. Then he and Susie Texas. Late at night, over a glass of disappeared from sight. "I can't go back on my business wine that wasn't her first, she asked experience like some owners -- you Barclay Adams, Kenneth IV's Underwood was summoned out of know, 'I've done it this way in the brother, if their family was satisfied retirement to run the team as past,'" Adams Strunk says, sitting with the way the team was being president and CEO. And Amy went with a glass of water at a wood- run. Barclay hesitated, and Amy to work. block island the size of a flatbed wondered what she'd gotten herself truck in her kitchen. "But I can go into. Then Barclay said, "No, we "YOU HAVE TO bring them along back on my personal experience. aren't." slowly," Adams Strunk explains. Maybe it's a wild, crazy horse, and She's crouched in the dirt, dragging you just learn that if you work it "Then we need to talk," Amy told a metal bar just far enough from a enough, he'll come around. him. jump so a horse can gauge where he Whatever. What happened was, needs to land. Moments later, here over all those years, I became It turned out Kenneth had been comes Rowan, who weighs as much confident that if something needed having similar conversations with as three linemen combined. He to be done, I could do it. I'm not Tommy, with similar results. "We approaches the barricade and afraid to make hard decisions." didn't see an end in sight," Kenneth canters over. "That's g-o-o-o-d," she says now. "'You going to move off enthuses. It didn't take long before she needed from that coach?' 'No, I'm good with to. When the Titans started poorly in him.' 'You going to move off from She'd returned home to Houston 2015, she fired head coach Ken that GM?' 'No, we're good.'" after college (a year at Pine Manor Whisenhunt and replaced him with near Boston, the rest at the assistant Mike Mularkey. "The "I don't want this to be a mark on our University of Texas in Austin) and offense was a great offense for names," Amy told him. Kenneth worked as a travel agent. Soon Philip Rivers, but we just didn't have agreed. Together, they expressed enough, she abandoned city living the players to make it work," she their concern to Tommy and Susie. for a 4,000-acre family ranch off a says. It wasn't the losing as much as They asked if someone from one of two-lane road on the edge of Harris as the need to keep franchise QB the other two families could have a County. She started training riders Marcus Mariota ambulatory. "I seat at the table. "We were talking and grooming horses. Bud and approach things practically," she for a month or six weeks," Amy Nancy told everyone she'd be back says. "And the practical part of this says. "I was still hopeful that Susie, in a month. She's still there, except was, in that offense, Marcus was as controlling owner, would come when she isn't. Lately that means likely to get hurt." around. If it's truly a family extended time in Nashville, where operation, why did the other two- she now owns a home with her She knew the firing might define her thirds have no say? All the power husband, a retired airline pilot. as an owner into the future. "If it had coalesced right there in Tommy doesn't work out,'" she said to and Susie. And that was proving not Horses and football have been the herself, "this will be on you to be a good thing." threads running through her life. forever." Underwood cautioned She has ridden since childhood, against it. "You make a change like AMY ADAMS STRUNK that in the middle of the season," their playoff game at Kansas City in shows that she really cares." Lewan he'd said, "most of the time it doesn't miraculous fashion 22-21. was sure that once he reached the work out well." But she had spent pros, he'd be little more than a her life watching football, and she That showed how far they'd come. number. "I'd already felt that in understood what she was watching. Getting steamrollered by the college," he says. "For her to come "I just knew somehow," she says, Patriots the next week showed how in and be excited to see me, to give "that it was the right thing to do." far they had to go. It made another me a hug when I'm all sweaty in my hard decision that much easier. "I pads, it does something," he says. After that 2015 season, Adams just thought we'd reached the Strunk fired GM Ruston Webster. ceiling," says Adams Strunk, who But who'd guess that such warmth Around the league, it was assumed fired Mularkey a week after the might pay off in tangible terms? A that she'd use a recruiting firm or Titans' season ended. "In Nashville, week into training camp, Lewan consultant to find a replacement, a people understood. Outside, it was signed an $80 million contract, the practice that has become common. probably like, 'She's nuts.'" largest ever for an offensive Instead, Underwood and Kenneth lineman. He could have cashed in Adams helped her compile a list of Change is the theme whenever a most anywhere, but he decided to possibilities. Then she researched new a coach is hired, but players stay because he felt wanted. "It was them online. often remain dubious. "If they walk the way Amy talks with my wife into the same building," Robinson when she sees her," he says one Jon Robinson had run college says, "if they sit down at the same afternoon after a weight-room scouting for the New England locker and everything looks the session. "The way she takes time to Patriots. He seemed same, they look around at each other show that she cares about me as a unconventional, especially when he and they're like, 'What's changed?'" person. Every time she sees me, sat down to a vegan lunch during his she'll ask, 'How's Taylin? How's interview. He wasn't yet 40. And he The Titans arrived at their training Wynne?' our daughter." was the most candid of the facility this summer and found new candidates, insisting that minor blue uniforms in their lockers. After He pauses and looks around the tweaks would not reverse the years of wear, the turf beneath the locker room. "The new facilities are decline. "The system's broken," he practice bubble had been replaced. great and all," he says. "But I'm a said. "That's the reason you're not So had the bubble itself. The locker physical guy. I love to show winning. It's broke and you need to room had been reconfigured so the affection. So she's the perfect owner fix it." entire team can see each other. for me." "When you walk in the building It was what Adams Strunk longed to now, it resonates," Robinson says. And also, it appears, for Nashville, hear. "Everything he was saying, "These ain't the same old Titans. It which appreciates connecting with Kenneth and I already knew," she was very cool of her to write that an owner more than a larger market says. "Now here was someone who check." might. With the help of Adams wasn't afraid to say it. By the time Strunk's outreach, the Titans are hot he left the interview, I just knew that They ain't the same old Titans again. A crowd of more than 30,000 he was our guy." because Adams Strunk isn't the attended the downtown party same owner. "I worked with her dad unveiling the new uniforms, a Less than a year into her first job in for many, many years in the league," remarkable turnout that led the NFL football, she'd fired and hired both a says Amy Trask, the former to award the city its 2019 draft. For coach and a GM. She wasn't sure Oakland Raiders CEO. "Amy's style the first time, fans say, their why, but the path forward seemed is clearly different." Bud Adams had hometown team is truly theirs. clear. "I'm a big believer in no problem signing players to huge osmosis," Jerry Jones explains. "If contracts, but considered upgrading None of it will mean much, Adams you're around an activity for as long facilities a needless expense. If a Strunk knows, if the team can't as Amy has been, you're soaking it building was two decades old, well, contend. "I'm warm, I like to show up. You develop instincts. That's he figured it ought to last another people how I feel, that's who I am," what I see in Amy. I can tell from eight. "That's not me," Adams she says. "But I also have no her logic, the way she approaches Strunk says. "We needed to come problem doing whatever it takes to problems. She knows what she's out of the dark ages and adapt to win. That is definitely my priority." doing." how things work now." For guidance, she consults with her inner circle: Kenneth Adams, IN TWO YEARS, Robinson ran off The players noticed. "Actions speak Underwood and, increasingly, two-thirds of the team. The Titans louder than words," says Taylor Robinson. Then she'll go outside it improved to 9-7 in 2016, then Lewan, the left tackle. "She put and hear as many relevant repeated that last season. They won vents in here so our pads cool down perspectives as she can get. and don't get all gross and moldy. It AMY ADAMS STRUNK

The options will be weighed by a committee of one. In that sense, at least, she is her father's daughter.

"The final decision," she says, "is mine."

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HALL OF FAME QB Texans – they were Houston Oilers. include them, and have a reunion WARREN MOON: TITANS But that’s changed. I think it is great and start bridging whatever OWNER AMY ADAMS she has reached out and done that, happened in the past to get them STRUNK HAS MADE THE and made guys feel like they a part feeling like they are part of our of something again.” OILERS “FEEL LIKE THEY family.” ARE PART OF Strunk organized an Oilers reunion Moon, who is on the Pro Football SOMETHING” last year in Houston, an event Moon Hall of Fame Board of Trustees with attended. Over 60 players and many Strunk, said he’s gotten to know her BY JIM WYATT former coaches attended the over the last few years. TITANS ONLINE reunion. FEBRUARY 20, 2019 A Hall of Famer who threw for In addition to Moon, quarterback 49,325 yards in 17 NFL seasons NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Amy Adams Dan Pastorini attended the event, with the Oilers, Vikings, Seahawks Strunk was an enthusiastic fan of the along with former Oilers Bruce and Chiefs, Moon said he feels like Houston Oilers when quarterback Matthews, Robert Brazile, Billy the organization is in good hands Warren Moon arrived with the “White Shoes” Johnson, Kenny with Strunk. Moon made his franchise back in 1984. Burrough, Mike Renfro, Mike comments leading up to Super Bowl Barber, Gregg Bingham, David LIII in Atlanta. The daughter of late Titans owner Carter, Ray Childress, Wade and founder Bud Adams, Strunk Phillips, Kevin Gilbride, Mike “I really like her,” Moon said of was fond of the team’s players, her Rozier, Al Smith, Spencer Tillman, Strunk. “I really like how she seems heroes, and the success of the Oilers Lamar Lathon, Sean Jones, Vernon to be really interested and focused made her father happy. Led by Perry, Zeke Moore, Cris Dishman, on the football team, with the Titans, Moon, the Oilers set a franchise Bubba McDowell, Bo Eason, Keith and she wants them to be a really record of reaching the playoffs Bostic, Jeff Donaldson, Lorenzo good football team, you can tell. She seven consecutive seasons (1987- White and receivers Ernest Givins, is putting out the necessary money 93) during the “Run and Shoot” era. Haywood Jeffires, Curtis Duncan. as far as upgrading the training Smith has been a regular at Titans facility and providing the team with Thirty-five years later, the Oilers are Homecoming events in Nashville. what it needs to improve. a thing of the past, having left the city after the 1996 season. Strunk, “The guys felt like they were “As long as you are doing that and however, is doing her part as the welcome again,” Moon said. “They giving the football people the team’s controlling owner to keep felt like they were a part of resources they need to be their memory alive, and it’s something they didn’t feel like they successful, the team is going to have something Moon appreciates. were a part of for a long time.” a chance to be good. And she is doing that.” “I really like the way she’s reached Last season, Brazile served as the out to the former Oiler players, and Honorary 12th Titan for a game. He # # # tried to make them more welcome to also received his Hall of Fame Ring the Tennessee Titans organization,” of Excellence in a special ceremony said Moon, who played from 1984- at Nissan Stadium, and went into the 93 with the team. “The weird thing team’s Ring of Honor, where his about the Oilers, more than other name is on display atop the stadium. teams, is all those great players who played for the Oilers, it’s almost like Strunk sent her private plane to pick they don’t have an identity any up Brazile’s family in Mobile, more. Every other former player has Alabama, and brought them to their team to look to, a team to Nashville. Strunk also threw a party identify with. I’ve played on other for Brazile and his family in Canton, teams like the Seahawks, the Chiefs Ohio. and the Vikings, and I can always go back to those alumni weekends and Strunk has said she wants the Oilers feel like I am a part of those teams. to feel like they have a home with the team. “For a long time, the Oilers didn’t have that. Bud Adams wasn’t “The guys in Houston, no fault of necessarily reaching out to the their own, kind of got left out – they former players, and they had kind of became NFL orphans, and it nowhere to go. Some might have always bothered me,” Strunk said in been reached out to by the Houston October when Brazile was in town. Texans, but they weren’t Houston “And it became important for me to AMY ADAMS STRUNK

CONTROLLING OWNER time at the head of the Titans AMY ADAMS STRUNK organization, pulling everything @jwyattsports CREDITED WITH together, has been impressive, and CHANGING DIRECTION that is because of her leadership and Peyton Manning on @Titans it is because of her guidance and OF TITANS FRANCHISE controlling owner Amy Adams because of her demanding Strunk, who is being honored as the accountability. 2019 Tennessean of the Year by BY JIM WYATT @theTSHF. The former TITANS ONLINE “I think this state is very fortunate to @Vol_Football QB is being JUNE 19, 2019 have her leading the Tennessee inducted tonight. Titans.” NASHVILLE – When Houston Last week, when Strunk announced Oilers owner Bud Adams first made Jim Wyatt plans to retire the jersey numbers of plans to move his NFL franchise to Titans greats Eddie George and Nashville, there was plenty of ✔ Steve McNair, George also praised uncertainty surrounding how things the Titans owner, who took over as might work out. @jwyattsports the team’s controlling owner in 2015. Back then, Ken Whisenhunt Among the curious was his Charles Davis (@CFD22) with was the team's head coach, and daughter, Amy, who had never been some high praise for @Titans Ruston Webster was the general to Tennessee. controlling owner Amy Adams manager. Strunk. @theTSHF @nflnetwork “I knew it was a pretty city, and I George said Strunk has taken the knew that my dad would be drawn In April, NFL commissioner Roger team’s ownership to another level to a southern city, that’s just how he Goodell credited Strunk for her role on the field, and off. thought,” she said. “When we did in bringing the 2019 NFL Draft to come to visit – before the team ever the city. It came on the same day “She’s an amazing woman, and moved here -- we came on the 4th of Strunk donated $100,000 to a pair of she’s doing it the right way,” July and we saw the fireworks and Nashville non-profits charged with George said. “Bud had his ways, and did a few other things around town. fighting hunger in the community. he did it the way he wanted to do it I knew then this would be a great and he was very successful. But place.” This year’s draft easily shattered what she is doing and how she is records for attendance, as over investing into the players and Fast-forward a few decades plus and 600,000 fans fill the streets of creating a culture here, and giving now it’s Titans controlling owner Nashville for the three-day event. back to the community of Nashville, Amy Adams Strunk who has taken This year’s NFL Draft generated a becoming a strong pillar in her late father’s vision and done her record $133 million in direct Nashville. part to make it even grander. Today, spending -- a 79 percent increase the Titans are a team on the rise, over the $74 million at the 2018 “Bringing in former players with with three straight winning seasons Dallas event. The economic impact open arms -- you don’t get that for the first time since the move. was another record-breaker at $224 nowadays. Most owners and most million, also a 79 percent increase organizations and most programs And the city is in the NFL spotlight over the $125 million in 2018. around the country, including after hosting the most successful college, are really standoffish. But NFL Draft in league history. “I’ve gotten to know Amy,” former to constantly pull us back in and ask University of Tennessee and long- our opinions on certain issues or to Over the weekend, Strunk was time NFL quarterback Peyton soak up knowledge. … She is a recognized as the 2019 Tennessean Manning said of Strunk. “She has gracious woman, a very successful of the Year by the Tennessee Sports carried on her father’s legacy and businesswoman.” Hall of Fame, and she has plenty of done some things unique with her folks singing her praises for her leadership style and has the Titans in Before thanking Tennesseans – work in jump-starting a franchise a great place. from organizers to volunteers to that just five years ago had the worst fans – for doing their part to make record in the NFL. “Bringing the draft here tells you the 2019 NFL Draft a success while everything you need to know about accepting the TSHOF Tennessean “A lot of times, when you own a how serious the NFL is about the of the Year award, Strunk smiled franchise, you often get taken for Titans and their fan support here. … when asked about how much has granted,” NFL Network analyst Amy deserves a lot of credit.” changed over the years. Charles Davis said of Strunk. “People think: ‘You’ve got money, Jim Wyatt Strunk has not only made some big and you can do this and you can do decisions on the football side – HC that.’ But what she has done in her ✔ Mike Vrabel and GM Jon Robinson AMY ADAMS STRUNK replaced former coaches and GMs – Draft, said. “But I am so proud of it, but she’s also changed the look and so happy to see the city of inside the building at Saint Thomas Nashville in the spotlight. Sports Park and at Nissan Stadium, with upgrades and additions. She “This success will lead to bigger even changed the team's uniforms. moments in the future,” she said while behind a podium over the Along the way, she’s also restored weekend, “moments that hopefully the passion and the confidence in the include a Lombardi Trophy, and a team’s fan base. championship parade sometime real soon.” “It just feels great,” she said. “I know when I took over four years # # # ago, some people were probably like: Who is she? What is she going to bring to our team? Is she capable? I just decided I was going to put my head down and go to work and hopefully get things straightened out and all that would take care of itself.”

Needless to say, those questions have since been answered.

And the appreciation is on full display as Strunk is regularly swarmed by fans when she makes her way onto the field prior to games, or at team functions.

Strunk admits, however, she still navigates through the aisles at supermarkets in town, where she owns multiple homes, undetected on most days.

“Very few people recognize me,” she said with a smile. “I bet I’ve had two people ever in the grocery story recognize me, so I am still kind of incognito.

“I think if there’s anything to do with the football, I’m recognized right away. But when I’m just grabbing oranges, limes and lemons, I’m just there as a shopper, too.”

In the future, Strunk would like to bring something else to the city.

She’d love to see the Titans on center stage.

In February.

“Who would have ever thought 20 years ago this is what (Nashville) would look like?,” Strunk, thinking back to the success of the NFL AMY ADAMS STRUNK

TITANS OWNER AMY players hadn’t brought them to us. I positive dialogue around the ADAMS STRUNK think it’s a great thing.” community work of its players and DISTRIBUTES $450,000 IN executives and raise awareness for GRANT FUNDING TO 10 The grants handed out on Tuesday the associated causes. The campaign ranged from $25,000 to $100,000 was launched to give Titans players, LOCAL NON-PROFITS AS and support non-profit coaches and front office a platform "WE STAND FOR" organizations in the spaces of to better showcase causes and CAMPAIGN TAKES education, African American charities that are important to them, CENTER STAGE history and culture, social justice, and to foster positive dialogue diversionary and re-entry programs, around their community and the BY JIM WYATT immigrant outreach and domestic work of their associated charities. TITANS ONLINE violence and sexual assault. JULY 31, 2019 Along with his wife Ryann, the The $100,000 grant recipients: Caseys established the Casey Fund, NASHVILLE – A year ago, the a nonprofit dedicated to addressing Titans launched the “We Stand For” * National Museum of African the needs of at-risk youth as well as campaign, designed to bring the American Music formerly incarcerated individuals by public’s attention to the causes that raising money for re-entry are important to the team's players, * NAACP Freedom Fund programs, inner-city youth coaches and executives. programs, mentoring, and halfway The $50,000 grant recipients: houses. On Tuesday, it was on full display - - along with some big checks * Community Achieves by Metro Casey said the organization’s work handed out by controlling owner Nashville Public Schools in the community – and Strunk’s Amy Adams Strunk. generosity – has inspired everyone * Nashville GRAD to do more. Several of the team’s leaders, including general manager Jon The $25,000 grant recipients: “It’s unbelievable,” said Casey, the Robinson, head coach Mike Vrabel 2018 Titans recipient of the Walter and three players – tight end Delanie * Project Return Payton Man of the Year award. “For Walker, linebacker Wesley you to have an owner and an Woodyard, and defensive lineman * Davidson County Drug Court organization to do something this Jurrell Casey – were on hand for a Program (DC4) incredible in the community, community engagement panel at something we fight for all the time. Nissan Stadium, where they * Thistle Farms … For Amy to do something like discussed the causes that are dear to this, I am baffled, I am speechless. them. * Sexual Assault Center She has done something so amazing it touches my heart down deep.” Then, Amy Adams Strunk handed * Nashville International Center for out $450,000 in grant funding to 10 Empowerment # # # local non-profit organizations at the end of a luncheon. * Conexion Americas

“Mike said, “We’re all family,’ and @jwyattsports what they stand for, we stand for,” Strunk said. “We want to be a part “We Stand For” campaign takes of the community and be a part of center stage on Tuesday as HC, GM, the change, and just be good players discuss causes dear to them Samaritans. (Our players) take their on a day @Titans controlling owner feelings about this community Amy Adams Strunk hands out (seriously) – they’re so strong. And $450,000 in grant funding to 10 they just want to do what they can to non-profit organizations. make it a better place. Nashville is great, but we can always be better. Grant recipients were selected not only on merit but also based on their “Today was fun. It was a surprise (to affiliation with a cause identified as the check recipients) and that made important to a player, coach or it even more fun. … It just means so executive through the team’s “We much that we have taken on Stand For” campaign. different causes now that maybe we wouldn’t have thought about if our The organization’s hope for the “We Stand For” campaign is to foster JON ROBINSON

TITANS GM JON Scared, questions swirled around his This 2009 picture was taken at New ROBINSON FIGHTS HIS mind – Will Taylor be able to live a England Patriots training camp, BIGGEST BATTLE AT HIS normal life like any other kid? Will about three years before Taylor HOUSE she be able to go to the ice cream Robinson, left, was diagnosed with shop? Will she be able to go to diabetes. From left to right, Taylor, sleepovers? Will Taylor be Jon, Jaimie and Bailey (Photo: BY BRAD SCHMITT accepted? Submitted) THE TENNESSEAN APRIL 19, 2018 Since then, the Robinsons have A tough player and coach all his life, learned how to manage the disease Jon expected to be the disciplinarian After the Easter egg hunt a few and – just as important – they’ve with his kids. Soon after Taylor was years back, Taylor Robinson dove plugged into communities of born, both parents realized Jon was into a package of Peeps families of children with diabetes. the softie. marshmallow candies and ate two before the 6-year-old girl bent over They’re active with the Juvenile About five months before the and announced she had a bellyache. Diabetes Research Foundation, and diabetes diagnosis, the Robinsons the Robinsons on Saturday (April started noticing Taylor asked to Her father, Titans GM Jon 21) are hosting the first black-tie have water by her bed. They’d hear Robinson, was dubious. fundraiser on the field of Nissan the toilet flush several times Stadium. overnight, but didn’t think much of “We thought she just wanted to skip it. church and eat candy all day,” he While manageable, life with said. diabetes can be challenging and, “We were oblivious,” Jon said. sometimes, scary. Then again, Robinson thought, After doctors confirmed diabetes in some other things had been Robinson, 42, loves overseeing the 2012, Taylor cried during the first bothering him and his wife, Jaimie, Titans battle on the field, but his few insulin injections. Within about their older daughter. biggest fight is to find a cure for his weeks, though, she insisted on daughter’s disease. giving herself the shots. Taylor had been drinking a lot of water lately and using the bathroom “She’s very comfortable with it, and The girl learned about food, sugars, a lot. And she’d lost six pounds in a it’s just a part of her now,” he said. portion size, controlling month. carbohydrates and taking care of “But we all know what she deals herself. She learned how to use an Robinson went online and put with, and we’re not accepting of it. app on her phone that lets her and “excessive thirst,” “excessive We’re trying to help her beat it.” her parents know at all times what urination” and “weight loss” into her sugar level is. Web MD. And Google. And Yahoo. A bouquet of positive pregnancy test sticks Going back to school was, well, All three websites came back with kinda cool for the first-grader. the same answer. The family was built on football: Jon and Jaimie met in the late 1990s “Our nurse came and talked to our In 2012, then 6-year-old Taylor at sports bar Bubba’s II, in class about what diabetes is and how Robinson, looking pale Thibodaux, La., where Jon was a it affects me,” Taylor said. “It felt football coach at Nicholls State good. I almost felt kind of proud of In 2012, then 6-year-old Taylor University. it because I was different.” Robinson, looking pale and gaunt, just before being diagnosed with Several years after the couple got A year later, the tears flow type 1 diabetes (Photo: Submitted) married in 2002, Jon found out his wife was pregnant. That happened There were many sleepless nights at A few hours later, emergency room when he came home from a scouting first, as Taylor and her parents physicians confirmed the trip for the New England Patriots, obsessed about the numbers and the Robinsons’ fears: Taylor has type 1 and there were a dozen positive beeping alarms. diabetes. She likely would be taking pregnancy test sticks in a basket. insulin for the rest of her life. Jon was emotional at first, and he “She knows me,” Jon said, smiling. worked a lot. So Jaimie saw herself The two parents stepped out into the “I’d have asked, ‘Did you take more as the tough-minded caregiver who hallway and cried. than one?’” had to execute plans to keep their daughter healthy: “There was not “Here this is hitting me upside the This 2009 picture was taken at New time for tears.” face,” Jon Robinson said. England Patriots Until there was. JON ROBINSON

It has given them purpose, to raise Taylor Robinson, older daughter of awareness and to raise money for Titans GM Jon Robinson, research.

Taylor Robinson, older daughter of “Fate, call it whatever you want to Titans GM Jon Robinson, in 2012 call it,” Jon said. “God picked us just after she started taking insulin because we now by his grace are shots to treat her diabetes (Photo: financially in the position to where Submitted) we have a bigger shovel to find a cure.” About a year in, all the emotions of the ordeal caught up with Jaimie, Reach Brad Schmitt at and she found herself crying often, [email protected] at 615-259- for nearly a month. 8384 or on Twitter @bradschmitt.

“It’s just hitting me now,” she told The JDRF Promise Gala – on the her husband then, “that Taylor has field to deal with this her entire life.” What: A black-tie fundraiser dinner The most frightening moment for diabetes research for the happened in a parking lot of an Juvenile Diabetes Research outlet mall. Foundation

Taylor said she wasn’t feeling good, When: 6 p.m. Saturday (April 21) and she doubled up on the floor of the family SUV, in and out of Where: Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans consciousness. Way

Her parents shouted, “Taylor! Cost: $350 Taylor!” and fed her Gatorade when she was awake enough to drink. Info/tickets: JDRF.org/PromiseGala

Eventually, the girl threw up and felt # # # much better.

Taylor said her life is pretty normal, and yes, she has been able to go to sleepovers at friends’ houses.

She said she just keeps her blood sugar alarm under her pillow so it won’t wake her friends up if it goes off.

Jaimie agrees that things are pretty routine now with diabetes care.

“A lot of people feel sorry for us, but I’ll be honest, once you get the swing of it, it’s not hard,” she said.

“It’s difficult to tell her, ‘No, you can’t have that second cupcake,’ because her sugar would be through the roof. But she’s amazing. That’s what makes it easy for Jon and me.”

In fact, sometimes the Robinsons consider the disease a blessing. JON ROBINSON

ROBINSON, TITANS So that means that the Titans are ALWAYS OPEN FOR open to moving from No. 19 either BUSINESS AS DRAFT up or down if it makes sense to do APPROACHES so. “I think we’ve shown a willingness BY TERRY MCCORMICK to move around in the draft and try TITANINSIDER.COM to do what we think is best for the APRIL 22, 2019 team. We’re not set in stone that we’re going to do it this certain Titans general manager Jon way,” Robinson said. “It’s much Robinson and Coach Mike Vrabel like a coach calling a game or a were careful not to give away any player within the game, sometimes secrets in meeting with the media to you’ve got to audible. Do you like discuss the NFL Draft, which will this call? Sometimes, I’m going to take place right in their own change this call and I’m going to do backyard beginning Thursday in this, and kind of get into the flow of Music City. the game. We kind of do that with player acquisition whether it be free While the Titans organization will agency or the draft. You’re not set in make players available at certain stone.” events as they roll out the red carpet for the entire NFL, Robinson, Robinson could move down and Vrabel and the front office staff, collect additional draft capital scouts and coaches will be holed especially if there is a pool of way inside Saint Thomas Sports players with similar grades when Park, ready to add to the team’s their turn comes around. roster. “A lot of times, you’ve got maybe a And at Monday’s pre-draft meeting couple of guys that you’re honed in with the media, Robinson let people on, and I think the pool of players know that he is – as always – open kind of comes into play when you’re for business. talking about moving, if you slide up or slide back. Certainly, if you’re “I’d love to have more draft picks. sliding up, it’s for one player who is We’ll see how that goes,” Robinson there. If you’re sliding back, you’re said. talking about a pot of players that you would be comfortable taking The Titans have six picks heading and you’re evaluating that extra into the draft, having packaged their draft currency that you’re getting seventh-rounder (plus a fourth next versus staying at 19 because you year) to acquire veteran quarterback think that if you slide back seven, Ryan Tannehill. eight or nine spots, he won’t be there.” Last year, the Titans wound up with just four picks, moving up in round And so the chess game begins for one for linebacker Rashaan Evans Robinson as he moves around the and moving up again in the second board trying to evaluate all options round for edge rusher Harold that could crop up this weekend. Landry. # # # “I thought last year, we made some decisions to put ourselves in position to get those guys we ended up with. You just kind of see how it unfolds on draft night and on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and the value of a player versus the value of a potential trade,” Robinson said. JON ROBINSON

ROBINSON ADDRESSES Brian Baldinger The left side, with Saffold and TITANS’ GLARING NEEDS ✔ Taylor Lewan, is a beefed-up dump WITH THE ADDITIONS OF @BaldyNFL truck. Mariota is a huge beneficiary HUMPHRIES, SAFFOLD .@RamsNFL @Rodger_Saffold here, but so is Henry. So often last keeps showing up play after play; AND WAKE. NOW WHAT? season he was bowled over at the game after game. Where would the line. Now he just needs to find league’s most exciting offense be Saffold and bounce from there. BY TRAVIS HANEY w/o #76? #BaldyBreakdowns THE ATHLETIC However, from Ben Jones over to MARCH 13, 2019 Cameron Wake, even at 37, has the right side? Welllllll. Pretty iffy. some pass-rush fuel remaining. Two-fifths of a line doesn’t Jon Robinson and Mike Vrabel Wake’s six sacks last season in necessarily make a great line, or certainly didn’t lay out the Titans’ Miami would have tied him for even a successful one. needs — or plans — when they second on Tennessee’s roster, and spoke two weeks ago during the Wake did it in 47 percent of the The hope, if you’re Robinson and NFL Scouting Combine in Fins’ snaps. But it’s fair to wonder Vrabel, is that players who Indianapolis. They didn’t provide how the decline will continue to take underperformed in 2018 — Josh many tea leaves to read at all, really. shape as he nears forty years of age. Kline and Jack Conklin — are somehow lifted by the comparative But the work since then has gone to Omar Kelly talent level on the left side. show that the team’s positional ✔ deficiencies were in line with what @OmarKelly Conklin certainly seems to have they thought they were. I hate to say this because I’m a more of a shot to return to his 2016, HUGE Cameron Wake fan. But two All-Pro form, or something close to Tennessee needed, most notably: years ago Wake would have it. If he wasn’t confident in his knee powered through that guard and post-ACL surgery, it’s somewhat An experienced receiver who has closed this play with a sack. Those fair to write off his 2018 season. But produced more than the Titans’ days are no more. For the first time that’s the mulligan. That’s it. The young nucleus has. in his career he looks old. He’ll use league saw what he’s capable of. this tweet as motivation. But so be He’ll likely get the fifth-year option An interior lineman to better protect it. for 2020 exercised in the coming Marcus Mariota after the months, but this is a massive prove- quarterback was sacked a career- I’d like to add that I’m 37, and I can it season for Conklin. high 42 times, even given the nearly barely catch my dog — let alone an four games that he missed. NFL QB. So, props to Mr. Wake for Regarding Kline? Robinson has excelling at this stage in his career given him a sorta, kinda vote of A veteran edge pass-rusher to go and earning an eight-figure deal in confidence — and he’s still on the with the developing second-year guaranteed money. That’s pretty roster, to that effect — but that’s an prospects, Harold Landry and Sharif amazing, really. accounting matter as much as Finch. anything. (His cap hit goes from We’ll see how the moves work out $3.5 million to $1 million after this Tennessee landed this week, in in time, of course, but for now, I’d season.) Fiscally, they want to give response: say the perceived needs were pretty him an opportunity to play to his well aligned with our interpretation potential this fall. But I imagine the Adam Humphries, one of the better of them. Of course, this week’s leash will be rather short for Kline, third-down targets in the league in flurry doesn’t cover all concerns and considering Dennis Kelly and Kevin 2018. He’ll also be a red-zone asset assert Tennessee as a prohibitive Pamphile are both capable of for Mariota. favorite in the AFC. playing inside.

Ian Wharton Were there any lessons learned from Sliding under the radar Tuesday, ✔ last year’s free agency decisions? Is Pamphile will reportedly be back for @NFLFilmStudy there anything left in the cap piggy another one-year deal. Kelly and Tampa Bay is fighting back. Adam bank? How do these moves impact Pamphile provide quality depth for Humphries gets a touchdown. the draft plans for Robinson and his inside and outside help, something front office mates? that was quite necessary in 2018 and Rodger Saffold, a quality protector could be again. Their presence as and a bulldozer in the run game — Let’s dive in. contingency plans makes this a someone to aid Derrick Henry’s playoff-caliber line. continued ascent. (Remember to The offensive line is now left- breathe, Titans fans, after watching leaning, and pressure’s now really When Conklin was drafted, with the clip below.) on Kline and Conklin. some rumbling that he might take over the left tackle spot, it pushed JON ROBINSON

Lewan to a level at which he’d never the priority all along in my mind, presuming he’ll be healthy for 16 before performed. Perhaps the hope because I did believe they’d answer games even as a situational rusher. is the Lewan-Saffold tandem only some of the concerns that they did in That still leaves a heavy burden for motivates whoever is manning the free agency. If Clemson’s Christian Landry and Finch as they continue right side. Wilkins falls to 19, I’d pounce on to learn, even if I could see a him. His linemate, Dexter precipitous jump for Landry in his As for Jones, he is who he is at this Lawrence, also makes sense. second season. (Like, say, going point. He’s serviceable. He’s a great from 4.5 sacks to nine sacks in 2019; team guy, a regular captain, and one “Helping Casey” is the defensive he was really close to the QB on a of the players who is closest to equivalent of “helping Marcus.” number of occasions last season.) Mariota. But the Titans should The Titans have bolstered Mariota’s certainly examine drafting a surrounding cast, and now it’s time I suppose I should include Kamalei guard/center prospect — perhaps to build around Casey and extend Correa here, as well, but I’m even N.C. State’s Garrett Bradbury his career. skeptical of his viability given the in the first round, if he’s there — number of games he landed on the and continue to carefully evaluate If it’s not a line prospect, suddenly healthy scratch list last season. He Corey Levin. the thought of Iowa tight end T.J. has a burst, but he does seem limited Hockenson — another addition that in the scheme. This would seem to be a make-or- would help solve protection and break few months for Levin, who is run-block woes — is a pretty Robinson and his staff will likely entering his third season. But I feel reasonable and viable choice. I still need to find one additional veteran like we said that last summer, too. doubt Tennessee takes a flier on a body, in the same way that it added At some point, the Titans have to receiver that late in Round 1, Will Compton a year ago as an know what they have (or don’t have) particularly given the team’s track insurance policy as Rashaan Evans in him. record with the position in the draft. was getting settled. Lo and behold, The risk is incredible. This fan base that plan was prudent as Evans was I’m curious if the Titans at least has been down that road many dinged-up during camp and got off tinker in the spring and summer times. Take a receiver, sure, but not to an extremely slow start. with Saffold lining up on the right at 19. side, just to potentially balance I cannot say I know exactly who that things out and see what it looks like. I mentioned Bradbury earlier. One economy addition is. Even the Or they could try Levin in the center additional note about him: Carolina, thought of bringing back Derrick spot, with Jones playing guard — as picking 16th, has been a popular Morgan at something close to half of they did for a stretch during the Jets destination for him in mocks. But what he was making in 2018 ($6.5 game. the Panthers will reportedly sign million) isn’t the worst idea. They former Denver center Matt Paradis, need some supplemental bodies This also feels like an appropriate negating their need at the position while they make sure the young time to celebrate Quinton Spain and and perhaps leaving Bradbury on guys, and particularly Finch, are his finest moment while in the board. ready for the steady workload. Nashville. This week’s moves have put the That takes us to the remaining cap Is Tennessee’s pick at 19 now a Titans in position to take the BPA at … foregone conclusion? It seemed that about four or five different way until the Wake deal. positions, and that’s what you want Whether it’s signing another when you’re picking in the no- receiver or pass-rusher, there’s still Following the addition of Saffold man’s land of the late teens. some wiggle room — but not a ton. and before the Wake report, it After the draft money is drained, appeared the Titans would almost I still think they look for a second- perhaps there’s $10-15 million left certainly draft an edge rusher with or third-round receiver, where for additional moves. And the their first-round pick. The need was there’s plenty of depth in this class. Titans will not use all of it; this isn’t too glaring to do otherwise. But There’s no need to take a first-round a fantasy draft. Wake coming aboard quiets that skydive on D.K. Metcalf when notion, although more edge depth prospects such as Hakeem Butler or I’d be surprised if there are any will surely be a goal in one of the Deebo Samuel will likely be around additional moves that create ripples first three rounds. on Day 2. I’d even support moving because there are still maintenance up for the right receiver. matters to be encountered. But the board seems fairly open for the Titans at this point, as any GM Wake is a good add, but doesn’t end I’d expect blocking tight end Luke with a poker face would desire. the search for edge help. Stocker back; he was at $1 million a year ago and would re-sign for that. Further developing defensive line With Wake having just turned 37, He was too versatile in the system, help around Jurrell Casey has been there’s still a pretty big risk in and I imagine Arthur Smith knows JON ROBINSON that as much as anyone since he was Robinson and his crew appear more moved on to other plans. But they the TEs coach. Perhaps the Titans’ fiscally intelligent than 2018, if tried. Fans should at least give them draft plans would dictate whether we’re being honest. that. Stocker ultimately returns, given the depth at the position (Walker, Jonnu Overall, the contracts appear more Fans are always saying “at least pick Smith, Anthony Firkser, MyCole responsible than a year ago. Even up the phone and ask.” Well, the Pruitt). with better play in the second half of Titans did. the season, Malcolm Butler’s five And then, more importantly, there’s years and $61.25 million ($30 Acquiring Brown also would have locking up Kevin Byard long-term, million guaranteed) deal is looking further impaired their ability to sign in the same way the team did with like an albatross for the return on Byard in this cycle, before he Lewan a year ago. That decision investment. Even Dion Lewis’ four commands even more money a year saved the franchise millions, as years and $19.5 million ($8.25 from now. And then there’s the evidenced by Trent Brown’s four- million guaranteed) was based, Mariota quandary with which the year, $66 million deal with the really, on one season in New team will soon encounter. Raiders to re-set the record Lewan England — and now what is his role notched last summer. with Henry emerging? The Raiders had tons of cap room, a QB under contract and a stockpile of Landon Collins’ deal this week with The Saffold move feels extremely draft picks; that’s precisely the type Washington (six years, $84 million) safe, presuming he stays healthy. of team and situation for Brown just set the market for Byard. The Humphries has proven consistent in (and Trent Brown and others). Titans will try to get close to that Tampa, even with QB turmoil and number; Byard’s reps will be highly paid weapons demanding the Don’t overlook the deal for Kenny pushing to just nudge ahead of it. ball. He’s the perfect guy to fill the Vaccaro; it’s critical for this team But expect something in the Rishard Matthews void, and at and it didn’t hurt them financially. neighborhood of $14 million a year about the same cost. (over five or six seasons) for the The headlines of the new guys team’s young defensive star. And Wake is the riskiest of the group, quickly overtook the deal to retain that’ll still be wiser than waiting and presuming his $10 million Vaccaro, someone Robinson called letting the market creep even higher. guaranteed is coming this season. a “priority” while in Indy. But when Indy is paying Devin As much as there might be a Funchess $13 million and Nick I don’t know that the Titans “hometown” discount for Byard, Foles is getting $20-plus million a necessarily got a “hometown who is from Atlanta but played in year from the Jaguars, you kind of discount” for Vaccaro, but the 28- college in Murfreesboro, Byard is re-set the bar for risky plays in the year-old proved to be a great fit in going to have an itch to be ahead of AFC South. Pees’ defense as a pure safety (as Collins — who is about six months opposed to the slot corner spot he’d younger than Byard. The dollar figures are lower for the played in New Orleans). And on Titans than a year ago and the risks social media and with reporters, he The limited cash on hand likely seem lower, as well. made it very clearly known how means one other thing: When badly he wanted to remain a Titan. Vrabel said in Indy he thought You can understand why the Titans Blaine Gabbert would again be the pulled out of the Antonio Brown At $6.5 million per season (and team’s backup QB, he meant it. I hunt now, right? $11.5 million guaranteed), Vaccaro don’t know that there’s money to feels like a steal. And credit should attract someone who would be an Brown will reportedly receive a go to Robinson for identifying obvious upgrade over Gabbert. bump to nearly $20 million per Vaccaro as a then-temp replacement season. Even as talented as he is, for Johnathan Cyprien last August. The Titans’ plan appears pretty that’s a crippling salary figure for It’s a wonder to me that Vaccaro simple: Protect Mariota better and any non-QB for 90 percent of NFL was available in August, really. It see less Gabbert. But Vrabel painted teams. doesn’t seem as if he was properly a rosier picture of Gabbert’s evaluated in New Orleans, where he inconsistencies than perhaps If the Titans brought in Brown, how also dealt with a few injuries. Tennessee fans would, saying “there then would they have afforded the were a few plays he’d like to have moves for Saffold and Wake? It To upgrade the position from back, like a lot of guys.” They like would have weakened the entire Cyprien to Vaccaro for less than $2 him. He’s a likable guy. But Mariota team, just to get someone who million a season feels almost too needs to play 15-plus games next maybe would have worked out. I good to be true. As a side note, I’m season, and everybody knows it. imagine Robinson & Co. tried to curious to see how Dane Cruikshank learn what Brown wanted in a new continues to develop in the deal. Once they heard the figure, secondary. they probably had a laugh and JON ROBINSON

While we’re dispensing credit to the front office, there’s an unsung hero.

I type Robinson’s name quite a bit, and rightfully so since he pulls the trigger on these difficult decisions, but tip your cap, too, to Tennessee salary cap whiz Vin Marino.

Marino has the task of balancing the books and helping set the table for Robinson to close deals. Marino, from all accounts in the building and around the league, is exceptional at his job. There’s a reason he’s been with the franchise for 13-plus years following a distinguished run with the league.

The accounting folks are often overlooked, but they’re integral to the team’s overall success. Taking a look at these new contracts, particularly their structuring, it appears that Marino has done some really fine work.

But here’s the big offseason question: What is the deal with Vrabel’s mustache?

We’re all thinking it. Someone had to say it. I thought maybe it was just an Indy thing, just a goof. But now? Oh, now it’s a full-blown thing. Does it have its own Twitter yet?

Emily Proud ✔ @emily_proud Well look who’s hanging at #Vandy Pro Day... #Titans GM Jon Robinson, HC Mike Vrabel, DB coach Kerry Combs and Dores HC Derek Mason.

Where does this go from here? Forget Antonio Brown. This a serious offseason distraction for the Titans. Vrabel is starting to look like a Hoboken mechanic. Or someone Liam Neeson fights on a train in a Taken movie. Or a forklift operator at a Cincinnati Costco.

Hate saying this, but Goodell may have to step in here.

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TITANS' TRADER JON their own advantageous spots higher unsuccessfully to trade up for ROBINSON FINDS THAT in a round. Evans. PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF Robinson managed the latter feat In addition, the Titans leapfrogged BY JOHN GLENNON once on Friday, once on Saturday New England, which had enough and once on Sunday, prying better reported interest in Evans that TITANS ONLINE selections from the clutches of Patriots director of player personnel APRIL 29, 2018 opponents even if it required the Nick Caserio was asked about persistence of a good salesman. Tennessee moving in front of the Titans GM Jon Robinson knocked Pats to grab the Alabama standout. on plenty of doors before finding The Titans' general manager was partners for three significant draft- shooed off the porch many more “I mean, Jon and (Titans coach day deals. His aggressiveness times than he was greeted with open Mike Vrabel) did what they thought landed Titans targets and kept them arms on the trade market. was best for their team,” Caserio from falling into the hands of rivals. told New England media. “We “I've banged on quite a few doors didn't like throw our pens against NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It will be this weekend,” Robinson said the wall and go `Oh my gosh, what months before we see linebacker following the draft. “Sometimes just happened?' We were just ready Rashaan Evans slicing through the they open and peek. Sometimes they to move on to the next pick.” middle of the opposing offensive open it all the way and sometimes line, edge rusher Harold Landry they don't even come to the door. In making the 16-spot leap from the swooping around the end or 57th overall spot to nab Landry defensive back Dane Cruikshank “But that's part of my job is to work early in Round Two, the Titans shadowing rival receivers. the draft and to try to move around again moved ahead of the Patriots, on the draft board, up and down -- who surely must have seen plenty of Until then, it's Titans general more up this year, obviously – and Landry over the years at nearby manager Jon Robinson who holds try to get players that are going to Boston College. the spotlight following his help our football team win.” performance at the NFL Draft. “I think the primary focus is just to The primary reward in Robinson's get (targeted players) on our team,” The fact that Robinson was active in moves was that the Titans got Robinson said. “That's the main the draft-weekend swap fest came as exactly who they targeted with their goal, to not let someone beat you to no surprise, as it's what we've come early selections, as opposed to a player and get him on your to expect from Trader Jon in his hoping those players were still on football team. two-plus years at the helm of the the board when Tennessee picked. team. He engineered five trades in “I don't think we're trying to trade 2016 (two on draft days) and tacked In drafting Evans and Landry, the and move around so that Player A on five more in 2017 (four on draft Titans secured a pair of first-round doesn't go to Team A. Whatever the days). talents who should both improve a extra, or the lagniappe as we used to pass rush that wasn't consistent say in south Louisiana, it is what it But whereas a number of those deals enough last year as well as better the is. We just want to get (those involved moving back in the draft team's pass coverage against players) on our football team.” and acquiring picks – especially the running backs and tight ends. monster trade with the Rams in The only potential concern of the 2016 that gained the Titans six In adding Cruikshank, the Titans Titans moving up three times in the selections – this past weekend landed what appears to be an draft is that the team had to use showcased Robinson's ability to increasingly valuable “chess-piece” assets in order to do so, which is move forward. player, one versatile enough to why Tennessee wound up with what move between cornerback and is believed to be the smallest draft The Titans jumped up three spots to safety against different-sized class – four players – in franchise land Evans, 16 spots to snatch receivers. history. Landry and 10 more to secure Cruikshank. It's also worth noting that the Titans But what Robinson is betting on is not only improved themselves with that his wheelings and dealings over Only one man's opinion here, but I their draft picks, but potentially kept the past two years – including his suspect it's more of a challenge to talented players out of the hands of free-agent additions and 19 draft move forward than to move back on the AFC's elite rivals like New picks, 17 of whom are still on the draft day. It's one thing to dangle a England and Pittsburgh. roster – have fortified the Titans' juicy top overall position in front of roster to the point that it didn't salivating teams, quite another to A number of reports, for instance, necessarily need another huge convince those rivals to surrender suggested the Steelers, who sat at 28 rookie haul. not to say the team in the first round, tried won't take a hard look at undrafted JON ROBINSON rookie free agents and the secondary free-agent market in the months ahead.

Expect more roster changes.

If we know anything by now, it's that Robinson doesn't sit still for long.

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HOW MIKE VRABEL Practice Since Carter is at games or practice BALANCES LIFE WITH A a lot, Jen doesn't cook as much as HEAD COACH'S News conference she used to. But Vrabel said his RELENTLESS SCHEDULE favorite dish she makes is lemon More meetings, review practice film chicken with pasta. Jen said she got the recipe from Heidi Bruschi, the 6 p.m.: Leave the office wife of former New England BY TURRON DAVENPORT Patriots teammate Tedy Bruschi. ESPN.COM In addition to his responsibilities at JULY 22, 2019 the facility, the Titans' community "She made it the first time we went events in the evening can keep over to their house for dinner. I was NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Chinese Vrabel out later. like, 'I need this recipe!'" Jen said. takeout. That was what Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said Staying connected with family is he was planning to eat for "If there's something going on at something Vrabel stresses to Thanksgiving dinner last year. night, I have to get some more work members of his staff, too, especially done during the day so that I can get during the offseason. Of course, Vrabel would have liked out for that appearance or event," to have joined his family for the Vrabel said. "I tell our staff that we work too holiday, but he had to stay at the much during the season for any of office to prepare for a Week 12 The second-year head coach always our guys to miss something that game against the Houston Texans has football on his mind, their family has in the offseason. on Monday Night Football. That's continuously evaluating ways to That's not healthy for their NFL life. improve his team. But he's also a families," Vrabel said while sitting family man who strives to stay at his desk after a minicamp practice Like most NFL coaches, Mike involved with his wife, Jen, and two in June. "It's not healthy for them. Vrabel keeps long hours even in the sons, Carter and Tyler. How does he They're not going to be productive offseason. balance the two? here at work if they're thinking, 'Man, I wish I was at that game.' If Even the offseason is demanding. In short, it's maintaining priorities their kid has a game or a dance Here's a sample of what Vrabel's despite numerous demands of the recital, I need them to be involved in schedule looked like during job. that." minicamp: Staying connected Vrabel's assistants appreciate his 4:30 a.m.: Leave for the office work-life philosophy. Defensive Vrabel's oldest son, Tyler, is a 19- coordinator Dean Pees was Coaches fitness club. They pick year-old redshirt freshman offensive especially thankful to Vrabel for different things to do -- sometimes lineman for Boston College. allowing him to go to Canton, Ohio, they push the blocking sled. It's Sometimes Vrabel flies up to last year during training camp for another bonding opportunity for Massachusetts to check out Tyler's former Baltimore Ravens linebacker them. Vrabel makes it a point to games if the Titans have a bye week Ray Lewis' Hall of Fame induction commit to finding 30 minutes for his or a Thursday night game. ceremony. Pees will be taking the own health. "This is a stressful trip once again this August when environment. I have to remind BC Football 🏈🏈 Ravens safety Ed Reed is inducted. myself to take care of myself Both players played for Pees in mentally and physically." Great to have @tylervrabel_ and Baltimore. @CoachVrabel50 in the 🏡🏡 for Breakfast Tuesday’s practice.#WeAreBC "Coach Vrabel does a great job of giving coaches long weekends off Plan team meeting His younger son, Carter, 17, is a during the offseason, along with pitcher on Father Ryan High several full weeks off during that Meet with coordinators School's baseball team in Nashville. same period," Pees said. "We have Vrabel has no problem wrapping up almost five weeks off in the Meet with director of sports his day at St. Thomas Sports Park to summer. During the season, he is a medicine Todd Toriscelli to talk take in Carter's games, even if one head coach that doesn't watch the about the health of the team of them starts at 4:30 p.m. clock. It's get your work done and go home -- myself along with all the Sit in on different position meetings "You love what your family loves. coaches truly appreciate that." There's a lot of baseball games. Stop by the training room to talk to Carter loves baseball. When there is Navigating the season grind players a baseball game, I am leaving," Vrabel said. MIKE VRABEL

Strangely, coaching in the NFL has Sleeping at the facility is something afforded the Vrabels more time Vrabel tries to avoid. But sometimes together than when he was a it's necessary to save time and get a linebackers coach at Ohio State. jump on the next day.

"Fridays are always our nights Home games afford him a chance because we have a teenage son that for more family time. Vrabel goes to doesn't want to hang out with Mom the facility around 12:30 p.m. on and Dad, so he goes to high school Saturday but returns in time to chill football games," Jen said. "It's fun. with the family. "We like to sit He's usually home earlier, and we around and watch college football," grab dinner. When he coached in Jen said. college, he really didn't have a night like that, so we cherish that night. It After a casual college football was the same when he played. scouting session, Vrabel heads to Fridays were always the best. It the team hotel around 7 or 7:30 p.m. became like a date night or family before a home game. The Sunday night." afternoon games allow him to get home earlier and see his family But on other weekday nights during before going back to work Monday. the season, Vrabel can get home from the facility as late as 11 p.m. So what do the Vrabels do to get He needs time to wind down before away from the grind? They planned he can sleep -- that's when he has to an RV trip to Atlanta this summer. fight poor eating habits. Vrabel Vrabel laughed as he told the media shook his head at the thought of all that he did a good enough job on a the late-night snacks and leftover similar trip last year to talk Jen into pizza he has put away. taking the journey again. Sitting behind the wheel on the four-hour Eating healthy in season can be trip gave him plenty of time to think. tricky. Like most team employees, Although it's the offseason, the Vrabel mostly eats what is provided relentless pursuit of finding an edge at the team facility. He loves the over the opponent won't allow Buffalo chicken wraps. Vrabel to detach from football "I've been hammering too many of entirely, especially with training those. They put them there, and camp rapidly approaching. every time you walk by, you're tempted to grab one," Vrabel said "I think it all the time. You're always with a smile. thinking about a play or a player throughout the course of your day or Despite the workaholic NFL night or time off," Vrabel said. culture, Mike Vrabel still manages to get away with his family, # # # including his wife, Jen, and his sons Tyler, center, and Carter, right. Courtesy of Mike Vrabel

On weeks when the Titans have road games, Vrabel doesn't see his family much on Saturdays or Sundays. Vrabel and his wife primarily text each other to keep in contact. Back- to-back road games are the worst because there are times when the team returns to Nashville late at night so Vrabel might not see his family on consecutive weekends. Jen bought Mike an inflatable queen-sized mattress for the occasional nights when he has to crash at the office. MIKE VRABEL

HOW MIKE VRABEL throwing a 250-pound linebacker in defense would be like, ‘We’re going WENT FROM TRASH- there for goal-line situations. to freaking kill you.’ It’s Rodney TALKING LINEBACKER and it’s McGinest. It’s Bruschi. TO TOUCHDOWN- And then throwing to him. They’re just talking. They were trying to knock the shit out of me.” CATCHING TIGHT END “Had it not been in the Super Bowl,” Vrabel said. “I don’t know if it In those Friday practices, Vrabel BY TRAVIS HANEY would have been what it became.” essentially wound up on an island. THE ATHLETIC Defenders were trying to hammer NOVEMBER 7, 2018 That includes people in Boston still him; offensive players were rolling talking about it, news that clearly their eyes as this defector appeared It’s been more than a decade since delights Vrabel when he hears about in their midst. Christian Fauria played for the it. Immediately, in a single Cheshire Patriots, but there’s no statute of grin, it becomes obvious who “What’s up, fellas?” he’d say as he limitations for ball-busting in the Vrabel was as a player: He was arrived in the huddle, ear-to-ear world of Boston sports radio. So the equal parts dedicated student of the smile on his face. former tight end is more than fair game — and notorious trash-talker. game for his daily show on “He came to take away our juggernaut WEEI. He loved to needle anyone and touchdowns,” Fauria said. “Look, everyone who came into his it’s not like they’re handing those A regular gag from callers: How did atmosphere, even that hooded things out. you let a linebacker steal all those curmudgeon in charge of the whole touchdowns from you? operation. No one was safe. “He already had this big ego and he was already established. It was like, “It became this running joke back “He used to drive us crazy in ‘Great, now we have to hear about then,” Fauria said. “And it’s still practice,” said former New England him scoring touchdowns? Now going now, only with people who offensive coordinator Charlie Weis, we’ve got to deal with this, too?'” call our show.” adding that Vrabel and safety Rodney Harrison often practiced Belichick was establishing his The calls are about Mike Vrabel. with the scout team. Weis said it wizardry. He’d later do the same We’ll call him the Original allowed them to get full-speed reps thing on the goal line with a 6-6, Touchdown Vulture. He leached against the first-team offense, 305-pound offensive lineman (Tom away scores from Fauria and other keeping them sharper. Ashworth) and a 6-6, 317-pound New England offensive players defensive lineman (Richard from 2002-08. It also made the banter more lively, Seymour). especially when it came to Vrabel caught 10 passes for 10 quarterback Tom Brady. “I just thought, ‘Bill’s just fucking touchdowns in his time as a Patriot. with us. This is part of his master He added two more scores with “They would talk trash to Brady the plan to show he’s a genius and we’re Kansas City from 2009-10, as his entire practice,” Weis said. “They getting screwed because of it,'” playing career wound down. were always fired up.” Fauria said. “He said, ‘I can put a linebacker at tight end, or a receiver Now in his initial season as Switching sides: Vrabel the ‘traitor’ (Troy Brown) at defensive back.'” Tennessee’s head coach, this week marks the first time that a Vrabel-led Ah, but that back and forth then Fauria then imitated a Belichick-ian team will meet mentor Bill made Fridays interesting. That’s evil-genius laugh. Belichick and the franchise with when Vrabel, at some point during which he’s most associated. practice, would migrate from the Genesis of the formation Belichick on Monday even stumped defensive side to the offensive for Vrabel to be in the Patriots Hall huddle for the team’s goal-line The beginnings of the move came of Fame. work. That made him something of not with Belichick or Brady, but the a traitor to outspoken defenders quarterback who preceded Brady. “He’s one of the best we’ve ever such as Harrison, Willie McGinest As a rookie, Vrabel and his family had,” Belichick said. and Tedy Bruschi. received invites to hang out at Drew Bledsoe’s home. Bledsoe, like Touchdowns certainly help the He very suddenly became the target Vrabel, had young children. After legacy. Touchdowns on the biggest of the chatter. Instead of being in the two became friends, Bledsoe stage help even more. Scores in pursuit, he was being pursued. then invited Vrabel to come out with New England’s wins in Super Bowl him for pregame warmups. XXXVIII (vs. Panthers) and “The worst part was when I’d have XXXIX (vs. Eagles) cemented the to go on the other side,” Vrabel told status of the creative formation, The Athletic last week. “The MIKE VRABEL

Vrabel would run tight end routes in Randy Moss do it. … I learned the “The thing that impresses me is that those pregames, just messing Brady etiquette, I guess.” he lines up his eyes and his hands; around. that’s next-level for what you’re Brady Lesson No. 2: Celebrate with taught as a receiver,” Stocker said. But it caught Bledsoe’s eye. Vrabel the offense when you score. was actually quite good at it. Stocker added that he hadn’t seen Bledsoe passed along the As Vrabel began to score with much of Vrabel’s pass-catching recommendation to Weis. regularity, beginning in 2004, he highlights, but the Titans roster has would sprint from the end zone to a certain awareness of who Vrabel Weis didn’t recall Bledsoe’s rec, but the sideline to celebrate with his was — a three-time Super Bowl he did remember being shorthanded defensive teammates. champ — both defensively and for a 2002 game in San Diego. He offensively. said there was a mini-tryout among “Tom would be like, ‘If you ever run defensive players for the role as the off the damn field again …’” Vrabel Vrabel was a first-team All-Pro team’s third tight end. Vrabel easily said. “I was excited, you know? I selection in 2007. He finished his stood out, perhaps in part because of would just start sprinting and go to career as a linebacker with 740 that pregame route-running. the defense. tackles, 57 sacks, 19 forced fumbles and 11 interceptions. Against the Chargers that day, “Tom would say, ‘Don’t you ever Vrabel caught the first of his 12 run off.’ I said, ‘OK, I got you.’” “Guys know his pedigree and what career touchdowns. he’s been through, who he was in A natural receiver the league and where he’s been,” “It was as if he’d been playing tight Stocker said. “He definitely has end all along,” Weis said. “He was Looking back, Vrabel thinks the clout.” physical. He was athletic. He could best catch he had came in a 2006 really catch the ball. He wasn’t a game in Green Bay. But he’s remained playful as a stiff out there. He wasn’t some coach, teasing players the same way glorified lineman playing tight end. Officially, though, it didn’t count; it he did his former teammates and He was just the way he is with was one of just four times in his coaches. He almost had a little- everything else, too: He was career that he was targeted but he brother persona as a player. conscientious. Knowing what to do didn’t make the catch. Brady was was important to him. trying to throw the ball away in the Vrabel took particular delight in back of the end zone, but Vrabel jabbing at Moss when the Hall of “We had confidence in him from read his quarterback’s eyes and Fame receiver arrived in 2007. As when we first put him in there.” broke toward the base of the goal Vrabel would trot in for goal-line post. He got one foot in, and then the situations, it often meant Moss was Still, there was some adjustment other — but his elbow hit before he out of the game. required, particularly when it came could get the second foot down. to the sanctity of Brady’s offensive Vrabel would find Moss, mockingly huddle. It was an objectively outstanding pointing to the sideline. play, regardless whether it counted. The third day Vrabel practiced at “‘See ya, Moss,'” Vrabel would say, tight end, he got open in the middle “He really had to show some athletic waving at Moss. “‘You’ve got to of the field. He turned into a Pop ability,” Fauria said. “I remember go.'” Warner player, waving his arms walking off the field and thinking, emphatically to get the ‘Damn, that was a good catch.’ That The cantankerous Moss responded quarterback’s attention. was a pro catch. That wasn’t a about how you’d imagine. gimmick of some tackle being “Tommy! Tommy! Tommy!” eligible.” The Patriots had first-round tight Vrabel yelled. ends in Ben Watson (No. 32 overall The best official catch for Vrabel pick in 2004) and Daniel Graham The ball didn’t go his way. Vrabel was a 2004 score in a win in St. (No. 21 pick in 2002), and yet trekked back to the huddle, where Louis. Vrabel would find a way to squeeze Brady was there to meet him. them. Current Titans tight end Luke “Don’t ever do that again if you Stocker watched a YouTube clip of “He was just snatching away our want me to throw you the freaking that touchdown, nodding as Vrabel freaking reps,” Fauria said. “It was ball,” Brady told Vrabel. made a nimble grab in the back left such a Bill thing. One of those tight corner of the end zone with a ends was coming off the field “I thought I was open and that’s defender trailing him. because Vrabel was going on the what you did. I didn’t know,” field.” Vrabel said sheepishly. “I saw MIKE VRABEL

The other linebackers were left Fauria can probably expect a few somewhat jealous that Vrabel was calls this week about Vrabel. He’ll the one who made the move. In the be ready. end, they’d live vicariously through him. “He was this snarky, condescending smartass, but he could back it up,” “All of us thought we could play Fauria said. “He was always tight end,” said Matt Chatham, a backing it up.” Pats linebacker from 2000-05 and a current contributor for The Athletic. # # # “Vrabel was really good at it, really good at framing it up.

“We were all going crazy on the sideline. We loved it. It’s just funny that our guy was making plays from the linebacker group.”

Transition from huddle to sideline

Weis and Vrabel’s former teammates are not at all surprised to see him now as an NFL head coach. They’re betting on the 43-year-old fast riser, too.

“He’ll stick to a plan. He’ll produce. He’s smart, tough,” Weis said. “He won’t deviate from the plan. That’s exactly what you’re going to get. That’s why you know he’ll be successful.”

Intelligence was a recurring theme from those discussing Vrabel’s makeup. Vrabel often makes fun of himself about over-preparing.

“You knew Mike Vrabel was going to be a head coach somewhere in some form or fashion,” said Kevin Faulk, a New England running back from 1999-2011. “He just had that coach’s mentality as a player, and he used that to help himself out. He was just so smart and so intelligent. It’s awesome to see.”

Fauria compared Vrabel’s ascent to that of Red Sox manager Alex Cora, the 43-year-old whose team just won the World Series.

“Mike has a really good personality that young guys tend to follow,” Fauria said. “He’s honest. He’s direct. He has a lot of credibility. I think people respond to that. It was no surprise to me that he, one, became a coach and, two, rose as fast as he has.” MIKE VRABEL

HOW MIKE VRABEL SUCCEEDED IN YEAR 1 No CliffsNotes for head coaching Handling the curve WITH TITANS — AND WHY HE’S POISED TO DO On Sept. 9, 2018, the Titans traveled There’s a learning curve, absolutely, BETTER IN YEAR 2 to Miami to play the Dolphins in but Vrabel was equipped for it well. what wound up as the longest game in NFL history: 7 hours, 8 minutes. He was a championship player, BY ERIK BACHARACH That’s including about four hours winning three titles with the Patriots THE TENNESSEAN worth of weather delays. during a 14-year NFL career. A AUGUST 2, 2019 captain on championship teams. It was Vrabel’s debut as coach. Then a position coach. Then a Mike Vrabel addresses the media coordinator. All the while, a leader. before the start of training camp. “We didn’t cover that one in the George Walker, Nashville offseason manual,” he said. “I've watched Vrabel from afar for a Tennessean long time," Titans general manager If only such a piece of literature Jon Robinson said, "and then getting You go from being in charge of a existed, one that comprehensively to sit down with him in the interview small group of football players to touched on every potential situation process (before hiring him), his “being in charge of a corporation,” a head coach might encounter. leadership, his command of the as one former NFL head coach put room, knowing that he could stand it. But no, “no one has really written in a room full of 100 men and the book on head coaching,” said present a plan and present a vision You go from wearing one hat to Romeo Crennel, a former head of what our football team wants to wearing countless, and with that, coach of the Browns and Chiefs, and look like. He could do that with no “something different is going to the current assistant head coach and problem and be able to balance and come up every day, something you defensive coordinator for the mix in some humor as well as some didn't expect,” another former NFL Texans. teaching moments.” head coach said. “The one thing players trust in this So there was no way for anyone to “You have to sit in the seat and have league, they trust somebody that has accurately prep Mike Vrabel for the job to totally understand that it experience and somebody that's what was to come when he was encompasses so much.” honest with them, and (Mike named the Titans' head coach on Vrabel) has always been that.” - Jan. 20, 2018. That much Vrabel was told ahead of Dave McGinnis, former NFL head taking the job — yet still couldn’t coach That didn’t stop them from trying, fully grasp until he was in his office though. at Saint Thomas Sports Park. Crennel, who both coached Vrabel and later worked alongside him in “It’s no different than any other new “You have to learn how to manage Houston, remembers feeding Vrabel opportunity,” Vrabel said Monday. your time, how to allocate your tidbits here and there about what it's “Parenting — everybody’s going to time,” said Dave McGinnis, a like to run the show, about how tell you what you should do for your former head coach of the Cardinals much is demanded of a head coach. kid when he’s crying, but I think and the current color analyst for until you have that new baby, then Titans Radio. “You have to learn Sometimes it was while they were you figure out as parents what to which people in the building you on the sidelines. Other times it was do.” can lean on for certain things other in staff meetings. than football. And so, as a second- So, just like any other new year head coach, all of those types "I think that he made mental notes opportunity, there was a learning of things, you're more firmly about those conversations," Crennel curve Vrabel had to endure — one planted in those situations that said. he’s still enduring, to some extent. surround you because you've experienced them once before. Now That doesn't surprise Titans He knows there’s still tons of room there's something new that always defensive coordinator Dean Pees — to grow in Year 2; he’ll be the first comes up every day, but at least you not when he looks over to see to tell you his “good to great” have a foundation now from your Vrabel bouncing around between mantra for his team in 2019 applies first year to know which people you position groups at practice, from directly to him, too. can rely on.” animated interactions with the wide receivers to long chats with the But it’s Vrabel’s experience in Year New Tennessee Titans coach Mike defensive linemen to hands-on 1 that gives his head coaching future Vrabel promised fans would enjoy guidance with the tight ends. such promise. the product the team will put on the field this upcoming season. MIKE VRABEL

"I think what's unique about him is I When it comes to dealing with the Titans head coach Mike Vrabel at think he programmed himself to media, Vrabel has shed a Saint Thomas Sports Park on July become a head coach," Pees said. "I Belichickian approach of terse 29. think all along the way he's watched answers in favor of opening up everything, whether it be offense, more. When it comes to scheduling, Titans head coach Mike Vrabel at defense or special teams, because if he's adopted quirks like starting Saint Thomas Sports Park on July you watch him out here interact, I days earlier to give players more 29. (Photo: George Walker IV / mean he's involved in everything. time to rest later. When it comes to Tennessean.com) There's a lot of head coaches that are the overall operation, he's able to get offensive coaches, head coaches, ahead by doing things like re- Robinson's reaction to that? defensive head coaches, special sodding the middle of three practice teams coaches. Mike's all of them." fields during minicamp to prep it for "Sign me up," he said with a smile. training camp. "I'll take that." Get more out of your subscription: Sign up for our Titans newsletter to “Having a desert in between fields The Titans will have to far exceed follow the team all season long. (last year), it would have been a expectations to make that type of (crap) show, for lack of a better run. But the point remains: Year 2 A smoother, more efficient term," Vrabel said. coaches are that much further along. operation Now, it's not. That much is evident with Vrabel Rhett Bryan, a fixture at Titans already, and Robinson sees room for practice for around 15 years, says What hasn't changed is Vrabel's more. He pointed to personal this is one of the smoothest starts to command and demeanor. That example. training camp he can recall. hasn't wavered an inch. "I learned more in my second year "Noticing coach Vrabel in his "When you come in every day and as a general manager than I did my second training camp, they're not you're the same (freaking) guy every first year," he said, "because I did having to take a lot of time to stop day, demanding greatness from this, I really liked the way that and correct things," said Bryan, the everyone around you," veteran worked, and then I did that, and executive producer for Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard said, maybe we can kind of tweak that Radio. "They did all of that in OTAs "nobody can be upset because he's and make that a little bit better. And and minicamp. There's been very coming to pull the best out of you. I didn't like the way this went, and little corrective things here. It's like That's him, every day, since Day 1." we're not doing that anymore. It's guys know where they're supposed the same thing with Mike. He's, 'I to be and know what they're going He's a coach that was once a player, really liked what we did here. I need to do." after all. to fix kind of this, and we need to get rid of that.' So with experience, Titans head coach Mike Vrabel "The one thing players trust in this there's a comfort level that you have tosses the ball during practice at league, they trust somebody that has being in that chair. I've never seen Saint Thomas Sports Park on Aug. 1 experience and somebody that's him uncomfortable in his leadership in Nashville. honest with them, and he has always role, but there are certainly things been that," McGinnis said of Vrabel. that he has, I'm sure, picked up Titans head coach Mike Vrabel "And I think he and (controlling along the way that he wants to focus tosses the ball during practice at owner) Amy Adams Strunk and Jon on improving." Saint Thomas Sports Park on Aug. 1 Robinson all trust and respect each in Nashville. (Photo: George other because trust and respect is so Asked for his own assessment of his Walker IV / Tennessean.com) big. That, to me, you can just see it." performance in Year 1, Vrabel kept it literal. About halfway through training Year 2 holds promise camp, "We haven't seen a bad "I would say slightly above .500," practice yet," Bryan said. "You There have been 106 coaches to he said shortly after the Titans' always say, if you have a whole bad coach in the Super Bowl. Of those season finale, a loss to the Colts that practice, that's on the head coach for 106, 20 were second-year coaches, dropped the team to 9-7. not noticing that, stopping and making Year 2 the most common readjusting. They haven't had to do year for a coach to earn a trip to the But that stat about second-year that. But there were a couple of championship game. Each of the coaches and their success doesn't times last year they did." past three Super Bowls have surprise him. Looking at his own featured Bill Belichick facing a team, Vrabel knows there's That's a microcosm for how much second-year coach. something sturdy to build on. things have changed in a year. "There’s always going to be new learning," Vrabel said, "but there’s a MIKE VRABEL lot of carry over in everything that we do. The more comfortable that the players are and the coaches are, that could probably only help."

# # # DEAN PEES

DEAN OF DEFENSE: WHY The Titans ranked 3rd in the NFL in TITANS DEFENDERS ARE scoring defense in 2018, and eighth But Pees said last month he feels SO EXCITED ABOUT THE overall in total defense. good, and said the decision to return RETURN OF DEFENSIVE was based on his love of Nashville, “I love Dean,” cornerback Logan COORDINATOR DEAN his fellow coaches, the fans -- and Ryan said. “I could give a long, his players. PEES, AND 2019 heartfelt message about him. I am so excited about him coming back, and Pees said having the faith of his BY JIM WYATT super-excited to play in his defense players is important. He was asked TITANS ONLINE for the second year in a row. It’s the how close the Titans are to having a MARCH 6, 2019 best defense in football. I think it’s championship defense. why Baltimore’s always been really NASHVILLE – Less than an hour good.” “I think we are very close,” Pees after safety Ed Reed had been responded. “I don’t know where we elected to the Pro Football Hall of Pees, who has 46 years of coaching finished this year - I know we were Fame last month, he was asked experience, joined the Titans last in the top 10 in most of the about a man who played a big role offseason after coaching with the categories and we felt good about in his NFL career – Titans defensive Ravens and Patriots. The Titans that. ... There are so many things we coordinator Dean Pees. recorded their first shutout since can do a little better. (But) the guys 2000 in a 17-0 win over the New believe in the system now. I had a “Dean Pees is my guy,” Reed, a York Giants in December. lot of players come in at the end of nine-time Pro Bowler who was the season and talk to me and really coached by Pees with the Ravens, The Titans finished the year ranked felt good about everything and that said without hesitation. “Dean Pees sixth vs the pass, and 18th vs the is the key thing. There are so many is like a father to me, family -- no run. In 2018, the Titans defensive different systems, and they’re all doubt about it. The conversations backs posted the highest number of good. we had about defense, life, family. sacks in the “Titans era” (1999- present). “It has to be something you believe “He means so much to me. That’s in as a coach, and more than that, the my guy. Dean is my man.” Pees replaced veteran defensive players have to believe in it, and I coordinator Dick LeBeau as think our guys truly do. When you Many Titans feel the same way. defensive coordinator. have those two ingredients, you always have a chance.” Pees joined the Titans in 2018, and “Two legends,” linebacker Jayon in January he announced he was Brown said. “I feel fortunate. Dean, # # # returning for the 2019 season. Pees part of what makes him so good is was Reed’s defensive coordinator he trusts his players to make plays. with the Ravens, and in three of his First off, he explains the concepts on six seasons as DC in Baltimore the why we run stuff, so we’re not just Ravens finished in the top 10 on out there running plays. So we know defense. Pees helped guide the why we are doing it, and that helps Ravens to a Super Bowl XLVII. players get a better understanding of the whole concept on what we’re Speaking from Atlanta during Super doing that week. And I think that Bowl LIII week, a number of Titans helps us play faster, because we spoke about the significance of Pees know why we’re doing it and not returning to Tennessee. just running plays that he’s calling.

“It is key,” said Titans linebacker “I love his defense, and love what Wesley Woodyard, who led the we did. We can improve on our team in tackles in 2018. “When you numbers as an overall defense and are able to have the same system, get back to being a stingy defense.” and you can learn and build off of that, especially with a lot of the Pees had a health concern during the same players, you kind of expect to 2018 season. He left the team’s take off even more. November 18 game vs the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium with a “medical “The trust level with the defense, issue,” and he remained in an and with Dean, has continued to go Indianapolis hospital one night for up with the veterans and the younger tests. Pees returned to Nashville the guys, and that’s important.” following day, however, and didn’t miss a game the rest of the season. DEAN PEES

DEAN PEES, FREE OF transported to a nearby hospital in HEALTH CONCERNS, the first quarter. He continued to CALLS DECISION TO coach the rest of the season. RETURN AS TITANS The good news now: no medical DEFENSIVE issues. COORDINATOR A 'VERY EASY ONE' “That whole thing,” Pees said, “was something to do with a little bit of a BY ERIK BACHARACH nerve thing in the back of my head THE TENNESSEAN that kind of gave symptoms that JUNE 3, 2019 were similar to a stroke but it had nothing to do with that. At the time, Happy wife, happy life. I didn’t know that. But no health concerns.” That’s part of what made the decision for Dean Pees to remain in Vrabel said he was “happy and his role as Titans defensive excited for Dean personally because coordinator a “very easy one.” (the news that he wanted to return to his role as defensive coordinator) Mel Pees really likes Nashville. meant that he was feeling great and ready to come back feeling “If she likes it, I like it,” Pees said refreshed, that him and Mel had on Thursday before a Titans spring made a decision that was in their practice. “But I just say it’s a lot of best interest as well as the best things. It was Nashville. It was the interest of the Titans.” fans. And most of all it was the team and the coaching staff. I love it The Titans defense ranked eighth here.” overall last season with 333.4 yards allowed per game. It was even better That was music to coach Mike in preventing opponents from Vrabel’s ears. After losing offensive scoring, ranking third in the league coordinator Matt LaFleur (who with 18.9 points allowed per game. became the Packers’ coach), the second-year coach gets some “I’ve never had a job like this, to be continuity on defense by bringing honest with you,” Pees said. “That’s back Pees – and a whole lot of not a slight at anybody else. It’s just experience. – I feel comfortable here. Really like the staff, really like the players a lot. “Continue the continuity,” Vrabel I think they really bought into our said. “To have him come back has system and believed in it. I been great for me because he’s got a appreciate that.” lot of experience. Coached me, obviously (while they overlapped in # # # New England). Easy conversations. We talk things through. I have maybe some grandiose ideas about doing some things, and then he’ll tell me where the pitfalls are. He’ll be like, ‘Hey, remember when we did that? We run into this.’ ‘Oh yeah, you’re right.’ He does a great job of just communicating with me each and every day, and working through things that we want to put in.”

It wasn’t a foregone conclusion that Pees would return. The 69-year-old had a medical issue during the Titans’ Week 11 game in Indianapolis and had to be ARTHUR SMITH

FROM QUALITY position group for the 2016-18 CONTROL TO OC IN THE seasons. “Arthur just has this wonderful way NFL, ARTHUR SMITH of guiding and leading,” Ehrhart WORKS HIS WAY UP Smith, in an interview with The said. “I can remember thinking, Daily Memphian, called the quality 'He’s going to be a coach.'” control positions “entry level jobs in BY DON WADE the NFL,” adding, “when you’re a Rodgers called young Arthur a DAILY MEMPHIAN grad assistant in college, it’s almost “football aficionado” and older FEBRUARY 10, 2019 like you’re a gopher. My number brother Richard Smith, who is an one job was to break down film and executive with FedEx, said the signs Almost two decades earlier, Arthur run scout team. And then as time of Arthur’s future success were Smith had been a football-crazy goes on, you get more evident early. teenager hanging around the one- responsibilities.” year wonder that was the Memphis “He’s got a tremendous work ethic. Mad Dogs, a Canadian Football He comes to the OC position having He has since he was a little kid,” League team owned by his father, never been a play-caller. Which Richard said. “He’s going to be Frederick W. Smith, and coached by might be cause for some another really bright, talented young Pepper Rodgers. nervousness among the Titans fan coach moving up into those NFL base. But if Smith has any fear, play-calling ranks, which we saw Now it was Oct. 19, 2014, and the doubt, uncertainty – whatever you most recently with Sean McVay of Tennessee Titans were playing in want to say – it doesn’t show. the Rams (who is 33). My brother’s Washington at FedEx Field. Arthur 36, so he enters that group of young Smith was on the Titans’ sideline as “You’ve got to start somewhere,” he play-callers. assistant tight ends coach. His said. father, the founder, chairman and “He’s innovative, he’s smart, he’s chief executive of FedEx, had come Loving the game, learning from the strategic, he’s hard-working, he’s a to the game with Rodgers, a former game player’s coach. I’m thrilled, and not Redskins executive, and still a great just because he’s my brother.” friend who back in their Mad Dogs After graduating Yale University in days used to play tennis with Fred at 1966, Fred Smith served as an Titans believe he’s right fit at right his East Memphis home. officer in the U.S. Marine Corps time until 1970. The mindset never “I went down on the field with Fred entirely left him. Arthur Smith jumped into coaching and I was as proud of Arthur as I after playing offensive line at North would be one of my own,” said Arthur says his dad was always a Carolina. One year as a grad Rodgers, now 87. “His dad wields a huge football fan, adding, “He assistant for the Tar Heels, then two lot of power, but none of it has had didn’t make us play, but he believed years working defensive quality anything to do with Arthur’s the discipline and life lessons in control for the Redskins, a stint at football career. Arthur has worked football made you tougher.” Ole Miss as defensive intern and and earned his way.” administrative assistant, and on to Just 36 years old, Arthur Smith will the Titans in 2011. Most recently, Arthur Smith has be one of the youngest OCs in the worked his way into the title of NFL. Titans head coach Mike Hired by head coach Mike Titans offensive coordinator. He Vrabel believes promoting Smith Munchak, Smith stayed on under succeeds Matt LaFleur, who left to will help the Titans maintain an Ken Whisenhunt, and again when become head coach of the Green offensive cohesiveness. (Courtesy Whisenhunt was fired and then Bay Packers. Smith, 36, will be the of Tennessee Titans) tight-ends coach Mike Mularkey fifth play-caller in as many seasons was promoted to head coach. Mike for quarterback Marcus Mariota. In 1995, the lone year of the Vrabel just finished his first season Memphis Mad Dogs’ existence, as head coach and it was his call to Smith’s climb with the Titans Arthur was around the team a lot, entrust the offense to Smith. started in 2011 when he was a around Rodgers enough that today defensive quality control coach. It he still calls him a “big influence.” The modern NFL is first and was a rung-by-rung ascent. The next foremost a quarterback’s league, so season he worked in offensive Steve Ehrhart, who was general the new OC had to be someone quality control and then in 2013 he manager of the Mad Dogs and now Vrabel believed would click with coached the offensive line and was serves as executive director of the Mariota. Smith and the Titans’ also a tight ends assistant coach. He AutoZone Liberty Bowl, young QB, a player some believe focused just on coaching tight ends remembers seeing Arthur working still has real star potential, already in 2014-15 and was officially with younger brother Cannon, who have a good relationship. promoted to the lead post for that would go on to play quarterback and safety at the University of Memphis. ARTHUR SMITH

“It’s what’s best for Marcus and for “You’ve got two weeks and a lot of guys,” Vrabel told reporters arguably the greatest coach in Bill covering last month’s Senior Bowl. Beichick,” said Smith. “The foundation (of the offense) is going to be the same. There’s going He may be a rookie play-caller, but to be some things that we want to do Smith is under no illusions. A flashy differently.” offense that does not contribute to the bottom line might create some Vrabel envisions a smooth buzz, but won’t do anything for the transition in part because greater mission or the longevity of terminology won’t change. But the offensive coordinator. there is work to do. The Titans went 9-7 last season, just missing the “If you can look aesthetically playoffs, and ranked 25th in total pleasing, people like that in the offense – 7th in rushing and 29th in short-term,” he said. “But at the end passing. of the day, we have to win games, and it will always come down to Running back Derrick Henry ran for that.” 1,059 yards and 12 touchdowns and he recently gave his personal To be sure, the NFL is not in the thumbs-up to the Smith promotion. habit of handing out favors.

“He has that physical mindset, It’s something that Pepper Rodgers, which I love,” Henry said. who coached at Kansas, UCLA and Georgia Tech, and in the USFL with Smith, likewise, sees Henry as a 6- the Memphis Showboats before his foot-3, 247-pound asset. time with the Mad Dogs and as a Redskins executive, knows well. “He’s a home run hitter,” Smith said. “Derrick Henry’s going to be a “They don’t give you stuff in big part of the offense.” coaching because your dad is a special man,” Rodgers said. “It Opportunity earned, not guaranteed doesn’t work that way.

So, Arthur Smith is getting his big “Arthur’s gotten everything on his chance. Call plays in the NFL at a own and he wouldn’t want it any time when nothing is off the table. If other way. Neither would Fred.” you can imagine it, you can try it, and maybe score with it. # # #

For most of the season, the Rams and Kansas City Chiefs, fueled by league MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes, made the numbers on stadium scoreboards dance. But as the season wore on, balance was somewhat restored.

“Kansas City and Los Angeles played wide open,” Smith said. “Early in the season, it felt like you were watching the Big 12. But as season gets later, you get a couple of injuries, and people dive so deep into film, they get an idea what you’re doing.”

The New England Patriots dived deep enough to beat the Rams 13-3 in the Super Bowl. ARTHUR SMITH

‘I JUST WANT TO BE spotlight that even a coordinator somewhat canned, straight-talk JUDGED BY THE JOB I receives. version of entrepreneurial wisdom. DO’: TITANS OC ARTHUR SMITH OPENS UP ABOUT “Some of these guys, it’s comical,” Billionaire Mindset Smith said. “They’re so worried HIS FEDEX FAMILY, about their brand or whatever. @IntThings ROAD TO THE NEW ROLE They’re so worried about trying to be a head coach that they’re bad at Truth is debit card BY TRAVIS HANEY the job they’re hired to do. I could THE ATHLETIC give a crap about that.” Pay first enjoy later. JUNE 10, 2019 And that, in essence, defines the Lie is a credit card After just a few minutes of chatting, center of Smith’s ethos. It’s one he Arthur Smith wants to make says he’s adopted from his father, Enjoy first and pay later #Deep something clear: The new FedEx founder and CEO Fred Tennessee Titans offensive Smith. Well, his longtime position coach coordinator does not want a story and now coordinator, in fact, has a written about him. On a recent podcast with Titans left “billionaire mindset.” Or at least tackle Taylor Lewan, Arthur Smith he’s been privy to it. It’s an irony He wants to be helpful to reporters said his dad — whose net worth was that makes Walker laugh when he’s in doing their jobs — and he estimated in 2017 at $5.4 billion — asked about it. understands the coordinator role has worn the same style of plain, comes with added responsibilities gray suit for decades. He said Fred “That’s real talk right there,” — but, no, this is not something Smith drives a Ford Explorer. Walker said, continuing to laugh. he’d choose to do of his own volition. That’s the same relatively modest But you learn, at least in Smith’s vehicle that tight end Delanie case, that deflecting from the “I hope you guys (media) never take Walker believes Arthur Smith family’s fame and money is how he offense to it,” Smith said last month, drives. Smith has worked with has gotten where he is. That’s the sitting at a conference table inside Walker and Tennessee’s tight ends true “billionaire mindset” for the his office at Saint Thomas Sports in some capacity since 2013 — Smith family. Park. “Some of these coaches, which was also the year Walker there’s a story about them every day arrived. He’d rather be an anonymous or a rumor about them going here or Smith. He’d rather work. doing this. I cringe when I see some “I was thrown off a little bit,” of that. I don’t think it comes off Walker said of the first time he Hal Hunter was Smith’s offensive well for some people. heard about the link between his line coach the majority of his time at coach and FedEx. “I was shocked the University of North Carolina. “Like, I just want to do a really good that he was working as an assistant job and be judged by the job that I coach. I was like, ‘Yo, you’re lying. “Of all the guys I’ve coached, he is do.” Have you seen that dude?’ He drives in the top five in terms of a Ford Explorer — an old one, too. competitiveness and toughness,” Smith started with the Titans in said Hunter, now the offensive line 2011 as a defensive quality control “He doesn’t talk about that. He coach for the New York Giants. assistant — an intern position, doesn’t seem concerned about that. “And that includes guys I’ve essentially. He survived three He says, ‘Oh, that ain’t my money. coached in the NFL, All-Pro-level coaching changes to eventually find That’s my pop’s money.’ To see players. He practiced and played at himself a year ago on Mike Vrabel’s what he’s done and the hard work such a high tempo. He played nasty. staff. Vrabel retained him as the he’s put in, you can’t even tell. You When he got on the field, it was a team’s tight ends coach. wouldn’t have any idea.” totally different level from him.”

When Matt LaFleur left the Added Titans GM Jon Robinson: After a year as a grad assistant at offensive coordinator position in “That’s Arthur. He could probably UNC and then a couple of seasons early January to become Green very easily be sipping a mai tai in with the Redskins, Smith came with Bay’s head coach, Vrabel felt Maui right now. But he loves ball. Washington assistant Jerry Gray to confident in promoting Smith to the He coaches his tail off. I’m proud Nashville. Dave McGinnis was play-calling role. he’s on this staff, really proud he’s Tennessee’s defensive line coach on this staff.” when Smith joined the staff in 2011. Smith, 37, has expressed interest in one day becoming an NFL head Fairly regularly, Walker will “He’s the most egoless dude I’ve coach. But that doesn’t mean he’s retweet an account called ever been around. In this business? comfortable with the corresponding “Billionaire Mindset” that shares a That doesn’t happen,” said ARTHUR SMITH

McGinnis, now the Titans Radio know any differently. I remember necessarily enter into business — or Network analyst. “There was no job one time I agreed to do one of these the family business? that was too menial or time- stories. Maybe it was the Durham consuming that he wouldn’t take on. paper or Raleigh paper. The guy He always encouraged us to go after Everything that he was ever asked to wrote the story “just one of the your goals and find something you do, when I was here with him — he guys.” I mean, what did he think? love to do. Maybe then you was to the nuts-and-bolts good. To That I was going to get dropped off wouldn’t have to feel like it’s work. the nth degree, he would do it.” wearing an ascot? Is it fair to say you’ve been driven Smith’s father and family probably That’s just how we were raised. My by the idea of carving your own would have offered similar mom’s from a big Catholic family. path, independent of your dad or sentiments and anecdotes, but they My dad’s essentially an only child your family’s success? proved reluctant to talk for the story and he was an old Marine. He didn’t because they didn’t want the focus want us growing up to be any of That’s why I like this profession. to be taken away from Arthur’s that. Whatever visions people have, Hopefully, you ultimately get accomplishments. they stereotype you. That’s why judged on what you do. You’re I’ve always been affected by that. I keeping score. That’s probably why Months of requests through FedEx don’t put labels on people, either. I’ve always been attracted to to speak with Fred Smith, or even For me, it’s never “you’re from here athletics. It doesn’t matter where just have questions answered via or you did this, so you must be this you’re from because you’re going to email, went unfulfilled. Each time, kind of guy.” I’ve always been very keep score. the FedEx PR team was polite and anti that. prompt with its replies. There were Some people have it harder than continued promises to help. It I think that’s always helped me here others; don’t get me wrong. Maybe became clear, however, that the (with the Titans) because I don’t you’re from a small town or you head man didn’t want to distract judge guys who come in from played eight-man or seven-man from his son’s story, even though different walks of life. You prove football, and it was hard to get Arthur is this way because of Fred who you are first instead of saying, recruited. At the end of the day, and the rest of the Smiths. “Oh, I know exactly who that guy when that game starts, it doesn’t is.” Some people look at a résumé matter where you’re from. They’re Humility runs in the family, it and think, “Oh, I know exactly what going to keep score and you’re seems. that guy is like.” You could be so far going to be judged. I want that. from it. “I’ve never been impressed with It definitely has motivated me quite myself. That’s just the way I was But, yeah, I take it as a compliment a bit. I don’t want to say it’s proving raised,” Arthur Smith told me just now. I didn’t know any different, people wrong, but you’re proving after his introductory news you know? It’s more of a credit to yourself through the competition of conference in January. “There’s a my parents than it is me. it. “Here I am. Let’s go. You give lot of preconceived notions about a me your best shot, and I’ll give you lot of people. I guess I’m thankful to What was it like to be part of such a mine.” my parents that they instilled some big family? (Smith is one of 10 good lessons in me.” children; he’s the fourth-youngest How did you start on a path toward of the 10). Does that apply at all to a sports and coaching? In a 45-minute conversation in May, life in coaching? Smith provided a great deal of Well, I fell into sports because it was insight into his path to football and Awesome. I feel like I know tons of probably something that gave me an this new role with the Titans. people in Memphis because we identity. I started playing (football) were always the house where, for when I was 9. We didn’t have it at (Some of the responses have been better or worse, everybody would the school; I was at a small Catholic edited for brevity and clarity.) come over. My mom would always school in Memphis. I wound up get everybody food or entertain playing out in the county league. I’m sure that this has happened quite everyone. It was like a clubhouse. I The county league in Memphis — a bit in your life, especially as an was always around a ton of people. it’s still going on, the Shelby Youth adult and working around an NFL It was like living in chaos. It was Sports. team, but is it a compliment to you awesome. Maybe that’s why this when people say, ‘Oh, I would have job, it doesn’t bother me when You want to talk about an eclectic never known …’ when it comes to there’s a lot of things going on. group. It was every walk of life in your family and the FedEx Memphis, playing in this county business? You’ve landed in coaching. I know league. Looking back on it, there your sister works in Hollywood. were some real beauties of coaches Yeah, I take it as a compliment. It’s Were you all encouraged to take there. Out in the country, you’ve got just how we were raised. We didn’t whatever path you wanted and not everything. I made some awesome ARTHUR SMITH friends playing football. I became did come back, they’d recruited a obsessed with it. When you’re little, During warmups — and I can’t class and this and that. You go back you try to find something you’re remember who we were playing, to the bottom of the depth chart. good at. That’s what I found. I just maybe Georgia Tech — Hal looks at They were probably skeptical, that I kind of stuck with it from there. me. I couldn’t stop on my foot. I’d wouldn’t be back. been practicing and was trying to I believe you had a couple of play. He said, “You don’t look right. That probably changed my brothers who played football? And I can’t put you in the game.” I had perspective more than anything; it your dad played, too, right? So it no power in my foot. changed my perspective on the had kind of been thematic for the entire game. It had all been taken family? That doesn’t sound like a sprained away from me, and I felt like I had a foot. new chance at this thing. All that Absolutely. He didn’t have a dad stuck in my mind was that Syracuse growing up. His dad passed when he I went an got an MRI, finally, and game. It kept eating at me and eating was 4, so he didn’t have a dad. My realized I had a stress fracture in my at me. I played like shit. I thought, grandmother remarried, but his high foot. In hindsight, I should have had ‘Man, if I never play again, that school coach had a huge impact on the surgery done right there. I didn’t. would be an awful way to go out.’ him. He thought it was a great game. I was a young guy and thought it’d That motivated me for all those He didn’t push us toward it, but he just be 6-8 weeks and a boot. But it years, to come back. definitely encouraged us if we didn’t heal. I came back from winter wanted to play. It had such an workouts. It didn’t feel right. Did Thankfully, Hal and those coaches impact on him. another MRI. The stress fracture didn’t give up on me; a lot of had grown. They do the surgery coaches would have. They would When I spoke to Hal Hunter, your there at (UNC). … It was a pretty have been like, “Hey, see you later” college offensive line coach, he big surgery, but it just didn’t feel and take your scholarship and send talked about you dealing with a right when I came back. you on down the road. You see that serious foot injury at UNC. He said a ton in college football. you were almost forced to quit I’m sure that was frustrating. Were football. What happened? you close to quitting football at that Was it gratifying to come back and point? go out the way that you did? I was determined I wasn’t going to let it stop me. Going into my redshirt I mean, I’m sure they kicked around Very. Absolutely. I give Hal Hunter freshman year, I’d had a good camp. whether I was going to have to take and John Bunting — I’m glad they I was all fired up. Because of a medical hardship. stuck with me. I came back in that injuries, I wound up starting Week ’04 season. I broke my hand and was 1, and we got our butts kicked by The doctors felt like I was done at just like, “No, you’ve got to tape this Miami of Ohio. It was Ben Carolina, but I finally went down to up.” If it wasn’t a wheel, I was going Roethlisberger. We took a lot of Robert Anderson in Charlotte. I’d to play. I just kept going and kept heat for that (loss), because no one gone to all these other doctors. Then going and worked my way back in knew who he was at the time. Anderson comes in there, all calm, there. and says, “Oh, we’ll fix you. You’ll We came back the next week and be fine.” I thought, “OK, well, this (Smith started a few games his final played Syracuse. I get to make the is the first guy who’s said that.” season with the Tar Heels. Hunter start. I’m so geeked up that I jump on Smith’s return: “He was so offside on the first play of the game. He just told me the screws were respected by the locker room. They It was a national TV game, an ESPN pressing down and causing knew what he’d done, the effort game, in the Carrier Dome. I mean, inflammation. He fixes it. Six weeks he’d made to get healthy and play. I I was so geeked up. I remember later, I’m good to go. Never had a honestly think they were more some of the older guys in warmups problem with it since. excited to see him play than telling me to calm down. anything about themselves. They Are there still screws in your foot? were so happy he got to play.”) I may have given up a quarterback hit early, too. I finally settled down. Oh, yeah. I got it checked out two Hunter told me that he remembered We were rotating in, and I just didn’t years ago. It’s never bothered me the Monday after your last game, he play very well. Come back, and I got since. walked in his office and your dad pneumonia the next day. I don’t was sitting there. He said he wanted know how. I missed a couple of Sounds like battling through that ate to thank him for how he coached practices. I came back too early and up a lot of your time at UNC? you, not treating you any then something happened with my differently. foot in practice. They tape me up, do It was my sophomore year, and then an X-ray and say it’s a mid-foot I missed all of 2003. It was a long He told me that story, too. I’m not sprain. They tape it up. process to come back. By the time I sure. My dad always tried to stay ARTHUR SMITH away from any of the athletics, just fired with like four games to go. It because he didn’t want to be the was just miserable, behind the Hard guy to say no to. overbearing sports dad or whatever. scenes. He didn’t want to do that. The whole summer, I was sweating So that was your introduction to bullets. I was breaking games down Did you immediately want to get coaching, huh? and trying to learn all that stuff. That into coaching after graduation? staff was awesome. (Defensive Yeah, I was like, “If this is coaching, coordinator) Gregg Williams was I was finishing up at the University this sucks.” (Cignetti) was an early- awesome to work for. Jerry Gray of North Carolina. I wasn’t really morning guy and the head coach was on that staff … Greg Blache, sure what I wanted to do. I almost was a late-night guy. You’re just Steve Jackson, Kirk Olivadotti. took an internship in Hong Kong. I trying to find your way. After that, I called a place there, trying to figure was like, “If this is coaching, I don’t It was just such a different it out. wanna do this.” It was just bad. experience, a 180 from that experience in North Carolina. I I knew I wasn’t going to play in the Did you think that about just college thought then, “If this is what pros. I’d talked to my head coach, coaching? Or any coaching? coaching is, then this is what I want John Bunting, about coaching. to do.” We’d had those conversations. He Oh, any coaching. I thought, “If this called me in February (2006) and is what the profession is, this is What were the other kinds of jobs said, “What are you doing?” I told terrible.” you considered before the UNC GA him I had this job lined up, these job? interviews lined up, blah, blah, blah. It definitely can be. What did you do He told me they had a spot in one of next? I had kicked around ideas, just like the GA roles. They’d had someone anyone when you’re done with leave. So, I was able to go to Washington college. I thought it’d be cool to go as a scouting intern, doing all the to Hong Kong. It was going to be an I took that job and I was so fired up. scouting stuff. I loved it. I thought it internship in the financial sector. I I was like, “Holy hell, here I am.” I was the best job in the world. You said, “All right, do I want to get into was getting a chance to do it. And go pick up guys from the airport. investment banking?” I thought then it was a miserable year. I think You go to the combine. You’re a that’d be pretty cool. I used a we got fired with like four games to runner, doing the (draft) board and connection there. go. all that stuff. I thought it was awesome. The more I thought about it, it (Smith said he was working with the wasn’t really what I wanted to do. I offensive line for coordinator Frank I went in there on Memorial Day had that conversation with John Cignetti, who now, coincidentally, (2007), and (Washington coach) Joe Bunting, it was about February; it’d is LaFleur’s quarterbacks coach in Gibbs says he wants to go talk to been about two months (since the Green Bay.) me. I’m thinking, “All right, he’s season). I came back kind of quick. going to give me the ‘nice job with I think UNC had won a bidding war the draft,’ blah, blah. I was leaving But I’d kicked around a thousand with Ole Miss for Frank Cignetti, to go to Charlotte for the weekend ideas. I can’t sit here and tell you I who was at Fresno. So, Frank comes and he tells me that he had to make wanted to be this or that. I obviously across the country and he a change on the defensive staff. ended up being a coach. implements a new offense. This was his West Coast version. He was He said, “You know how to break You mentioned to me after your good buddies with Mike McCarthy. games down?” I told him I did. “All introductory presser that you’d We ended up going through spring right, we’ll teach you the defensive wanted to be a coach since you were ball. They’d run a bunch of two- stuff. Our linebackers coach, Kirk a kid, since you were like 9 or 10. So back stuff at Fresno, lead and power Olivadotti, he’s done the job a long that was always there for you, in or bob or whatever they were calling time. He’ll help you out breaking your mind? it at the time. the games down and running the scout team.” It was always there. I just thought He decided we were going to go full since I’d just finished playing that Alex Gibbs, because that’s what (Olivadotti is also on LaFleur’s maybe I’d do something different they were doing in Green Bay. We Green Bay staff now.) for a different life experience. I changed after spring ball, to all this knew at some point I wanted to get outside zone stuff. It was an ugly I swear to you, I wanted to say no so back into coaching; it just happened transition. We weren’t very good. bad. But I was looking at Joe Gibbs quicker than I expected. We lost the opener and it just didn’t and just said, “Yes, sir.” I walked go well. We got blown out on out of there and thought, “What did So you then almost gave up on Thursday night against Virginia and I just commit myself to?” coaching after the UNC experience? ARTHUR SMITH

you’re under contract unless they 12 football employees who have Oh, yeah. I just thought scouting fire you or give you permission. been with the Titans since 2011.) might have been better. I thought it That’s worked in my favor, too. may have a little bit more stability Since I’ve been here, I’ve seen a lot than coaching. That worked in my favor during the of change in the franchise. But Whiz transition. I wasn’t sure what there’s a lot of familiarity. In talking Yeah, right. On that subject, you was going to happen. He kind of put to Matt (LaFleur), that was a tough started on Mike Munchak’s Titans us in limbo. We had a conversation, job for Matt to take. I only say that staff, then Ken Whisenhunt’s, then me and a guy named John Gannon, because, when you’re putting in a Mike Mularkey’s and now Vrabel’s. who’s now the secondary coach in brand-new offense and you don’t What’s the secret to hanging on Indy. Both of us were in those spots. know the building; you’re trying to through coaching changes? We’d shared an office and he told move your family; you’re trying to us, ‘Hey, we may keep you. You’ve learn everybody’s name in the I mean, a lot of it’s luck. It’s the jobs got a chance.’ building. you’re in. If you’re a quarterback coach or a coordinator, usually He didn’t fire us that first day. We And every building is run those guys don’t get held over. If come back from Senior Bowl. differently between the personnel you’re (quality control guy) or an John’s contract was up and he had a and the coaches. That’s 32 different assistant (position coach), you’ve chance to go to Minnesota. So he ways, the power dynamics from one got a much better shot. weighed both. He kind of wanted to building to the next. Then you’re stay, but it was a better deal and so trying to get a feel for what these Last year, when Vrabes took over, he was able to go to Minnesota. I guys can do. At least I’ve been here. I’d been in the tight end role. I felt was under contract. Whiz was like, I’ve been with Delanie going on like I had a shot. Certain spots, you ‘Hey, we’re going to hold on to seven years … Marcus (Mariota), almost know those guys don’t have you.’ But I couldn’t have gone if I since he’s gotten here. It just makes a shot. Before that, I’d been in the wanted to. So it’s just worked out in the transition a lot easier. This job QC role. Sometimes, (a new head my favor. would be a lot harder if I had to coach) might have a guy. But move to a new city and I didn’t sometimes if you’re under contract, The word we’ve heard often with know the team. There’s no doubt honestly, in the big picture, it’s as this staff, and particularly with the about that. simple as, “This guy’s pretty decision to promote you, is competent, does a good job, keeps continuity. What do you think the I imagine a lot of this time (in early his head down. Do we really want to value of that is, especially this time spring, before OTAs and mini- fire this guy and pay him his money of the year in the spring and summer camp) is spent envisioning what you and bring someone else in for ‘this’ months? An outside hire would be want this offense to look like and be. amount of dollars?” I’m not sure installing a new offense right now. Do you feel like there’s a higher that’s what happened, but that helps ceiling than what we saw a year ago, guys a lot, too. It wasn’t just blowing smoke. When when the offense was ranked in the we come in here and go through the 20s in most categories? Still, it’s unique to be able to climb installs, they’re very familiar with to the OC role in the same how we call formations. What We have high standards, but if you organization and despite those mattered to me was what the players start worrying too much about stats changes. knew. Most of these guys knew this, and the rankings — it’s like so (this spring) when we came in listening to criticism. Some I’ve been really fortunate. It’s wild here we could focus on how to get criticism you need. You need how it’s worked out, when you step better running these individual constructive criticism. But if you back and take a look at it. When I things. start playing to always appease took this job in 2011, you always everybody or you’re playing for kind of look at it, like, “OK, We didn’t go through all this stuff (statistical) rankings, that may not awesome. Get a shot to be back in where you decide what you’re be the best way to play team the NFL. Nashville’s great,” all that calling a route, like a hook or a curl. football. stuff. In your mind, though, you For us, it was, “Here’s what we’re don’t think you’re going to be here calling it; it’s what we called it last Last year was unusual. We had a lot that long. You hope you do a good year.” It’s sped up their of random things happen, going job and someone gets a job improvement cycle. The whole four back to the Miami game. To Matt’s somewhere and can move up, or weeks isn’t guys breaking the credit, we go and win those next two whatever your goals are. huddle and wondering the language. games — we knew we were going to sacrifice some numbers. We went Stuff kept happening. Some of it Is there continuity value, too, in into those games knowing there was was out of my control, when you knowing this specific franchise? only one way we could win those. have a transition. The difference (Smith estimates he’s one of 10 to Obviously, we called the fake punt from college, you can’t leave if against Houston. We made a couple ARTHUR SMITH of plays on that fourth-quarter drive The whole focus, what it boils down and made it as ugly as possible. We to, is whether we can get better as an called 43 runs. offense. We’ll see where those numbers are by the end of the year, Are you a numbers guy, generally? but ultimately what matters is whether we can win enough games There’s some good analytics out to win the division and get in the there. Don’t get me wrong. The way playoffs. the NFL’s covered and loud, minority voices grow on Twitter, I remember Vrabel saying that you and you see, “Well, he went run- all had a conversation when he got run.” Well, that was the plan. That’s here and you expressed your career what we had to do those two weeks. goals to him. What do you remember about that meeting? We couldn’t throw the football, for different reasons. Blaine (Gabbert) I remember it very well. I was down gets knocked out of the Jacksonville in Mobile at the Senior Bowl. game, Marcus comes in there and he (Special teams coach) Craig can’t throw the ball down the field. Aukerman and I drove down there to So you’re going to have to call the go interview with him. He asked me run. It wasn’t because we that question. I just answered him as disregarded some obvious honestly as possible. tendencies. Yeah, pretty much everybody in the stadium knew we He said, “What are your goals?” I were going to run most of the time told him I hoped to one day be a in Jacksonville. head coach. But I told him, “To get there, I’ve got to be a really good (The Titans won 9-6 in Week 3 to tight end coach and a really good get to 2-1 despite a rash of injuries.) offensive coach and play-caller.” But long-term, being a head coach, That game was ugly as hell. It that would be the goal. wasn’t aesthetically pleasing to the fans, but we did what we had to do, Having said that, and I still feel the which ultimately set us up at the end same way, I’ve got to do a damn of the year. The ones you want to good job at this job. I could give a have back are like the Buffalo game, crap about all the other stuff that where we turned it over a couple of comes along with it. times on the road. Missed some huge opportunities in that game. # # # That game, to me, is, for sure, we deserve all the criticism in the world for that one.

To defend Matt a little bit, those two games (Houston and Jacksonville) can skew some of the end-of-year statistics. As the year went on, we had a run on injuries — we had tight end after tight end having to play. I don’t think we — rarely did we ever go into the game with the same starting lineup at O-line. Blaine came in a decent number of times to finish games, started a couple. So, it was a very interesting year.

I say that in defense to Matt. You’re right. I’ve seen some of the stuff; we were ranked in the high 20s. Now we’ve got this personnel and we should be a lot better. BEAU BRINKLEY

TITANS LONG SNAPPER started every game of his career. In “They have brought me back on my BEAU BRINKLEY KEEP addition to handling all of the team’s Christian roots, and they’ve been THINGS LIGHT WHILE long snapping duties, Brinkley has really key people to me, really like KEEPING SNAPS TIGHT also been credited with 40 special older brothers to help me develop as teams tackles since 2012. a person on and off the field. I don’t think I could ever repay Brett or BY JIM WYATT “Just watching him grow on and off Ryan for that.” TITANS ONLINE the field and seeing how he’s gotten OCTOBER 4, 2018 better every year -- he’s so Brinkley also credited Kern and consistent,” Kern said of Brinkley. Succop, both scratch golfers, for NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Many scores “I think he is the best long snapper also helping him improve on the and seven years ago, the Titans were in the league.” golf course, where he’s gone from a looking for a new long snapper. “18 to 20” handicap to an “8 or 9.” Brinkley’s consistency helped Kern Titans punter Brett Kern still set franchise records for both gross Brinkley has bragging rights over remembers being called in by and net punting average in 2017, Kern and Succop when it comes to former special teams coach Alan and he helped the late Rob Bironas hole-in-ones, however – he aced the Lowry to watch tape of a rookie by (2012-13) and Succop (2014-18) par-3 eighth hole at Gaylord Springs the name of Beau Brinkley, and then combine to make over 86 percent of Golf Course back in 2015 -- and giving his endorsement. their field goals. In addition to the he’s not afraid to bring it up. 100 regular season games, Brinkley Brinkley ended up being signed in has also played in two playoff “Sometimes when we all go out May of 2012, and he’s played in contests. there (on the field), he’ll make a every game for the Titans over the joke about how he’s the only one past seven seasons. This past “He continues to get better and who’s gotten a hole-in-one,” said Sunday, Brinkley played in his better on the field, which is hard to Kern, shaking his head. “He won't 100th career regular season game. believe because he is already so let us forget about it.” good,” Succop said. “I am super Over the years he’s been a proud of him. … I really believe he Kern and Succop credit Brinkley for teammate, a friend, a jokester, a golf is the best long snapper in the bringing humor to the group. partner, and a reliable pro in the eyes league, and I have thought that for a of Kern and Titans kicker Ryan while. He does everything so well.” “He definitely keeps it light, even on Succop. In Brinkley’s mind, the 100 game days,” Succop said of games went by in a snap. He's had a Brinkley said he treasures his Brinkley. “It is not unlike him at all ball, he said. friendship with Kern and Succop, to crack a joke or something, even two guys he said are like brothers. as we are running on the field. That “It has definitely flown by,” He credits the veteran specialists for is just his personality, and it has Brinkley said. “It seems like just inspiring him, and making him been great for all of us. It helps take yesterday when I came in. … But better on the field and in life. the pressure off.” it’s been great. And I thank the good Lord for every time I get the Brinkley, Kern and Succop are Said Brinkley: “I guess I am kind of opportunity to play this game. We deeply religious, and regularly take the goofball of the group.” all know that on any given play time to pray on the sideline. They something could happen and it spend time with one another off the One-hundred games into his NFL could all be over. So I try and take field. Kern took Brinkley on an all- career, Brinkley said he feels advantage of every game I get.” expenses paid trip to the Pro Bowl blessed, for a number of reasons. last season in Orlando. Kern said his Brinkley, whose father, Mike, was kids think it’s a treat to FaceTime It’s safe to say Kern, Succop and the an All-American defensive end and with Brinkley. Titans feel the same way. long snapper at Missouri Valley College, learned the skill of long “Just being around them has made “It has been cool to see Beau grow snapping from his father at the age an impact on me,” Brinkley said of as a player, and grow in his faith,” of seven. Growing up, he watched Kern and Succop. “You see their Succop said. “He has just improved others at the position – his idol families -- they are great husbands in all areas of his life, in my opinion. growing up was Chiefs long snapper and great fathers and they are good He has grown in his faith, and he is Kendall Gammon. around other people. They treat a great teammate. And he continues others with respect, and are very to get better and better on the field, After making Missouri’s football Christian based and I am happy to which is hard to believe because he team as a walk-on, Brinkley earned have been around them and learn is already so good. the job as long snapper. He appeared from them and pick up what they do in 50 games at Missouri before and put my own twist on things. “I am super proud of him.” arriving in the NFL, where he’s A.J. BROWN

5 THINGS TO KNOW "Whatever Tennessee needs," the ABOUT TITANS RECEIVER wide receiver said on a conference Jeffery Simmons A.J. BROWN, INCLUDING call. "At Ole Miss, I was a slot guy ✔ TRAINING WITH JERRY when D.K. got hurt, so I could do @GrindSimmons94 both. I could play inside and RICE Congrats bro! Went from high outside; it really wasn’t a problem. I school rivalry to college rivalry, can run any route, so, I mean, it now teammates! @Brown1arthur BY ERIK BACHARACH wasn’t a problem. Got to have the #TitanUp THE TENNESSEAN best people on the field any time. At APRIL 28, 2019 the next level, I’m trying to be able "He won," Brown said. "I think it to be versatile." ended up being 2-1. He beat me PAGE: 4B twice, and I beat him once. The Titans think he can be. Marcus Mariota has a new, dynamic "He’s a great guy and dominant and target. "Really productive in a strong force to be reckoned with. We are football conference," Robinson from the same place, basically down And A.J. Brown gives Titans fans said. "Has played a couple of the street." another reason to be optimistic different positions. Has played about an offense that last season was outside receiver, has played inside Drafted to play baseball among the worst in the league in receiver. He's got good size. He's passing. The Ole Miss product, got strong hands, good route- Brown is – or at least was – a two- whom the Titans drafted in the running. And he's got good play sport athlete. second round (51st overall) of the speed. Really felt like he fit what we 2019 NFL Draft, joins a receiving were looking for in a player." He was drafted in the 19th round of corps that includes Corey Davis, the 2016 Major League Baseball Tajae Sharpe and Taywan Taylor. And at 6-foot, 226 pounds, he gives Draft by the San Diego Padres. He the Titans another big-bodied played outfield for Starkville High. Here are five things to know about option. the Titans' new wideout: Brown was asked about his baseball He trained with Jerry Rice career on Friday. Prolific at Ole Miss During his pre-draft training "No baseball, no baseball," he said. Titans general manager Jon regimen, Brown was guided by a "I am locked into football." Robinson continued his streak of pretty good player to model himself drafting wide receivers with a after as a wide receiver. # # # proven track record. He went through endurance training Brown left Ole Miss as the with Jerry Rice, going through the program’s all-time leading wide Hall of Fame wide receiver's famous receiver with 2,984 yards. As a Hill workout. junior this past season, he had 85 catches for 1,320 yards and six "He was just telling me how he liked touchdowns. to play in the games," Brown said. "His first quarter was his best. Since Robinson took over as GM in Running the hill and getting in 2016, he’s drafted four wide shape, he’s still going like it’s the receivers – Davis, Taylor, Sharpe first quarter. You have to stay ready and Brown – and all four had at least and train hard for those big two 1,000-yard seasons in college. moments."

The Titans chose Brown over his High school rivals with Jeffery teammate at Ole Miss, D.K. Simmons Metcalf, whom many analysts had ranked ahead of Brown but who had Brown, a native of Starkville, Miss., only 1,228 yards in his collegiate said he grew up "30 minutes" away career. from Jeffery Simmons, whom the Titans drafted in the first round. Versatile wideout The two played each other in high Brown is versatile enough to play school, and Robinson even said he inside or outside, he said. asked Simmons about Brown before he drafted the wide receiver. A.J. BROWN

TITANS ROOKIE A.J. In the video, Rice emphasized the BROWN HAS ADMIRER IN endurance benefits he reaped from FELLOW MISSISSIPPIAN running the hill, crediting it for his JERRY RICE ability to excel in the fourth quarter and function at his best despite being tired during his career. BY TURRON DAVENPORT ESPN.COM If getting to work out with the MAY 13, 2019 greatest wide receiver ever wasn't enough, Brown even got the NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- When opportunity to wear Rice's Hall of Mississippi native A.J. Brown flew Fame ring and his three Super Bowl to the Bay Area before the draft, he rings. didn't just meet with San Francisco 49ers brass -- he got to meet a Hall Rice is proud to see another wideout of Famer who grew up not far from make it to the NFL from the 662 Brown's hometown of Starkville. area code.

Jerry Rice, the wide receiver who "He's from my hometown and redefined the position as a perennial represents it the way I did," Rice MVP candidate in the 1980s and said of Brown. "This kid has an '90s, is from Crawford, Mississippi. amazing work ethic. I am so glad I That's just a 30-minute drive from got to spend time with him and can’t Starkville, where Brown -- the wide wait to watch him do work," Rice receiver the Tennessee Titans said on Instagram after running the selected at No. 51 in the second hill with Brown. round -- was a high school star. # # # Brown often mentions current pro receivers such as Julio Jones as players he modeled his game after, but he has no hesitation pointing out that Rice is the greatest of all time.

"I watched Jerry Rice. I go on YouTube and watch his routes. Even though he played back then, he still offers things that I can put in my toolbox," Brown said after the Titans' second rookie minicamp practice. "We're from the same area, Oktibbeha County. We connected. That's the GOAT. My people got in touch with him, and he was down from there."

Rice took Brown on the infamous horse trail at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve in Redwood City. The trail is known as one of Rice's primary training grounds.

"When I got drafted by San Francisco, I thought about Mississippi," Rice said during the run via a video on NFL.com. "I said if I have success in the NFL, that will open the door for so many other guys. Look at your opportunity right now. You're getting ready to live your dream." JAYON BROWN

PROUD “UNCLE”: career, and even today we’ll go over and he loves doing what he is doing. FORMER NFL GREAT film. And he’ll grind - he’ll work. I think WILLIE MCGINEST when you have special guys like that PROUD OF JAYON “He gives me tips when I need them, you know they are going to have a when I ask for them. Even when I BROWN'S SUCCESS WITH bright future, and I kind of knew that don’t ask for them, he’ll give them with him. TITANS to me,” Brown continued, smiling. “He’s a guy who has tried to help me “He’s just a great kid, on and off the BY JIM WYATT throughout my career, and he's field.” TITANS ONLINE helped me a lot.” FEBRUARY 21, 2019 # # #

NASHVILLE – Willie McGinest is Jim Wyatt able to say he knew Titans ✔ linebacker Jayon Brown way back @jwyattsports when. .@WillieMcGinest raves about @Titans linebacker And because of it, he smiles when @JayonBrown12. talking about Brown’s success.

“He has always had the mentality, Brown, a fifth round draft pick from and the work ethic, from youth UCLA in the 2017 NFL Draft, made football to high school, all the way a big leap for the Titans in 2018. up,” McGinest said of Brown. “He’s a guy who never gave up on himself. He was second on the team with 107 He always worked. He always tackles, and he also racked up six walks around with a smile, but he sacks and 18 quarterback pressures. will work his butt off. I’m really He was one of the team’s most proud of Jayon.” consistent players.

McGinest, an analyst with NFL In the team’s finale against the Network, played from 1994-2005 Colts, Brown was a one-man with the Patriots before playing wrecking crew, returning an three more seasons with the Browns interception for a touchdown before (2006-08). McGinest played in two forcing another fumble – and Pro Bowls while in New England, recovering it – a little later. and won three Super Bowls with the Patriots, where he was teammates “He can be really good,” McGinest with Titans coach Mike Vrabel. said of Brown. “He is still learning He’s in the New England Patriots the game. They ask him to do a lot – Hall of Fame. he’s a cover guy, he can play the run, he can cover a tight end and a McGinest is also close with Brown, back if you need him to. He never who just finished his second season has to come off the field, so he is with the Titans. still growing, and he is still learning. I think the sky is the limit.” Brown said he wears No.55 because it’s the number McGinest wore Seeing Brown excel has been fun for during his playing days. McGinest to watch.

Like McGinest, Brown is from Watching how he’s done it makes Long Beach, California, and he him even prouder. went to Long Beach Poly High School. McGinest has been close McGinest and Brown both made friends with Brown’s father, Jason, their comments from Super Bowl since they were youngsters. LIII earlier this month.

“Willie has always been around my “A lot of people always identify family growing up, so he’s pretty players just because of the football much my uncle,” Brown said. “He’s side of it,” McGinest said. “But this helped me out throughout my kid has a great personality. He has a great outlook on life, he’s happy, JAYON BROWN

LB JAYON BROWN MIGHT then try to develop some other California training with NFL BE SMALL, BUT HE MORE things around it, I think that is players like Kenny Clark, Caleb THAN MEASURES UP FOR always something that we are trying Benenoch, Malik Jackson, Malcolm THE TITANS to do.” Smith, David Bakhtiari, and Lance Kendricks, in addition to Titans Jim Wyatt teammate Matt Dickerson, his BY JIM WYATT ✔ former teammate at UCLA. TITANS ONLINE @jwyattsports MAY 3, 2019 .@JayonBrown12 makes a new One of his missions is to improve friend on the @Titans Caravan. his stamina, so he’ll be able to do NASHVILLE – Jayon Brown has even more. made a name for himself in his first Brown has more than held his own two seasons with the Titans, earning with the Titans. In 2018, he was “Just being able to just go hard and snaps and recognition along the second on the team with 107 tackles, full speed every play when I am on way. and he also racked up six sacks and the field,” Brown said. “It just gives 18 quarterback pressures. me the ability to make more plays It’s safe to say Brown is exceeding and keep longer focus.” expectations for his work at He was one of the team’s most linebacker, even if the first reaction consistent players. More than anything, Brown just he gets from most fans is about his wants to keep getting better. size. In the team’s finale against the Colts, Brown was a one-man He’s already looking forward to “When they do recognize me, the wrecking crew, returning an Year 3. first thing I get is: 'I thought you interception for a touchdown before were bigger',” Brown said with a forcing another fumble – and “I just want to keep getting better smile while on the Titans Caravan recovering it – a little later. and improving on my skills and this week. “They’ll say: You’re kind each and every weekend I want to of a slim guy.’ I’ll be like, ‘Yeah, Brown played 979 snaps in 2018, help the defense,” he said. “I just I’m not the biggest. But I get the job including 850 on defense (81.3 %), want to keep doing me. Keep on done, though.’ Hey, I just laugh. while also playing 129 more on doing what I do in this defense, and I’ve been hearing that my whole special teams. He earned nearly a keep making plays and being a great life. It’s all good.” half-million additional dollars in teammate to my guys in the locker addition to his regular salary as part room. Brown, who’s 6-foot, 226 pounds, of the NFL’s performance-based has proven to be more than big pay program, which rewards players “And hopefully we can keep enough in a league where small and based on playing time and salary winning games and this year get speedy linebackers are becoming levels. back in the playoffs.” more and more common. In the NFL Draft, the Titans selected former Brown didn't hate getting the bump # # # West Virginia linebacker David in pay. He was also happy about his Long, who’s 5-11, 227 pounds. jump in play, although he’s not too interested in talk about exceeding When Titans coach Mike Vrabel expectations already. was asked about Long’s size, he brought up Brown, which is a good Heck, he's just two years into his thing. career.

“The size of linebackers has really “I am just getting started,” Brown diminished over the past 10 years,” said. “It has only been two years of Vrabel said. “Most recently it is film, so to be back in Nashville what is playing in college football. again and be able to go into my third The more that offenses become year, some guys haven’t made it this spread out, the more that college far. It is a blessing and I just want to defenses recruit athletic, quick, keep improving my game and keep smaller (linebackers). We are very on contributing and help us win. But comfortable with where we are with to be able to be on the field and Jayon Brown and his development contribute as much as I do as a late- as a linebacker. I would say that round guy, it’s nice I guess.” David would probably fit similar to Jayon’s size. As long as you give the A fifth-round pick in the 2017 NFL guy, the player, enough tools in his Draft out of UCLA, Brown spent the tool box to play with his skillset and early part of the offseason in KEVIN BYARD

TITANS SAFETY KEVIN Several of Byard’s teammates – BYARD GIVES BACK TO defensive lineman Jurrell Casey, COMMUNITY WITH FREE cornerback Logan Ryan, cornerback FOOTBALL CAMP Malcolm Butler, cornerback Joshua Kalu, cornerback Tye Smith and cornerback Kenneth Durden – BY JIM WYATT showed up to help run drills. TITANS ONLINE MAY 12, 2019 Byard’s personal trainer, Jason Spray, told campers about the young NASHVILLE – As a youngster, Kevin Byard he first met when he Kevin Byard never had an was the strength and conditioning opportunity to attend a football coach at MTSU. Years later, Byard camp. is heading into his 4th NFL season, with a Pro Bowl appearance, an All- When the Titans safety embarked on Pro selection and 12 career NFL his NFL career, Byard set a number interceptions already among his of goals for himself on and off the accomplishments. field. “His work ethic from when he was Among them: Byard wanted to host 18 years old to where he is today has his own camp, for kids. never changed,” Spray said of Byard. “He is a true self-made guy On Friday night, Byard’s dream and that’s why he is where he is.” became a reality as 200-plus youngsters turned out for the first Byard talked to the kids about the annual Kevin Byard Football Camp importance of hard work, before and Ensworth School. watching them work.

“That’s something I always “No matter what circumstances you envisioned when I first got into the come from -- if it’s good, poor, rich, NFL -- I wanted to throw a football you can accomplish anything you camp,” Byard said. “To be able to set your mind to,” Byard said. “Just throw it in Nashville in a to see these kids running around, the community that loves me and I love smiles on their faces, it does them as well, it’s just a beautiful everything for me.” thing all around.” Byard said he plans to hold the camp Jim Wyatt - which was free -- every year.

✔ He promised even bigger and better things ahead. @jwyattsports “This is an unbelievable .@Titans safety @KB31_Era is experience,” Byard said. “It means holding his first annual Kevin Byard everything to me, from the bottom Football Camp tonight at of my heart. It is an incredible @Ensworth. Several of Byard’s response from the community, the @Titans teammates out to support kids. People came from Memphis, him, along with @JasonSpray. my family came from Philadelphia, @D1Sports @nflplay60 @MT_FB for this. It’s awesome.”

Byard smiled when he looked down # # # at the camp’s t-shirt, featuring an image of his end zone interception in a Monday Night Football game at Dallas last season.

He also smiled as he encouraged kids in drills, rooting them on. KEVIN BYARD

TITANS' KEVIN BYARD, some elite players. These guys are KENNY VACCARO out here going to work. It's the work TRAINING WITH SOME OF ethic." NFL'S BEST DBS College teammates Thomas and BY TURRON DAVENPORT Vaccaro got together in Austin to train with other safeties before, but ESPN.COM they decided to expand things this JULY 12, 2019 year to include other defensive backs. This year's group even had a You can't pass up working with weight room session that included talent like this. rookie defensive linemen Christian Wilkins (Miami Dolphins) and Tennessee Titans safeties Kevin Charles Omenihu (Houston Byard and Kenny Vaccaro and CB Texans). Joshua Kalu traveled to Austin, Texas, to meet up with other players The players will wrap up the week for what they're calling "DB Week." this Saturday with a "Bowl with the The group includes some of the Pros" charity event. league's top defensive backs: Ravens safety Earl Thomas, # # # Chargers safety Derwin James, Redskins safety Landon Collins, Colts safety Malik Hooker, Cardinals safeties Budda Baker and Deionte Thompson and Lions CB Quandre Diggs.

Vaccaro, Diggs and Thomas played for the University of Texas, right by where the defensive backs have been training all week. The group arrived on Monday and started working with performance coach Jeremy Hills -- a former Texas running back who put the group through a series of grueling workouts in a sandpit, on the field and in the weight room. They also incorporated an intense Pilates workout for recovery.

DB Week is a great opportunity for elite players to come together and push each other and take their training to another level. Byard didn’t get to attend last year’s workouts because he had something bigger on his hands: He got married. But he was excited to meet with the group this year.

"The kind of work that we are doing down here, a lot of guys aren't working like this ... two-a-days every day," Byard said. "Seeing how these guys have worked so hard to maintain an All-Pro level for so many years, that's the main thing I got from this so far. I am working out with guys like Earl Thomas. We have so many great safeties here, KEVIN BYARD

KEVIN BYARD IS STILL going to try to find ways to factor basket back in March. Mulugheta THE NFL’S BEST-KEPT you out. I talked to guys who played also represents former Giant SECRET us this year, they said, ‘We saw Landon Collins, who signed a six- Byard back there [in centerfield], year, $84 million deal ($44.5M BY ANDY BENOIT we were not throwing anything guaranteed) in Washington, raising deep. We’re going to go [to an the high-water mark for guaranteed SPORTS ILLUSTRATED empty formation] and throw quick money in a safety’s contract by a MAY 28, 2019 game, you have too good a free staggering 11.25 percent. safety.’” NASHVILLE — Kevin Byard plays “Going into this offseason, I didn't an often-overlooked position in an Indianapolis Colts v Tennessee know the safety market was going to relatively small market and hails Titans jump up that high,” Byard says. “So from a college program most casual it’s like, ‘Ah man, that’s super football fans have never seen live. Taking Byard out of games is good’—especially for Landon, [new So it’s fitting that the most famous difficult because he’s so much more Raven] Earl Thomas, those boys moment of his career was when a than just a free safety. “Kevin, to deserve it. I was definitely excited.” prominent TV personality didn’t me, is like a younger Eric Berry,” know who he was. Ryan says. “He’s the best openfield His teammates leave no doubt as to tackler of our safeties, he covers whether they think Byard deserves A few months after Byard received man-to-man if we’re facing the best it. “As far as being able to do his 2017 first-team All-Pro honor, tight ends. He has the most everything, Kevin is the best safety he tweeted at NFL-legend-turned- interceptions out of centerfield. And in the league,” Vaccaro reiterates, TV-star Deion Sanders, questioning he’s smart on a level that lets us adding that Byard should be the how Sanders could name Tyrann communicate and change blitzes. highest-paid at his position. “And Mathieu the game’s best safety and And he is becoming a better blitzer. when you’re paying Kevin, you’re “not include the two first-team AP He was doing all that by Year 2 in paying a leader, you’re paying a All Pro safeties” (the other 2017 his career.” good father, you’re paying a great All-Pro safety was Minnesota’s teammate.” Harrison Smith). Upon firing back, Byard took it to another level in Sanders referred to Byard as “a fan,” Year 3 when the Titans overhauled Adds Ryan: “He’s always thanking a past great failing to recognize one their defensive approach, replacing his teammates. He wants a new of football’s current greats. previous coordinator Dick LeBeau’s contract and that’s going to system with a mix of new head probably have to wait, and I think “[Byard is] probably the most coach Mike Vrabel’s scheme from he’s handling that very well. He’s complete safety I’ve played with,” Houston and defensive coordinator here [in the offseason program], says fellow Titans safety Kenny Dean Pees’s scheme from he’s being a leader, he’s even Vaccaro, who quickly follows with Baltimore—two of football’s most helping out potential replacements. an homage to a college teammate, complex schemes to begin with. His attitude is, ‘Whatever man, at “[future] Hall of Famer” Earl Titans defensive backs are quick to the end of the day I’m going to be a Thomas. “But Kevin Byard, as far as point out that their secondary, in good teammate.’ That’s where we in the box, man coverage, ball skills terms of coverages, disguises and have a special group [in this back deep, he’s probably the best especially blitzes, does more secondary]. It’s not built to last I’ve played with.” schematically than any in the forever, obviously. Contract-wise, league. There are two keys: 1) you can’t keep paying everyone Last season, Byard’s numbers corners like Ryan, Malcom Butler forever. But we’re excited for this dipped from eight interceptions to (expensive free agents), and Adoree' year, it’s maybe our last run.” four, 16 passes defensed to eight, Jackson (first-round pick) who can and two fumble recoveries to none. each play man or zone and, 2) Indeed. Ryan himself is in the final He missed out on the 2018 All-Pro versatile safeties like Vaccaro and year of his deal. And Malcolm team. But the decline in numbers is especially Byard. Butler, one figures, could be on the further evidence that stats— outs in 2020 if he has another up and especially for a safety—are finicky. “I pride myself on being able to play down season. (According to Most football people, especially deep, being able to come in the box OverTheCap.com, the Titans can within the Titans building, believe and play good run defense, being tear up his pricey contract for a Byard was better in 2018, and by a able to blitz,” Byard says. “And $7.6M cap savings in 2020.) As for significant margin. having the versatility to play the slot Byard? “I’m taking it day by day,” and cover tight ends—that's one he says. “I understand it’s a “He was,” says Titans cornerback thing you don't see a lot of safeties business. It can go either way. They Logan Ryan. “You’re not going to do consistently.” can pay this offseason, they can play get eight interceptions every year … this year out and try to franchise Plus, when you go All-Pro, offenses Byard laughs when asked if he sent me—I try to just keep my mind off then know who you are and they’re his agent, David Mulugheta, a gift KEVIN BYARD that stuff because I feel like it can block and make their calls,” Byard down with DB coaches and watch almost drive you crazy.” says. “That’s how we’d like to film, talk ball.” manipulate guys with our Watching film with Byard, it’s easy disguises.” Ryan raved about this Byard’s agent, Mulugheta, told him to understand how he has become with Byard, citing it as the biggest he was being talked about as, at best, such a versatile ball hawk. Besides reason Titans had more sacks by a fourth-round pick and, at worst, a strong playing speed and fluid defensive backs (9) than any team seventh-rounder. “That’s not that change-of-direction prowess, he last year. “Stats and Pro Football good,” Byard remembers thinking. understands the game from a Focus equate to what you do “But after my first week of visits, quarterback’s perspective. individually, but they don’t show my agent was like, ‘I don’t know what you sacrifice for your what you’re doing on these visits In Week 1 against the Dolphins, he teammates,” he says. man, but you’re starting to climb up made one of last season’s most draft boards.’” impressive pass breakups from Byard’s football IQ, you could say, centerfield, swatting away a deep launched his NFL career. That included the Titans’. And so shot to speed-receiver Jakeem Incredibly, he was not invited to the days before the draft, their entire Grant. “I wish I could have one- 2016 combine. A four-year starter at brass caravanned over to Middle hand picked it,” he says with Middle Tennessee State (located Tennessee State. “It was three or authentic ruefulness as the film just 30 minutes from Titans four to a vehicle,” Robinson recalls. rolls. “One thing I learned about headquarters), he performed well at “I drove and, I think, Dick LeBeau playing [centerfield] is if the the Senior Bowl, the highlight being drove. We got there and Kevin was quarterback’s shoulders open, say to an interception against Jacoby sitting in the film room waiting for the right, then that quarterback is not Brissett in practice. But while us. He had everything lined up and getting back to the left. If the fellow Senior Bowlers would talk was ready to roll.” quarterback is going to throw to the about their combine invites, Byard left, at the top of his drop, his was left out and baffled as to why. They had no idea that Byard had to shoulders would be more squared. “I didn’t understand why I wasn’t be coaxed into taking the meeting. So I could immediately feel this getting an invite,” he says. “Nobody throw, and as soon as I saw the QB really gave me an answer. My “I was taking my last visit, it was in take that hitch step, I just turned and college numbers were off the charts. Miami. On these visits they’re went. It helped that I was already I broke pretty much every school wining and dining you,” he says. anticipating it, knowing that at that record: 19 interceptions, four pick- “You’re eating steak almost every time of the game the Dolphins sixes, 300-plus tackles, a bunch of night. So I’m not really in good needed a big play, and that [Jakeem] different stats. Maybe because I was shape. I get a call down there in Grant runs nothing except stop a small-school guy, but I was still Miami from my agent. He said, routes and Go balls.” accomplished at a D-I program.” ‘Listen, the Titans want to work you out.’ This was like a week before the Watching his interception against Of course, Byard wasn’t going draft, I’d been on the road for two Eli Manning in Week 15, he talked completely unnoticed. In the early straight weeks. I said, ‘I’m not doing about the importance of a free 2000s, Titans general manager Jon any more workouts, I’m done.’” defender in two-deep man coverage Robinson coached at Nicholls State getting 22 yards from the line of where one of his players was Steve Other than sending a defensive scrimmage after the snap, which he Ellis, Middle Tennessee’s defensive assistant coach to Middle Tennessee says is the perfect landmark for coordinator while Byard was at State’s pro day, the Titans had had defending any route. “Every third MTSU. “Steve raved about Kevin,” no contact with Byard. But shortly down in this game they kept Robinson says. Steve would text after the call, Mulugheta phoned throwing this ‘sail’ route concept, so Robinson updates on Byard every again telling his client he needed to I was already anticipating this one. few weeks, and eventually do the workout because the Titans As soon as I saw the receiver break Robinson put on Byard’s film. “He were sending all of their big wigs out, I just took off because Eli was a willing tackler and extremely and pertinent defensive coaches. Manning just kept throwing that productive on the ball. I think he had ball. I don’t know why he threw this 19 interceptions in college. You The on-field portion lasted about 10 one, he definitely didn’t read it don’t just stumble into 19 picks, minutes; the rest of the session was right.” whether it’s college, pro, high spent in the film room and at the school, whatever.” whiteboard. The Titans had Byard On another snap, Byard perfectly take them through MTSU’s game disguised a blitz, creating a sack Byard discovered a silver lining to against Alabama, Byard narrating opportunity for someone else— his combine snub: More personal all the calls and assignments. The something, teammates note, he does visits with teams. “I ended up Titans also installed portions of their regularly. “One thing that I learned taking, like, 12 visits. I was able to own defense and tested Byard’s more from Dean Pees is have some real personal time with comprehension. “He nailed every understanding how offensive lines those teams’ GMs. I was able to sit call, you could see that he was a KEVIN BYARD very cerebral player,” Robinson he doesn’t have to. I’m trying to get says. that gold jacket like he has—if I get that gold jacket, then I’ll be able to “I’ll never forget,” Byard says with say something to him.” a grin, “Dick LeBeau was like, ‘This is the best meeting I’ve had with any # # # DB [in that year’s draft process].’” Byard had wowed coaches in other meetings. They’d ask him to draw his favorite coverages and defensive plays and when he did, he’d include all 11 defenders, clear down to what specific alignments the defensive linemen were in. He didn’t realize how unusual that was.

And so the Titans took Byard with the first pick in the third round after rejecting offers to trade down. After the pick, “I got a couple of calls from teams that were trying to trade up with us,” Robinson remembers. “And they said, ‘You just took the guy that we were going to take.’”

Robinson’s next decision on Byard will be even bigger. The franchise tag for a safety is projected to cost over $13 million. A long-term deal could cost in the realm of $50 million guaranteed. Fortunately for the Titans, Byard is content to play out the final year of his rookie deal, which pays just over $2 million— greener pastures await. In the meantime, did he ever hear again from Deion Sanders?

“No, of course not,” Byard says. “I wasn’t really expecting to, though. He’s a legend, he doesn’t really have to respond. If anything, he probably feels like, ‘Hey, I’m giving this kid clout by responding.’ I just left it alone. He probably just made an honest mistake, he probably really didn’t know [who I was]. We’re a small-market team, we don’t get a lot of prime-time TV games, so he might not know. But if you work at NFL Network you should probably know who the All- Pros are. But it’s TV, man, people pick their favorites.”

Byard continues: “If you look up Deion’s stats, he was the Truth. That’s why I kind of just looked at [his tweet] like, ‘Man, he’s OG, a legend, I’ll leave it up to him.’ I felt like it would have been manning-up if he had just reached out to me, but KEVIN BYARD

TITANS SAFETY KEVIN .@Titans safety @KB31_Era gives BYARD ON NEW thanks CONTRACT: “NOTHING HAS CHANGED BUT THE Byard, who has 12 interceptions in CHANGE” the past two seasons, is considered one of the NFL's best safeties, and he'll now be paid like one. BY JIM WYATT TITANS ONLINE Byard was named to the Pro Bowl in JULY 26, 2019 2017, when he racked up eight interceptions and led the NFL in NASHVILLE – Titans safety Kevin takeaways. He was also named All- Byard strolled out the door at Saint Pro that season. Thomas Sports Park wearing a black t-shirt shirt with the words: Byard had 96 tackles, four “PRAYED FOR THIS” across the interceptions and two sacks in 2018. front. In three seasons, Byard has 246 tackles with 12 interceptions and 10 A night earlier, Byard had agreed to quarterback pressures. a whopping new contract with the team, which gives him security on Byard, whose contract was initially and off the field. scheduled to expire after the 2019 season, smiled and said his “I want to start everything off, first teammates joked with him and and foremost, by thanking the most congratulated him after learning of high power,” Byard told reporters. his deal. “Without Him, none of this would be possible.” @jwyattsports

Byard then thanked Titans .@Titans GM Jon Robinson on controlling owner Amy Adams rewarding @KB31_Era with the Strunk, General Manager Jon long term deal: He earned it. Robinson, head coach Mike Vrabel, his teammates, and his family. “The main thing that a lot of guys have been saying is it’s well A third-round draft pick by the deserved,” Byard said. “But I want Titans in 2016, Byard reflected on to continue to do it. That’s the main how far he’s come. But he also made thing – you see a big number and it clear he plans to keep improving you see a big contract and my whole and “it’s just the beginning.” mindset is: I am going to earn every single dollar, every single penny. I “From the humble beginnings I am going to go out there and earn it come from, being in my dorm room for Jon and for Amy for believing in or my student apartment at Middle me, and I am going to keep on doing Tennessee, I never could have what I have been doing, which is imagined I’d be in this situation,” staying humble. Byard said. “Don’t get me wrong: I prayed for it for sure, and I sat there “Really, nothing has changed but and I envisioned it. But to see it the change.” happen and see this moment come to fruition, it is a testament of hard # # # work. And it is a testament in believing in yourself and staying humble and understanding: ‘Keep working, keep working and keep your head down and everything will work itself out. It’s a blessing for sure.”

@jwyattsports JURRELL CASEY

TITANS D-LINEMAN JURRELL CASEY AIMS TO In the midst of the team’s four-game “We have a coach who understands BE BIGGER, STRONGER IN winning streak, Casey suffered a football and understands how 2019 knee injury in the team’s December players should play. He’s putting is 22 win against the Redskins, and it in great situations, and with two robbed him of a chance to play in the great defensive minds in Vrabel and BY JIM WYATT season finale vs. the Colts, a game Pees, we could be unstoppable on TITANS ONLINE with playoff implications. The defense.” MAY 17, 2019 Titans lost that contest against Indianapolis, and their season ended # # # NASHVILLE – As Titans defensive short of the playoffs, and their Super lineman Jurrell Casey prepares for Bowl dream. his ninth NFL season, he’s looking at himself and at those around him. Earlier this offseason, Casey told Titans Online the memory of that Casey’s personal offseason priority game – and being forced to be a is to get bigger, and stronger – and spectator -- will motivate him it’s working. heading into 2019.

Speaking on the Titans Caravan “It was definitely hard – very tough recently, Casey said he weighed in for me,” Casey said. “I probably at 284 pounds the other day. He’d cried the first couple of nights. I love to play at 290 pounds this fall, know it wasn’t too bad of a crazy but knows it could be a challenge injury, but just to know that I wasn’t based on the rigors of the season. able to help my team the following But he already feels stronger than he week, couldn’t participate in one of did in the fall, when his weight the biggest games of my career with dipped to 275 pounds – his lowest my teammates, it hurt. It hurt me playing weight in the NFL. bad.

He’s adjusted his diet and training “But at the end of the day I have to regiment in time to help. get ready for another season. I have to chuck that behind me and get “I want to be a little bit stronger,” ready to go.” Casey said, “and a little bit stouter to help the overall team as a whole.” Casey said he’s feeling good now.

Casey said another focus is on the He spent a lot of time rehabbing, and big picture of the defense. he’s working to be in the best condition of his playing career while “The biggest thing is really getting also getting stronger. After being on to know the guys around you, a Vegan diet, he's switched to a getting to know what their jobs are, Pescatarian diet to get extra protein, getting to know their assignments,” but is still on a plant-based diet. Casey said. “If you understand what the guys next to you are doing, and Casey said he's looking forward to what is coming beforehand, it 2019, and being led by head coach makes your game go to another level Mike Vrabel and defensive and I think that is what this season is coordinator Dean Pees. going to be about – understanding what my safeties are doing, what my “The biggest thing I’m looking at is corners are doing, understanding trying to make it the playoffs, and where the blitz is coming from trying to get to the Hall of Fame,” beforehand. If you do that while said Casey, a four-time Pro Bowl understanding what you can do, it selection who has 611 career tackles can take your game to another level and 46 career sacks. “I have been to and you can play 10 times faster.” the playoffs one time since I’ve been here. Our team has been good, Casey finished the 2018 season with winning nine games three years in a 72 tackles, a whopping 50 row. But we have to take it to quarterback pressures, and a team- another level. And I want to do my high seven sacks. part to help get us there. JURRELL CASEY

JURRELL CASEY NAMED continue to do better, it inspires • Hosts free summer football camps TITANS WALTER PAYTON you,” Casey said. “And being for youth offensive and defensive MAN OF THE YEAR around her and her family – her linemen in Nashville and Long mom is one of the most thoughtful Beach BY JIM WYATT and thankful people I’ve ever met in my life. I’ve been around some • Recognized by You Have the TITANS ONLINE great, strong women.” Power as the 2017 Powerhouse DECEMBER 6, 2018 Award winner for his continued A three-time Pro Bowler on the efforts to empower and encourage NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- As a field, Casey has been a giant off the local youth youngster growing up in California, field as well during his time in Titans defensive lineman Jurrell Nashville. He was also the team’s • Supported local students by Casey remembers how his mother Walter Payton Man of the Year in hosting a “Shop with a Titan” event always welcomed his friends, and 2016 for his work in the community. to provide school supplies others in the neighborhood. He’s been a captain five years in a row. • Selected as the Tennessee Titans It made a lasting impression on him. Walter Payton Man of the Year in Included in Casey’s work: 2016 “My mom taught me to always give back to others,” Casey said. “My • Along with his wife Ryann, the Casey also helped spearhead the mom was one of those people where Caseys established the Casey Fund, launch of the team’s We Stand For if my friends were hanging out, she a nonprofit dedicated to addressing campaign this season, which made sure she made enough dinner the needs of at-risk youth as well as provides a platform for players to for everybody. It wasn’t like, ‘It’s formerly incarcerated individuals by foster positive dialogue around their dinner time, so you have to go raising money for re-entry community work and raise home.’ If you were around my programs, inner-city youth awareness and funds for certain house, she made enough for programs, mentoring, and halfway charities and causes. everybody. houses. Growing up in a minority area “But it was more than just that. My • Works closely with Project Return, outside Los Angeles, Casey was mom has always been a big-hearted a local non-profit dedicated to the exposed at an early age to the effects person, and that’s something that successful new beginnings of a lack of resources can have on a rubbed off on me.” individuals returning to the community. It’s this experience that community after incarceration drives Casey’s commitment to his Casey is the 2018 Titans recipient of community and leveling the playing the Walter Payton Man of the Year • Supports Purpose Prep Academy field for people in need. award. as host of their annual fundraiser along with attending career fairs and “(Jurrell) does a good job to try and Casey is now a finalist for the hosting school supply giveaways for motivate everybody to be better in league-wide 2018 Walter Payton the scholars the community,” said Titans NFL Man of the Year Award that linebacker Wesley Woodyard, the will be awarded during the • Partners with Free Hearts to team’s 2017 Walter Payton Man of upcoming Super Bowl week. This coordinate special experiences for the Year recipient. “It is bigger than prestigious NFL award has been in children with incarcerated parents football with him, and he realizes existence since 1970 and it honors that. I think him and his wife also players who demonstrate • The Caseys serve as chairs of the realize how they can make an outstanding balance in their lives Rally Foundation’s Rally on the impact in the community. It is good between civic and professional Runway 2018, an event that raises that he is grinding like that, and you responsibilities. In 1999, the NFL funds for childhood cancer research remember that it is always bigger renamed the award after the late than football.” Walter Payton as a tribute to his • Partners with the Starlight greatness, both on and off the field. Foundation, a non -profit dedicated Casey said he’s honored to be to bringing joy and comfort to chosen. A 2011 draft pick by the Titans, hospitalized children and their Casey credited the two women in his families, by designing a custom He again credited his wife, mother, life – mom Collette Burns, and wife hospital gown and pledging to and his teammates. Ryann Gray – for inspiring him, and donate $999 to Starlight for each pushing him to help others. sack during the 2018 season The winner of the award each year receives $250,000 donated to “And that’s the biggest thing about • Serves as spokesperson for United United Way in his name to expand it – when you have a wife that Way of Metropolitan Nashville Character Playbook across the encourages you, and pushes you to JURRELL CASEY country and up to $250,000 donated to the winner’s charity of choice.

All other 31 nominees will receive a $50,000 donation in their name to expand Character Playbook and up to $50,000 donated to their charity of choice. All donations are courtesy of the NFL Foundation, Nationwide and United Way Worldwide.

“It is definitely a blessing,” Casey said. “It just shows the hard work and the dedication that I’ve continued to do off the field. It makes me feel good for people to see me want to give back to the community.

“I think the biggest thing for me is understanding the world, understanding society. Growing up, understanding that everybody is going through a struggle, everybody is needing help. And my mindset was if I was ever in a position to do so, no matter what position I was in, if you have a chance to give back then you should do it.”

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JURRELL CASEY: that sees so many wind up back in and that a sack could help thousands INSPIRED BY HIS jail. of kids get new gowns, so why not?” BROTHER, HE OFFERS OTHERS A FRESH START Project Return’s current focus is The Casey Fund also is partnering developing housing for those with Free Hearts, an organization who’ve left prison. that offers support, education and BY JOHN GLENNON advocacy for families affected by THE ATHLETIC “It’s just something that was incarceration. DECEMBER 10, 2018 needed,” Casey said. “It’s for felons because sometime they can’t go into Once again aiding a cause that’s Jurrell Casey never bought the certain neighborhoods. They can’t become especially important to him, guilty verdict that sent his older transition back into certain places Casey soon will be throwing a brother to prison for first-degree because landlords don’t want them Christmas party for kids who have murder in 2007. in their buildings. So Project Return parents in jail. is trying to find housing, and trying There seemed to be too many holes to buy up projects as much as they “He took that situation with his in the prosecution’s argument. can to provide housing.” brother, and he turned it around into a positive thing, to help people when Sure, Jurray Casey had been driving Investing himself in Project Return they come out of prison,” said three of his friends through Culver is merely one example of Casey’s Casey’s mother, Collette Burns, City, Calif., in the early morning ongoing altruistic work in the who still lives in Long Beach, Calif. hours of Jan. 8, 2006, when community, which — combined someone in the car fired shots that with his ferocious play on the “Because they do need help. killed Rashad Ali — a passenger in Titans’ defensive line — makes him (People) always want to turn them another vehicle. The Athletic Nashville’s 2018 down because they’ve been in Person of the Year. prison or whatever the issue may be. But where was the definitive proof But still, they are human and they do Jurray had done the shooting? Casey and his wife, Ryann — a need some kind of foundation when deputy public defender in Nashville they come home. So I’m really How was it that none of Jurray’s — also run The Casey Fund, which proud of him and his wife both on three companions was sentenced to addresses the needs of at-risk youth that.” a single day in prison? and the formerly incarcerated. Project Return serves as one of the Casey, 29, stays in touch with his Jurrell Casey believed — as did organization’s cornerstones. older brother on a regular basis, many others — that his brother took more than happy to accept Jurray the rap for a friend, winding up with Since its inception, The Casey Fund Casey’s collect calls, his only form a prison sentence of 25 years to life. has funded and hosted dozens of of electronic communication with events such as free football skills the outside world. Hard as it was to look ahead at the camps, Thanksgiving food drives time, Casey realized that — one day and giveaways, back-to-school They talk football and they talk life, — his brother would return to shopping events, career fairs and with Jurray, 30, offering snippets of society from Calipatria State Prison more. advice from Titans games he in California. happens to see and Casey sharing This year, Casey has steered The updates on his new baby boy — 2- That started Casey thinking: How Casey Fund into partnering with month-old Nolan. difficult is the challenge of Starlight Foundation, a nonprofit resuming one’s life after spending dedicated to comforting At least a few times a year, Casey decades behind bars? How do ex- hospitalized children by designing visits Jurray at the prison in cons start again, when they have custom hospital gowns. In addition, Calipatria, a 300-acre complex in virtually nothing from which to Casey, who wears No. 99 on the south-central California near the draw? football field, is donating $999 to Mexican border. One of Casey’s Starlight for each sack that he more recent visits, in March, was Those were the seeds that led Casey, records during the 2018 season. especially interesting. Jurray got the Titans’ three-time Pro Bowl married at the prison to an old high defensive tackle, to invest so much “It was something I wanted to do school friend. time, effort and money in a and something that touched my nonprofit organization called heart a lot,” Casey said. “This way, “She’d been starting to visit him, Project Return. It’s dedicated to the those kids in the hospital don’t have coming to see him with my mom successful new beginnings of to wake up to a little dingy gown from week to week,” Casey said. individuals returning to the every day — it’s something to put community after incarceration — more of a smile on their face. I “Sure enough, maybe a year later, and to lowering a recidivism rate thought it was something I could do, they decided they wanted to get JURRELL CASEY married. It was amazing how family and friends were able to come and Jurray is scheduled to go in front of show support. To see my brother the parole board in 2020. happy was definitely a blast.” His mother and younger brother Separated by just two years, the two have been working on letters of brothers had been close growing up, support for Jurray, the kind he’ll with Jurray serving as a protector for need when the board listens to his Casey, steering him clear of the kind request for an early release. She’s of trouble that would follow Jurray. hopeful Jurray, who’s served more than a decade of his sentence, will Only weeks after then 17-year-old return to the family in a matter of Jurray had accepted a football years. scholarship to Oregon, the lives of the brothers were changed forever “I have no doubt in my mind that on that January night in 2006. when he goes in front of the board that they’re going to give him a It’s unclear what exactly happened release day,” Burns said. “Because between two groups of teens driving he’s doing good up in there. He’s in Culver City that night. staying out of the way and staying positive, doing what he’s supposed But for some reason — there were to do. He’s going to school, taking reports gang signs were exchanged classes, all that. A lot of good between the two vehicles — things.” Jurray’s car made a U-turn and caught up to a pickup truck it had In the meantime, Casey is helping passed. pave the way for not only his brother but also for hundreds like him who Someone in the Thunderbird opened eventually will face a transition fire with a 9 mm handgun, hitting back to the outside world. Ali, also 17, who died later that day. He’s ably assisted in all his The Casey family acknowledges endeavors by Ryann, perhaps fitting Jurray was driving the car that night since the two first met at the but insists he was not the shooter. University of Southern California in a class called Adolescent Gang “It was his (cousin’s) car and he was Prevention. driving, but I know that my son did not kill that person,” Burns said in a “Everything happens for a reason,” 2015 interview with this reporter. Ryann said. “The situation with “My son is in jail because he took a Jurrell’s brother is definitely a really rap for someone else’s crime that he sad and negative situation from all didn’t do. My son has had his name accounts. But sometimes you kind slandered and his career destroyed of gain your influence through because nobody would step up in negative situations. So I’m super that car and tell what really impressed by what Jurrell has done. happened.” “If anything, this is going to come The Casey brothers’ high school full circle. If Jurrell is able to help football coach, Raul Lara, also his brother to transition … Since expressed skepticism over the he’s helped a lot of other people, verdict when interviewed in 2015. how awesome would it be to help your own family?” “I’ll tell you this right now — myself and a whole bunch of people # # # in the community know (Jurray) didn’t do it,” Lara said. “A lot of people in the community know who did it, and he’s out there having fun while (Jurray) is still locked up. It’s amazing to me that loyalty code — don’t snitch and all that.” JACK CONKLIN

TITANS’ JACK CONKLIN: He had started all 16 games in each ‘IT’S TIME TO PROVE TO of his first two seasons. EVERYBODY AGAIN WHO I AM AND WHAT I CAN "Feels better than it felt since before DO’ the surgery," Conklin said of his knee. "I’m feeling way more confident in it. I’m feeling like I can BY ERIK BACHARACH sit down and take on bull rush. I feel THE TENNESSEAN strong, my legs are stronger than JULY 27, 2019 before I tore my ACL. I’m feeling good. I couldn’t be happier. I Will Jack Conklin ever return to his couldn’t be feeling better than I am 2016 form, when he was an All-Pro right now." as a rookie with promise of more prestigious honors down the road? Marcus Mariota noticed it.

That question has been asked since "He looks bigger, looks faster, looks the Titans’ right tackle suffered a stronger," Mariota said. "Says a lot torn ACL during a playoff game about what he did this offseason and against the Patriots in January 2018. it's good to see it kind of come out here to practice." Conklin has heard that noise. On one hand, he says it’s motivation. Conklin was set to compete with On the other? Dennis Kelly for the starting right tackle position, but those plans have “I try not to think about it. I try to changed. With Taylor Lewan saying think about getting strong, getting he's facing a four-game suspension healthy, getting back to my old to start the season, Kelly will be self,” Conklin said. “I know I can be needed to fill in as the starting left an All-Pro offensive tackle and it’s tackle. time to prove to everybody again who I am and what I can do.” The 6-foot-6, 308-pound lineman said his big thing this offseason was He’s got a long way to go to make working on pass blocking. He went believers out of the skeptics who to Arizona to work with LeCharles watched him last season, but Friday Bentley, a former NFL center and was a good start. college star at Ohio State who owns a training facility geared toward After not doing much during offensive linemen. minicamp, Conklin was a full participant at the first day of Titans "I was working with him just on training camp. On the second play that, just becoming my efficient of team drills, his pancake block with it," Conklin said. "With prompted a few pats on the back. injuries and growing older in the league, people start to pick up on "It feels good to be back running stuff and you’ve got to change. with these guys and be part of it," he You’ve got to either adapt and make said. "Anytime you’re not doing yourself more efficient or you're something, it’s tough. We’re all going along the wayside. Worked competitive guys and to not be out really hard on being more efficient, there this spring was tough, but I’m staying more square and I think it’s happy that I’m back." going to really pay off."

Conklin, the Titans' first-round pick # # # in 2016, suffered another knee injury in Week 14 last year that forced him to miss the last three games of the season. Before that, he struggled to get back to the level at which he played before his ACL tear. COREY DAVIS

TITANS WR COREY DAVIS “Me and Marcus, our chemistry is Slowed by a hamstring injury during AIMS TO TAKE HIS GAME growing every day, and it’s his rookie season, Davis has done a TO EVEN GREATER continuing to grow,” Davis said. lot of preventative work with his HEIGHTS IN 2019 “Our job is to get open and catch the hamstrings while training in ball. ... Our chemistry is looking Arizona. He’s also worked on good and continuing to grow.” staying hydrated. BY JIM WYATT TITANS ONLINE Since last season, the Titans have Davis has also recalled lessons he MAY 8, 2019 more weapons around Davis. learned from veteran teammates Harry Douglas and Rishard NASHVILLE – The game slowed The Titans signed veteran Adam Matthews earlier in his career. down for Titans receiver Corey Humphries, and drafted A.J. Brown Davis credits the veteran for Davis in 2018, and he was able to in the second round of the NFL teaching him to be a pro. play faster. Draft. Now, he wants to take his game to As a result, Davis doubled his Davis likes the looks of Brown, the another level. production output, and became the former Ole Miss receiver who will team’s top playmaker at the receiver take part in the team’s rookie “Obviously I just want to get better position. minicamp over the weekend. at every aspect of the game – playing faster, (staying) healthy so I Now, he’s looking to take things up “I recently watched his highlight can go out there and help the team a few more notches in 2019. tape,” Davis said of Brown. “I like out,” Davis said. “I want to get his game -- he’s a baller. He goes better at hands, routes, quickness, “Last year I was able to catch the out there and gets the ball, so I am releases -- there's a lot of things I am rhythm, and was able to go out there excited to work with him.” working on this offseason and I’ll and be confident, play fast,” Davis continue to work at it. said on Wednesday from the Titans Jim Wyatt Caravan. “Hopefully this year it “I am feeling good going into the slows down a lot more. I just have to ✔ season, healthy, and that’s the main keep working. thing.” @jwyattsports “I am excited to get back to it, back # # # in the groove of things. … I feel .@TheCDavis84 on new @Titans healthy, I feel good going into the teammate @Brown1arthur, the season, and just have to keep it that team’s second-round pick in the way.” @NFLDraft.

Jim Wyatt Davis knows tight end Delanie Walker’s return will help the ✔ offense a well.

@jwyattsports “I feel like it is going to help us out a lot obviously,” Davis said of the .@Titans receiver @TheCDavis84 new additions. “We have some said he wants to get better in every weapons coming back from injury, aspect of the game in 2019. and we’ve added some weapons. #TitansCaravan. These dudes are going to go to work every single day. We added Humph, Davis, the fifth overall pick of the and he’s a great complement to the 2017 NFL Draft, finished the 2018 room. season with 65 catches for 891 yards and four touchdowns. He caught the “Iron sharpens iron. These guys, game-winning touchdown in they see things that I don’t see. overtime in the team’s win over the Humph sees something that he Eagles, and he caught another notices in my game and he’ll correct game-winning touchdown pass in it, and vice versa. A lot of these the team’s win over the Jets. things, it's just us helping each other out and getting better.” Along the way, he developed even greater chemistry with quarterback Davis has also done his part to make Marcus Mariota. sure he’s healthy, and available. COREY DAVIS

TITANS RECEIVER injury that cost him almost all of the Again, he’s put in the time and the COREY DAVIS PUTTING preseason and five games that work, and I’m just excited for him.” ON SHOW IN TRAINING season. The 6-foot-3, 209-pound CAMP receiver followed up by leading the # # # Titans with 65 catches for 891 yards in his second season. BY TERESA M. WALKER ASSOCIATED PRESS Tennessee worked this offseason to AUGUST 2, 2019 stock up the receiving corps alongside Davis. General manager NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Titans Jon Robinson signed veteran Adam left tackle Taylor Lewan turned to Humphries and then drafted A.J. reporters on the sideline one day in Brown out of Mississippi in the training camp, telling them to note second round. The return of three- the one-handed catch just hauled in time Pro Bowl tight end Delanie by Corey Davis. Walker also is back from a season- ending injury. The third-year wide receiver may have topped himself Thursday. Davis is in position to benefit most from the extra help. Despite the During a red zone drill, Davis leapt Titans ranking 29th averaging just and stretched out his right arm to 189.5 yards passing per game, Davis grab the ball by its point for an averaged 13.7 yards per reception impressive touchdown. last season — ninth-best in the NFL among players with at least 65 That’s exactly what the Titans, and catches. Davis, want to see more of this season. The Titans keep reminding Assistant coach Rob Moore thinks Davis to approach each ball in the Davis has grown from playing every air as his. game last season and from the extra attention from opposing defenses. “There’s a lot of times where we Moore also believes Davis’ saw that, and there’s times where we confidence grew from his big plays need to continue to see that,” coach in 2018, including an overtime TD Mike Vrabel said. “He’s trying to catch to beat Philadelphia in his best take that mindset that when it leaves game as a pro with nine catches for a quarterback’s hand, it’s his ball 161 yards. and everybody thought he was throwing it way and Ryan “I think what you see with him is (Tannehill) couldn’t get enough just the natural progression of the steam on it to throw it away so maturity in this league and him Corey went up and made a play.” understanding how to be a pro,” Moore said. That’s just one example of how well Davis has played in training camp, Davis spent lots of time this looking like the No. 1 receiver the offseason working with a trainer. He Titans sought when drafting him at has worked on his route running, No. 5 overall in the 2017 draft. And getting in and out of his breaks and it’s also part of the consistency releasing at the top of his runs. He Davis wants to show this season. also spent time with Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota to “It’s huge,” Davis said. “That’s one sharpen their timing and chemistry. of the big things I want to come out here and work on is me being Mariota has noticed improvement. consistent, catch the ball consistently and have my “His body language in and out of his teammates and coaches rely on me routes has been impressive,” first, second and third down, so Mariota said. “It makes it easy on that’s huge.” us, he’s creating separation. Again, he’s had a countless number of plays The first wide receiver drafted in — something that we’ve got to 2017 struggled with a hamstring continue and hopefully build off of. RASHAAN EVANS

WHY RASHAAN EVANS "I didn't care how bad it hurt me, I COULD EXPLODE IN wanted to get out there and play," YEAR 2 FOR THE TITANS Evans said. "That was a lifelong dream. A lot of people don't know BY TURRON DAVENPORT that I pulled both hamstrings. I look back on it and don't regret it at all. It ESPN.COM taught me how to play hurt. MARCH 27, 2019 "The fact that I have the experience NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- For much of and know how to operate and go his rookie season, Rashaan Evans about practice -- I know my limits wasn't himself. and how to do certain things. I know my body a lot better now and how it A severe hamstring injury kept the reacts to certain things. Little stuff, Tennessee Titans linebacker like how much water I need to drink sidelined for most of training camp and even changing my diet. It'll be last year. Even after he returned to easier for me." the field, the injury robbed Evans for part of the season of his The first time Evans felt back to trademark speed to the ball carrier normal last season was in Week 6 that he exhibited as a standout at during his seven-tackle performance Alabama. against the Baltimore Ravens. His signature play of the season came in He was injured while covering a Week 14 when he shot into the tight end during the first week of backfield to tackle Jaguars running training camp. The Titans were back Leonard Fournette on a fourth- tight-lipped about the extent of and-goal from the 1-yard line. That Evans' hamstring injury as they play provided a glimpse of what's to slowly brought along their first- come for Evans. round pick, whom they traded up three spots to take last April. Evans After finishing his rookie season was not activated until the second with 53 tackles, two tackles for loss, game of the season. Although he and a QB hit, Evans is poised to was able to learn the defense in the break out in his second year in the classroom, the rookie was hindered league. His sideline-to-sideline by not getting game reps. speed makes him a key defender against the run. The Titans would "You can sit in front of a whiteboard also like to showcase Evans' edge- and learn a lot of things, but it's a rushing ability. His best pass- different type of thing when you are rushing tool is a spin move that he actually in the game," Evans said. says comes naturally to him. Don't "It took me a while to get on the be surprised to see him use a fake field to experience the speed and spin move as a counter. Head coach where I fit in certain gaps. That's Mike Vrabel is quick to mention what I was missing from camp with Evans when he discusses players on my injury." the roster who will get to rush the quarterback. That's music to Evans' Evans had never dealt with a ears. hamstring injury, and the biggest hurdle was learning to trust that he "I am excited about that," Evans was fully recovered. Evans didn't said. "It's how I started my career -- want to further postpone realizing pass rushing. It's funny how it his NFL dream, so he took the field panned out. The majority of my high even though he wasn't sure if he school career I played quarterback. I would re-injure the hamstring. He switched to defense and started ended up injuring the other rushing the passer towards the end hamstring in Week 3 against of my career in high school. Then I Jacksonville. The experience was a did it more when I got to college and valuable lesson, teaching him how I started to fall more in love with it." to be in better tune with his body. # # # SHARIF FINCH

UNDRAFTED ROOKIE how inviting he was as a person. Afterwards, he pointed to the sky SHARIF FINCH TRYING How talented he was musically.” and made a symbol for both of his TO MAKE TITANS parents to see. ROSTER WHILE His parents were his first coaches. Finch was born in Queens, New MOURNING FATHER'S “It’s a blessing man,” said Finch, York, and when he was 6, he joined who had one tackle in Saturday's DEATH a little league team. He played game against Tampa Bay. “If you quarterback and was the team MVP. see me come on the field or before BY LUIS TORRES the game I pray, I made that sack THE TENNESSEAN As he kept playing, he pondered the and I put two fingers in the air. One AUGUST 21, 2018 possibilities football could bring for my mom and one my pop.” him and his family. PAGE: 1C # # # “This has been a dream of mine Sharif Finch has a set of silver of since I was a kid and this has been dog tags he normally wears. of theirs as well,” Finch said. “Resiliency, they instilled that in me On one side, it’s a picture of Finch and no matter what they made sure I with his parents, Gregory and kept going and working toward my Wendy. The other one says goal every day. This is a dream of "everything is for you" with both of all of ours and I’m trying my hardest their names. to make that happen.”

It’s a something he carries with a lot After moving to Richmond, Finch’s of emotion — he’s had to bury both talent was noticed at Henrico High of his parents. School. He landed a scholarship at Temple where he played from 2013- Gregory died of a heart attack on 17. July 30, three years after Wendy died from breast cancer. He’s been He broke out in 2017, under first- dealing with the loss of his father year head coach Geoff Collins. The while trying to carve out a spot on outside linebacker led the Owls with the Titans roster as a pass rusher. 15.5 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks.

“It’s been hard, man,” he said. “Just However, he wasn't selected in having the comfort of my sisters and April’s NFL Draft. The Titans my brothers, just an emotional roller signed him, and he’s been working coaster. Having to bury my dad next his way into playing time. to my mom, so it’s hard but at the end of the day life keeps going. Players like fellow outside Obviously, they are watching over linebacker Brian Orakpo and me.” defensive lineman Jurrell Casey have taken him under their wing. Finch made the trip to a cemetery in Richmond, Virginia, to say his final “(He’s) just been a pro,” Casey said. goodbye to his father. Surrounded “A young guy who’s just coming in by his family, he has 21 brothers and and he’s hungry. And that’s what it sisters, Finch played the piano at the all takes in this game is to be hungry funeral. and definitely see that in his eyes. … I definitely can tell he’s a good kid His song of choice was one Gregory and that he definitely wants to be used to play: "Heart and Soul." here.” Gregory taught the song to him. Playing it at the funeral was the Finch got his first sack during the fulfillment of a promise he made to Titans' first preseason game at him. Green Bay. Early in the third quarter, Finch worked inside a “My grandma was there and she was defender and was left unblocked. He like, 'It felt like my dad was playing sacked quarterback Deshone Kizer. the song,'” he said. “It just reminded everybody of his warm spirit and SHARIF FINCH

TITANS OLB SHARIF free agency and D'Andre Walker in FINCH AIMS TO EARN Jim Wyatt the 2019 NFL Draft. MORE OPPORTUNITIES - ✔ AND MAKE MORE PLAYS - @jwyattsports Finch aims to keep improving to “I want to be great so I will try to IN 2019 give himself a chance. He plans to improve every day.”@S_Finch6 be more violent with hands while working this offseason to take his also improving in coverage, among BY JIM WYATT game to another level in 2019 for other things. TITANS ONLINE @Titans. #TitansCaravan. MAY 1, 2019 “Just improving on the little things, Finch used the word “earned” improving on everything really,” he NASHVILLE – Sharif Finch had multiple times during a five-minute said. “Improving on my versatility, options last May after not being interview. being great at different things, being selected in the 2018 NFL Draft. a Swiss Army knife for this team, The 6-foot-4, 250-pounder knows helping wherever I can, whether that But after a productive collegiate nothing is given in the NFL, and be special teams, all the phases of career at Temple, the imposing edge while he figures to be in a position the kicking game or spelling rusher opted to sign as an undrafted to make an even bigger impact in somebody on defense. free agent with the Titans. After all, 2019, he knows nothing will be he’d been one of the team’s 30 pre- given once again. He’ll have to earn “It’s about just taking advantage of draft visits, and it felt like a good fit. a roster spot, and playing time. all my opportunities. I look back and I felt I did OK (last year), but I can A year later, Finch looks back and “Last year was last year,” he said. improve. There’s a lot of plays I can he’s happy with his choice. He got “Having the experience and having improve. I want to be great, so I will an opportunity to play – and the success was great, but I know try and improve every day.” contribute – as a rookie after making this is a new year and I know last the team, and he’s comfortable with year doesn’t mean anything now. # # # his surroundings. It’s about what I do this year, how I work and how I improve. That will Meanwhile, the Titans are happy ultimately determine my success. they got him. “Whatever role I do earn this year, “I got an opportunity to be around it’s going to be a testament to the guys I love to be around,” Finch said work I put in during the offseason while on the Titans Caravan on and the work I put in during camp. Tuesday. “This locker room is a That is when you earn your great thing -- it kind of feels like I opportunity. So I am ready to take am back at home at Temple. I met a on the challenge. I have been lot of great guys, and I got the working all offseason so I am opportunity to take advantage of it.” excited to see what I can do.”

Finch was a contributor for the Finch, who battled through a Titans in 2018 after making the shoulder injury late in the season team's 53-man roster. and the loss of his father during training camp, said he’s willing to He played in all 15 games, and put in the work. finished with 22 tackles, two quarterback pressures, two tackles After racking up 14.5 sacks, 32 for a loss, and 1.5 sacks. He was also tackles for a loss, two interceptions, a contributor on special teams, five punt blocks and 144 tackles in where he tallied seven tackles. college, he knows what it’s like to be a big difference-maker. He’d like “It was a great process, just coming to do even more with the Titans in in and taking advantage of the his second NFL season, but he also opportunities that I was given, that I knows he’ll have to earn his earned, and just getting better every opportunities. day,” Finch said. “I got an opportunity to get out there and In addition to Finch, edge rushers produce in the snaps that I ended up Harold Landry and Kamalei Correa getting, and earning. It was return, and this offseason the team definitely a process, and it was added veteran Cameron Wake in enjoyable.” ANTHONY FIRKSER

DO THE MATH: In the long history of the intent was to earn a spot on the LONGSHOT PLUS Oilers/Titans franchise, dating all Crimson basketball team — having HARVARD EDUCATION the way back to 1960, only one passed on some small-college EQUALS BIG Harvard alum — current Tampa basketball scholarship offers as a Bay quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick shooting guard. OPPORTUNITY FOR — has ever taken a regular-season TITANS TIGHT END snap for this team. “I really wanted to give it a shot to ANTHONY FIRKSER play college ball there, so (Murphy) “We’ve never been known as a gave me that option and let me try BY JOHN GLENNON football factory,” Firkser said with a out,” Firkser said. “But ultimately, it THE ATHLETIC smile. just wasn’t worth splitting time with SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 that. So I just figured it was a better But perhaps it’s high time we all opportunity to play football for When he takes the field Sunday started paying more attention to (Murphy).” during the Titans’ home opener, Harvard’s players, the school’s tight tight end Anthony Firkser will be ends in particular. It proved a wise move for at least a going where few of his kind have couple of reasons. gone in the past. The last five to play the position for the Crimson are all on NFL rosters, One, Firkser joined a Harvard tight But he’ll also be heading down an meaning Firsker will be the latest in end group that included the likes of increasingly well-traveled path. a lineage that reflects well on current NFLers Cameron Brate Harvard coach Tim Murphy’s (Tampa Bay) and Kyle Juszczyk If those statements sound as if they system. (San Francisco). cancel one another out, let the story of Firkser — an undrafted free agent “I tell our (tight ends) like Anthony “We had a lot of older guys in the from Harvard with a penchant for in the very first meeting that you room to learn from and to help be problem-solving — help clear up kids are like the Navy SEALS of our leaders,” Firkser said. “You things. football team,” Murphy said. “By embrace that role as you get older that, I mean they have to have the and you try to help the younger But first, his relevance: versatility to play multiple guys, so it’s definitely a good positions, and they have to be able environment to be in.” Firkser and fellow tight ends Jonnu to physically and mentally handle it. Smith, Luke Stocker and MyCole They get into the idea that they’re In addition, Murphy doubled as the Pruitt have all been shoved into the kind of an elite group, and they take team’s tight ends/H-backs coach, spotlight over the past few days, that challenge on. It’s obviously helping install the kind of flexibility tasked with helping to fill the gaping worked out very well.” at the position that would work on void left when Pro Bowler Delanie the NFL level as well. The Crimson Walker was lost — likely for the The perfect learning lab utilize a two-tight end attack, one season — in the Titans’ opener. that puts some of the team’s best Growing up in Manalapan, New athletes to work at multiple spots — Quarterback Marcus Mariota needs Jersey, some of Firkser’s early including wide receiver and new targets, and the Titans — who interests might have offered a fullback. use two tight ends in their base glimpse of the Ivy League path he offense — can’t completely one day would follow. “That way, you can play an up- overhaul the team’s offensive tempo style of offense like we do,” scheme overnight. “I was a more reserved kid growing Murphy explained, “without having up, so I loved drawing art when I to substitute or being predictable.” “If somebody goes down in front of was younger,” Firkser said. you, that means that the next gets “Puzzles always interested me, too, Added Firkser: “The tight ends were more opportunity,” Titans coach problem-solving and stuff like that. kind of like the Swiss Army knife Mike Vrabel said. Maybe that’s my math position. We were asked to do a lot of stuff, whether it was online It’s the fact that Firkser may be one background — doing problems and blocking as a wide receiver, moving of those next men up, however, drawing out equations, like out in the slot or playing in the that’s still an eye-opener, given his Geometry.” backfield as a fullback. I think that status as a longshot to make the definitely helps with your transition team’s 53-man roster only weeks But Firkser was a heck of an athlete to (the NFL).” ago. as well, one whose first loves were hockey and basketball. Harvard tight ends in the NFL How unlikely was he to stick? In fact, even though Firsker went to Player Team Exp Catches Harvard as a football recruit, his Yards YPC TD ANTHONY FIRKSER

traditional Week 3 “dress-rehearsal” Cameron Brate Bucs 5th contest. 129 1,556 11.1 17 “I think he can do a number of things, whether it’s a vertical threat Ben Braunecker Bears 3rd or catching the ball down the field 4 41 10.3 — I thought he did a good job 0 blocking-wise as a tight end,” Mariota said. “So he’s very versatile Anthony Firkser Titans 1st and I think if we can help him out, 0 0 0 make him feel comfortable, he’ll 0 execute that much more.”

Kyle Juszczkyk 49ers 6th Murphy said Firkser reminds him of 131 1,140 8.7 former Indianapolis tight end Dallas 6 Clark, a lightly recruited high- school player — and somewhat Tyler Ott Seahawks undersized for his position — who 4th 40, 188 0 would eventually catch over 500 0 0 passes during his NFL career.

‘We know he’s a smart dude’ “I’m not saying that Anthony Firkser is going to the Hall of The 23-year-old Firkser didn’t crack Fame,” Murphy said, “but I think the 53-man roster in stints with the his skill set, his body type and his New York Jets and Kansas City last potential is similar to a guy like season, his first year out of college. (Clark).

But he’s found a home so far in “Anthony’s just a great kid, a class Nashville. kid, a high-character kid. He was somebody that was always going to Sure, Firkser’s academic find a way to reach his full potential. background — at this point — is That’s ultimately how he got to the still more impressive than his NFL.” football resume. # # # He holds a Harvard degree in applied mathematics, and he’s gone so far as to take actuarial exams in pursuit of a potential post-football career. Some of Firkser’s teammates are even turning to him as an authority on questions that happen to arise in the locker room.

“We know he’s a smart dude, even though he doesn’t talk about it,” Smith said. “But we like to give him a hard time. So if we’re looking for an answer on something, we’re always like, ‘Hey, confirm that with Firk. Hey, Firk, is that right?’”

But it will be interesting to see whether he eventually contributes on the field as well.

The 6-2, 246-pound Firkser caught the eye of the Titans when he led the team with 10 preseason catches, hauling in five passes including a touchdown against Pittsburgh in the DAVID FLUELLEN

AFTER WEIGHT GAIN, Fluellen said he worked out THERE'S EVEN MORE TO especially hard this offseason, in After a recent OTA, Fluellen he’s LIKE ABOUT TITANS RB addition to “eating a lot.” still getting used to playing with the DAVID FLUELLEN - AND extra weight, but he’s adjusting. “I try to eat something every 2 ½-3 HIS VERSATILITY Fluellen was listed at 5-foot-11, 224 hours,” Fluellen said. “Not like bad pounds on last year’s roster, but he’s food – some chicken, broccoli, rice, much heavier than that now. BY JIM WYATT things like that. I just try to eat that TITANS ONLINE as much as I can. … I think the extra “It took some getting used to, and JUNE 7, 2019 weight helps me be able to do more that is what these OTAs are for, to things, wherever I’m needed, to give see how guys move at certain NASHVILLE – Since he first joined myself a chance to make the team.” weights and that’s how we set up for the Titans back in 2015, running the season,” Fluellen said. “As for back David Fluellen has been Jim Wyatt right now I am getting used to it – popular with his coaches and some days it’s good, some days I teammates because of his work ethic ✔ have to pick it up. And it’s all about and team-first mentality. conditioning, too – conditioning @jwyattsports with the weight you’ve got.” Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is among Fluellen’s biggest fans. A look at @DavidFluellenJr during Meanwhile, Fluellen’s teammates a @Titans OTA this week. are getting used to seeing a bigger “One, he cares about the team,” pic.twitter.com/2D0V7QMsGM “Flu” around as well. Vrabel said of Fluellen. “He will do anything that anybody on this team The Titans re-signed Fluellen, who “They definitely talk about it,” asks him to do, whether it’s to play initially joined the Titans as an Fluellen said with a smile. “They’ve any position – offensively or undrafted free agent out of Toledo in asked me what I’ve been doing (to defensively. He does his best on 2015, earlier this offseason. get bigger), or why I was getting special teams, he’s a hard worker, he bigger, those sort of things. But they cares about his teammates, and he Over the past two seasons, Fluellen know I am trying to help the team does a great job.” has played in 23 games for the any way possible. Titans after spending most of his Well, there’s now even more of first two years in Tennessee on the “They are all encouraging me, Fluellen to like. practice squad. especially the offensive line. Those guys are big eaters, so they are How much more? Fluellen’s 2018 season was cut short making sure my weight is right so I because of an injury he suffered can be ready to go.” “Probably about 16, 17 pounds,” against the Patriots on November Fluellen said with a smile. 11, and he ended the season on # # # Injured Reserve. Fluellen has eight In the team’s OTAs, Fluellen is carries for 37 yards in his career, noticeable bigger. The extra weight including four carries for 16 yards in should allow him to show his 2018. He had nine special teams versatility even more, whether it's stops in 2017, and two in 2018 lining up in the backfield on offense, before being injured. or on special teams. After talking to coaches about Fluellen has been used sparingly at adding weight earlier this offseason, running back during his career. Fluellen said “I was willing to do Following the departure of tight end whatever.” So he went to work in Luke Stocker, who lined up in the the weight room, and at the dinner backfield as a fullback in 2018, table. Fluellen could be a candidate to fill that role this fall, in addition to his Fluellen said the OTAs have been a assignments in the past. learning experience for him as he works at different positions, “but The additional weight should make it’s been a good fit for both of us.” him sturdier if needed in front of running backs Derrick Henry or “The more you can do, the better,” Dion Lewis. Fluellen said. “Because if you are versatile, and you can do things other guys can’t, you are going to be used more.” DERRICK HENRY

I DID IT, GRANDMA Courtesy of Derrick Henry ball anymore it was so dark out on that dirt road. But I just wanted to BY DERRICK HENRY You always made sure I understood keep playing. I was so competitive. THE PLAYERS TRIBUNE the importance of education. I wanted to win so bad. MAY 4, 2018 “Football ain’t gonna last forever,” you’d say. So I always told you that Even when I played against the no matter what else happened in my computer on the NCAA video Sometimes I can still hear you life, I would make sure that I got my game, I was competitive. I’d be in singing. I’ll just be hanging out at college degree. I made that promise the back room of your house on the home, or grabbing my stuff in the to you. PS2 and I’d create Derrick Henry — morning and rushing out to practice, the biggest, baddest player in and I’ll see the two pictures I have Well, Grandma … I want you to college football — and play dynasty framed on my kitchen island — one know that I did it. mode. And when a season ended of you around the time you first and Derrick Henry didn’t win the started to get sick, and one of you Today, I’m going to walk across the Heisman, I’d play again. I’d just and me together when I was young stage and receive my degree from keep on playing until I won the — and I’ll just … hear it. Out of the University of Alabama. Heisman. nowhere, pulled up from somewhere in the back of my heart, Graduating is something that I’ve I’d always hear you yell from the your voice will just come rushing wanted to do for myself, but also, front of the house, “Booooy, you into my head, and I swear I can hear for you. I always wanted you to be better get off that game and go do you singing church songs to me like proud of me, and I know that you your lessons!” you did when I was a kid. are. I just admired you so much growing up. I mean, you and You were always telling me to go do You did everything for me, Granddaddy raised 14 kids. Now, I my lessons because I would always Grandma. You sang to me. You sat wasn’t around for all that, and I delay doing my homework so I with me on Saturday mornings and can’t even imagine how hard that could go out and play football or watched cartoons — Arthur, must have been. But I can definitely basketball or whatever, or just sit on Clifford the Big Red Dog … see how you did it, because I know that back porch on the PS2, trying to whatever we could get, because you how hard you always worked. I win the Heisman. know we didn’t have cable. You’d remember you leaving early in the cook me food. Watch me while I morning to go clean rooms at the You were always there to remind me was outside riding my bike. Holiday Inn, and then coming home what was most important. at night and cooking and cleaning, You even gave me my nickname, and yelling at me and all my cousins Later on down the road, when I “Shocka,” because my parents were for being bad … you never turned it eventually lived my dream and won so young when they had me — off. You were always working. the Heisman in real life, you were Mom was 15 and Dad was 16 — that Always looking after us, providing too sick to be there with me. The bad when I came along, you said that I for us. cough that first put you in the had “shocked the whole family.” hospital turned into a respiratory You taught me what’s important. infection that just continued to get You and me, we were just … You knew I loved sports and that I worse. By that time, you had a attached, you know? was gonna be good. But remember breathing tube in your throat and how mad I used to get? I hated you weren’t able to talk. So when I You were my best friend. losing so much. If I was out in the got back to Yulee, you couldn’t yard playing football with my even tell me how proud you were, or Even when I left Yulee, Florida, for cousins and I lost, I would get so remind me to do my lessons. Alabama, you called me all the time, frustrated that I would cry. telling me how much you missed But you didn’t have to tell me all me. And there was that time when I was that. like nine years old playing “When you comin’ home, Shocka?” basketball with Cousin Karris out in I already knew. the driveway — we were playing I’d be like, “Grandma, I miss you, 21, and he beat me. So we played Since you weren’t able to speak, we too … but I can’t come home. I got again. And again. And again. We wrote a lot of notes to each other. I football. I got school.” started at like three o’clock in the remember the last time I came and afternoon, and even after I finally saw you at the hospital, right before “You doin’ your lessons?” beat him a couple of times, we kept I reported back to Tennessee for the on playing because I wasn’t gonna 2016 season. We just sat there “Yes, ma’am.” stop until I felt like I had beaten him together, passing notes back and enough. We played till like 10 at forth like two kids in the back of “You better be.” night. We could barely even see the class, just saying how much we DERRICK HENRY

loved each other. You kept telling me how you wanted to get out of I love you. that hospital — just get in the car and go for a ride. And even though — Shocka you stayed strong throughout everything, it killed me to see you # # # like that — hooked up to all those tubes and machines. I wanted to get you out of that place, too … just bring you home and take care of you.

But I couldn’t. I went back to Tennessee and went back to work. And a few weeks later, when Aunt Latrease called me up and told me things didn’t look good, it killed me that I couldn’t be there with you.

Then, when I got the call on September 13, 2016 that you had passed, it was like my whole world crashed down.

You took a piece of me with you when you passed, Grandma. Life just hasn’t been the same since you left. I know you were tired and you were ready to “go home,” as we’d always say. I just wish we would have had more time. I wanted to take care of you. Do things for you. Show my appreciation for everything you did for me.

But life doesn’t always work that way, and you don’t always get those chances.

I’m just glad you’re not hurting or suffering anymore.

I guess I just want you to know that I love you and I miss you, and I’m doing all the right things. I’m keeping God first, like you always told me to. I’m working hard every day. I’m being respectful to my elders. I’m doing my lessons, Grandma — I promise I am. And when I walk across that stage in Tuscaloosa today and get my degree, I know I won’t be walking alone. You’ll be right there with me, the same way you are every day, inside my heart. I can feel your spirit. I can hear you singing.

You did a good job raising me, Grandma.

Thank you. DERRICK HENRY

ALABAMA BACKS record 3,591 yards and 42 rushing DAMIEN HARRIS, JOSH touchdowns. JACOBS SAY TITANS RB DERRICK HENRY HAS Henry’s now three years into his NFL career, but he’s been back on BEEN A “ROLE MODEL” campus in Tuscaloosa on a regular basis. Henry returned to campus last BY JIM WYATT offseason, and graduated from the TITANS ONLINE school. He’s worked out in the MARCH 8, 2019 training facility at Alabama in each of the past three offseasons, NASHVILLE – As a freshman at including this year. the University of Alabama, running back Damien Harris watched “He’s like a big brother,” Jacobs Derrick Henry work – in the weight said of Henry. “He makes a lot of room, in practices, and in games. jokes but his work ethic, when he comes back and works out with us, Harris was Henry’s back-up in is different. It shows me the level of 2015, and he had an up-close look at competition I need to be at, and he his Heisman Trophy-winning gives me great tips about life and season. Harris then saw Henry get even during a game when he sees drafted to the Titans in the 2016 me, like “you need to slow down on NFL Draft, and has followed his the run or anything like that. success since. “I talk to Derrick all the time. He But the contact never stopped when gives all the running backs advice, Henry’s playing days at the school just about the league and how to go ended. Harris credits Henry for about playing the game the right supporting him, and showing him way, and about working hard. He’s the way. The same can be said for one of the hardest workers that I Alabama running back Josh Jacobs, know.” who never played with Henry, but has spent time with him when he’s Harris totaled 3,070 career yards at returned to campus. Alabama, and registered nine 100- yard performances at the school. Harris and Jacobs are now gearing up for this year’s NFL Draft, where Jacobs led Alabama with 1,315 all- they’ll join Henry in the league. purpose yards in 2018, when he scored 15 touchdowns (11 rushing, “Derrick has been a tremendous role three receiving, one kickoff return). model for me,” Harris said. “My freshman year, seeing the things he Harris said the backs are did and accomplished was appreciative of Henry’s influence. unbelievable. It kind of set a pretty high standard after he left. Derrick He plans to lean on him moving has always been a great player, a forward as well. great person and a great mentor so I’m thankful for that. “Derrick always has been a guy who was there to help us out and help us “I’ve talked to Derrick a lot since he improve as players and people,” left. He’s always been there to give Harris said. “And I know I us advice. During the season he appreciate it.” always gave us advice. Once the season ended as far as things like # # # picking an agent or the NFL combine or what the transition is like, he’s (been there).”

In three seasons at Alabama (2013- 15), Henry played in 39 games and totaled 602 carries for a school- DERRICK HENRY

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE citing a midseason pep talk from HERE AND NOW FOR ✔ Titans great Eddie George. TITANS RB DERRICK HENRY @jwyattsports “Obviously something broke through where we were hitting on .@KingHenry_2 in today’s different cylinders,” Smith said. BY JIM WYATT @Titans OTA. TITANS ONLINE pic.twitter.com/G1AYMF1S0c Henry said he’s trying to improve on JUNE 10, 2019 everything to get ready for camp. Henry was great at the end of the NASHVILLE – Titans running back 2018 season. His goal has nothing to do with Derrick Henry isn’t worried about personal goals. the past. As he looks ahead to the In five games in the month of 2019 season, he knows his December, Henry’s rushing totals “Being efficient, being consistent production at the end of the 2018 included 97 carries for 625 yards and making big plays,” he said. “I season means nothing now. and eight touchdowns. Henry set a want to be a playmaker for this franchise record with 238 yards in a team, in this offense.” “It’s starting over,” Henry said game vs. the Jaguars, and he piled following a recent OTA. “We’re not up 170 yards a week later in a win # # # worried about last year – last year is over the Giants. His 625 yards were in the past. You have to start over.” the most by any NFL player in any calendar month this season. Henry As he heads into the final year of his was named the AFC's Offensive contract, he’s also not concerned Player of the Month for December. with 2020, and beyond. He changed the subject with a “next question” Henry’s final numbers for 2018: 215 when the topic came up. carries, 1,059 yards and 12 touchdowns, with a 4.9 yard “It’s football,” Henry said. “I fell in average. love with it before the money. I love football.” Smith said the team hopes to build off the success. This offseason, it’s all about the here and now for Henry. The Titans “Just taking from what we did at the wrapped up OTAs last week, and end of the year,” Smith said of they’ll kick off a three-day Henry. “Any back in there… We minicamp on Tuesday at Saint come up with a plan for all these Thomas Sports Park. guys in the offseason, what we want to see and realistically what you can Henry is focused on getting better develop in the spring. You can have now, so he’ll be ready come fall all these grand goals and there are under offensive coordinator Arthur certain things you can’t see out here Smith, who was promoted from in the spring. tight ends coach earlier this offseason. “(But) he certainly did a nice job at the end of the year, and we just hope “I love Arthur, so it has been fun,” to build on that.” Henry said. “I have known Arthur going on year 4, so I am excited, and Smith mentioned a combination of now it’s about building team things – perimeter blocking, up chemistry when we’re out here. You front blocking, Henry’s comfort build on the positives and try to level in the system -- when asked improve on the negatives. … why Henry was so much more effective in the second half of 2018 “Just continue to get good at things compared to the first half of the you were really good at, and make year, but he didn't pinpoint the them great. That’s what every turnaround to anything in particular. player out here is trying to do, and we’re trying to do that as a team Henry acknowledged during the collectively.” 2018 season he was more decisive during the latter part of the year, Jim Wyatt DERRICK HENRY

TITANS RB DERRICK as I am living, as long as I am HENRY READY FOR playing this sport, having this TRAINING CAMP, BUT platform.” FIRST ... A BACK-TO- @jwyattsports SCHOOL SHOPPING .@Titans RB @KingHenry_2 is at SPREE WITH KIDS @Academy this morning for a back- to-school shopping spree with 35 BY JIM WYATT children from @BGCMT. All TITANS ONLINE received a $200 gift card for school JULY 25, 2019 products thanks to Henry and Academy. @AlabamaFTBL MT JULIET – Titans running back Derrick Henry will report to training camp on Thursday, and a day later Henry is in the process starting his he’ll be on the field for the team’s own foundation (Two All) to “help first practice. people who need help.”

The start of the 2019 season is on the LaQuinta McGhee, COO of the horizon. Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee, said the shopping spree “I am definitely ready,” Henry said with Henry was a surprise to the on Wednesday morning. “It’s time kids. Henry also helped with a back- to get this thing going. I am excited, to-school shopping spree for and ready to get back with the guys. children last year before training All the guys are excited to be back. camp. It’s time to put the pads on and get this thing going.” “I could see in their eyes – and how all of them borrowed a phone from Before Henry turned his complete their parents – how excited they attention to football, however, he were to see Derrick when he came spent Wednesday morning in the in here,” McGhee said. “This is community, with children. exciting for them, and it’s something they’ll always Henry teamed up with Academy remember. When it comes time for Sports + Outdoors to get local Show and Tell, or a conversation to Nashville children prepared for the talk about their summer, they can upcoming school year with a back- definitely say they had a great to-school shopping spree at summer because they were able to Academy in Mt. Juliet. He made his meet Derrick Henry of the Titans.” way through the aisles as 35 children from Boys & Girls Clubs of Henry, who is coming off a 1,059- Middle Tennessee shopped for new yard season, hopes to start off the back-to-school products such as 2019 season the way he finished in backpacks, apparel, footwear, team 2018 when he hits the field later this sports equipment, and more with a week. $200 gift card. Henry ran for 625 yards and eight “It’s always fun to get time to get a touchdowns in December in 2018. chance to spend time with kids in the community, and let them get “Get better,” Henry said. “Get better some things that they need,” Henry each and every day and compete, said. “I am glad to do it. It puts a learn, and grow, develop even more. smile on my face just as much as it I want to get better (in camp) and be does theirs. ready for the season.”

“I just want to be a great influence # # # in the community, especially for the youth. … I want to be a blessing to all these kids. I am fortunate and happy to be in a situation to do this and I will continue to do it as long ADAM HUMPHRIES

NEW TITANS WR ADAM slot receiver while catching 219 “There’s not better way to bond with HUMPHRIES MAY NOT passes for 2,329 yards and nine your teammates than conditioning LOOK THE PART, BUT HE touchdowns over the last four and lifting weights and just grinding SURE PLAYS IT seasons. it out with them,” Humphries said. “We’ve made some good Humphries joined a Titans receiving connections in the locker room and BY JIM WYATT corps that was led by receiver Corey in the receiving room as well. The TITANS ONLINE Davis last season. Davis had 60 past couple of weeks have been APRIL 29, 2019 catches for 843 yards and four awesome and Phase 2, being on the touchdowns, while receiver Taywan field with coaches today went really FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – Adam Taylor was second among receivers smoothly and you can tell a lot of Humphries put on a Titans uniform with 35 catches for 458 yards and a guys are hungry and ready to win on Monday and made his way into touchdown. Tajae Sharpe (26-316- some games.” the Post Exchange here on the Fort 2), Darius Jennings (11-101-0) and Campbell military base. Cameron Batson (8-82) all had their # # # moments as well. The Army officers at the entrance seemed to know him as he posed for Over the weekend, the Titans pictures with Titans linebacker drafted former Ole Miss receiver Rashaan Evans out front, and if the A.J. Brown in the second round. fans waiting inside didn’t, the name plate in front of him as he sat down Jim Wyatt helped. ✔ @jwyattsports Those who follow the NFL know .@adamhumphries13 on new Humphries – he’s an accomplished @Titans teammate receiver who earned a lucrative @Brown1arthur, the team’s second- contract with the Titans in March round draft pick from after four years in Tampa Bay. @OleMissFB.

But he’s not necessarily the most Humphries likes the group. recognizable guy, and he knows it. “It’s a bunch of guys who are “I’ll be sitting on a plane and humble and ready to work,” he said someone will ask: What do (you) of the Titans receiving corps. “They do?,” Humphries said with a smile. all have that chip on their shoulder “And they don’t believe (that I play trying to prove a lot of people wrong in the NFL) until they get off the and that is my kind of group.” plane and Google me. That’s always funny. It comes with it, 5-11, short Humphries also likes his new white dude claiming he plays in the quarterback – Marcus Mariota. He NFL. I have to (convince) people I said he’s humble, athletic, and a actually play in the NFL.” hard worker.

Heck, as Humphries made his way Jim Wyatt through the streets of downtown ✔ Nashville during NFL Draft @jwyattsports weekend, he said more Tampa Bay .@adamhumphries13 said @Titans fans recognized him than Titans QB Marcus Mariota has made a fans. great impression on him already. #TitansCaravan. “As I start to play on Sundays,” Humphries said, “hopefully my face During the course of the offseason will be out there with my name as I program, Humphres said he’s make some plays.” concentrating on being dependable, and trust-worthy. It’s not about In 2018, the 25-year-old Humphries making one-handed catches at this had a career high in receptions (76), point, he said. receiving yards (816) and receiving touchdowns (five) with the It’s about developing chemistry, and Buccaneers. The 5-foot-11, 195- trust. pounder became Tampa Bay’s top ADAM HUMPHRIES

SLOT MACHINE: HOW NEW TITAN ADAM “It’s a testament to him and how Colleges from all over the country HUMPHRIES WENT FROM he’s worked,” Tennessee GM Jon were coming to see uber receiver OVERLOOKED RECRUIT Robinson said. prospect Charone Peake at Dorman. TO ONE OF THE NFL’S When they’d stop by, Gutshall, the It’s not a future that he could have school’s head coach since 1993, MOST COVETED WRS ever imagined when he was at would tell them about Humphries. Dorman High, just outside BY TRAVIS HANEY Spartanburg, S.C. Humphries appeared strong and THE ATHLETIC athletic. He was versatile, too, JUNE 3, 2019 Well, no one could have. capable of playing four or five different positions. As Adam Humphries plunged this “He just wasn’t a guy you’d look at past winter into the deep end of the and say, ‘OK, this guy will be a But he was 5 foot 10. He failed NFL free agency pool, his agents millionaire in the NFL,’” longtime recruiters’ eye test. threw him a life preserver. Dorman coach David Gutshall said. “Nobody would have bought that.” “When you tell somebody you’ve The value of a slot receiver had risen got a skill kid, that’s not what significantly, his reps at MGC For one thing, Humphries only they’re looking for,” Gutshall said Sports told him. Humphries, who occasionally played receiver; he inside his office, across from had proven himself in four seasons was the team’s best defensive back. Dorman’s palatial weight room. “I with Tampa Bay, could be looking And he was perhaps best known at guess they’ve got this person in their at upward of $10 million a year on Dorman for his role as the star point mind, like it’s got to be Dez Bryant the open market. guard on the basketball team. or Calvin Johnson or something like that. All of a sudden, there’s Adam The Clemson product went The way he had it figured, he’d most Humphries. undrafted in 2015 and improbably likely follow his father’s path. Bill made the Buccaneers’ roster after a Humphries was a standout “I used to tell Adam that his biggest rookie mini-camp tryout. His odds basketball player at USC Upstate problem was that he was a little of sticking were so minuscule that (then USC Spartanburg). white boy.” Tampa had included his return flight as part of the initial invite. “I was planning on trying to get a The seeming lack of interest didn’t scholarship for basketball. Get a stop Gutshall’s efforts to shine a A few years later, and he was scholarship. Go to school. Get a light on Humphries. looking at the possibility of an degree. Maybe coach. Get a normal eight-figure check? For one season? job,” Adam Humphries said. “I “It was killing me, because I knew never really had aspirations to play he belonged and could play at that “I thought, ‘Dude, that’s football at the highest level, because level,” Gutshall said. “I’ve never ridiculous,’” Humphries told The I didn’t really think that was even worked any harder with one of my Athletic in May. “I never thought possible.” players to get a scholarship than I there was a chance I could make that did Adam. I mean every time much. It was kind of mind-blowing, In fact, he nearly quit football after someone would talk to me, I was to go from making minimum wage his sophomore season in high school pushing him, telling people about in the NFL to this.” to focus on hoops. Coaches and him. friends talked him into continuing to It wasn’t just about the money; it play both. “I felt like he was going to get left was the statement behind it. The behind.” South Carolina native had spent his “I realized, ‘Why not try to make the entire football career laboring for most of football right now? I’m not One time, a Penn State assistant visibility and opportunity. In a going to get to play it the rest of my coach was watching Humphries reversal, being an NFL team’s life,'” Humphries said. “I could go during a basketball practice. priority in free agency would show play pickup basketball the rest of my Humphries was knocking down 3 just how badly he was wanted. life and get competitive juices from after 3. that.” There would be a fight for a player “The Penn State coach turned to me who’d spent his life in the sport Now entering his fifth NFL season, and said, ‘Oh, well, we’ve got all undersized and overlooked. and his first in Nashville, kinds of kids like this in Humphries’ rec league basketball Pennsylvania,'” Gutshall said. Fending off the Patriots, Saints and career is still on hold. others, the Titans on March 14 As the Penn State coach left, signed the 25-year-old Humphries Dave Gutshall was reduced to Humphries threw down a couple of to a four-year, $36 million deal. begging. thunderous dunks. Despite his ADAM HUMPHRIES height, or lack thereof, he can dunk corner.’ And Adam intercepted it. “I told Charone, ‘Every one of these flat-flooted. I’m sure they looked out there and colleges in this stadium has offered their guy was 6-4 and they said, you. Adam has no offers. “I called him over and said, ‘Adam, ‘Well, that’s the one to go after.’ Understand that tonight’s going to when there’s a college scout here Nobody understood what an athlete be the Adam Humphries Show,'” looking at you, don’t be shooting he was.” Gutshall remembered. 3’s. They need to see what kind of athlete you are,'” Gutshall said. Humphries had a similar, acrobatic Scott, the Clemson assistant, thinks interception to seal the 2009 state Humphries touched the ball on the Asked about that, Humphries title against Byrnes High, a team first 11 plays of the spring game. He laughed and said he didn’t really that included future South Carolina was sensational, electric as he broke want to go to Penn State. Too far star Marcus Lattimore at running tackles and made moves in the open away, he said. back. field. Humphries was essentially putting together a live highlight tape One school far closer, Clemson, had “We were playing against a team for all of those college recruiters. always been aware of Humphries — that, if they beat us, might have not because Gutshall never missed a only won the state championship but After one of those early, game- chance to sell him on Dabo Swinney the national championship,” breaking plays, Gutshall turned and his staff. Gutshall said. “They threw at the around from the sideline and made wrong guy. Humphries, he looked eye contact with Scott. Clemson receivers coach Jeff Scott like he was at least 11 feet in the air said he’d recruited Humphries’ — at least.” “You seen enough or do I need to teammate, Peake, since the ninth keep giving it to him?” Gutshall grade, often traveling the hour-plus There was also the time Humphries asked Scott. to see a Dorman basketball or was selected for the Shrine Bowl, football game. Each time Scott was the annual postseason exhibition Scott laughed. there, he heard about the “other kid” between high school stars from he should be recruiting. North Carolina and South Carolina. “No, Coach,” he said. “I’m good.” The South Carolina staff told “Their coaches were adamant that Gutshall they planned to play Scott fished the phone from his Adam could play at our level,” Scott Humphries at safety. pocket and called Swinney. The said. “I mean, we get that a lot on the scholarship offer — the only one recruiting trail. Every coach has a Gutshall asked why they wouldn’t Humphries would ever receive from kid that they like and maybe they play him at corner. an FBS-level school — came later don’t translate to the college level that day. based on their size and speed. We “Well, he’s not as athletic as we definitely take those comments, but want our corners to be in this game,” Humphries committed to Clemson a we have to see it for ourselves.” the coach told Gutshall. “We need few weeks later. Peake, the reason our corners to be a little more Clemson ever saw Humphries, also What schools mostly saw was athletic.” committed to be a Tiger. Humphries excelling on defense. Gutshall attended a practice the The decision still didn’t create a There was the time Dorman took a following week. Humphries was sense of certainty about Humphries’ 7-on-7 team to Nashville. Playing lined up at corner. future, however. against a talented team from Arkansas, Gutshall was standing “They looked at me and said, ‘He’s Later that year, Scott and Swinney near a Vanderbilt coach as the the best damn corner we’ve got,'” were visiting Dorman for a scrimmage wound down. Gutshall said with a laugh. basketball game. Bill Humphries, Adam’s dad, pulled Scott aside. “We’re up by four with three Adam Humphries at Dorman High seconds left to go in the game,” School (Courtesy of the “Coach Scott, I need to ask you a Gutshall remembered. “(The Vandy Spartanburg Herald-Journal) question,’ Scott remembered. “‘Do coach) walks over to me and and you truly believe that Adam can points and says, ‘They’re going to Eventually, Gutshall had to figure play football at Clemson?’” go to that receiver over there. out a way to show colleges what They’re going to just throw the Humphries could do offensively. “‘Absolutely, I do,’” Scott told jump ball to him.’ I looked out there Humphries’ dad. “‘We wouldn’t at corner to see who was covering He estimates that 40 schools came to have offered him if we didn’t think him. It was Adam. Dorman’s spring game prior to he could.'” Humphries’ senior year. Most of “I kind of looked at him and said, them were there to see Peake. Humphries first turned Swinney’s ‘Well, they picked the wrong head at a basketball game, months ADAM HUMPHRIES before the scholarship offer was Grisham, Sammy Watkins and worked together. It gave me the extended. Martavis Bryant. confidence and the swagger to know that I could perform at that level and “When I saw him play basketball, I But Scott saw enough from contribute.” thought, ‘This guy’s got something Humphries in that initial preseason to him,'” Swinney said. “He’s just a camp to call him into his office Clemson’s wide receivers from winner. He’s just one of those guys. before the season began. He told 2012. Six of them have gone on to He’s going to be the best. He’s the him that he would play as a true play in the NFL. In the top row, No. guy who, on the playground, freshman. 19 is Charone Peake (Jets), No. 18 somebody’s picking him first — is (Seahawks), No. 2 is because they know they’ll win with Humphries was shocked. Sammy Watkins (Chiefs), No. 1 is him on their team.” Martavis Bryant (Raiders) and No. 6 “Do you really think I’m ready to is DeAndre Hopkins (Texans). Clemson saw Humphries as a play?'” Humphries asked Scott. Humphries is No. 16 in the bottom possible replacement for slot row. (Mark Cramer) receiver Tyler Grisham, who went “Absolutely,” Scott said. “Not only on to play a couple of seasons in the are you going to play but you’re At the time, Humphries set the NFL. He’s now back at Clemson as going to help us this year.” record for number of games played an offensive assistant coach. by a Clemson receiver (52). He Humphries caught just 15 passes his caught 112 passes his final three Between Grisham, Humphries and first year, but he played in all 14 of seasons, also returning punts. the most recent slot standout, new the team’s games. The coaches saw Oakland Raider Hunter Renfrow, his potential — not just for his time “He was dependable,” Hopkins said the Tigers have started a New at Clemson, but beyond the college last fall. “You had Sammy and England-esque trend on the college game. myself, but he was one of those guys level of unearthing unheralded who got slept on in the slot, and he talent at the position. After the season, he was riding in a made a lot of plays for us. He was golf cart with Chad Morris, consistent. He’d go back to catch a Perhaps by no coincidence, Clemson’s offensive coordinator at punt and might return it for a Swinney was a walk-on receiver at the time. touchdown. Alabama. Morris told Humphries that he’d “It was about hard work, and he was “I think Dabo feels for those guys,” play 10 years in the NFL. a good route runner, studied hard. Gutshall said. “He knows that they He knew every position, so if can play. He’s willing to take a Humphries laughed. somebody went down, he could play chance on them.” that spot. It was hard to keep him off “I thought, ‘There’s no way. I had the field.” Furthering the point, Scott said like 12 catches last year. I’m just Clemson is one of the only schools happy to be on the field at During Humphries’ sophomore he knows that doesn’t do any testing Clemson,”” Humphries said. year, the Clemson staff even tried at its summer camps for high school him at cornerback, just in case the prospects. Morris repeated it. He said he’d team needed an emergency have every bit the pro career that the defensive back. “It’s not all about how fast you run, team’s star receiver, Watkins, how big you are,” Scott said. would. He had two tackles in 11 snaps at “Within our program, the best corner in a game at Wake Forest. players are going to play. We’re not “I would just tell him, ‘Man, you’re going to get caught up in all the going to play longer than all of “You think about all the receivers measurables.” them. Just trust me,'” said Morris, we had there,” Morris said, “but now the head coach at Arkansas. there was no job too big or too small Humphries arrived as the lowest- for Adam Humphries.” rated recruit in the 2011 class. Some Playing with that talented receiver assistant coaches in the room even group, one that eventually also Despite proving himself capable wondered why the Tigers were included DeAndre Hopkins, served and versatile in helping Clemson taking this smallish 2-star instead of as a confidence-builder for ascend to the power it is now, a stud from elsewhere. Scott and Humphries. Humphries’ phone didn’t ring Swinney asked for some faith. during the 2015 draft. He did not get “I think just being around them, an undrafted rookie deal, either. The presumption was that that’s what helped me the most,” he Humphries would redshirt, said. “I was learning from the best If his football career was to especially considering the receiver dudes to do it. We were close and continue, it would come down to a room included future NFL players we helped each other grow and rookie tryout. He had two invites: ADAM HUMPHRIES

One was in Detroit, the other in With an evolving rapport with “The thing about free agency is the Tampa. They coincided, so had was Winston, Humphries saw his uncertainty of where you’re going,” forced to choose one. production increase each of his four Humphries said. “That can add to seasons with the Bucs. the pressure of your decisions. His agents felt as if the situation ‘They’re going to do this with you. with the Bucs might be a bit more ADAM HUMPHRIES IN THE They’re going to use you like this. suited for Humphries, so he flew to NFL You’re going to lead the NFL in Tampa. And, yes, the invite did third-down receptions.’ come with the return flight home YEAR Targets Rec Yards already booked. YPC YPG TD “You hear all that from teams, but you don’t know the guys. You’ve “They were expecting to send me 2015 40 27 260 never met them. You don’t know home,” Humphries said. “I was like, 9.6 20.0 1 anything about them. So, knowing ‘Well, OK, that’s cool.’ That just Jon and knowing that he knew kind of added to a little chip on the 2016 83 55 622 exactly what I was capable of doing, shoulder. It’s fun proving people 11.3 41.5 2 being with me for a full season in wrong.” Tampa, knowing how I approached 2017 83 61 631 every day of practice and game During the two-day tryout, a Bucs 10.3 39.4 1 days, there was some comfort there. staffer came over and encouraged Humphries. It was Jon Robinson, 2018 105 76 816 “I knew I wasn’t going to a place then an assistant GM in Tampa. 10.7 51.0 5 where someone had watched my highlight tape and they think I can “In my mind, I didn’t think I was “He’s where he is because he do whatever. (Robinson) knows doing very good at all,” Humphries became a master of the details,” everything about how I prepare and said. “I didn’t know the plays. I Scott said. “It’s his commitment to what I do and all that. That was guess I ran a couple of good routes, doing the little things.” definitely an extra, added level of had some good one-on-ones.” comfort in making the decision.” He showed toughness, too. Last Following the rookie mini-camp, season, Humphries had 423 yards The Titans had one final test, Tampa’s front office huddled. GM after the catch — 11th-most among though. Jason Licht told the scouting staff to NFL receivers. pick two of the tryout players for an Humphries had agreed to come to extended look. “As his position coach, I could turn Nashville when New England my back when he was in the game,” called. The Patriots — coming off Humphries was one of them. Scott said. “I could focus on their sixth Super Bowl win since coaching someone else and not 2001 — were making a push to add He went on to catch nine passes for watch the play because I knew he another slot receiver, a valued 139 yards and a touchdown in the was going to do it exactly right. position in their storied run. team’s preseason games, hauling in There’s been very few of those guys a touchdown in the final one, to earn in that category. He graded out at Gutshall had long joked around a roster spot. He played in Tampa’s like 97 percent on a consistent basis. Dorman High that Humphries opener against the Titans, his debut That’s really who Adam was, and would be the NFL’s leading receiver coinciding with the first games for still is.” if Tom Brady were throwing to him. both Jameis Winston and Marcus But it wasn’t a joke any longer; it Mariota. Flourishing last season also allowed was a real possibility. Humphries leverage in free agency. He had two receptions against Teams were lining up to add his “Obviously, he’s the G.O.A.T. Tennessee, but was then held services. That’s that simple,” Humphries said without the catch the following of Brady. “But there’s so much that three weeks. The Bucs actually cut He’d always liked Nashville and he factors into a decision. It was a four- him at that point. He cleared waivers recognized the Titans’ need for a year deal. Who knows how many and was assigned to the practice proven slot receiver. That made (years) he’s got left? There’s a lot squad. Tennessee an instant contender for that goes into it. him. Three weeks later, though, “Obviously the chance to play with Humphries was promoted back to Robinson was perhaps what him would have been awesome, but the active roster. After 25 catches in separated the Titans most. After all, a lot of things factor into that the final 10 games for Tampa, he he was part of a front office that decision. Ultimately, I thought this never looked back. believed in Humphries when no one was coming here to a team that was else did. on the rise and with young talent on the offense and a really good ADAM HUMPHRIES defense. They’d had a taste of the It would only be natural if “It’s kind of cool to see him earn his playoffs. I felt like my need at the Humphries experienced self-doubt way to this place. That’s what he’s slot position was great. I felt like I — or self-pity, at least — as he done. So many guys get somewhere could really contribute and start encountered roadblocks in trying to based on potential. He’s where he is something new here.” continue his football career in based on performance.” college and then the NFL. Still, Humphries admits it was a # # # tricky day or two. He wanted to Instead, he maintained an air of remain true to his commitment to positivity amid what even he Robinson. But, well, the Patriots are describes as “shitty situations.” the Patriots. They’d made stars of once-overlooked slot guys such as “I always thought if I just had one Wes Welker (undrafted) and Julian more play, that meant I had a chance Edelman (seventh-round pick). to make something happen,” he said. “I thought maybe another “There were a ton of pros and not a school would come in and offer. lot of cons,” Humphries said. “You Even as a tryout guy, I thought ‘I’ve have to look at both situations and a got two days to make the most of it.’ quality of life and where you’re I wasn’t really worried at all. I had living, state taxes. A lot of things go an opportunity, so I thought I might into it when you’re talking with as well not hold back and make the your agents and families and stuff most of it.” about it. At the end of the day, my heart wanted to be in Tennessee. I When no one expects anything from was happy to finally have that all you, he said it has a way of actually over with and have a team I could minimizing pressure. commit to and try my best for them. “The way I calculate it in my mind “I felt like my talents would be used is there’s nothing to lose,” best here. And New England was Humphries said. “I’m blessed to the same way. That would have have a family that loves me and worked, too, but at the end of the cares about me and friends who are day, it was a good decision to come the same way. here.” “I mean, if nothing worked out for His family being able to drive to me, I’d be fine. I’d go back home home games in Tennessee was also and be surrounded by people who a factor. It’s a little more than five support me. I could definitely make hours from Spartanburg to the most of it doing something else. Nashville. The Humphries crew … I was going to do my best and wasn’t exactly going to be able to that was all I could ask for.’” make weekend road trips to Massachusetts. For now, his football career continues to trend upward. The In the end, the decision was sort of salary just made a huge jump, sure. like making — and sticking to — a But so did expectations. commitment to a college. “It’s not a big deal,” Humphries “A little bit. You make a verbal said. “I know where I came from, commitment,” Humphries said. how I got here. Not going to change “Everyone’s excited for you. anything now.” Parents are buying shirts online and all that. I already had my mind made Swinney said Humphries will up to come here. I felt like I had to always be one of his favorite honor my word. recruiting stories — and the story’s just getting better. “I didn’t feel like I had to, I guess, but as a man, you want to honor “So he goes from the little guy at what you believed in originally and Dorman High School that no one stick to it. I’m glad I did.” wanted to making, what, $9 or $10 million a year? Yeah, I’d say that’s a pretty good story,” Swinney said. ADOREE' JACKSON

SOURCE: TITANS CB # # # JACKSON PAYS FOR TEEN'S BURIAL

BY TURRON DAVENPORT ESPN.COM MAY 21, 2019

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson and his business partner James Moore paid for the burial expenses of Jaylon McKenzie this past weekend, a source close to Jackson's family said.

McKenzie was a promising eighth- grade football player at Mason- Clark Middle School in East Saint Louis, Illinois. He was killed by a stray bullet while leaving a party on May 5.

McKenzie was also featured in Sports Illustrated and said Jackson, a fellow Belleville native, was someone whose path he wanted to follow to the NFL.

Despite his young age, McKenzie was already receiving college scholarship offers, one of which was from the University of Illinois. He was selected to compete in the All- American All-Star Game in Canton, Ohio, during the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend last August.

McKenzie's mother, Sukeena Gunner, said her son was trying to leave a party in Venice, Illinois, when a fight broke out. According to Illinois State Police, McKenzie was struck by a stray bullet and died at a local hospital. A 15-year-old girl was also hit and remains in critical condition.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott grew up in St. Louis. Elliott and Jackson made arrangements to cover the expenses for the family. Elliott paid for the funeral services, while Jackson and Moore paid for the burial, the source said.

NFL Network first reported on Jackson's gesture. ADOREE' JACKSON

ADOREE' JACKSON IS TURRON DAVENPORT myself and do everything that I want SHARPENING HIS MIND to do," Jackson said. "If I can be the TO MATCH HIS PHYSICAL ✔ best me I can be, I know it will be SKILLS beneficial to the team. I did it before @TDavenport_NFL in college and high school. I am trying to develop and get better." BY TURRON DAVENPORT #Titans DB coach Kerry Coombs ESPN.COM on Adoree Jackson and being a Jackson is working to be more at JUNE 13, 2019 consistent player. peace during tough times, knowing pic.twitter.com/VekbkkehyU that he did everything he could to NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Cornerback get better and put forth his best Adoree' Jackson is one of the The uneven performances aren't effort. His family and faith play a Tennessee Titans’ most athletically unusual at cornerback. As Titans big part in his ability to stay gifted players. He was clocked at defensive backs coach Kerry positive. They helped him get 4.39 seconds in the 40-yard dash at Coombs pointed out, "The corner through real-life issues, such as the NFL combine. But the 2017 position in the NFL is a very, very when his mother beat breast cancer first-rounder also has taken his share challenging position. You're going while Jackson was in college. of criticism for up-and-down to go against the other team's best performances on Sundays. players, best athletes week in and "Praying is one of the key things in week out." The best cornerbacks are keeping yourself sane and going. As he enters his third NFL season, the ones who can quickly get over a Every day is not going to be a good Jackson is working on blocking the bad result and move on to the next one. You won't feel your best every outside noise and becoming more play or day. Staying positive during day, but I keep praying, and I mentally sharp. He is taking a big- the down times helps block out the understand that I woke up this picture approach, because he knows criticism. morning, so I am blessed. Some if he gets better, the team also will stuff may go bad and go downhill, get better. Part of Jackson's new approach but it's not always going to be like involves getting to the facility that," Jackson said. "I want to be more mentally sharp earlier. He is taking advantage of the and physically be at peace with experience he has at his disposal by Head coach Mike Vrabel offered myself and do everything that I want asking veteran defensive back some old-school wisdom when to do," Adoree' Jackson said. Jim Logan Ryan a lot of questions. The asked about how to ignore the Brown/USA TODAY Sports two are spending more time critics. together, since neither is "Physically, I will take my tangibles participating in team or 7-on-7 "Everybody has an opinion. That's over anybody. I mean every athlete periods as they rehab from injuries. this business, but we have to focus will say that," Jackson said Tuesday (Jackson had offseason foot surgery on what we can control," Vrabel after practice. "I am trying to better but is expected back for training said. "I've learned that you try to live myself mentally. It's something that camp, while Ryan is recuperating your life like a river. On one bank is has always been in my mind. I want from a broken fibula suffered in the future. On the other bank is the to be better. I have to figure out what December.) It allows Jackson to past. When you worry about the I don't do well and how I can do it pick Ryan's brain while they're future, it's called anxiety. When you better to help myself, this watching plays unfold. It also is worry about the past, it's called secondary, the defense, and it will giving Jackson a chance to show off depression. We have to try to stay trickle down." his colorful personality. focused on what's happening now."

Through two seasons, Jackson has That's what he did during a 7-on-7 # # # two interceptions, both of them period on the first day of minicamp. coming last season. But the 2018 Cornerback Tye Smith had just campaign had its share of highs and broken up a pass from Marcus lows. Jackson's best performance Mariota intended for WR Tajae was when he limited Patriots Sharpe. Jackson flashed a smile and wideout Josh Gordon to two made sure Sharpe heard him receptions for 14 yards (Gordon had congratulate Smith for making the a total of four receptions for 81 play. Jackson could be heard after yards) in a 34-10 win over New most of the reps, telling the England. But he struggled to contain defensive backs what they did well Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton or offering pointers. Being a leader (nine receptions for 155 yards, two is important to Jackson. TDs) in a 38-10 Week 11 loss at Indianapolis. "I want to be more mentally sharp and physically be at peace with DARIUS JENNINGS

DARIUS JENNINGS HAS Jennings in April 2017. After a August – continue to show up. HAD A WINDING CAREER, month wondering about his future, Literally. BUT HE MIGHT FINALLY Jennings signed with the Titans in HAVE FOUND A HOME late May. Injuries become a recurring WITH THE TITANS storyline during the preseason, but He spent time on the active squad Vrabel pointed out that No. 14 last fall – failing to touch the field – (Williams) and No. 15 (Jennings) BY TRAVIS HANEY and then hung on through the have had perfect attendance. THE ATHLETIC coaching change; Mike Vrabel’s Beyond mere presence, it seems as AUGUST 21, 2018 staff now makes five different if one or both do something that offensive staffs in four years for stands out in each practice and There’s a piercing honesty in Titans Jennings. preseason game. receiver Darius Jennings’ voice when he talks about where he was But really, despite the revolving It was a Williams’ block that sprung 18 months ago. door, this may be his most Jennings for the touchdown at promising situation since that first Green Bay. And he did it again on “I was on my couch,” Jennings told season in Cleveland. A mysterious, Taywan Taylor’s 47-yard score last The Athletic. lingering injury to veteran Rishard weekend against Tampa Bay. Matthews may open a receiver spot He said that on Aug. 11, two days on the 53-man roster; it seems likely Vrabel also singled out Williams after he caught a touchdown from at this point. Michael Campanaro, making a tackle on a kickoff against Marcus Mariota against Green Bay. who had game action last season in the Packers. He was fast enough to It was the Titans’ first time in the Baltimore, has also been limited get the returner down on the 10-yard end zone this preseason. during August with some sort of line. injury. Jennings also said it was his first “It’s some of the extra things that professional score, in a preseason or The door is open, and Jennings may help guys and help our team, regular-season game. would rather avoid having which is critical,” Vrabel said transaction No. 22 be another move Sunday. “I don’t want to say it was a moment to the practice squad. where I thought I belonged, because Vrabel was never released as a I feel like that every day,” he said. “Just having that mindset, having player, but he is sensitive to the “It was nice to get back in the end something taken away from me, it’s tenuous nature of that final roster. zone, but I think I’ll treasure it a kind of fuel to my fire,” Jennings little bit more once I do it in a real said. “I’ve started games, and I’ve “I think the worst thing you can do game.” been on my couch; I’ve seen the is start looking around and highs and the lows. I’m just coming counting,” he said. “We’re looking That quest, including the stop on the out here, fighting every day, and for guys who love football and want sofa, continues to be a long, winding making sure I put my best foot to be around this organization. road. forward. I count it as a blessing.” Chances are, if they love football, they’re going to remain as a Since signing as an undrafted free That life experience can sometimes Tennessee Titan.” agent with Cleveland on May 11, separate players in the preseason, 2015, the 26-year-old’s page-long Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel said # # # transaction log reads as if you’re Monday when asked about tracking a terribly lost package. Jennings.

The Virginia product has been “Sometimes, these guys that have moved on and off rosters and been released play a little harder practice squads 21 different times in than the guys who haven’t,” Vrabel just four seasons. Jennings plays said. “It’s not hard to figure out why receiver, but he moonlights as a yo- they do that: It’s because they don’t yo. want to have that feeling again. They’re trying to do everything they The Browns gave him some late- can to avoid that feeling.” season run in 2015, when he caught 14 passes for 117 yards and returned Halfway through the preseason seven kicks. Since then, it’s been schedule, and halfway to the final only a grind to get back to Sundays. cut date, it’s clear that Jennings and Nick Williams – another That pursuit seemed as if it might be journeyman who has been steady in over when the New York Jets cut BEN JONES

TITANS CENTER BEN and others as they made their way JONES GATHERS Ryan said the event is a continued from station to station. TEAMMATES FOR CLAY effort for players to support one SHOOT TO HELP AT-RISK another. A night earlier, he was at a As part of his charity, the Jones fundraising event for defensive YOUTH Mission, Jones said he and his wife, lineman Jurrell Casey. Alex, want to give kids a better opportunity to succeed in life. BY JIM WYATT “When your best players, your most TITANS ONLINE known players, are so conscious The Jones Mission provides at-risk MAY 3, 2019 about giving back on our off days, I youth with opportunities they might think it just shows good leadership otherwise not have through grants, NASHVILLE – Growing up in the on the team,” Ryan said. “I just additional resources, and small town of Brent, Alabama, Ben think Jon Robinson has built a good educational opportunities. Jones loved being outdoors. nucleus of guys that are not only good players, but good family men “Every kid might need just a little The Titans center has spent many who are good in the community. more, and if we are able to give offseasons Quail hunting with his And Ben is definitely one of those them that opportunity we are happy grandfather. guys.” to do it,” Jones said. “It’s just what we can do for this community, and On Friday, Jones took his Jim Wyatt that’s my passion. When I am not teammates into his world during the ✔ working for the Titans in football, I third annual Ben Jones Celebrity @jwyattsports want to be able to impact kids’ Clay shoot, an event that benefits .@RealLoganRyan looking like a lives.” area nonprofits dedicated to real sharp-shooter at the enriching the lives of at-risk youth. #BenJonesCelebrityClayShoot. � # # # @Titans Roughly 20 of his Titans teammates turned out for the shooting Tight end Delanie Walker brought tournament at the Nashville Gun his own gun. Club, including coach Mike Vrabel and General Manager Jon Robinson. It turns out he’s a pretty good shot.

“It’s something different for my “I am not going to say I’m the best, teammates to come out to,” Jones but I hold my own when I’m out said. “Instead of doing a dinner or a there,” a smiling Walker said of his golf tournament, I wanted to do marksmanship. “My team doesn’t something special for them, to give have to worry about me – you can them an opportunity that not every count on that.” person has. It’s just something different, and the guys have been Walker said the fundraising event amazing – they always come out and fits Jones perfectly because of his support me, and I can’t thank those hunting background, and he said the guys enough.” players love it. Each Titans player is on a team with sponsors and others Jim Wyatt who signed up for the event. ✔ @jwyattsports “All the guys here are really excited .@Titans center Ben Jones hosted to come here and support Ben and the third annual Ben Jones Celebrity be a part of something special,” left Clay Shoot today at the tackle Taylor Lewan said. “It’s not a @NashGunClub. The event benefits surprise (it’s here) – the guy grew up area nonprofits dedicated to in the South and spent his whole life enriching the lives of at-risk youth. on a cow farm pretty much. Things like this are a fun time. A lot of guys Cornerback Logan Ryan was there, do golf charities and things like that, outfitted in a throwback Oilers but this is a cool opportunity just uniform of Earl Campbell. outside Nashville to … get people from all walks of life to have a little It was Ryan’s first time out, but he fun.” hit the flying targets on back-to- back shots on one of his first stops Jones stayed at one location on the on the course. course, and chatted with teammates BEN JONES

TITANS, FORMER BIBB counseling. We want to give them day, even during the offseason,” COUNTY PLAYER the next step in life that not Jones said. “He’s the first guy to HOLDING FREE everyone is able to help them with. come in and say ‘Roll Dawgs’ every FOOTBALL CAMP So if we can help them in any way day because he was committed to that’s been our mission.” Georgia for a while. But he bleeds crimson through and through. We BY EDWIN STANTON Jones plans on bringing Titans have that relationship that we want TUSCALOOSA NEWS teammates Ryan Succop (kicker), each other to do well. When it MAY 30, 2019 David Quessenberry (OL), Beau comes down to that last game of the Brinkley (LS) and a few more. Also, year we just say anything that week. Ben Jones knows what it’s like to Jones’ former Bibb County have support. teammate and former NFL player “He’s a heck of a guy, tough player, Zac Stacy will attend, as will former good team guy. If you have a guy The Tennessee Titans center had an Alabama football player Brad like that you can really lay it on. It entire community come to his aid Smelley. wears a defense out and as an when he was a kid growing up in offensive line we really love Centreville. Jones grew up just a short drive blocking for a guy like that.” from Tuscaloosa, but chose the When Jones was 10 years old, his University of Georgia over It was the Crimson Tide that handed dad died in a helicopter crash. His Alabama. He was a four-year starter Jones’ alma mater two of the most mom was always a big part of his with the Bulldogs and was drafted in devastating losses in the program’s life, but losing his dad at such a the fourth round by the Houston history – last year’s SEC title game young age was tough. Fortunately, Texans in 2012, where he played and the 2017 national championship Jones had a support system of left guard before moving to center in game. Fortunately for Jones, he extended family and friends in the 2015. He was traded to the Titans in didn’t have to witness the defeat in community to help him. 2016 and has started every game. Atlanta.

“Where I am today, I wouldn’t be The Titans missed the playoffs last “Last year, I missed the game here if it wasn’t for my hometown season but Jones has reason to be because of meetings,” Jones said. “I and my whole community,” Jones confident for the 2019 season. went into meetings and we were up said. like 20-7, and I got out and we had “Last year we had a new head coach lost the game, so I was like, ‘Oh my It’s a big reason that Jones is heavily (Mike Vrabel) and we were trying to goodness.’ involved in charity work. On June 7 learn a new offense and a new at Bibb County High School, Jones defense and we actually had a pretty “I’m happy they turned it around and a few of his NFL and college good year,” Jones said. “Now we are and hopefully they can take the next football friends will conduct a free trying to take the next step and go step.” football camp for kids 8-14. The from good to great. camp is supported through a grant For more on Jones’ camp or to from the NFL Foundation. “Every game comes down to a register, go to couple of plays and we are trying to www.thejonesmission.org. “I’m trying to give back to my find those details so that we know hometown an opportunity for kids the ins and outs of the offense and # # # who don’t usually get a chance to defense. So when it comes down to attend football camp and be around those couple of plays we are able to guys who played in college,” Jones execute and make the playoffs. said. “I’m also bringing some guys That’s the mission – just get in. from the Titans with me.” Anything can happen after that.”

Jones has been a part of several A big piece of the Titans’ offense is other charitable deeds during his running back Derrick Henry, the time in Nashville., including the 2015 Heisman Trophy winner from Ben Jones Celebrity Clay Shoot, the University of Alabama. The which benefitted programs that deal former Crimson Tide back had a with at-risk kids. career night during a game last season against the Jacksonville “We have a fund in Nashville and Jaguars, rushing for 238 yards with we’ve given around 400 thousand four touchdowns, including an NFL over past three years combined,” record-tying 99-yard run. Jones said. “It helps with after- school programs, mentor programs, “Derrick is one of my closest sending kids to camps, grief friends. We talk just about every BRETT KERN

TITANS PUNTER BRETT average (44.6), with 28 pinned that I am. I am just trying to leave a KERN WANTS TO LEAVE down inside the 20 and only five legacy, and I am going to play as A LEGACY touchbacks. The 49.7-yard average long as the Lord allows me to play.” ranked eighth in NFL history and BY JIM WYATT was the highest of any player since # # # 2012. TITANS ONLINE MAY 6, 2019 Kern owns the top seven net punting seasons in franchise history and NASHVILLE – As Brett Kern eight of the team’s top 10 net watched the NFL Draft in Nashville punting seasons. last month, it took him back to 2008. Kern has used the first part of this “It was kind of surreal,” the Titans offseason to relax his punting leg, punter said. “I remember draft day while spending time with his family. like it was yesterday, and just He’s been working out, but just thinking: If I can get picked up by a recently starting punting footballs team to try and play for maybe one again as he gears up for 2019. or two years I’d be so thankful for that.” “I know I can always get better, really in everything that I do,” Kern Kern wasn’t selected in the draft said. “I go back and look at the back then. Instead, he signed as an directional punting that we do … undrafted free agent with the and I look at my tendencies. I try Denver Broncos. Halfway through and mix it up. I don’t want to be just his second NFL season, Kern was going right or just going left. waived, and was claimed by the There’s always something I can get Titans. better at. If it’s trying to get a team inside the 7 or 8-yard line instead of While on the Titans Caravan last last year it might have been at the week, Kern reflected on just how far 12-yard line, that would be an he’s come -- while also looking at improvement. Four or five yards is what's ahead. really big, so there is always something I can get better at and “When I came to Nashville, after improve upon going off of last being cut, I never wanted to year.” experience that feeling again,” he said. “I just knew that I was going to As Kern looks ahead to 2019, he do whatever it took to keep my job, looks back to when he first entered to work harder than the next guy to the league. save my job and to try and play here as long as I can. Looking back from After initially hoping he’d play a being not drafted and now going year or two in the NFL, he now into my 12th year after just signing sounds like a guy who’d love to play a new contract, it is just a huge forever. blessing and I am thankful for it.” “I feel great, being done with my Yes, Kern is still going strong. And 11th year,” Kern said. “I feel really he wants to keep going, and going. good, my body feels good, I still feel like I have some really good pop in Kern is coming off his second my leg and I feel like I am playing straight Pro Bowl appearance, and better than I ever have. this offseason he signed a new long- term deal with the team. Kern “I just want to keep that going, and averaged 47.1 yards a punt in 2018, I want to be one of the best punters including a 41.7-yard net. He pinned ever to punt in the NFL, be one of 39 punts down inside the 20, with the best directional punters ever to only three touchbacks. play in the NFL. But also I want to be known as a great guy in the It followed a year when Kern led the locker room, a man of faith, and NFL and set a franchise record in have people know what I stand for: punting average (49.7) and net The family man and the husband HAROLD LANDRY III

HAROLD LANDRY there and really attack anybody and ENTERED TITANS they'll be afraid.” Titans linebacker Harold Landry is TRAINING CAMP entering his second season in the WORKING HARDER THAN So Landry, the second-year “This is the most work I feel like EVER. DAQUAN JONES linebacker who the Titans hope will I’ve put in in a while,” he said, “and develop into a game-changing force that’s why I’m just so excited about HAD SOMETHING TO DO on the edge, and Jones, a six-year the season." WITH IT. veteran and starter on the defensive line, would meet at Saint Thomas A strong off-the-field friendship BY ERIK BACHARACH Sports Park at 6 a.m. was a natural extension of so much THE TENNESSEAN time spent together working on JULY 31, 2019 “Every day,” Jones said, “even the football. weekend. I mean one day we were PAGE 3B here for like five hours. We would Landry and his wife, Danielle, and come on the field and we'd work out Jones and his wife, Alexis, began to Titans defensive lineman DaQuan for an hour and a half, just really get hang out often. Jones and outside linebacker Harold the cardio going, work on technique Landry discovered they share the stuff, and then we'd go in the weight Most recently, the Joneses went same mindset about working out. room and just grind it out and really over to the Landrys’ house, where push each other and try to get the Danielle made them lunch. The workouts helped develop an best out of each rep.” off-the-field friendship. “Chicken,” Jones said. “It was Landry said they focused a lot on pretty good.” The goal is to surround yourself working on their punch – when a with wolves. defender jabs both hands From there, things took a turn. The simultaneously. couples like to play board games, “With guys that are just as hungry as card games, anything to get the you,” Titans outside linebacker “I would say that’s the main thing competitive juices flowing. Harold Landry said. we worked on,” Landry said. “Being able to use our punch more, even in “We’re actually very competitive DaQuan Jones, Landry learned, was pass rush or obviously playing the when it comes to games like that,” exactly that. run. And then also just working on Jones said. getting bigger, stronger, faster.” The two had gotten to talking during Yes, the wolf mentality even applies spring practices. Landry certainly showed up to to games like Taboo. Titans minicamp in June looking “Where are you going to train this bigger and stronger. He said he had Who’s better? summer?” gained 5 pounds, and it showed. “C’mon now,” Landry said with a “I’m staying in Nashville.” smile. “Me and wife be whupping The goal in the lead-up to training them.” “Me too.” camp was to keep that momentum going. Jones helped ensure it did. # # # It made sense, the two concluded, to work together during the 41-day “We started working together (and) hiatus between the end of minicamp we kind of just realized that we have and the start of training camp, which a lot of the same philosophies in began late last week. how we train, how we want to train and stuff we need to work on and They quickly learned they were stuff like that,” Jones said. “Just ideological doppelgangers. having him being smaller and fast, he pushed me with conditioning, “You kind of subconsciously realize and then in a way I pushed him after you have the same mind-set,” Jones being bigger in size. It was just a said. “And our mind-set is having a good balance of work, and we wolf mentality. You know what I definitely made each other better.” mean? Having a pack mentality. We're trying to carry it into the camp Landry agreed. and trying to get that going with the front seven, just kind of keep Titans linebacker Harold Landry is enforcing that and be able to go out entering his second season in the NFL. HAROLD LANDRY III

TITANS' HAROLD sacks last season (Ford's Chiefs led A noticeably more defined Landry LANDRY EAGER TO the NFL with 54 sacks), the Titans stepped to the podium and spoke to UNLEASH FULL PASS- will be relying heavily on Landry in the media on the first day of training RUSHING SKILL SET 2019. camp, saying he regularly weighs in around 255 pounds after hovering Being called upon to be his team's around 250 pounds during his BY TURRON DAVENPORT top pass-rusher doesn't faze Landry rookie season. The second-year ESPN.COM because he has higher expectations pass-rusher stayed in Nashville this AUGUST 3, 2019 for himself than anyone else. offseason and spent a lot of time Having a plan is an area where with veteran teammate DaQuan NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Von Miller, Landry feels he's matured entering Jones working on strength training. Khalil Mack, and Dee Ford his second season. He is learning to He was also reunited this summer combined for 40 sacks last season. study his opponents and figure out with his college strength and Tennessee Titans outside linebacker different moves that will work conditioning coach, Frank Piraino, Harold Landry has a way to go against his opponent's weaknesses. who took on the same role with the before he's mentioned along with Titans. Landry called his summer of those names, but they are some of "The game speed has slowed down," training with Jones and Piraino "the the edge defenders the Titans asked Landry said. "Last year was a big most work he's done in a while." His him to study closely. learning experience for me. I am work in the weight room should much more relaxed, and it's much help with the kind of ferocious "Our coaches did a great job putting more reactionary; flying off the ball punch that is needed to go against clips of Khalil Mack, Von [Miller], it's a lot more read-and-react. I am bigger offensive linemen. Dee Ford ... all of these different developing these moves so when I types of moves that I can start am preparing for a game and see a Added Jones, “Just the lifts alone, putting into my game on my iPad. guy that's a low puncher, that's good man, that was an animal. After the Being able to watch them every for a chop. When I see a high lift, you’re spent. Then we went out single day and go out on the field to puncher, that's good for a dip. I can to the field and did our thing. You work them live has really helped my get under him. I want to go into a put all of them together, it’s tough. game," Landry said. game and be able to use more than If you’re not mentally strong, that one move that I know will work. It will break you.” Despite starting only three games might not be the best time to go to a last season, Landry had the third- dip and corner on him. I might have Landry's confidence continues to most sacks on the team (4.5) and his to stab him or do something else. grow in his second year in defensive 14 QB hits were a team high. Most Building my overall repertoire of coordinator Dean Pees' elaborate of sacks and pressures came from moves helps me go against the scheme. He is ready to be a sheer athleticism and beating tackles or tight ends." difference-maker. opponents with speed. "I just want to do my part. Make The strength of the Titans' pass rush When asked if he is experimenting plays, create turnovers and get the could depend heavily on Harold with new moves during training ball to my offense as much as I can," Landry's development in Year 2. camp, Landry smiled. He's been Landry said. "I am excited. I feel Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire working on perfecting his new like we've been away from football moves during the offseason after for so long." Landry is a lot like a phenom pitcher testing them during OTAs and who generated a lot of strikeouts minicamp. He can't wait to unleash # # # with his fastball as a rookie. The them. pitcher has to find a complementary pitch to catch batters off-guard. "It's time to make those things [new Likewise, Landry relied last year on pass-rush moves] my thing," Landry his speed to the outside to generate said. "I've worked on them so much, pressure, so now he's working on and now it's time to perfect it and broadening his pass-rush moves -- make it ready to go." specifically, a countermove to the inside that could make him a lethal Landry dealt with a mild ankle pass-rusher. It's something Landry sprain during camp last year. It kept sees in the endless iPad cutups of him from being able to go full speed Miller, Mack and Ford. through drills which was a setback early in his rookie season. "I get The team signed 38-year-old free better at my moves when I am doing agent Cameron Wake in the drills full speed in live-action and offseason to help with the pass rush. team period," Landry said. But after finishing with 39 team TAYLOR LEWAN

TAYLOR LEWAN IS MORE RB Todd Gurley, LAR being resilient and bouncing back THAN JUST MARCUS $45M when challenging times arise. MARIOTA'S BODYGUARD WR Mike Evans, TB "Leadership is always important. BY TURRON DAVENPORT $55.008M You gotta have someone you can point to that does it the right way, ESPN TE Charles Clay, BUF someone that has been through the AUGUST 1, 2018 $24.5M fires and came out on the other end," wide receivers coach Rob Moore NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- If you look OL Taylor Lewan, TEN said during minicamp. at the biggest contracts on each NFL $50M team, the list often starts with a Some players elect to hold out of quarterback. That could be the case DL Fletcher Cox, PHI training camp in hopes of getting a for the Tennessee Titans in the near $63.299M new contract. Lewan reported to future if Marcus Mariota lives up to camp and participated in practice expectations in his fourth season. LB Von Miller, DEN $70M while awaiting his extension.

For now, though, left tackle Taylor CB Josh Norman, WSH Sure, there was an injury risk, but Lewan is Tennessee's top dog after $50M Lewan felt it was what he needed to he signed the richest contract for an do. offensive lineman in NFL history. S Eric Berry, KC $40M His five-year, $80 million contract "It's my obligation to be out here and extension that guarantees him $50 Source: Roster Management System sharpen my tools to get ready for a million is about more than his being strong season," Lewan said. "I know selected to two consecutive Pro The 6-foot-7, 309-pound left tackle I'm on the team this year and want Bowls at a coveted position. And it's is always upbeat and talkative to do whatever I need to make this about more than his starting every during practice. Lewan won't team successful." game the past two seasons. hesitate to congratulate a defensive player on a good play. He'll also talk Vrabel summed up what it means to It's about energy and leadership. trash to a defensive lineman before have players such as Lewan in the driving him to the ground during a building: "Leaders bring people Mariota is the cornerstone of the pass-blocking drill. along and make people better." franchise, and the team picked up his fifth-year option in April, which The energy Lewan brings is For general manager Jon Robinson, is worth $20.9 million for the 2019 contagious, and other players feed ensuring that Mariota's personal season. But he isn't much of a "rah- off it. Lewan is one of the players protector is in place was a smart rah" guy. He lets his play and work who will raise the intensity level, decision. Lewan has allowed just ethic do the talking. especially during the muggy five sacks the past two seasons, but summer days of training camp. he brings more than pass protection. However, football is an emotional That's good news for new Titans Last season, Tennessee produced 24 sport, and someone among the coach Mike Vrabel, who is looking of its 41 rushing first downs and 23 veterans has to bring the energy to to establish a resilient culture in runs of 10 or more yards when the facility every day to break up the Tennessee. running left. monotony. That's where Lewan brings added value. It is not "What it comes down to is how our Mariota might be the most excited to uncommon to see him singing along football team works when times are have Lewan in the lineup for the to a country song playing over the bad," Vrabel said Monday. "When long haul. speakers at practice. He flashes a big something bad happens, you define smile when fans in the stands call what your culture is, how "I am happy for him and glad that's him "Deebo" to get him to sign competitive you are, how tough you all taken care of," Mariota said. autographs. are and if you're conditioned to do it "Taylor [Lewan] has done such a every single day, no matter how great job for us. It's well-deserved, Highest Paid By Position good or bad things are." and I'm looking forward to having him here for years to come." The highest-paid NFL player at each Vrabel pointed to Hall of Fame position in terms of guaranteed coach Bill Parcells' approach as an # # # money: example of refining a team: Losers sit around and complain. Winners POS. PLAYER, TM. GTD $ get together and find ways to win.

QB Matt Ryan, ATL $100M Players such as Lewan can help establish a team-wide mindset of TAYLOR LEWAN

TITANS LEFT TACKLE ultimately being labeled inactive. TAYLOR LEWAN BUYS After grabbing a few more items "Not knowing exactly what it is, I GROCERIES FOR FAMILY himself, Kloess made his way to the don't know if it's just progressively IN NEED checkout area where only one lane getting better or if it's fully good yet. was open and wound up right Compared to last week, I'd say it's behind Lewan and the family. making progress." BY ERIK BACHARACH THE TENNESSEAN “I got to witness his generosity OCTOBER 11, 2018 firsthand as he paid for everything the family needed and laughed with Erik Bacharach Titans offensive lineman Taylor the couple’s young daughter, asking Lewan saw a family in need and felt what grade in school she was, joking @ErikBacharach compelled to act. And one Facebook around and keeping a smile on their user witnessed the whole thing. faces,” Kloess wrote. “As I walked #Titans inactives include Austin outside after checking out, I saw the Davis, Kenny Vaccaro, Dalyn Larry Kloess, who recently back of the family’s van packed to Dawkins, Wesley Woodyard, Aaron recounted Lewan’s act of kindness the brim with a car-full of blessings Stinnie, Matt Dickerson and Dennis in a 325-word post on Facebook, from their Good Samaritan. Kelly. headed to the Target store on Charlotte Avenue on Tuesday night. “In the end I was so blessed to Kelly is trending the right way (was As he pulled into the parking lot, he witness such a beautiful random act a full participant at Friday’s saw a family of three holding a sign of kindness. Thank you, Taylor. I’m practice), but still not quite ready. that expressed some sort of need. grateful to have seen your giant Did some running earlier: Kloess wrote he felt a “tinge of heart on display. Consider me an shame” that he didn’t approach the even bigger Titans fan after this 11:27 AM - Oct 7, 2018 family himself to see what help they chance crossing-of-paths. It was a needed, but was grateful someone much needed reminder that life isn’t else did. all about us, but is about the greater Kelly added that he is still without a impact we have on the world around definitive timetable and is unsure of “While coming down the dairy aisle us.” his status for Sunday's game. If the to get some creamer for coffee,” Titans are indeed without Lewan, Kloess wrote, “I heard a guy ask ‘Do Lewan out, Dennis Kelly in? they would sorely need him. you all need any milk?’ and looked up to see Taylor putting a gallon into Lewan's right foot injury forced him "It's all just trying to see how much the family’s cart along with a bunch to leave Sunday's game against the more I can handle every day and of other items.” Bills in the second quarter. He said making sure there's no after-effects after the game that he experienced or issues that pop while kind of Lewan, the Titans’ Pro Bowl left something similar in Week 1 of the pushing myself," Kelly said. "Right tackle whose status for Sunday’s 2017 season . now I'm hoping to be ready for game (3:25 p.m., CBS) against the Sunday but at the same time, it's not Ravens is up in the air because of a "I feel like I know what it is," said necessarily up to me." right foot injury, signed a five-year, Lewan, who cited trouble with $80 million contract extension in pushing off with his right foot. "It # # # training camp. It marked the richest shouldn’t be a long-term thing." contract for an offensive lineman in history. On Wednesday, though, Lewan did not participate during practice. Offensive tackle Dennis Kelly, meanwhile, was a full participant. Tennessee Titans ✔ Kelly returned to practice last week @Titans after a lengthy absence. A mysterious illness — Kelly said on Forever for the boys Wednesday that doctors still are not @TaylorLewan77 ❤️ sure exactly what he is dealing with {http://titanup.co/COZ5Ay } — has forced him to miss the past four games. ������ "There's been progress," said Kelly, 10:16 AM - Oct 10, 2018 who traveled to Buffalo for the Titans game last weekend and was seen running sprints pregame before TAYLOR LEWAN

TAYLOR LEWAN'S NEW cemented Compton's commitment PROJECT? BUY A BUS to the show. Lewan and Compton AND START A PODCAST did their first podcast in May. The WITH WILL COMPTON show already has seen some success, having moved up to the No. 10 spot among Sports and TURRON DAVENPORT Recreation podcasts on iTunes. ESPN.COM JULY 23, 2019 "Bussin' with the Boys" gives NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Some NFL Compton and Lewan an opportunity players travel the world during the for unfiltered talk with guests who offseason. Former Tennessee Titans have ranged from Titans head coach linebacker Will Compton and Mike Vrabel to Minnesota Vikings current left tackle Taylor Lewan quarterback Kirk Cousins. Guests of decided to do something different. the show come on the bus and sit on They got on a bus and started a a couch with nearby access to a podcast. Their podcast -- called bottle of Tennessee's finest whiskey "Bussin' with the Boys" -- is literally if they'd like to pour a drink. That recorded on a bus. loosens things up for what has become one of the funniest podcasts Why a bus? Lewan wanted it after available. he spotted it sitting outside the production company's office. He The podcast is hosted on its own bought the old bus covered in platform which allows "The Boys" Budweiser logos for $2,000 and to ask the most off-the-wall teamed with his interior designer to questions without worrying about convert it into a studio. pushback. Lewan asking Coach Vrabel if he would cut off a Titans OT Taylor Lewan (left) and particular body part in exchange for free agent Will Compton (right) a Titans Super Bowl win is a good have been spending a lot of time on example. their bus with guests like CrossFit athlete Rich Froning. Courtesy of With training camp around the Will Compton corner, all of Lewan's focus will return to his day job as a Pro Bowl It's not often that an NFL team's left tackle. Compton is a free agent most prominent personality belongs and staying ready in case he gets a to an offensive lineman, but that's call to report to a team. That doesn't precisely the case with the Titans mean there won't be more episodes and Lewan, who bonded with of "Bussin' with the Boys." They're Compton after the veteran putting extra hours in on the bus to linebacker signed with the Titans get as many episodes recorded as last year. Doing a podcast together possible so the show can go on is something that Compton through the regular season. contemplated during the season. # # # "I've always wanted to do a podcast, personally," Compton told ESPN. "Around December, I did a radio show, and I was like, 'I am going to do it. I'm pulling the trigger.' Taylor [Lewan] was like, 'Yo, let's go all-in on this.' He's an awesome dude, and we wanted to find an avenue to use our personalities. I was fired up because there's a part of you that's nervous to do something like this on your own."

Encouragement from teammates Logan Ryan and Derrick Morgan DION LEWIS

DION LEWIS HAS shunning the naysayers who’d said with mental illness, substance ARRIVED: THE NEW he was too small, commemorating abuse, domestic violence and AIDS TITANS RUNNING BACK, his victory over an assortment of – Linda Lewis found plenty of AFTER YEARS TRYING TO brutal injuries, and celebrating the opportunity for Dion. comeback he’d earlier made after PROVE HIMSELF, FINDS missing a full two seasons. On snow days and holidays, Lewis VALIDATION IN would often head to work with his TENNESSEE “I think in his mind, everything that mother, helping unload hundreds of had happened to him over the years frozen Thanksgiving turkeys from a BY JOHN GLENNON just came flooding to the front of his truck, for instance, and then THE ATHLETIC brain,” Linda Lewis said. “He was delivering food baskets to AUGUST 30, 2018 just overcome with everything at community members. that moment. Only a couple of days after signing He also volunteered for the Police with the Titans, running back Dion “It was like, `I really am a Athletic League in Albany, even Lewis stepped to the podium at the professional football player and I when the job assignments were a team’s facility, answering his first have a team that appreciates me for little out of the ordinary. round of questions from the me, and wants me for my abilities Nashville media. and who I am.’ That’s how he felt. “He came home one night from a He was just so grateful.” holiday celebration we call `Lights One query, in particular, hit home. in the Park,’ and he said, `They Turkeys and reindeer made me dress up as a reindeer and Asked about his long, arduous road greet people tonight,’” Linda Lewis to the present, Lewis caught the eyes Lewis first told his parents he was said. “I told him, `You’ll always of his parents – mother Linda and going to be a professional football remember that, Honey.’” father Leroy – in the back of the player when he was just five years room before answering. His voice old. His belief hadn’t changed by Lewis learned a lot from both his cracked as he began to talk, tears the time he reached junior high, parents over the years, as his father sliding down Lewis’ cheek for the when Lewis delivered an intriguing labored in the construction field, first of several times during the answer to the question “What do often working with asbestos and press conference. you want to be when you grow up?” other hazardous materials. Leroy Lewis recently retired after back It was a shocking sight for Writing in his junior high yearbook problems forced him to undergo cornerback Malcolm Butler, Lewis’ for all to see, Lewis responded, “I extensive surgery. friend and teammate of three years want to be a running back in the in New England before both players NFL and always eat chocolate-chip “Growing up, my parents were signed with the Titans in March. cookies.” always tough on me, real strict,” Lewis said. “They told me they “It was most definitely stunning,” Lewis’ mother didn’t discourage his knew I wanted to play football, so Butler said. “In all of my years ambitions in the least, but made sure they just pretty much told me what knowing Dion, I never thought he’d Lewis knew it took more than it was going to take and I just ever cry about anything. He’s so athletic talent to reach his goals. listened. All the hard work, not tough on and off the field, a stand- hanging around the wrong people up guy. That just let me know the “We always believed in him. He and things like that, I just listened to moment really touched his soul.” knew he always had us,” Linda what they told me and worked Lewis said. “But I said to him, `If hard.” The episode was a memorable one you’re serious about the NFL, the for Linda Lewis as well, but Lewis’ most important thing right now as a Two years without football mother – as mothers always do – 13-year-old is your grades. So when had a clearer understanding of what all your friends are going out to the Lewis and his family might have was going through her son’s mind. mall or going to the movies, you been convinced he was on his way need to stay back and study,’ and he to becoming a pro, but the rest of the This was the moment Lewis had did. He did. He listened to us.” world needed convincing. finally arrived, even more so than when he helped the Patriots capture Linda Lewis was equally adamant Only one college, Pittsburgh, a Super Bowl following the 2016 that her son was a good member of offered the 5-8 Lewis a scholarship, season, even more so than when he their Albany, New York, and that only came after the tore through the NFL during the community. Panthers happened to notice him on second half of last season. tape while recruiting another player. A service director for the non-profit But Lewis made an impact right This was Lewis finally realizing his Unity House of Troy – where she away, topping 1,000 yards in both of dream of a big NFL contract — helps provide work for people living DION LEWIS his seasons at Pitt and producing a that sidelined Lewis after seven of attention he’d never before combined 31 touchdowns. games. received.

Convinced he would be a second- or Once again, he was forced to watch “He called me up and said, `Mom, third-round pick in the NFL Draft, his teammates, eventually now I know what it’s like to be in Lewis chose to turn pro, only have undergoing two knee surgeries that high school and to have colleges to wait through the event’s first two kept him out of action until late coming after you with days without hearing his name. On November of 2016. It was Lewis’ scholarships,’” Linda Lewis said. “I the final day, Philadelphia finally sixth year out of college at that felt like, `Okay, kid. You’ve got it called, notifying Lewis the Eagles point, and only twice had he now.’” had picked him in the fifth round. managed to play in more than half the games of a season. Sky is the limit “It was really difficult walking around my house those first two Some might have seen the recurring Lewis said he chose the Titans – days because he just had that look of injuries as a sign that the football signing a four-year, $19.8 million such heartbreak on his face,” Linda life wasn’t to be, but Lewis said he deal – for a few reasons: the Lewis said. “Then when Andy Reid never stopped believing. relationship he formed with general called him on the phone and he manager Jon Robinson and coach came downstairs, came over to me “I just kept getting back up,” Lewis Mike Vrabel, the feeling he had that and gave me a huge hug. I’ll never said. “Life is about a lot of ups and the Titans were a team on the rise, forget it. He was sobbing.” downs. Football is the same. You and the opportunity to be part of a just take the good and the bad, stay one-two punch with Derrick Henry Lewis found himself stuck behind the same person throughout it all. in the backfield. LeSean McCoy during his two That’s what I did. I knew I was seasons in Philadelphia, carrying the going to do whatever it took to get His two former teammates now in football just 36 times in 24 games. back.” Tennessee, Butler and fellow The Eagles traded him to Cleveland cornerback Logan Ryan, couldn’t in 2013, but things would get worse Lewis’ patience and perseverance have been happier Lewis joined before they would get better for the was first rewarded in that 2016 them in Nashville. They were 195-pound back. season, when he helped guide the excited not only for what Lewis’ Patriots to a come-from-behind talents would mean for the offense, Over the next two years, Lewis Super Bowl win over Atlanta. He but also for the ways that Lewis played a grand total of zero games, scored two postseason touchdowns would improve the Titans’ defense missing the first season with a and accounted for 274 all-purpose in practice. broken leg, getting cut by yards during the playoffs. Cleveland, and then missing the “I always try to go against him in the following year after Indianapolis cut “Seriously, to be on the field and tackle drills,” Butler said. “I want to him early in 2014. watch your kid holding the make it as hard as possible, so in Lombardi Trophy after the Super games it won’t be that hard. Dion “I watched my professional football Bowl – with his face beaming – that will make sure you make the right player on my couch, watching all of was so much fun,” Linda Lewis move because he can cut on a dime.” his peers play football,” Linda said. “I took his picture with my cell Lewis said. “That was hard. That phone and put it on Facebook, and Added Ryan, who’s known Lewis was very hard. But he kept strong, the next thing I knew, it was in every since high school: “He’s extremely he kept practicing, he kept working newspaper and everything else. I elusive. He’s made his career out of out.” guess they liked what I took.” making people miss. I pride myself on being one of the better tacklers, Added Lewis: “I just believed in Lewis’ production improved that and I try to go up against Dion every myself. I know what type of football much more last season in New day because he makes me better. player I am and I know what I’m England, as his 625 rushing yards He’s really, really hard to tackle.” capable of. I wanted to make sure I over the second half of the season always stayed ready. I knew I would led the league. Pro Football Focus Though Lewis ran for more yards get another opportunity. I just had to named him a second-team All-Pro last season (896) and scored more be ready for it.” running back behind Todd Gurley, touchdowns (nine) than he had in all grading him as the NFL’s most his previous years combined, he’s Okay, kid, you’ve got it now elusive back, meaning he piled up confident his best years are still yardage even when his blockers ahead of him. That opportunity came in New weren’t able to help. England, but after a promising He’ll turn 28 in September, but seven-game start to the 2015 season, Those kinds of numbers led to the Lewis would seem to have plenty of injury derailed Lewis’ career once NFL beating a path to Lewis’ door treads left on his tires, having again. This time it was a torn ACL in free agency, delivering the kind DION LEWIS carried the football just 329 times in his career.

“My body feels young,” Lewis said. “I’ve learned how to take care of myself over the years, just from certain players I’ve been around. So if I can keep doing that, the sky is the limit.

“I want to show people that last year wasn’t a one-time thing, that it wasn’t just because I was with the Patriots that I had a good year. It’s because I’m a good player. I want to go out and prove that.”

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DION LEWIS STILL that and work hard and just let the There’s talent behind Lewis in MATTERS TO TITANS IN game come to me. I don’t have to camp, some fresh blood with David THIS DERRICK HENRY force anything. The plays are going Fluellen bulked up and doing the ERA to be made. When they’re there, I’ve fullback/H-back thing. The 5-7 got to make them.” Dalyn Dawkins brings Lewis to mind. Kansas State rookie Alex BY JOE REXRODE The difficult thing, for some, would Barnes (6-0, 226) isn’t quite Henry THE TENNESSEAN be looking too hard for them amid (6-3, 247), but he’s also big, fast and AUGUST 1, 2019 rep restriction. impressive. Jeremy McNichols, a former Boise State star who was on PAGE: 1B “Oh no,” Lewis said when asked Denver’s practice squad last season, about pressing, “because it’s all is impossible to miss. A change of pace for $5 million about the team. It’s not about one sounds about as cost-effective as a player. It’s about what’s best for the “Excited about Jeremy McNichols,” beer for $11, and you can find both team. So whatever role I get, I’m Titans coach Mike Vrabel said. in Nashville these days. going to do it to the best of my “Dawk, we know how quick and ability. Go out there, stay in the how hard he can run. Not a big back, Savor that beer. Remember that game plan and do what my team but he hits the hole hard … Barnes back. Dion Lewis still matters to the needs me to do.” is a bigger back that is in great Titans, and in this league – condition, that can run through especially at that position – it’s These are the right words. At age 28, some arm tackles and is learning unwise to make long-term the 5-foot-8 Lewis still has good how to play special teams.” assumptions. Around midseason feet, too. He was effective in 2018, 2018, this looked like an offense rushing for 517 yards (though just Every season has surprises. Did made for Lewis and a bench 3.3 per carry) and finishing second anyone have Rishard Matthews reserved for Derrick Henry. He was on the team with 59 catches for 400 disappearing and Cam Batson the change of pace. yards. He had one touchdown each emerging on the radar a year ago? way. Maybe 2019 will see Lewis reclaim By the end of December, Henry was some of his touches, or get seriously a third-year star coming into his own He also looked more like a third- pushed by a young guy, or neither. and … what was that deal for Lewis down back down the stretch while again? Four years, $19.8 million? Henry took over the lead role. Lewis He is getting first-team reps right Sound a bit steep right now? Maybe, had 20 carries for 53 yards in the now while Henry nurses a minor but maybe December Derrick Henry final four games; Henry had 87 for lower-leg injury. Frankly, Henry was the exception and not the rule. 585. Lewis did have 14 catches for can take a few weeks off, have a Maybe the lucrative long-term deal 91 yards in those games, and that’s couple of $11 beers and be the guy that Henry has put himself in his major this fall. when the Titans open the regular position to earn will not materialize, season Sept. 8 at Cleveland. That either because he fades again or When he gets carries, he vows to still leaves room for another. because that’s simply the plight of stop searching too hard for a home the NFL running back and the Titans run and striking out instead, which # # # have other costs. is actually something Henry was doing at midseason when this A year from now, the Titans might backfield was flip-flopped. Lewis not be able to do without Lewis, or had 52 carries for 210 yards and 12 they might not be able to afford him catches for 135 in a trifecta of games anymore. There are talented young against the Chargers, Cowboys and guys at the position in Titans camp Patriots – the last two season- now, preparing to make bids. Lewis turning wins. just knows he has to take advantage of whatever opportunities he gets, Lewis had nearly double Henry’s understanding they might be limited touches in those games, 64 to 33. as the Titans give Henry every Henry had a 1-0 edge in ESPN chance to resume trucking. reports that the Titans had shopped him at the trading deadline. Life “Everybody knows what I can do, so moves pretty fast for NFL running I’ve just got to come out here and try backs. Just ask former Titan to show leadership by working DeMarco Murray, who was the best every day, try to be consistent,” running back in the NFL in Lewis said. “This team wants to be November 2016 and out of the a great team, so we’ve got to be league 14 months later. consistent every day. I try to show MARCUS MARIOTA

WHY MARCUS makes his bed when he stays in a something that’s not unimportant – MARIOTA'S EGGS ARE hotel and can’t stand a mess. how have you changed your diet to MORE IMPORTANT THAN keep your weight on. YOU MAY THINK (IT'S The second most interesting things I’ve learned about him? Honestly, NOT ACTUALLY ABOUT In a good piece about that I’m hard-pressed to think of it. metamorphosis being able to write EGGS) or say he’s doubled his egg Now he’s not obligated to be consumption and he eats them BY PAUL KUHARSKY interesting or to reveal much, but scrambled with tomatoes and onions PAULKUHARSKY.COM I’m obligated to try to find out and a little ham, rarely cooking them JUNE 12, 2019 interesting things about him and to himself. That’s a nice detail. It’s not try to connect with him. earth-shattering, of course, but a NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Reporters nice detail of the sort it’s hard to get used to hang out at least once a week So I’m not apologizing for a into many pieces on Mariota. around the quarterbacks’ locker, and conversation the press core had with it wasn’t all notebooks and him about eggs on Tuesday, and It's the sort of detail a good reporter microphones. It certainly wasn’t all from the chats I’ve had with wants to include and a good reader live streamed as a TV show. colleagues about it after who also wants to read. heard some of the Twitter The official stuff would be over, the complains, they won’t be either. And if you judge the subsequent cameras would be down, the tape conversation to be hollow and recorders off. My Midday 180 co-hosts Jonathan insignificant, that’s fine. Hutton and Chad Withrow Then, as with some of the sorts of absolutely crushed me for it. They Guess what? It serves a purpose and conversations that still exist with said I’ve become who I hate and it wasn’t for you. lower-profile players, sometimes said this conversation was the same even one-on-one, you could bullshit as the “What’s your favorite # # # about stuff – the NBA finals, the Thanksgiving dish” piece I mock success or failure of alma mater, the local TV stations for doing headlines in or out of the world of annually. sports, a good restaurant, a funny joke or – even – the menu helping a That’s not at all the same as the guy who’s offseason focus was Thanksgiving dish question, sorry. bulking up 12 or 13 pounds maintain the weight. And I’m not pretending it’s revolutionary or even particularly Player-reporter relationships aren’t important info and I’m not like a typical office, but some of breathlessly broadcasting it. these conversations are actually like those that take place in a typical But it was the starting quarterback office. actually providing some detail and texture and having some fun with it, The elevation of quarterbacks to which helped us connect with him once-a-week talkers who often hit and it was well separate of the bullet points, say as little as possible earlier part of the press session and get the hell out of dodge has about the terrible team period where decreased the opportunity for such he threw awfully. connections in some places with some guys, certainly the Titans' I don’t think any of us would choose private and reserved one. for it to be broadcast by the team or radio stations, but that’s the way of Marcus Mariota is one of the nicest the world now. You see more of the guys you’ll ever meet and squeezes whole ecosystem than you used to in a question about people’s kids or and that's a good thing in a lot of engages in quick banter about ways for a fan, and it's a good thing beaches in quick interactions when in a lot of ways for businesses like he crosses paths with some of us. this one and The Midday 180. But it's not all good. We also know next to nothing about him. Honestly, in four-plus years You get to hear it all when it comes covering him the top thing I’ve to us chatting with the quarterback, unearthed about him is that he even when we start out by asking MARCUS MARIOTA

TITANS QB MARCUS Physically, Mariota is feeling good, “If we just take our time and trust MARIOTA RESTED, he said. He threw some passes to each other, build off what we’ve REJUVENATED -- AND tight end Delanie Walker on already done, I think we’ll have a READY FOR 2019 Monday. Last week, Mariota chance.” organized throwing sessions with at least seven of his teammates at a Jim Wyatt BY JIM WYATT football field in Nashville. ✔ TITANS ONLINE @jwyattsports APRIL 15, 2019 “I am feeling better,” Mariota said. Marcus Mariota on the @Titans “I don’t know an exact number going from good to great NASHVILLE – Marcus Mariota (percentage-wise), but I am pretty showed up for the first day of the close to being fully healthy, and as Mariota said his time away in offseason program on Monday every single day goes on, we have a Hawaii “was very important to me.” rested, and rejuvenated. plan to get more and more healthy. I Now, he’s ready to do his part. think this athletic training staff has The Titans quarterback, who spent done a great job and I look forward In previous offseasons, Mariota split most his offseason back home in to continuing to work with them. time between Hawaii, Oregon, Hawaii, got away from football, by California and Nashville. design – for his mental and physical “I (don’t) necessarily have health. He also added some weight limitations – just trying to be smart. “It was nice to be home with family to his 6-foot-4 frame, also by design. If there is something that is lingering and friends, it was nice to really not or something doesn’t feel right, just do anything for a little bit,” Mariota Now he’s ready to turn his sights to being able to communicate with said. “It gave me an opportunity to the 2019 season. everybody.” get healthy, it gave me an opportunity to catch up with old “It is exciting to be back in the Mariota started 13 of the team’s 16 friends, just sit down and have building,” Mariota said. “Some new games in 2018, and he played in 14 conversations with your family. faces, but it’s always a good time to of 16. He finished the year with During the season it is such a hustle be able to come back, get ready to 2,528 passing yards with 11 and bustle, you don’t really get time go. I am looking forward to it.” touchdowns and eight interceptions. to spent quality time. … So it was He set the franchise record with a nice to be home, and it was well Mariota said he’s a little bit heavier, completion percentage of 68.9 %. needed. and he looks it. He didn’t provide any specifics, only replying In his first four NFL seasons, “It is different. It is kind of strange. “something in that range” when Mariota has played in 58 of a I’ve always kind of been one of asked if his weight gain was in the possible 66 games, with 57 starts. those guys where you are in the “5-to-10” pound range. weight room the next week, there is Mariota on Monday said he’s no really time off. So it was different Mariota, who was listed at 222 looking forward to working with for me to take a step back and take pounds last season, said he wanted new offensive coordinator Arthur some time for me to get healthy and to add bulk to help him with his Smith, the team’s tight ends coach really just kind of focus on getting durability. Mariota said he focused last season. He already has several my body right. I thought it was well on his diet to add “good weight,” new teammates on offense, from needed. What I was able to do when while also on his training regiment. receiver Adam Humphries to guard I got home I was able to accomplish He said he could add additional Rodger Saffold to back-up and I feel good now.” weight as long as he can continue to quarterback Marcus Mariota. feel comfortable on the practice # # # field. As a team, the Titans want to go from good to great after finishing 9- His plan this offseason was to get 7 in each of the past three seasons. healthy. Now, his plan is to stay healthy. “Really, it just starts off with trust,” Mariota said. “Coach (Mike) Vrabel “I think when it comes down to it, talked about it a lot today, just being just being able to absorb the hits, able to trust one another, trust the being able to be healthy for a full ... coaches, and trust what is going on year,” Mariota said. “Those things in the process. And from there, just haven’t really happened yet. So I am go out there and play. We had an doing my best to be able to be on the opportunity to get in the playoffs front of it, and allow myself the (last year) – we were in it a couple opportunity to play all 16.” of years ago. MARCUS MARIOTA

6 HAWAII PRO ATHLETES # # # UNITE IN CHALLENGE TO Grugier-Hill said his sister-in-law RAISE FUNDS FOR ISLE lost her home to the Kilauea DISASTER AREAS eruption, so he wanted to help, and thought bringing everyone together could help the cause. BY NINA WU HONOLULU STAR “It is going to take a long time to ADVERTISER rebuild and they will need a lot of JULY 12, 2018 resources,” he said. “I had to do something to help and was looking Six pro athletes, including for a way to bring people together Tennessee Titans Quarterback around it. So I called other pro Marcus Mariota, have launched the athlete friends who were from “Be A Hero for Hawai‘i Challenge” Hawaii to join in. These guys didn’t to raise funds for communities hesitate and were immediately on affected by recent disasters, board. That’s just how Hawaii rolls. particularly the Kilauea Volcano And being the competitors we are, eruption. we thought it would be great to see which one of our sports could raise The challenge, launched in the most money.” partnership with the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, pits local Wong, who had also launched a athletes from three different sports GoFundMe campaign when the against each other to see which one eruptions began, said he wanted to can rally fans, teammates and rivals give back to his hometown. to raise the most money for the cause. Pro baseball, pro football and “Being from the Big Island of pro mixed martial arts are Hawaii, using this platform and represented. Donors get to choose trying to raise money for these which sport they support when they people to restart their lives again and donate, but regardless of which the process to get them into new team wins, all of the funds raised homes was a no-brainer,” he said. through the challenge will go to “Giving back is always number one. Hawaii Community Foundation’s We always want to take care of our Hawai‘i Island Volcano Recovery family, take care of our ohana. Fund to help cover long-term Hawaii is definitely part of our recovery efforts, particularly ohana.” housing needs for those displaced by the eruption. Said Hawai‘i Community Foundation president and CEO, The six participating professional “Both on and off the field, or athletes are: octagon, Kamu and the other athletes epitomize what true heroes >> Kamu Grugier-Hill, linebacker are. Through their hard work, for the Philadelphia Eagles, the commitment and dedication they reigning Super Bowl champion have all found success in their football team. chosen careers but when called upon, they give back to their >> Marcus Mariota, quarterback for community and help others — they the Tennessee Titans. are setting a great example to the young local kids in our community >> Max Holloway, UFC who look up to them.” Featherweight Champion. Donations for the challenge can be >> Yancy Medeiros, UFC fighter. made at Heroes­forHawaii.org or by mail to Hawai‘i Community >> Kolten Wong, second baseman Foundation, 827 Fort Street Mall, for the St. Louis Cardinals. Honolulu, HI, 96813. Those mailing donations should note which sports >> Isiah Kiner-Falefa, infielder for team they support. the Texas Rangers. MARCUS MARIOTA

TITANS QB MARCUS Mariota, heading into the final year MARIOTA FOCUSED ON of his contract, told KHON2 he is HEALTH, SUCCESS -- NOT not concerned with any added CONTRACT pressure that might come with a contract year.

BY JIM WYATT Mariota, the second overall pick in TITANS ONLINE the 2015 NFL Draft, started 13 of MARCH 26, 2019 the team’s 16 games in 2018, and played in 14 of 16. Mariota finished PHOENIX – Titans quarterback the year with 2,528 passing yards Marcus Mariota has spent most his with 11 touchdowns and eight offseason back home in Hawaii, interceptions. He set the franchise getting his mind and body right in record with a completion percentage preparation for the 2019 season. of 68.9 %.

During Mariota's Motiv8 Mariota has completed 1,015-of- Foundation golf tournament and 1,605 passes for 12,004 yards and fundraiser on Monday in Honolulu, 69 touchdowns, with 42 the quarterback sat down with interceptions in his career. His KHON2 Sports Director Rob career completion percentage is DeMello and discussed his mindset. 63.2 percent, and his career passer rating is 89.4 After dealing with injuries in 2018, Mariota said he’s feeling much "My mentality as a competitor never better. changes. I'm going to do my best to be at my best when the season "I'm getting close. It's been comes and do my best to win games. awesome to actually be here at home All that other stuff will take care of recovering. I think this has been the itself," Mariota told DeMello. longest stint I've been home since high school," Mariota told KHON2. "Obviously I love Nashville, I love "It's good to be around people that Tennessee. It's a great organization genuinely care about you, that want to play for. With that being said, it's you physically healthy. So, it's been a business and you can't take any of a blessing to be able to work with all that stuff personal. You just got to the people here at home and I'm go out there and do your thing. No definitely feeling a lot better." matter what, my number one goal is to get healthy and from there just In a separate interview with the become a better football player and Honolulu Star Advertiser, Mariota do my best to be my best when the said he’s looking to add some season comes so we can win weight to help him with his injuries. games."

“I’m trying to get little heavier for # # # this year,” Mariota told the newspaper. “I think it would help me absorb some of the hits. Durability is the (key). I haven’t been able to play a full season yet.

“I don’t have a (weight) number in mind right now. If I can be a little heavier, move around and feel good, that’s what I’d like. I’ll have to see how I feel.”

The Titans are scheduled to report for the start of the offseason program on April 15. MARCUS MARIOTA

TRIP TO OREGON DAYS Bay, traveled to Oregon, where rooms and the locker room,” BEFORE TRAINING CAMP Mariota played his college ball, on Humphries said. “It was good to STRENGTHENED BOND July 18-19. Mariota reported to share that experience with him and BETWEEN TITANS QB training camp with the team's really get to know him.” quarterbacks on July 22, just a few MARCUS MARIOTA, WR days before the entire team. Prior to Earlier this offseason, Mariota ADAM HUMPHRIES working with Humphries, Mariota discussed the impact Humphries also worked in California in July could have on the team on the field, BY JIM WYATT with a number of the team's other and in the locker room while TITANS ONLINE receivers, including Tajae Sharpe, working with younger players. JULY 29, 2019 Taywan Taylor, Cameron Batson and A.J. Brown. In 2018, the 25-year-old Humphries NASHVILLE – If Titans had a career high in receptions (76), quarterback Marcus Mariota and Receivers Corey Davis, Darius receiving yards (816) and receiving receiver Adam Humphries look like Jennings and Humphries also had a touchdowns (five). The 5-foot-11, they already have a great rapport, it's throwing session away from Saint 195-pounder became Tampa Bay’s because they do. Thomas Sports Park earlier in the top slot receiver while catching 219 offseason before the start of the passes for 2,329 yards and nine And there’s a reason. offseason program. touchdowns over the last four seasons. Mariota invited Humphries to In Oregon, Mariota took snaps from Oregon just days before the start of center Hroniss Grasu, his teammate "I think having conversations with training camp and the two spent a lot with the Titans and at Oregon, and him, being around him now, you of time together. They threw passes then dropped back to throw passes understand how savvy and smart he on the field, played golf, had meals to Humphries, who ran routes. They is as football player,” Mariota said together, and really got to know one talked football, life and more. of Humphries. “I think that presence another. This on top of the time they for that young group of receivers spent together during the offseason During the course of one of their will benefit all of those guys. But I in Nashville. workouts, they also discussed a think Adam does a great job of just hand signal Mariota planned to give coming in, learn the offense as much During the first three days of Humphries if the defense gave the as he can so that he can hopefully training camp, Mariota and offense a certain look. On the lead those guys and do his best." Humphries have been on the same second day of training camp, when page. Humphries attributes it to the the defense lined up a certain way, Three days into training camp, work they’ve put in – including his Mariota and Humphries made eye Mariota-to-Humphries has been a trip out West. contact. nice combination.

“Obviously we spent a lot of time “He looked out at me, and gave me Humphries looks around and sees a together in the spring working but the signal we’d talked about,” lot of options for his quarterback, in going up to Oregon and spending Humphries said with a smile, “and it addition to himself. The transition to on-on-one time with Marcus, helped out. Tennessee, he said, has been great meeting his girlfriend and some of so far. the people he grew up with at “The chemistry is something that Oregon, it was huge,” Humphries we'll continue to build.” “We have a ton of playmakers all said. “And it was cool to see the type over the field and I am excited to see of guy he is and how he handles his @jwyattsports what we can do when the season stuff. comes,” he said. “It’s been great Did I mention @adamhumphries13 here. Everyone on this team is fun to “It was just a good time to build has moves? @Titans work with. The transition has been chemistry and find out what type of smooth, and obviously the city is person he is. I think that definitely Humphries said the time the two awesome. I am looking forward to helps. And he's obviously a great players spent in Oregon was well the future.” guy.” worth the trip. # # # @jwyattsports Humphries, who played at Clemson, had never been to Oregon before .@adamhumphries13 knows how taking Mariota up on his invitation. to get open. @Titans “Just being able to sit down and eat Humphries, who signed with the breakfast and dinner with him, play Titans in March after playing his golf, you know him a lot better than first four NFL seasons with Tampa just walking around in meeting MYCOLE PRUITT

TE MYCOLE PRUITT HAS @jwyattsports PAID HIS DUES, AND NOW And Pruitt, who also spent time with HE’S REWARDING THE the Vikings, Bears and Bills earlier .@Titans tight end MyCole Pruitt TITANS in his career, has rewarded the (@flyyCole_x4) on Mike Vrabel Titans with his play. Pruitt scored believing in him, and his first career his first career touchdown in touchdown in win over Redskins. � BY JIM WYATT Saturday’s win over the Redskins, TITANS ONLINE and it was a big one – a two-yard, 156 DECEMBER 27, 2018 go-ahead touchdown pass from quarterback Blaine Gabbert. 8:40 AM - Dec 24, 2018 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tight end MyCole Pruitt had bounced from Pruitt, who played in 16 games for See Jim Wyatt's other Tweets practice squads to active rosters the Vikings in 2015 but in only five during his career, and in 2017 he games the next two seasons before # # # found himself paying his dues with this year, has seven catches for 76 the Houston Texans. yards in 14 games for the Titans this season. Pruitt did his part to help the Texans during the week, but as a practice “MyCole has been here and he’s squad player, he wasn’t dressing out done a good job for us,” Vrabel said. on game days. “He’s taken advantage of the opportunities that he’s basically It was tough, Pruitt admitted. But earned. By playing better, he’s encouraging words helped him, earned more opportunities. We including some from then-Texans unfortunately lost Jonnu (Smith), so defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel. he’s played more. He’s done a good job. He’s trying to help us in the run “I was going against his defense game, then he had two big catches every day on the practice squad, and there for us the other night.” he saw some of the things I was able to do,” Pruitt said of Vrabel. “He The Titans face the Colts on Sunday pulled me aside one day because he at Nissan Stadium. knew I was kind of down about not being (on the 53-man roster), and he It’s a win-and-in playoff scenario gave me some encouraging words. for the Titans. And I’ve always appreciated that.” The opportunity is also what Pruitt’s When Pruitt was signed by the been working for since entering the Titans in September – off Houston’s NFL in 2015. practice squad -- he suspected Vrabel, hired in January as head “It has been fun, and I am grateful coach of the Titans, had something that they believed in me and gave to do with it. me this opportunity. It has been a great time. Everybody here has “I believe that was a big factor in welcomed me in and I have stepped why I’m here,” Pruitt said. “We had in and played my role,” Pruitt said. some conversations back on “It’s been a long time coming, and I Houston, and he just told me to keep just want to keep building off this. my head up and keep going. When they needed somebody to fill in “They flexed the game to a Sunday (here) I feel like he remembered night game, it’s primetime, and it’s some of those conversations we had, for a playoff spot. It don’t get much and what he saw from me in better than that. Emotions will be practices, and he was able to bring high, and the team that plays the best me over.” through those emotions will win.”

Pruitt has been rewarded with Embedded video playing time since being signed by the Titans on September 10. Injuries Jim Wyatt to tight ends Delanie Walker and Jonnu Smith paved the way for more ✔ opportunities. KALIF RAYMOND

AN UNDERDOG STORY: He was originally signed by the you have to do. You want to go out UNDERSIZED WR KALIF Denver Broncos as an undrafted free there and ball, and always try to RAYMOND MAKING agent following the 2016 NFL make a statement.” MOST OF Draft, and appeared in four games as OPPORTUNITIES IN a rookie. He’s also spent time with Raymond, who has been waived the New York Jets and New York eight times overall, knows if he’s TITANS CAMP Giants, bouncing back and forth on going to make the team’s 53-man active rosters and practice squads. roster he’s going to have to keep it BY JIM WYATT He’s played in 12 games in his NFL up. TITANS ONLINE career, and has one catch for 12 AUGUST 5, 2019 yards, along with 29 career punt The Titans have solid depth at returns (7.2-yard average) and 20 receiver, but an injury to Cameron NASHVILLE – There’s a small and career kickoff returns (20.4-yard Batson (who was placed on Injured shifty receiver making plays for the average). Reserve) has potentially opened up Titans in training camp, and we’re a spot for someone to grab. not talking about Adam Humphries Raymond, who grew in Atlanta, this time. played collegiately at Holy Cross, Preseason games, beginning with where he appeared in 40 games with Thursday’s game at Philadelphia, This story is about Kalif Raymond, 23 starts over four seasons (2012- will provide more opportunities. who has consistently managed to get 15) as a wide receiver and return open and catch passes in practices. specialist. He was productive, “Camp has been going well, but Last week, Raymond was rewarded totaling 155 receptions for 1,683 there’s some things I definitely want with a good number of first team yards and 14 touchdowns while also to work on – that’s what camp is for. reps. returning 62 punts for 464 yards and So I want to come out here and be as a score as well as 80 kickoffs for consistent as I can,” Raymond said. “I just got thrown in there with the 1,809 yards and two touchdowns. big dogs to see if I can handle it,” “It is one thing to do it in practice, Raymond said with a smile, “and but under the lights is big – those are opportunities right there, @jwyattsports everyone has four very important opportunities to make plays and opportunities. I just have to stay in show what you can do.” One of the surprising standouts of the moment, and if you make plays @Titans camp so far has been you are supposed to it will take care Consider Humphries, a top free @kalifraymond7, who earned a lot of itself.” agency acquisition by the Titans this of first team reps in Friday’s offseason, among those who’ve practice. # # # been impressed. “The more experience you can get, “Kalif has looked amazing,” the more things you can learn that Humphries said. you need to work on,” Raymond said of his prior experience. “During Titans coach Mike Vrabel said the course of the last four years I’ve Raymond has earned his chances. learned a lot of things that I can do to improve my game.” “He’s got good speed, good quickness, and he plays hard,” Raymond said he grew up a fan of Vrabel said of Raymond. “His speed Steve Smith, another small receiver gets him opportunities and we keep who enjoyed a long career with the putting him in there.” Panthers and Ravens.

So, who is Kalif Raymond? He's followed other smaller receivers in the NFL, and has been Well, he’s actually been around a motivated by their success. He bit. mentioned Patriots receiver Julian Edelman when rolling off a list of The 5-foot-8, 182-pound Raymond players he admires. was signed to the team’s practice squad during Week 17 of the 2018 “I know I am not the only small guy season – his second stint with the in the league,” Raymond said. team last year -- to add speed to the “Steve Smith, he was a very strong- receiving corps as well as return minded person. He was tenacious ability. and he went out there and balled, and that’s what I try to do. It's what LOGAN RYAN

TITANS CB LOGAN RYAN Titans CB Logan Ryan was guest matter what you look like.” said INFLUENCES STUDENTS speaker led with a one-on-one Harris. AT 6TH ANNUAL NISSAN discussion by Titans Radio RESUME CHALLENGE AT Executive Producer & Gameday The afternoon at Nissan Stadium Host, Rhett Bryan. NISSAN STADIUM included lunch, fun activities, giveaways, photos with Ryan and Ryan said part of why he wanted to stadium tours. T-Rac and Titans’ BY LYNNE MCCRACKEN reach out to these students was to cheerleaders, Travona and Mari, TITANS ONLINE show them someone who looks like signed autographs and posed for FEBRUARY 15, 2019 them in a successful position. pictures.

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TITANS CB LOGAN RYAN, Down "Dog-bardi" championship THE “DOG WHISPERER,” “The South has been great to me,” trophy to Hattie B’s at the end of the LOUD AND PROUD IN said Ryan, who joined the Titans in event. RAISING MONEY FOR 2017 after playing four seasons with the Patriots. “There’s a lot of great ANIMAL RESCUE Tennessee Titans people down here. I think that’s something I worked really hard on, ✔ BY JIM WYATT trying to make an impact off the TITANS ONLINE field as much as I do on it. I work @Titans JUNE 2, 2019 really hard on the field. I feel like I can always challenge myself to do #Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk NASHVILLE – Titans cornerback more off of it and to give back, give presenting the @RealLoganRyan Logan Ryan is known as the “Dog my money back, give my time back. Chow Down "Dog-bardi" Whisperer.” … Nashville has embraced me 100 championship trophy to @HattieBs percent and embraced animal � His teammates ask him about rescue, and it always has. I am anything from tricks to behavior to happy, and I feel like I am in the More on the Ryan Animal Rescue potty training, or really anything to right place with this.” Foundation � » do with dogs. https://www.ryananimalfoundation. Ryan and his wife adopted their first org “They always think I can fix all their dog back in college at Rutgers. He dog’s problems,” Ryan said with a said he’s always loved pets. Back Jones and Byard said they’ve been smile. “I try and send them to my then, Ashley worked at a shelter and inspired by Ryan’s cause, and effort wife – she does that.” spent countless hours with the in spreading the word. animals, so when Ryan entered the Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota NFL he wanted to do more himself. “It’s been amazing,” Jones said. has two dogs and yes, he’s hit up He’s used his platform to take “Just giving these dogs a second Ryan. picture and raise money for the chance. So many times, these dogs Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation, just need a home. … I see the way “He actually helped me kind of which “is dedicated to supporting his kids interact with the dogs and figure out potty training,” Mariota the animal community with animals and how much they care said. financial and educational about the animals.” resources.” The foundation partners Ryan and his wife, Ashley, mainly with animal welfare organizations Byard has two dogs himself. want to help animals – dogs and cats around the world promoting – through their work with the Ryan adoption, offering grants and “Logan, he’s an awesome guy, an Animal Rescue Foundation. And education to better the lives of incredible guy,” Byard said. “What over the weekend, they took another animals. he is doing, and what he has done big step in doing so with their first for dogs. His foundation, and what ChowDown! Foodie Gala Event. A year ago, the Ryans donated him and his wife are doing, it is $100,000 of their own money, and incredible. I’ve talked to him all the The event’s goal, Ryan said, was to they’ve been thrilled to see the time about the different things he’s raise $100,000 through donations support from the community. The doing. He’s just an incredible and an auction. The event sold out at Ryans have three rescue dogs of human being overall.” the Bell Tower in downtown their own. Nashville, and it raised around Ryan plans to continue pushing his $160,000, according to event “(Animals) don’t have a voice for message in the locker room and in organizers. themselves,” Ryan said. “Every the community. cause is great, but this is a cause Jim Wyatt where they can’t speak for Logan and Ashley Ryan co-founded themselves and what they need, and the Ryan Animal Rescue ✔ I feel like I can be someone to speak Foundation two years ago, and 100 for them.” percent of the proceeds raised @jwyattsports Friday night by RARF went to The ChowDown! Event hosted over charity. .@Titans CB @RealLoganRyan 350 guests, and it featured a culinary and his wife Ashley hosted The competition between 16 local For more information on the Ryan ChowDown! tonight, a foodie gala restaurants. Ryan, Mariota, safety Animal Rescue Foundation, visit: that benefits the Ryan Animal Kevin Byard and center Ben Jones HERE. Rescue Foundation. Take a look at were among the celebrity judges. all the sights and sounds from the Titans controlling owner Amy Jim Wyatt night. Adams Strunk presented the Chow LOGAN RYAN

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.@Titans CB @RealLoganRyan shows off the “Dog-bardi Trophy,” which goes to the ChowDown! Champion. The foodie gala benefits the Ryan Animal Rescue Foundation.

“I just think that every dog deserves an opportunity,” Ryan said. “Nothing’s wrong with (adopting) a puppy or anything like that. I just think some of these animals tend to get overlooked. … These animals aren’t damaged goods. I think they deserve more attention. I think someone should speak up for them, and that’s what I’m doing. And I think they have just a huge heart and they unite families like they united mine. I have two large pitbulls and I have young kids and they’re best friends. So I just really think a lot of the stereotypes with rescue animals, pitbulls in particular, (aren’t true).

“A lot of our teammates have rescue animals. A lot of our team is huge dog and cat lovers. So it’s definitely growing on people.”

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LOGAN RYAN SHOWING Dion. …A lot of times that nickel OFF VALUE AS A RUN back is really sometimes a SAM DEFENDER EARLY linebacker, so he is in the run fits. Logan does a great job being where BY PAUL KUHARSKY he needs to be. PAULKUHARSKY.COM For some semi-outside perspective, JULY 30, 2019 I went to Dave McGinnis of Titans Radio. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – We make the mistake occasionally, thinking of a “He’s an excellent run defender and nickel corner as a corner, whose job blitzer,” McGinnis said. “He is to cover. understands anchor points from space, how to use the leverage of his But Logan Ryan has shown us he’s other defenders. He’s an excellent an effective blitzer, with the fifth- run defender, a sure tackler. You most sacks on the team in 2018 don’t have to be a blow-up guy. You (four). And on the first big run day have to be a sure tackler. And he of training camp on Sunday, we saw likes to tackle. his role as a run defender show up prominently. “As a blitzer, he understands how to set up people, use leverage, fake He burst into the backfield to hit inside or out. I’ve seen him, when a Dion Lewis for a loss and made back sets his heels, go through him.” other plays outside, showing himself to be a big factor in the run # # # defense.

“What they pay me to do, the salary they gave me, is to be a game- changing player,” said Ryan, who wears yellow cleats on the weekend to help his young daughter spot him. “So, I want to make it so the team has to prepare for me, neutralize what I do. I want to make an impact on every game. …

“To stop the run it takes 11 guys, it’s not just the front seven. Sometimes they are going to scheme it up where the corners have to tackle. When I am unblocked, that’s a good play for our defense, because I am going to go and make the play and try to make it a good play.”

I asked Kevin Byard about the defensive backfield’s role in run defense, and he didn’t respond broadly about the secondary, he spoke narrowly about Ryan.

“I think that’s one thing that Logan does very well, he knows how to time up the snap count,” Byard said. “Even if he’s not blitzing, he gets a good read on the offensive linemen and things like that, so when by the time the ball is snapped he’s in the backfield. So he made a good play early in team (Sunday) against RODGER SAFFOLD

NEW TITANS LINEMAN # # # RODGER SAFFOLD IS But at least there’s a foundation of READY TO BE BEST familiarity. Saffold, after all, is FRIENDS WITH TAYLOR coming from a Rams team that two years ago was led by offensive LEWAN coordinator Matt LaFleur, who spent last season leading the Titans BY ERIK BACHARACH offense before being hired as the THE TENNESSEAN Packers new coach. MARCH 15, 2019 That should help ease the transition. As the rumors swirled, Titans tackle Taylor Lewan appeared almost "It definitely (helps with) a lot of prophetic, asking a free agent via anxiety that you have, just with Twitter if he wanted to be best going to a new place," said Saffold, friends. who Pro Football Focus graded as the ninth-best guard in the NFL last “I didn’t want to say anything,” season. "You’re not quite sure how Rodger Saffold said with a smile. things are going to work and now “(It was) just like, ‘Wait a minute.’ knowing that the terminology is He kind of knew it was going to going to pretty much stay the same happen before even I did.” and working with some guys that understand how those plays are Lo and behold, after Lewan tweeted supposed to be played. It’s going to at Saffold on Monday, the news be easier talking and broke on Tuesday: Saffold, the 30- communicating so that we can get year-old offensive guard formerly the highest amount of efficiency and of the Rams, was headed to yards out of each play that we run." Nashville. Finally he was able to tweet back to Lewan: "I'm ready to All of this is new to Saffold, though: be best friends now! Lol We'll the swapping teams, the media create something special." introduction, the adjusting to new faces and a new locker room. A The Titans officially signed the 6- second-round pick by the Rams in foot-5, 323-pound Saffold on 2010, he had spent his entire nine- Thursday. year career with them before this week. “I’ve been talking to (Lewan) and I think that relationship is going to go "It’s nerve-wracking, man. It really miles with this team,” Saffold said is. You’re used to something for of the one-two punch he’ll form nine years – I shouldn’t even say with Lewan on the left side of the that because every few years I had Titans’ offensive line. “And I think to change coaches. But just having the relationship with the entire the same people around as far as the offensive line will work really well strength staff, the training staff, just for us. people that you trust and now coming out here when you’re 30 “When you work next to an athletic years old and trying to create new tackle and you’re an athletic guard, relationships and trying to get guys sometimes you just have those freak to trust you as well, it’s a challenge. of nature plays where things can just happen and you end up opening "But the biggest thing for me is that huge lanes in the running game and now that all of this is done, now that also being able to pick up different I’ve met everybody, I can basically twists and different blitzes of that put a plan together and we can put nature. There's going to be a little bit that into action. All I keep hearing is of time where me and Taylor are about how much everybody wants going to have to try to figure each to be put into action and get this other out, and we’re going to have to team back to the nostalgia that they adjust based on whatever we see. had in the past, and I’m glad that I There’s going to be new things that get to be a part of it." we’re going to have to learn.” TAJAE' SHARPE

TAJAE SHARPE, STAR OF was an asset in clutch situations a of last season by a foot injury. If he TITANS SCRIMMAGE, IS season ago, namely on third down. can do that, Sharpe could be an PROVING HIS VALUE IN under-the-radar X-factor for an TRAINING CAMP The Titans’ fifth-round pick in offense that has had several others 2016, Sharpe had 26 catches for 316 generating all the hype. yards and two touchdowns last BY ERIK BACHARACH season. On third down, he was # # # THE TENNESSEAN targeted 20 times and had 11 AUGUST 5, 2019 catches, all of which went for first downs. PAGE: 1B He was at it again Saturday. During Tajae Sharpe wasn't a lock to make third-down practice (the offense the 53-man roster, but he's been lined up in a third-and-5 situation), showing out in training camp so far. the Mariota-led white team converted just once in five tries. The He put up the best numbers in one conversion? A completion to Saturday's scrimmage - four catches Sharpe, who went up high for the on four targets. catch near the sideline before managing to keep both feet in Taywan Taylor had a perfect pass bounds. clank off his helmet in the end zone. Even Anthony Firkser, as sure- "It means everything to have the handed as they come, dropped two trust from my quarterbacks, for wide-open balls. them to trust in me to get open and for them to throw me the ball to go For the most part, Saturday night make a play for them," Sharpe said. wasn’t a great night for Titans pass- "But it’s a work a progress. Like I catchers. said, I’m trying to get better each and every day just so we can Except for Tajae Sharpe. continue working on that continuity and just going day by day." The fourth-year wide receiver was everywhere, and he caught Sharpe was not necessarily a lock to everything. On the opening drive of earn a spot on the 53-man roster Saturday’s scrimmage at Nissan entering camp; offseason Stadium, Sharpe began with a 9- acquisitions Adam Humphries and yard catch from Marcus Mariota. A.J. Brown pushed Sharpe down the Two plays later, he caught a pass for pecking order, where Darius 15 yards over the middle. Jennings and Cameron Batson were nipping at his heels. Sharpe, who entered training camp looking like the No. 5 receiver on But Sharpe’s offseason has been the depth chart, then had two more nearly flawless. Asked how Sharpe catches on the opening drive: one responded to the heightened for a gain of about 13 yards and competition in the receiving group, another that capped the drive with a coach Mike Vrabel had this to say 10-yard touchdown. on Day 3 of camp.

Four targets, four catches. "I would say exactly how we had hoped and how we would want all "I’m just trying to focus in on the our players to respond," Vrabel said. details and doing my job the right "You come in, do your job, produce, way as best as I can every single know what to do, play as many snap, just so I have that trust with positions as you can and be out there my teammates, my coaching staff every time that we practice. So, and especially my quarterback,” that’s exactly what he’s done." Sharpe said. They most important thing for That last part is key, and something Sharpe will be staying healthy; he he’s done well to establish. Sharpe spent the 2017 season on injured reserve and was nagged for a portion TAJAE SHARPE

TITANS' TAJAE SHARPE "When I got back to Jersey after my READY TO 'TAKE IT TO rookie year, I linked up with some THE TOP' WITH NEW of my homeboys from around the MIXTAPE way, and they were making music, as well," he said. "I saw the vision and didn't want to put myself in a BY TURRON DAVENPORT box. I wanted to do multiple things ESPN.COM and I've been having fun with it, so MARCH 20, 2019 I wanted to see where it could go."

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nashville is Sharpe’s method of writing lyrics known as "The Music City," so used to simply consist of notes he Tennessee Titans wide receiver would take on his iPhone. He used Tajae Sharpe -- a budding music to look up instrumentals on producer and hip-hop artist -- fits YouTube while typing the words on right in. his cellphone.

He is part of group called GMR -- Going from listening to beats on the short for Get Money Regardless -- phone to being in the studio was a that has a mixtape scheduled to be smooth transition. Sharpe's beat released on March 29. producer, Reem Ali, puts the beats together on the spot, and Sharpe "I have always been a music lover,” comes up with lyrics to flow to said Sharpe, who has 67 catches for them. While it sounds easy, putting 838 yards in two seasons. “Music a track together takes a lot of work. can put you in different types of moods. There are so many different Now, Sharpe is ready to release a types of music that can match how self-financed project that was you're feeling." produced and recorded in New Jersey under a label he and his team Tajae Sharpe and his group GMR created, Band Gang Entertainment produce and record their own music (BGE). GMR already has two at a studio in New Jersey. Courtesy videos released called “Julius of Tajae Sharpe Erving” and “Blackin' Out.” The group recently finished recording Growing up in in Piscataway, New two videos for the upcoming Jersey, Sharpe was exposed to hip- mixtape called “First Quarter,” hop early and often -- particularly by which Sharpe is really excited his dad, who liked to play Jay-Z. about.

Sharpe said he started rapping "I want to take it to the top just like during his freshman year in college. I am working to do in football,” He needed something to do after Sharpe said. “It's a hobby that I summer workouts, when it was only picked up and fell in love with. the athletes on campus. Anyone Anything that I do, I want to be the who has taken part in summer best that I can be. I want to put it out football workouts knows freestyle there for the fans. I think I have rapping is ever-present in the locker something that people want to room, but Sharpe took it a step hear!" further. # # # He remembered how various songs could be associated with different times of his life, so he bought a microphone and started recording himself. Sharpe said he started out recording with GarageBand software and worked his way up to more professional applications, falling in love with the process along the way. TAJAE SHARPE

TITANS RECEIVER TAJAE “It definitely raises the sense of .@Titans receivers in today’s OTA. SHARPE WELCOMES urgency,” Sharpe said. “Guys come NEWCOMERS, AND THE in and they have a sense of urgency “He’s embraced the group,” Vrabel COMPETITION to want to get on the field at an early said of Sharpe. “You’re going to stage, and you have to work hard to make changes every year. … He’s a stay on the field. You have to work long target, got a good catch radius, BY JIM WYATT hard on the details and the things quarterback trusts him. So, those are TITANS ONLINE you don’t do well you have to all real positive things. (He) just JUNE 5, 2019 continue to improve on and continue needs to continue to work and try to to do the things that you do well.” improve him every day. But he’s NASHVILLE – Titans receiver been focused, been locked in, and Tajae Sharpe is headed into his 4th In 2018, Sharpe played in all 16 doing everything that we’ve asked NFL season, and he’s seen plenty of games, with 13 starts. He caught 26 him to do. changes around him. passes for 316 yards and two touchdowns, including a seven- “We’re going to bring guys in at There have been newcomers and catch, 101-yard game against the every position,” Vrabel said. “It’s departures, and through it all his Chargers in London. The following your job to understand that, and to approach has been the same: Keep week he turned an ankle in pregame withstand that, and carve out a role working. warmups against the Cowboys, and for yourself through practice, and down the stretch his production and eventually preseason games, and So when the Titans signed veteran opportunities were more limited. then once we determine a roster. receiver Adam Humphries in free Whether that’s Tajaé, or Taywan, I agency, and then drafted receiver Sharpe spent the 2017 season on mean, you know how I feel about A.J. Brown in the second round of Injured Reserve after catching 41 those guys. They come here to work the NFL Draft, Sharpe didn’t pout passes for 522 yards and two every day, they work hard, and the and worry about his job security. touchdowns as a rookie in 2016. quarterback – they’re dependable. Taywan (Taylor) helped us at times, Instead, he welcomed them, and the For the record, Sharpe has been and Tajaé (Sharpe) helped us a lot of competition. impressed by Humphries, and times last year. That’s just the nature Brown. of the NFL, is that you’re going to “It is what this team needs, every have to stand up to competition and team,” Sharpe said after Tuesday's “It has been great having those guys find a role for yourself, and carve OTA. “If you want to be great you here,” he said. “Adam is a veteran one out through the course of time.” have to have competition at every guy, and he can bring a lot to the single position and that is what this table with the leadership role, too. Sharpe said his focus his offseason league is about. There’s going to be And A.J. is a great young talent. So was to get back to work even earlier new guys coming in at your we are excited and we want to work than in the past. position, and they are going to work hard every day and we are going to hard to come in and try and play and compete. We are a group, but we are He regularly spends extra time you have to work hard to stay on the a team and we do everything for catching passes from the JUGS field. It is all part of this business, each other to make each other machine after practices, and he’s and you have to focus on things you better.” focused even more on his work in have to get better at.” the classroom. And Titans coach Mike Vrabel said Jim Wyatt he’s been impressed with Sharpe, The work will continue in next who caught a pair of touchdown week's minicamp, and in training ✔ passes in Tuesday’s OTA. camp.

@jwyattsports In addition to Humphries, Brown “I am just out here trying to focus on and Sharpe, receivers Corey Davis, getting better every single day, just .@Titans receiver @Show19ine Taywan Taylor, Darius Jennings learning from any mistakes the catching passes from @jugssports and Cameron Batson are among a previous day and trying to be better machine after Thursday’s practice. big group of receivers catching than I was,” Sharpe said. “Just passes from the quarterbacks in taking to coaching and watching the Sharpe, one of the standouts of the OTAs. film, and trying to hone in on offseason so far, does admit the new details. That’s what we are doing as additions ramp things up a bit. He Jim Wyatt a group, trying to hone in on details. knows the Titans didn’t add It’s all about focusing on getting Humphries and Brown to watch the ✔ better.” returners from last year play. @jwyattsports # # # JEFFERY SIMMONS

AN EMOTIONAL JEFFERY Strunk said she spoke with Titans The Titans will monitor his progress SIMMONS VOWS TO General Manager Jon Robinson and as he works his way back onto the REWARD TITANS AFTER head coach Mike Vrabel months ago field in 2019. HEARING WORDS OF about Simmons, and watched the video of the incident together. SUPPORT FROM OWNER Simmons vowed to do his part on the field, and in the Nashville AMY ADAMS STRUNK “It was a process, but it did not take community. me long to see that this young man BY JIM WYATT had an incident when he was in high “These people trust me to come in TITANS ONLINE school, and we can all look back on here and do what I need to do on and APRIL 26, 2019 our lives in high school and wish off the field,” Simmons. “This we’d done things differently,” organization here stuck with me, NASHVILLE – The introductory Strunk said of Simmons. “But you and I will not let this organization press conference for Jeffery can talk, ‘I’m sorry.’ But the best down. I am proud to be a Tennessee Simmons got emotional on Friday thing is he’s lived the life of ‘I’m Titan.” after Titans controlling owner Amy truly sorry and I am going to be a Adams Strunk pledged her support good man.’ So that made it really # # # and trust in the team’s first-round easy for me to become comfortable pick. with Jeffery.

Simmons, sitting two seats down “We are getting a great football from Strunk, tucked his head and player, that goes without saying, but shed tears when Strunk spoke about we are getting a great man. … We her faith in him while welcoming are a nation that gives second him into the organization. chances, and this young man, Jeffery Simmons, he deserved that The Titans picked Simmons, a second chance.” defensive lineman who played at Mississippi State, with the 19th Jim Wyatt overall in the NFL Draft. ✔ @jwyattsports Simmons is recovering from an .@Titans controlling owner Amy ACL injury. The injury, paired with Adams Strunk with some strong an ugly off-field incident Simmons words of support for was involved in back in high school, @GrindSimmons94 of led the Titans and other NFL teams @HailStateFB. to do extra homework on the big defensive lineman. The well- Jim Wyatt publicized incident has also resulted ✔ in heavy scrutiny since the pick was @jwyattsports made. .@GrindSimmons94 wipes away tears as @Titans owner Amy "Coming from a woman,” Adams Strunk talks about him Simmons, fighting back tears, said getting a “second chance.” of Strunk. “Like I said, I made a mistake, and I regret it. To hear her 1,080 say (what she said), I am grateful. The key word she said was trust. 4:20 PM - Apr 26, 2019 And I’ll tell her in front of you guys that she can trust me. I won’t let her 166 people are talking about this down. I won’t let either one of these guys and down. I am grateful.” Twitter Ads info and privacy

Jim Wyatt Simmons, who racked up 163 ✔ tackles, seven sacks, 32.5 tackles for @jwyattsports a loss and four forced fumbles in .@GrindSimmons94 got emotional three seasons at Mississippi State, after hearing @Titans owner Amy began the offseason as a potential Adams Strunk talk about her trust in top-10 pick. him. @HailStateFB JEFFERY SIMMONS

TITANS FIRST-ROUND PICK JEFFERY SIMMONS "I knew coming in this was the FOCUSED ON REHAB, plan,” Simmons said. “I’m grateful PLAYBOOK for this opportunity, that they trusted me that I’m going to come in and get the work done off the field. BY JIM WYATT I’m trusting the process. It’s not too TITANS ONLINE frustrating right now. My goal is to JUNE 11, 2019 get healthy and when I get back on the field, it’s full go." NASHVILLE – Jeffery Simmons doesn’t have a return date marked Simmons was a beast at Mississippi on his calendar. State, racking up 163 tackles, seven sacks, 32.5 tackles for a loss and Right now, the Titans first-round four forced fumbles in three pick is focused on rehabbing, seasons. He began the offseason as working, learning the playbook and a potential top-10 pick. getting himself ready to go as soon as possible. He wants to be an impact player for the Titans, in time. Of course he'd love to play in 2019, but right now he's focused on what “While they practice, that’s when has to come first. Plus, he knows I’m in the weight room,” he said. “I that decision will be up to the get here in the morning, do my medical staff. rehab, stay here after and do rehab. Like I said, whatever the plan they “I’m not rushing anything,” tell me to do, that’s what I follow. Simmons said on Tuesday … And the playbook, I am attacking following the team’s minicamp. “If the playbook just like I am attacking I don’t play this year, I’m fine with the rehab. it. But my goal is to get healthy on my time and on this team’s time. "I am just coming in here and There’s no time limit and when I can following the plan, and doing what come back. Every day I come to they ask me to do. Honestly, I’m not work, and I’m putting my mindset at sure (when I’ll be allowed to jog). ‘I want to get back today.’ That’s I’m just trusting the plan, coming to how I come to work every day and work every day, just getting better try to get better.” every day. Whenever that time comes, I can’t wait.” Jim Wyatt # # # ✔

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.@GrindSimmons94 gives an update on his status/mindset after today’s @Titans minicamp. pic.twitter.com/EgQIP93ZGY

Simmons, the 19th overall pick of the NFL Draft, suffered a torn ACL during a workout in February. After he was picked, the Titans said they’d let the big defensive lineman rehab with the team, and chart his progress.

So when the Titans have been practicing, Simmons has been working inside on his rehab and in the weight room. JONNU SMITH

TITANS TE JONNU SMITH that I’ve got is just about getting @delaniewalker82. As for those AIMS TO TAKE NEXT better. So that’s the approach I am who had the @Titans taking a tight STEP IN YEAR 3 going into Year 3 with – I want to end in @NFLDraft mock drafts, carry some of the good things from well ...#TitansCaravan BY JIM WYATT Year 2, as well as the bad things, so I can correct them and just perfect “Delanie, I am just blessed to be TITANS ONLINE my craft. around a guy like that,” Smith said. MAY 10, 2019 “As polished as a player he is, and “I want to be more polished in as good a person as he is -- I am glad NASHVILLE – Titans tight end everything that I do. Since I have I have a guy like that to look up to. Delanie Walker worked himself into been playing football, I've never a lather when the subject of NFL focused on one specific thing I was “And half of those guys that write mock drafts came up last week. required to do as far as my position these things and do these (mock goes. It was always whether to run drafts), they have never played Walker was irritated some “experts” block or route running. Whatever it football in their lives. So I don’t had the Titans taking a tight end in may be, you just have to perfect worry about that. I don’t play to the 2019 draft – the team didn’t, of everything in your craft. So I am impress any of them. That’s not course. trying to focus on everything.” what we are out here for, and if it was, we probably shouldn’t be But Walker’s frustration was as Smith caught 20 passes for 258 here.” much about fellow tight end Jonnu yards and three touchdowns in Smith as it was about his own 2018, including a 63-yard # # # standing with the team. touchdown when he showed off his speed on a Monday Night Football “People tend to forget about Jonnu grab and go in Houston. As he heads Smith,” Walker said. “He was just into year 3, players like Walker and drafted, so it’s not even me – it’s fellow tight ends MyCole Pruitt and him. He’s going to replace me when Anthony Firkser are around him. I leave, and that’s what makes me Tight ends Cole Wick and Keith upset, that we just drafted a tight Towbridge will also be in the end. But that’s another story…” competition.

Jim Wyatt Smith, who suffered a season- ending knee injury in the team’s ✔ December 6 contest against the Jaguars, said he’s spent the @jwyattsports offseason recovering from the injury. He continues to work his Plenty of mock drafts had the way back. @Titans taking a tight end in the @nfldraft. #Titans TE “It’s been a process,” Smith said. “I @delaniewalker82 shook his head don’t know a timetable or anything at the notion while at the Ben Jones like that. I am just being positive and Celebrity Clay Shoot. I feel great -- I am just working.

Walker, a three-time Pro Bowler, is “But I feel confident, and now that I expected to pick up where he left off have a few years under my belt, I am after suffering a season-ending going to continue to build this injury in Week One of the 2018 confidence.” season. Smith said he appreciates Walker Smith, a third-round draft pick by having his back. And yes, he saw the Titans in the 2017 NFL, is those mock drafts himself. looking to take another big step in his career this fall himself. Jim Wyatt

“There’s definitely some things that ✔ I want to improve on and want to build on, but there’s also some @jwyattsports things I thought I did pretty good,” Smith said while on the Titans .@Easymoney_81 said he’s blessed Caravan this week. “The mindset to have a teammate like RYAN SUCCOP

HOW FOOTBALL South Carolina. Succop played in 50 On the night before signing his new CHANGED TITANS games for the Gamecocks, where he deal, Succop talked to his family KICKER RYAN SUCCOP’S racked up 251 points, the second- about his career. He joined the LIFE highest total in school history. Titans in 2014 after being released by the Chiefs just prior to the start of After four seasons, he was selected the season. BY JIM WYATT 256th overall by the Kansas City TITANS ONLINE Chiefs in the 2009 NFL Draft, “It’s been really cool to see God’s FEBRUARY 21, 2018 which made him “Mr. Irrelevant.” hand in it, and the plan He’s had for my life, and for my family,” Succop NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As a kid, Succop found humor in the said. “He’s blessed us in ways more Ryan Succop didn’t dream of moniker, but he also used it as than we could ever imagine when playing in the NFL. motivation. we came here. We found a home here in Nashville. We love our Growing up in Hickory, N.C., “For me, I always looked at it as an teammates and the organization and Succop played soccer, basketball, opportunity,” he said. “I think some we love the city of Nashville. So this baseball and golf. As he got older, people could look at that, the name is great for our family and we he spent his summers cutting grass, Mr. Irrelevant, and you could take couldn’t be happier.” spreading mulch and pulling weeds that as a little bit of a negative or a for a landscaping business in town. slap in the face. But for me, I looked After signing the deal, his wife, at it as ‘Hey, only two kickers were Paige, and young son, Cooper, by It was at the start of Succop's drafted that year.’ So I looked at it his side in his No.4 Titans jersey, freshman year in high school when as an opportunity to chase my dream Succop reflected even more on his his soccer coach convinced him to to play in the NFL. It was an life, and what’s ahead. The couple's try out for the football team. And, as opportunity and you take them and second child is due next month. they say, the rest of history. run with them no matter what they look like.” Succop said he’s thankful to the Succop on Tuesday signed a five- organization for believing in him, year contract extension with the David Buehler was the other kicker and he said he’s happy to “keep the Titans. The 2018 season will be his drafted that year. He was selected in band together” with punter Brett 10th in the NFL. the fifth round by the Dallas Kern and Beau Brinkley. Kern Cowboys. Buehler spent three serves as Succop’s holder on kicks, With a smile, Succop recalled his seasons in the NFL, the final one in and Brinkley is the team’s snapper. introduction to the sport, and how 2011. He’s looking forward to working being “Mr. Irrelevant” – the last more with new special teams coach player picked in the 2009 NFL Draft Succop, meanwhile, is still going Craig Aukerman, who was – helped motivate him to be the strong. promoted this offseason under new player he is today. head coach Mike Vrabel. During his time in Tennessee, The journey began when Succop Succop has appeared in every game, After taking some time off at the end went to his first football practice, and made 90 of his 104 field goal of the 2017 season, Succop is just a few days before the varsity attempts, ranking ninth in the league gearing up for 2018. team’s first game. with a success rate of 85.5 percent. Heading into Year 10, he continues “And they said to me: “Hey bud, Succop ranks 12th among all active to look for ways to get better. He’s you’re suiting up on Friday night,” players with 913 career points. He currently working on strength Succop said. “I’ll never forget going has made 209 of his 251 career training, flexibility, and running, to that first football game on Friday attempts on field goals, as well as and he plans to start kicking again in night. I had never put on football 286 of his 292 career extra point May. pads. I had no idea where all these attempts. pads went. I had to ask one of my “Every year it seems like I learn buddies: ‘Where does all this stuff In 2017, his ninth NFL season, something a little new or a little go?’ I was putting butt pads where Succop made 35-of-42 field goals, different. And it has been really fun, the knee pads go. I didn’t know. But and he set an NFL record by the process of trying to get better I ended up having a lot of fun. I connecting on 56 consecutive every year. That’s what I really figured out, ‘This is kind of fun, successful field goals from inside 50 enjoy and that’s kind of the kicking this football.’ It is really yards (2014-17). During his career, challenge. I am always learning,” cool how it all worked out.” Succop has made seven career Succop said. “I promise you I don’t game-winning field goals, including have it all figured out. I think about Succop became a two-time all-state one from 47 yards in an overtime guys that play on (the PGA) tour for performer at Hickory High School, win at Cleveland in 2017. a long time. A lot of times they get and from there he went to play at better later in their career. You just RYAN SUCCOP learn more about how to handle situations. How to handle wind, all kinds of different things. And being in those situations help. And you can really have some of your best years later in your career, and that is what I want to do.”

Succop doesn’t lack motivation.

He wants to remain one of the league’s top kickers. And he wants to prove the Titans right once again.

In 2017, Succop he set an NFL record by connecting on 56 consecutive successful field goals from inside 50 yards (2014-17). Since Succop joined the Titans in 2014, he's 82-of-89 on field goal attempts below 50 yards. That 92% FG percentage trails only Justin Tucker (97%) and Stephen Gostkowski (92%) among kickers with 50 games in that span, per ESPN Stats & Info.

“When you have those humble beginnings of being Mr. Irrelevant, it makes you even more thankful I think,” Succop said. “I think that ended up being a blessing for me, really, a little bit of motivation. You get a name like that and you kind of want to prove everybody wrong.

“… I think going into my 10th year, it is something I never would have imagined. I just feel so blessed and very fortunate to be in this situation. I have certainly put the work in and will continue to do so.”

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GLENNON: RYAN slice that figure to $7 million — story regarding his health. He’s TANNEHILL DOING ALL with the Dolphins paying $5 million been knocked out of several games THE RIGHT THINGS TO and the Titans $2 million. over the years, and played at less MAKE THE MOST OF HIS than 100 percent in some other Why would Tannehill agree to such BACKUP OPPORTUNITY contests. changes, considering the Dolphins might have cut him and turned him The Titans’ backup quarterbacks BY JOHN GLENNON loose if he’d refused to go along have played in an average of five THE ATHLETIC with all parts of the deal? games per season during Mariota’s MAY 31, 2019 tenure, and we’re not talking just Maybe Tannehill looked at the NFL about mop-up time either. In 2018, In each of the past eight seasons free agent market at the time, noting backup Blaine Gabbert played in quarterback Ryan Tannehill was the two teams that had been most eight games, attempting at least 11 healthy enough to play football, he’s interested in starting quarterbacks passes in five of those contests. done so as a starter. — Jacksonville and Denver — filled their needs with Nick Foles and Joe Maybe even more telling, Mariota The most recent six came on the Flacco, respectively. was on the injury report in the week NFL level, where Tannehill leading up to 10 of the Titans’ 16 produced 123 touchdown passes But maybe Tannehill also games last season. A series of and piled up more than 20,000 appreciated the Titans’ interest in injuries toward the end of the year passing yards in Miami. him, considering the Dolphins by — including neck, foot, abdomen then had already decided Tannehill and right hand issues — meant Solid numbers, relatively speaking. wasn’t the long-term answer at Mariota was either limited or quarterback. unavailable for practice during five So what’s the reward this year for a of the season’s final six weeks. 30-year-old quarterback with 72 Why not go where you’re wanted? games of starting experience under Should similar situations arise in his belt? Sure enough, Mike Vrabel said 2019, might the Titans be more Thursday he’s picked up on willing to consider going the backup Welcome to backup land, where Tannehill’s enthusiasm and route than going with Mariota at 75 Tannehill finds himself in 2019, excitement about being a Titan, or 80 percent? One would have to clearly designated as the Titans’ even if he is the backup. think so, considering the giant second-in-command behind Marcus upgrade Tannehill provides over the Mariota. “He came in and he learned a new likes of Gabbert, Matt Cassel and offense really quick,” Vrabel said. Zach Mettenberger. “It’s definitely a transition for me,” “That’s not something that’s easy to Tannehill acknowledged Thursday, do, so I think he studied very hard. “I just work to be the best “definitely tough at times.” It was important to him. quarterback I can each and every day,” Tannehill said when asked It’s easy to feel sympathetic toward “I also get the sense he wants to be about his likelihood of getting into Tannehill’s situation, considering here. He wants to be part of this games this year. he arrived here via trade — not team and this organization. I really through free agency — and because like the dynamic between Marcus “If the time comes where I can get he’s not getting a chance to compete and Ryan and Logan (Woodside) on the field, I want to take advantage for the No. 1 job, despite a career and (quarterbacks coach Pat of it. But I don’t try to think about it statistical profile similar to O’Hara).” like that. I have way too much Mariota’s four-year resume. respect for Marcus as a player and Added Tannehill: “I’m digging in, person. I’m just working together But it’s worth pointing out a few learning as much as I can. I’m taking with him right now.” things that might alter the image: some bumps and bruises along the way, but I’m excited to be here and * Finally, Tannehill — by agreeing * First, remember that Tannehill help this team win.” to lop one year off his contract as played a big part in facilitating the part of the trade — gives himself trade to Tennessee. * That brings us to the second point: options at the end of this season. Tannehill’s in a pretty good place as He did so by restructuring his far as backup quarterbacks are There’s always the chance that, contract with the Dolphins as part of concerned. through injury to Mariota, Tannehill the deal, trimming what had been winds up playing the majority of two years remaining on his contract Mariota’s played in 56 of his 64 games this season. If he seizes that to one. Tannehill had been regular-season games for the Titans, potential opportunity and proves a scheduled to make $18.75 million in which isn’t a bad figure. But those good fit for his new team, who’s to base salary in 2019, but agreed to numbers don’t really tell the full say the Titans won’t choose to re- RYAN TANNEHILL sign Tannehill as opposed to Mariota — also in the final year of his contract?

Even if Tannehill simply performs adequately in limited time this year — and even if the Titans stick with Mariota as the long-term answer — then Tannehill will surely have plenty of suitors for the 2020 season. Given the nature of this quarterback-starved league, a player of Tannehill’s stature — despite the fact he’s never guided a team to the playoffs — would be snapped up, either as a potential starter or in another backup role.

But that’s the future.

Tannehill is currently much more focused on the present, adjusting to a secondary role that — while a huge change from his past — probably isn’t as bad as it might sound.

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TITANS' RYAN past three seasons), so he can If you have a great relationship in TANNEHILL KEEPING identify with Mariota. Former that QB room with all of your guys, STARTER'S MINDSET AS Dolphins general manager and that makes the season go a little bit BACKUP QB ESPN analyst Mike Tannenbaum easier," Mariota said of Tannehill. likes Tannehill's athleticism and arm strength. Added Tannehill: "We are all BY TURRON DAVENPORT aligned and trying to push each ESPN.COM "I have a lot of respect for Marcus other to be the best QB that we can MAY 31, 2019 Mariota. He's a really good be. It's fun," he said. "Marcus likes competitor, he's tough, but he's dealt to compete. I like to compete, so it's NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- After seven with injuries in the past. It's great having a guy that I can years as the starting quarterback for reasonable to say that at some point compete with so we can push each the Miami Dolphins, Ryan Tannehill will play for Tennessee other. There's a lot of mutual respect Tannehill finds himself in a new role this year," Tannenbaum said. "I between us. As long as we have that with the Tennessee Titans, as know they're hoping that Mariota respect and know that we're aligned backup to Marcus Mariota. That plays 16 games and leads them to to help this team win, that makes all hasn't altered Tannehill's confidence the playoffs. But if Mariota either of the interaction fun." or preparation: He says is keeping a doesn't play well or if he gets hurt starter's mindset, so he's ready to again, to be able to bring in a guy # # # deliver if he gets an opportunity this like Tannehill, that was a really season. good move for [general manager] Jon Robinson to make." "My endgame is to be ready if my number is called. I am going to TURRON DAVENPORT come out every day and compete against the defense. If my name is ✔ called, I have to be ready to go help this team win," Tannehill said @TDavenport_NFL Thursday in his first news conference as a Titan. Ryan Tannehill wants to keep the competition with Marcus Mariota The Titans acquired Tannehill and a intense but friendly. They push each sixth-round selection in the 2019 other and have a common goal draft in exchange for a fourth-round which is to help the #Titans offense pick in 2020 and a seventh-round score points. selection in 2019. Following the trade, Tannehill signed a one-year Having two quarterbacks who have deal with Tennessee worth $7 achieved a level of success as million, with up to $12 million in starters could create a tense incentives. situation. New offensive coordinator Arthur Smith believes Tannehill, 30, said he was a little the key to keeping things in order is shocked when he first heard about making sure the roles are defined. the trade. That's why the Titans have gone out of their way to make it clear that "It's a transition for me," Tannehill Mariota is the starter and Tannehill said. "Some things are tough but I is the backup. Robinson noted the am trying to take it day by day. As a roles when he talked to Tannehill competitor, there are things that are before the trade. tough about it, but it doesn't take the competition side of football out. After practice Thursday, Mariota You put the ball down and you play. and Tannehill went over to the sand I have a lot of competitive juices, pit and had a competition. So far, the and I want to go out and compete on competition has been intense, but the football field every day." it's been friendly. Their positive attitude keeps things from being Given how Mariota has yet to play a awkward. full 16-game season since entering the NFL in 2015, it's likely "Ryan's been great. He's been Tannehill will get a chance. awesome. Having a guy in that room Tannehill has seen his share of that has played and been through injuries (missed 24 games over the some of the experiences means a lot. TAYWAN TAYLOR

TITANS WR TAYWAN TAYLOR’S SPEED GOT “I felt him,” Titans receiver Nick THE ATTENTION OF Williams said of Taylor, who sped LEBRON JAMES past him after he delivered a key block. “I felt the air zoom past me.”

BY JIM WYATT Titans teammates were even more TITANS ONLINE impressed when they heard Taylor AUGUST 18, 2018 had gotten the attention of the 14- time NBA All-Star. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Taywan Taylor’s blazing fast speed was on “You get compliments from King display at Nissan Stadium on James?,” receiver Tajae Sharpe Saturday night, and a lot of people said. “That is big time right there.” noticed. “That’s pretty neat -- the King Among them: LeBron James. Yes, himself commenting on it,” that LeBron James. defensive lineman Jurrell Casey said. “That’s pretty awesome.” “When I heard that, my heart kind of dropped,” the Titans receiver said. Taylor, a former star at Western “LeBron, that’s my favorite player Kentucky who is headed into his there. That’s unbelievable, and second NFL season, smiled big in that’s motivation to see he’s the locker room after the game. watching. It’s crazy … Taylor, who ran an unofficial time “I want to tell myself: He must be a of 4.39 in the 40 in college and ran Titans fan.” a 4.45 and 4.5 at the NFL Combine, joked when asked if he’d hook OK, here’s the 411 on No.13 James up for tickets to a Titans (Taylor), and No.23 (LeBron). game this season.

After Taylor scored on a 47-yard With a smile, he said he’d like touchdown in Tennessee’s tickets to see James play as well. preseason game against the Buccaneers, the NFL posted a video In 2018, Taylor hopes to provide of the play – with Taylor racing more plays worthy of a comments downfield -- on its Instagram page. from James. As of Sunday morning, the video had been viewed over 875,000 “I just want to show my coaches and times, and there were pages and my teammates what I can do,” pages of comments. Taylor said. “But to have LeBron James notice, that’s pretty cool, One of the 1,200-plus comments too.” was from ‘kingjames’ – the former Cavs and current Lakers star who # # # has 40.8 million followers. The comment read: SPEED KILLS! Sheesh.

“I love King James,” Taylor said. “He is one of the reasons I played sports growing up, watching how he goes about work. His whole career is second to none. So that’s always been the guy I look up to. He was my role model growing up. I can’t believe that really happened.”

The Titans were impressed with Taylor’s jaunt – he later scored on a 3-yard touchdown catch. KENNY VACCARO

TITANS SAFETY KENNY Plus, he expects a leap from a VACCARO EVEN MORE Vaccaro praised fellow safety Kevin defense that’s already added former MOTIVATED AFTER Byard, and the rest of his secondary Dolphins defensive end Cameron OFFSEASON OF 2018 mates, from Logan Ryan to Wake, who has 98 career sacks. Malcolm Butler to Adoree’ Jackson. More additions could be coming in BY JIM WYATT “KB is the best safety in the league,” free agency and/or the NFL Draft. TITANS ONLINE Vaccaro said of Byard. “Logan is MARCH 21, 2019 the best nickel in the league, and I “I am excited. More pass rush have the two best corners in the means more picks for us, it all works NASHVILLE – As the months league. So my job is pretty easy. hand in hand,” Vaccaro said when passed, and safety Kenny Vaccaro They make me want to elevate my asked about Wake. “We cover and remained without a team all of last game. they can get to the quarterback, and offseason, he found himself if they get to the quarterback we thinking back to his humble “That’s my biggest thing -- it is not don’t have to cover as long. Rush upbringings. just competing against my and coverage, that’s what makes a opponent. I want to make sure I great defense and it’s all about team. Vaccaro, a first-round pick in the don’t let Kevin Byard down, Logan 2013 NFL Draft, had played four Ryan, Malcolm Butler, Adoree’ “(As a defense) we could be great. I solid seasons with the New Orleans Jackson (down). That’s what drives don’t want to give out any Saints. But when his contract me, not necessarily who we are predictions at all. We were the No.3 expired in March of 2018, he going against. I am not going to let scoring defense last year. We are all remained unsigned for five months - them down at any point in the game. coming back together, and that - until the Titans signed him in That is where my passion comes continuity is a big thing, especially August 2018 after Johnathan from. Besides having my back in the secondary. … The sky is the Cyprien went down. against the wall, when I look to my limit. It is on paper right now, but left and right and you have that level we’ll grind together in the summer “What I went through last year, it of competition, not just the other and training camp and we’ll see was tough,” Vaccaro said after team but within your room, that what happens.” signing a contract extension last makes you elevate you game.” week. “I was thinking: 'I know I am # # # a starter. I know I should be on a Looking ahead to 2019, Vaccaro has team, but I am not.' It was tough for high hopes for a defense that will me, but I think it made me better not have even more chemistry. only as a player, but as a man. Remember, Vaccaro just joined the “It reminded me of growing up in group in August. He missed all of my hometown of Brownwood, the offseason work as the rest of the Texas, being dead poor, not thinking team prepared for the season. we’re going to ever made it out of that city. It kind of brings you back. Vaccaro said he can be even better Then I go on to be a first-round pick. personally, following a year when It kind of resets you. Not humble he played the traditional safety you, but resets you and takes you position for the first time in the back to square one. I’m glad it all NFL. With the Saints, he played worked out here.” nickel, around the line of scrimmage, instead of being 10 Yes, it all worked out. yards off the ball.

In another span of five months -- He believes it’s a position that fits August to December -- Vaccaro his skill-set. established himself on a defense that finished third in the NFL in points “I still think I have a lot of work to allowed, and eighth overall in yards do,” Vaccaro said. “I want to earn allowed. Vaccaro started 13 games the team’s respect with these for the Titans, and he finished with workouts coming up, not just on the 70 tackles, two sacks, and an field but how hard I grind, my work interception. ethic. ... You should see a big leap, as far as from myself, and for our Most important, he found himself as secondary.” part of a team again, with teammates who made him better, he said. KENNY VACCARO

TITANS SAFETY KENNY Patriots’ opening play from Vaccaro stumbled through that VACCARO BECAME A FAN scrimmage on Nov. 11, a tone-setter unprompted shout out to Cyprien. FAVORITE IN NASHVILLE of sorts in the Titans’ 34-10 He clearly wanted to say more, but pummeling of the Super Bowl emotions prevented him from doing BY ERIK BACHARACH champs. so until he was asked again about the player he replaced. THE TENNESSEAN Ty Wurth MARCH 22, 2019 @WurthDraft "Him kind of welcoming me with Sheesh Kenny Vaccaro opening arms, being the stand-up In the sewers of the Twitterverse, class act he is, it's tough," Vaccaro haters and criticizers and doubters There was the time when Giants said. "Because he kind of knew. The run rampant. Anonymity has a way tight end Rhett Ellison laid an writing was on the wall after the of bringing out the ugliest in people, impact block on Vaccaro on Dec. season, but (at) the same time he's and Kenny Vaccaro is well aware of 16, causing the safety to lose his just a great dude. I appreciate the it. helmet but failing to stop him from way he handled the situation. (With) helping gang tackle running back a lot of people there's going to be But that’s precisely why Vaccaro Saquon Barkley in the Titans’ first jealousy. There's going to be was a bit taken aback these past few shutout in 18 years. praying for somebody's downfall months, after the Titans’ 2018 almost. But I never felt that (from season ended and the issue of re- Brian Baldinger him). I just appreciate him." signing the Titans safety was a ✔ popular discussion topic among @BaldyNFL Yet another instance of Vaccaro Titans fans. On Twitter, Vaccaro’s .@titans defense “Siempre’” starts giving Titans fans a reason to have own supporters-versus-haters ratio with stuffing the run and when his back. was off the charts… in a good way. @KennyVaccaro4 loses his “bucket” it doesn’t deter him from "I saw the clip where he kind of got “Usually you're going to get at least the mission. #BaldysBreakdowns a little choked up yesterday and a couple trolls in there like, ‘You thought that was really cool," suck.' But there wasn't," Vaccaro There were a ton of those types of Robinson said. "Kind of speaks to said on March 14, three days after instances scattered throughout the his passion for football and the the team re-signed him to a four- 2018 season, when Vaccaro’s camaraderie in that room. Kenny's a year deal worth $26 million (with physicality played a key part in a big real passionate football player. We $11.5 million guaranteed). “Titans defensive play. They added up, and were fortunate that he was available fans were great. I couldn't find too by the time 2019 hit, fans wanted last August when Cyp went down. many trolls.” No. 24 back. He did a great job coming in and acclimating himself to our football So Vaccaro’s Twitter feed became a The feeling was mutual. program and earned it." running testament to the phenomenon. He’d retweet all the "I wanted to be back, I'll say that," # # # positive sentiments thrown at him Vaccaro said with a smile during his by fans. He also said he was press conference last week. "It was prepared to do the same for any always an easy decision for me." negative jabs taken at him – he just couldn't find any. Vaccaro first was brought to Nashville on a one-year deal in "It really wasn't a campaign," August. After Johnathan Cyprien Vaccaro said, "like, 'Sign me, sign went down with an ACL tear in me, sign me.' I was really like, this training camp, Titans general is me just retweeting everything I'm manager Jon Robinson brought in getting. There was just no negativity Vaccaro as a replacement. in the tweets." A season later, it’s easy to call the It was a marvel on a social medium move a success. that serves as a home for trolls. But really, it was no wonder Vaccaro "I appreciate it. I'm thankful for the emerged as a fan favorite, and no opportunity," Vaccaro said. "I want wonder he had throngs of fans to give a shout out to Cyp, too. He clamoring for his re-signing. text me yesterday. I'm going to get emotional. Him getting hurt ... He's There was the crushing hit Vaccaro just a good dude." laid on James White for a loss of three yards on the New England KENNY VACCARO

TITANS' KEVIN BYARD, some elite players. These guys are KENNY VACCARO out here going to work. It's the TRAINING WITH SOME OF work ethic." NFL'S BEST DBS College teammates Thomas BY TURRON DAVENPORT and Vaccaro got together in Austin to train with other safeties ESPN.COM before, but they decided to JULY 12, 2019 expand things this year to include other defensive backs. You can't pass up working with This year's group even had a talent like this. weight room session that included rookie defensive linemen Tennessee Titans safeties Kevin Christian Wilkins (Miami Byard and Kenny Vaccaro and CB Dolphins) and Charles Joshua Kalu traveled to Austin, Omenihu (Houston Texas, to meet up with other players Texans). for what they're calling "DB Week." The group includes some of the The players will wrap up the league's top defensive backs: week this Saturday with a "Bowl Ravens safety Earl Thomas, with the Pros" charity event. Chargers safety Derwin James, Redskins safety Landon Collins, # # # Colts safety Malik Hooker, Cardinals safeties Budda Baker and Deionte Thompson and Lions CB Quandre Diggs.

Vaccaro, Diggs and Thomas played for the University of Texas, right by where the defensive backs have been training all week. The group arrived on Monday and started working with performance coach Jeremy Hills -- a former Texas running back who put the group through a series of grueling workouts in a sandpit, on the field and in the weight room. They also incorporated an intense Pilates workout for recovery.

DB Week is a great opportunity for elite players to come together and push each other and take their training to another level. Byard didn’t get to attend last year’s workouts because he had something bigger on his hands: He got married. But he was excited to meet with the group this year.

"The kind of work that we are doing down here, a lot of guys aren't working like this ... two-a-days every day," Byard said. "Seeing how these guys have worked so hard to maintain an All-Pro level for so many years, that's the main thing I got from this so far. I am working out with guys like Earl Thomas. We have so many great safeties here, CAMERON WAKE

NEW TEAM, SAME Dolphins. Wake’s 98 sacks are the do,” Wake said. “I’ve always been a MINDSET FOR TITANS second-most ever by a player in a guy to look around and see other VETERAN CAMERON Dolphins uniform, behind only guys who I respect in this league, or WAKE Jason Taylor. other teams, wherever it is. You obviously look and see some of the Wake (6-3, 263) played in 146 things that you can maybe pick and BY JIM WYATT games with 125 starts with the choose, and take from their game. I TITANS ONLINE Dolphins. He’s a five-time Pro think any player or any guy who is MAY 24, 2019 Bowl selection (2010, 2012, 2013, serious about what they do, they’re 2014 and 2016) and a four-time going to do the same. NASHVILLE – This time last year, Associated Press All-Pro (first team veteran defensive end Cameron 2010 and 2012; second team 2014 “I think on this team we have a lot Wake was in Miami, getting ready and 2016). of guys who are serious about what for the season opener against the they do, so I wouldn’t expect Titans. Now he’s learning a new defense in anything less. Again, since I am Tennessee, led by defensive serious, I don’t have to – it’s not a Today, he’s a Titan, preparing for coordinator Dean Pees. show, it’s not an act. It’s just you do the 2019 season. what you’ve been doing. It’s “Bit of a learning curve, a little obviously allowed me to play here Ten seasons into his NFL career, different than what I’m used to,” in this league for a long time, and if Wake is adjusting to a new city, a Wake said. “I think when you look I can continue to do the same I think new team, new teammates, and new at the big picture, all the players, all that should continue, and hopefully coaches. After signing as a free the pieces are put in position to I can help out some of the guys that agent in March, it’s been so far, so make plays. You’ve got the fast are on that same journey.” good. guys where fast guys need to be, the big, strong guys where they need to The Titans signed Wake, of course, “I’ve definitely enjoyed it,” Wake be, and he puts everybody in to get after the quarterback. said. “Breath of fresh air. I think it position to help the team out as a was time, obviously. So, being whole. When your number is called, A season after Jurrell Casey led the around not only players, the city, sort to speak, you get to have kind team with seven sacks, the team is I’ve gotten the chance to kind of go of the whole team behind you. But, looking to get more pressure from out and spend some time around you have to make that play and we the outside. In addition to Wake, town, the people, the fans – been all hold each other accountable, so outside linebackers Harold Landry, nothing but warm wishes, a lot of that’s a lot of fun as well.” Kamalei Correa, Finch and fifth- healthy welcomes. I’ve definitely round pick D’Andre Walker will be enjoyed it, not only just in this Already this offseason, some of in the mix to make things happen. building, but the city as a whole.” Wake’s younger teammates have praised him for his leadership, from Wake wants to keep on keeping on. Wake downplayed putting on a linebackers Rashaan Evans to Jayon different helmet and uniform when Brown to Sharif Finch. Wake’s six sacks in 2018 came the Titans kicked off OTAs at the despite playing less than 50 percent start of this week. The team will be During Tuesday’s OTA, his of the team’s defensive snaps. Since back on the field for OTA No.3 on leadership was on full display as he 2006, Wake has posted the second Thursday. worked with some of the rookies highest pressure percentage (16.7 during a break in the action. %) in the NFL, behind only Von “Just a different color, that’s all,” Miller (17.1), according to Pro Wake said with a smile. “Same In Miami, Wake was twice named Football Focus. Wake generated 54 number (91), same guy doing in the winner of the Don Shula pressures on 313 pass rushes in essence the same thing. Ball is ball, Leadership Award, and he was the 2018, per PFF. On 517 defensive as they say. It’s just wearing a 2016 recipient of the Dolphins Ed snaps last season, Wake recorded an different color in a different city.” Block Courage Award after he tore overall grade of 81.6 and was his Achilles’ tendon midseason in among the league’s most productive Wake, 37, has played ball very well 2015. pass rushers, per PFF. during his career. He posted double- digit sack totals in five of his 10 He said he’s more than willing to “I’m confident that as it stands now, NFL seasons in Miami, including a help those around him, even if it’s we’re putting in the work,” said 10.5-sack season in 2017. Wake being a leader by example. Wake Wake, who tallied 36 tackles, 17 recorded six sacks in 2018 while knows they're watching, because quarterback hits, six sacks, five playing limited snaps. He recorded he's always done so himself. tackles for loss, and a pass 360 total tackles, one interception, deflection in addition to his six and 22 forced fumbles in addition to “I’ve always been a guy who takes a sacks in his 14 starts in 2018. his 98 sacks during his time with the lot of pride in my craft and what I CAMERON WAKE

“I’ll let you guys (do) predictions and all the crystal balls, but we’re just out here working every day. I think that’s the main focus, is wherever you are in your journey – some guys are here, some guys are there – wherever that is, improve. If you do that, then you’re going to help the team as a whole. What’s going to happen? The proof is in the pudding. We’ll worry about that when the real bullets get flying. For now … everybody is putting in the work to make sure that when they do snap that first ball we’ll be ready.”

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TITANS TE DELANIE is part of it. As a football player, you WALKER FEELING are never 100 percent. … I am glad “GREAT,” AND READY I am able to be back on the field and FOR “GROWN VERSION play with the guys.” OF BACK TO SCHOOL”: @jwyattsports TRAINING CAMP .@Titans tight end BY JIM WYATT @delaniewalker82 is spending TITANS ONLINE Wednesday night at Napier JULY 25, 2019 Elementary School in Nashville giving out backpacks 🎒🎒 and school NASHVILLE – Titans tight end supplies to children during the his Delanie Walker suffered a season- fifth annual ‘Back to School Blitz.’ ending injury in the team’s season opener last season, so you won’t Walker, a three-time Pro Bowler, find him complaining about training visited Napier Elementary School in camp. Nashville on Wednesday night, an annual event through his Delanie When players report on Thursday – Walker Gives Back Foundation. the team’s first practice is on Friday – Walker will be ready to go. Through the Delanie Walker Gives Back Foundation, Walker aims to “That’s the grown version of back to provide inner city and low-income school – training camp,” Walker children “with the educational said on Wednesday night from his opportunities and resources to reach fifth annual ‘Back to School Blitz’, their full potential and beat the where he handed out backpacks and odds.” The major community school supplies to kids. “I am outreach programs of Delanie excited to be back – I missed the Walker Gives Back include Back to whole year, and I missed a lot of School COOL, Delanie’s football. I have been back Imagination Stations, and College (rehabbing and working), so I am Bound. excited to see all the other guys so we can hit the ground running. Walker handed out 200 backpacks and school supplies on Wednesday, “I had a lot of doubters, but if I tell and talked to the kids about listening you one thing, I am telling you the to their parents, and working hard in truth: I knew I was (going to be school. ready) when the time came, and everyone else couldn’t believe it.” “You see the smiles on their faces, and that’s all I care about,” Walker The good news is Walker feels said. “I tell these kids to take school good. seriously. Some of them always tell me they play sports, but I always tell After being limited this offseason them to get their education first with the ankle injury, Walker was because sports doesn’t last that long, not put on the team’s Physically but an education goes a long way.” Unable to Perform list earlier this week. He expects to practice when # # # camp begins.

Walker worked in OTAs, but he was held out of the minicamp in June.

“I feel great,” Walker said. “The type of injury I had, I still have to be smart. But I feel great. I am out there running, and I did the conditioning test – no problems there. I feel good. You are still going to have some swelling and some soreness but that DELANIE WALKER

TITANS TE DELANIE Football Draft High School Day “So if I can share that message and WALKER MOTIVATES @NissanStadium to never give up. let them know even though I was in STUDENT-ATHLETES AT the same situation they might be in, PLAY FOOTBALL DRAFT The event consisted of a forum I still made it because I never gave featuring NFL executives, current HIGH SCHOOL DAY up.” NFL players and the NFL Legends. Moderators lead breakout sessions # # # BY JIM WYATT with participants discussing TITANS ONLINE important values on and off the APRIL 23, 2019 field, the role of athletes in the community and career opportunities NASHVILLE – Two days before in the sports industry. the NFL Draft, Titans tight end Delanie Walker told the story of his Fairview High School, Gallatin climb to the NFL, and he hopes it High School, Hunters Lane High will motivate others. School, Maplewood High School, Oakland High School, Overton His audience: High school student- High School, Ravenwood High athletes from the Nashville area. School, Stratford High School and Whites Creek High School were Walker was among the speakers at among the Nashville-area schools Play Football Draft High School who took part in the event. Day on Tuesday at Nissan Stadiium. Walker led two different sessions, The program assists preparing high and he stuck around to answer school student-athletes for their questions about the Titans and transition into college and beyond. himself. He discussed his recovery, Roughly 200 high school athletes quarterback Marcus Mariota, his were on hand for the event, hosted own personal achievements, and the by the NFL and Titans. roadblocks he’s cleared to get to where he is as he heads into his 14th “I want to inspire these kids, and let NFL season. them know if they work hard, they can be like me,” Walker said. “It’s He also stressed the importance of hard work. My road wasn’t easy. making good grades. For me to get to the NFL and to be successful, it wasn’t easy, and you Jim Wyatt have to always keep fighting. ✔ @jwyattsports “I want to let them know what I had .@Titans tight end to endure to get to this level and @delaniewalker82 tells his share my story. It’s fun. I love the @NFLDraft story at the @nfl’s Play kids, and I am interested in hearing Football Draft High School Day what they have to say, getting @NissanStadium. feedback. I let them ask me questions and I try and answer them The NFL on Tuesday announced the the best that I can.” NFL Legends Youth Advisory Committee to assist and guide NFL Legends Mark Brunell, Trent efforts to preserve and grow youth Dilfer, Maurice Jones-Drew, Jordan and high school football through Palmer, Chad Pennington, Michael peer-to-peer engagement. Robinson, and Bobby Taylor were also on hand for the event, which “I think some of those kids also hosted high school coaches. understand what I am saying,” Walker said. “They are not going to Jim Wyatt say they have bad grades or that they ✔ are not doing what they need to do @jwyattsports in the classroom. But I think it “I’m a fighter.”@Titans tight end touches them because deep down @delaniewalker82 knows he’s inside they may be in the same boat facing doubters in his recovery. He that I was once in. tells high school students at the Play DELANIE WALKER

PRO ATHLETES FORM COUNCIL PROMOTING GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS

BY KAELEN JONES SPORTS ILLUSTRATED JUNE 6, 2019

Five athletes are taking the next step in promoting gun violence awareness in the United States.

Everytown for Gun Safety, the nation's largest gun violence prevention organization, announced that players from the NBA, NFL and WNBA are partnering to form the Everytown Athletic Council. The council's founding members include the WNBA's Devereaux Peters, NBA's Joakim Noah and NFL's Xavier Rhodes, Delanie Walker and DeAndre Washington.

"I’m thrilled to be one of the founders of Everytown’s Athletic Council. The movement to end gun violence is really important to me and my family,” said Noah. " ... Through this Council, we will be able to build on this work and raise even more awareness that the current situation is not acceptable and that we each can play a role in ending gun violence.”

The group's first form of action will be to wear orange on Friday, June 7 in observance of National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Additionally, WNBA players have been given "Wear Orange" t-shirts and orange shoelaces to wear over the Wear Orange weekend in solidarity with the movement.

In the NBA, the Golden State Warriors will host 20 survivors of gun violence and Moms Demand Action volunteers during Game 4 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Warriors coach Steve Kerr will also wear orange during his pregame press conference in support of the Wear Orange campaign.

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PAYING IT FORWARD: “For them to come and find the last “Wood helps me out so much with TITANS LB WESLEY guy on the roster and just mold him just little techniques and tips,” WOODYARD CREDITS -- and I’m talking about myself -- Brown said. “He is so smart, and he HALL OF FAMER BRIAN and take me in as their little helps me out so I can better my brother,” Woodyard said. “B- DAWKINS FOR SHOWING game each and every week Dawkins, I’ll never forget he would whenever he sees I can improve on HIM THE WAY TO say: ‘Wood, I see greatness in you, something. SUCCESS and I am going to pull it out of you.’ I was like, ‘Man, this is Brian “When we are watching film, “He’ll BY JIM WYATT Dawkins, I grew up watching him. say, 'Hey Jay, next time try this out TITANS ONLINE This is Champ Bailey, I grew up in practice and see how it works.' FEBRUARY 14, 2019 playing tag football saying I am Just tips on blitzing from different Champ Bailey.’ angles, stuff like that.” NASHVILLE – Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard made the rounds “People often ask: Why are guys not Woodyard, who led the Titans with on Radio Row during Super Bowl taking the next step in their career, 124 tackles in 2018 while also LIII week, and at the height of the or why are their careers so short? It posting 4.5 sacks and 12 day he probably felt like he was is because most guys are blessed to quarterback pressures, vowed to walking through Times Square in have guys like that in their locker continue being a leader moving New York City. room, who teaches them and shows forward. them the way on and off the field. In the middle of the madness, the As a professional, you are not a little Woodyard has been a captain every sight of someone stopped him in his kid any more. You have to be able season in the NFL. He’s been a tracks. to be a true professional on and off Community Man of the Year four the field. What Dawkins showed me times in his career, including in Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins was was how to be a family man. How to 2017 in Tennessee. that someone. get my prayer life together, how to be that true role model for In his mind, he learned from the “That was my mentor, and everybody in the community that best. teammate right there,” Woodyard looks for you to be great. And to said following a long embrace, and learn that at an early age, I am truly “After guys like Dawk helped me,” chat with Dawkins. “That’s one of grateful for that.” Woodyard said, “I could never be those guys that I say if you are not that guy in the locker room who is changing the game for a positive, Brian Dawkins not going to be pouring into the then you are doing the game a ✔ younger guys.” disservice. Dawk taught me a lot @BrianDawkins about the mental part of the game. I So proud of this cat!! #Leader # # # learned so much trying to play like #BBTB him, tackle like him. Jim Wyatt “He made such a great impact on my ✔ game, and my life.” @jwyattsports The coolest thing I saw today Woodyard and Dawkins were @SuperBowl: @WoodDro52 of teammates for three seasons, from @Titans seeing @ProFootballHOF 2009-11, with the Broncos. safety @BrianDawkins, his mentor Dawkins was at the end of a 16-year with @Broncos. career that started back in 1996, while Woodyard was just getting Titans second-year linebacker Jayon started, signed as an undrafted free Brown said Woodyard is paying it agent by the Broncos in 2008. forward.

Woodyard, who just finished his Brown said Woodyard has been that 11th NFL season, and his fifth with guy for him in Tennessee, where the the Titans, credits Dawkins and team has a number of young fellow Hall of Famer Champ Bailey linebackers who can learn from the for showing him the way. Their veteran. During his rookie season, influence on the young linebacker linebacker Rashaan Evans also helped make him the player, and praised Woodyard for his leader, he is today, Woodyard said. leadership.