With a new week comes a new AFC South news round-up, where we are chock full of stories about the Tennessee Titans’ division rivals, the Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans.
With the news the Titans are wearing their Houston Oilers throwbacks in 2023, there remains a chance the team could wear them against the Texans. One writer believes it would be a showing of respect for them not to.
With the 2023 NFL draft less than four weeks away, rumors continue to swirl about which teams are interested in which prospects — and the AFC South squads have some common interests.
Like the Titans, the Colts have been linked to Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson via speculation, but Indy’s general manager has actually touched on the subject and isn’t ruling out a pursuit.
Check out those stories about the Titans’ rivals and much, much more in a jam-packed AFC South news round-up.
Colts' Gardner Minshew 'coming in to just compete'
Gardner Minshew currently sits atop the Colts’ depth chart at quarterback, but new head coach Shane Steichen says the veteran is “coming in to just compete” for now. The Colts own the No. 4 pick and could take a quarterback, which might push Minshew down the depth chart.
Ryan Kelly, Kenny Moore II will remain with Colts in 2023
Colts general manager Chris Ballard expects both center Ryan Kelly and cornerback Kenny Moore II to remain with the team in 2023 despite them being considered trade/cut candidates this offseason.
Colts to host Anthony Richardson for top-30 visit
Along with the Titans, the Colts are among the teams set to meet with Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson in April. Richardson remains an option for the Colts at No. 4 overall, assuming no team trades up ahead of them.
Trade or draft? Why Colts' quarterback decision isn't easy
Colts Wire’s Meghan Hall explains why Indianapolis’ decision on whether to draft or trade for a quarterback isn’t an easy one.
Colts aren't ruling out a trade for QB Lamar Jackson
Colts GM Chris Ballard isn’t ruling out a pursuit of Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, saying “any time a special player is available, which he is, you’ve got to do the work.”
Jim Irsay wants young QB to lead Colts for 'next 10 years'
Colts owner Jim Irsay is hoping the team’s next quarterback will be able to lead the franchise for the next decade. Indy will have their chance to grab that guy at No. 4 overall in the 2023 NFL draft.
Despite his desire, Irsay says the decision on who the team drafts will be left up to head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard.
Reggie Wayne has hilarious request regarding Lamar Jackson
Former Colts wide receiver and current receivers coach Reggie Wayne had a funny response after being inundated with requests from fans to convince decision-makers in the franchise to go after Lamar Jackson.
Colts sign RB Darrynton Evans
Former Titans RB Darrynton Evans is back in the AFC South after signing with the Colts. Evans spent the 2022 campaign with the Chicago Bears following his release from the Titans.
4 teams who could trade up ahead of Colts for No. 3 pick
Colts Wire’s Kevin Hickey named the Titans among four teams who could trade up ahead of Indy to No. 3 overall. The other three teams were the Seattle Seahawks, Las Vegas Raiders and Atlanta Falcons.
Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley will wear newly allowed No. 0 jersey
Shortly after news broke that certain positions can begin wearing the No. 0, Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley wasted no time claiming it.
Calais Campbell chooses Falcons over Jaguars, others
The Jags nearly reunited with Calais Campbell, but the veteran defensive lineman chose to sign with the Falcons instead. Head coach Doug Pederson has said the team improving its pass-rush is “vital”, something Campbell would’ve helped with. The Jags also lost Arden Key to the Titans in free agency.
Former Jaguars WR Marvin Jones Jr. returns to Lions on 1-year deal
The Jaguars lost one of their receivers from 2022 after Marvin Jones agreed to a deal with his former team, the Detroit Lions. However, the Jags are basically trading out Jones for Calvin Ridley, so this isn’t a huge loss.
Report: Top WR prospect Quentin Johnston to visit Jaguars
The Titans aren’t the only AFC South team interested in TCU wideout Quentin Johnson. The 2023 NFL draft prospect has a meeting set with Jacksonville, and has already met with the Texans and Titans.
Trent Baalke: 'We're working hard' to keep Dawuane Smoot
The Jags can ill-afford to lose another important player upfront, thus the team is “working hard” to keep defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot, general manager Trent Baalke admitted.
Texans launch Fan Council to facilitate feedback, provide voice
The Texans are setting up a “Fan Council” that will “work with the team on decisions related to fan experience and also influence parts of the organization.”
DeMeco Ryans says Bryce Young, C.J. Young will visit the Texans
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans revealed the team will meet with the two best quarterback prospects in this class, Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud, which comes as no surprise. Barring something unforeseen, Houston should come away with one of them at No. 2 overall in the 2023 NFL draft.
Laremy Tunsil invites Lamar Jackson to QB the Texans
Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil appears to be a fan of his team landing Lamar Jackson, something that is unlikely to happen with Houston expected to take a quarterback at No. 2 overall.
Texans' focus under DeMeco Ryans is to fortify the trenches
The Titans know as well as anyone how important it is to be good in the trenches, and that’s a focus for new Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans.
Titans may show respect, not wear Oilers throwbacks against the Texans in 2023
Last week we posted a story about why the Titans might not wear their throwbacks against the Texans. Texans Wire’s Mark Lane says Tennessee not wearing the Oilers jerseys against Houston would be a sign of respect.
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans has not decided who calls the defense
Despite his background as a defensive coordinator, DeMeco Ryans isn’t totally sure who is going to call the plays on defense in his first season.
