The Tennessee Titans took the practice field for their eighth session of training camp on Friday. Players will have the day off on Saturday before returning to the field on Sunday.
The Titans had a slew of players sit out practice, including cornerback Elijah Molden, who has now missed several in a row. Tennessee also saw a pair of players suffer injuries mid-practice.
On the bright side, two Titans veterans returned to the practice field on Friday, including outside linebacker Bud Dupree, who missed two practices in a row.
After a quiet training camp thus far, 2022 third-round pick and offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere flashed on Friday as he continues to vie for the right tackle spot against Dillon Radunz, who is the favorite.
However, it wasn’t all good for the offensive line, as the group struggled against the defensive front during the 11-on-11 period.
Let’s take a look at those takeaways and more.
Bud Dupree, Ben Jones return
Bud Dupree and Ben Jones are back at practice for the #Titans today.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 5, 2022
Absences
ESPN’s Turron Davenport: “No Elijah Molden, Amani Hooker, Kevin Byard, Denico Autry, Robert Woods, Cody Hollister and Roger McCreary. Most of them rode stationary bikes.”
No Elijah Molden again for the #Titans again today. Molden, Kevin Byard and Robert Woods are on the stationary bike.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 5, 2022
Davenport: “Monty Rice did side work [with] trainers.”
Injuries
#Titans ILB Dylan Cole got tangled up during team period and limped inside.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 5, 2022
Tommy Hudson gets left ankle wrap after he got Bent over awkwardly in a pile during a run play. #Titans
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 5, 2022
Punt returners
#Titans punt returners: Treylon Burks, Terry Godwin, Mason Kinsey, Kyle Phillips.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 5, 2022
A good series for Malik Willis
Malik Willis with three plays in #Titans 7-on-7:
1. Check down to Brandon Lewis, no gain
2. Deep 💣 to Josh Malone, drop in the bucket for a touchdown over Kenneth George Jr.
3. Strike to Mason Kinsey between two defenders across the middle for a first down.— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 5, 2022
Racey McMath emerging as a deep threat
Play 3: MCMATH AGAIN.
Tannehill goes right back to the deep ball, this time Racey McMath is all alone for the long touchdown.
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 5, 2022
Racey McMath has fully emerged as the #Titans deep threat. And it’s working. Caught another deep ball TD from Tannehill
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 5, 2022
Starting to think Racey McMath might at least be that vertical stresser of defenses in spots this season. He just keeps getting behind people (though his most recent TD, from Tannehill, was a coverage blow).
— Joe Rexrode (@joerexrode) August 5, 2022
Offensive line struggled in 11-on-11
#Titans practiced 3rd down situations with full 11-on-11.
Biggest takeaway: OLine didn’t get enough push. Multiple TFLs and Simmons with a swat at the LOS
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 5, 2022
Caleb Farley struggling
Caleb Farley just had a relatively ineffective period. Beat by Burks (drop), Philips. Ryan Tannehill showing no reluctance to go after him. Not a great week really for Farley. #Titans
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 5, 2022
Nicholas Petit-Frere flashed
Nichols Petit-Frere had some very good snaps vs. Harold Landry and DeMarcus Walker. Very physical in 2-minute. #Titans
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 5, 2022
.@Titans left tackle @TaylorLewan77 said rookie @NicholasPetit has a "Rain Man vibe." Said he's "super intellectual."
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 5, 2022
Mike Vrabel said the #Titans RT competition is an ongoing process. Wanted to get both Dillon Radunz and Nicholas Petit-Frere working with first unit. Feels getting them in similar situations will help better evaluate them.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 5, 2022
Another good day for Kyle Philips
Rookie Kyle Philips continues to get a lot more reps with the Tannehill led offense. And he’s making catches with these reps. #Titans
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 5, 2022
Kick returners
Today’s #Titans kick returners:
RB Trenton Cannon
WR Kyle Philips
WR Mason Kinsey
WR Terry Godwin
WR Reggie Roberson Jr.
WR Brandon Lewis— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 5, 2022
Next practice: Sunday, Aug. 7
