The Tennessee Titans’ 2022 training camp is now officially in the books after the team completed its 18th session on Thursday. After this week, the Titans will revert to the normal regular-season schedule for practices.
Tennessee will now look ahead to its preseason finale on Saturday night in Nashville against the Arizona Cardinals. From there, the Titans will cut the roster down to 53 on Tuesday, and then put together the practice squad the following day.
One of the biggest takeaways from Day 18 was rookie offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere seeing a lot of reps at right tackle once again, while fellow tackle Dillon Radunz spent his time at guard.
We’ve now seen this for three straight practices, which has to make you wonder if the rookie has beaten out the second-year pro. Head coach Mike Vrabel did recently say Radunz moving inside was because of injuries, but it’s not like he would reveal the situation even if NPF had already won.
Now, the rest of the takeaways from the 18th and final camp practice.
Non-participants
Jim Wyatt, Titans Online: “Defensive lineman Denico Autry, guard Jamarco Jones, guard Nate Davis, defensive back Elijah Molden, receiver Treylon Burks, defensive lineman Naquan Jones, tight end Tommy Hudson and defensive back A.J. Moore did not practice on Thursday.”
Ugo Amadi makes his debut
Ugo Amadi in his first practice with the Titans. Wearing No. 38 pic.twitter.com/sfOEXrGxWg
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) August 25, 2022
Robert Woods is good to go
Wyatt: “Speaking of being ready, veteran receiver Robert Woods said after today’s practice the knee he had ACL surgery on last year is no longer a thought. Woods has looked good in practices, and he said he’s ready to go.”
Robert Woods with the quick get-off and cut: pic.twitter.com/PCHXMD3S55
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) August 25, 2022
A lot of work for NPF at RT, Radunz at guard
Wyatt: “Nicholas Petit-Frere continues to get a lot of work at right tackle, while Jordan Roos has been getting a lot of work on a line that’s banged-up at guard. Dillon Radunz has spent a good chunk of his time at guard as well.”
Derrick Henry looks good in team period
Derrick Henry in team period for second straight today. Titans ramping him up with regular season fast approaching
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) August 25, 2022
Derrick Henry has worked start to finish through this padded practice. Not a heavy one and not a ton of snaps for him but still notable. #Titans.
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 25, 2022
For those wondering if Derrick Henry still has acceleration, he just cut off his left foot and exploded through a hole, got upfield in a hurry. #Titans
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 25, 2022
Special guests
.@bbishop23 with @AllHands81 at Thursday’s @Titans practice. pic.twitter.com/ncRceGCiKm
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 25, 2022
.@Titans alumni at Thursday’s practice. pic.twitter.com/1LqksXVtuT
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 25, 2022
Randy Bullock's final camp totals
Wyatt: “Kicker Randy Bullock ended camp on a high note, making kicks from 26, 30, 33, 33, 35, 40 and 43 yards. The 7-for-7 day made Bullock 81-of-88 in camp.”
Logan Woodside gets more reps but...
Wyatt: “Woodside got more work on Thursday compared to recent sessions, and his best throw was a touchdown toss to running back Julius Chestnut.”
Kristian Fulton with the pick 6 on Logan Woodside. Woodside was looking for his WR on an out-breaking route.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 25, 2022
Inconsistent day from Malik Willis
Wyatt: “Malik Willis had an up-and-down day. He was wide on back-to-back throws in a team period, and he was nearly picked off twice. Willis made some nice throws in a lower-speed period. The rookie QB said after practice he thinks he’s made strides in camp.”
Dylan Cole has had two very near picks of Willis today, one near the goalline.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) August 25, 2022
#Titans' Vrabel: Says Willis has improved his timing, has done a better job of sliding up in the pocket. Says that's where QBs can do a lot of damage in the league.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) August 25, 2022
More notes on Titans WRs
#Titans WR update:
▶️NWI consistent.
▶️Philips still solid but leveled off a bit.
▶️McMath dropping off a lot.
▶️ Burks dropped out yesterday, DNP today.
▶️ Woods could not separate today.— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 25, 2022
He’s bad.
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 25, 2022
Pass break-ups for Kristian Fulton, Caleb Farley
Hurry up period, Caleb Farley got a PBU vs Robert Woodson on a slant. Next play Kristian Fulton broke up a slant on the other side. Good plays from both DBs.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 25, 2022
Punt returners
Wyatt: “Kyle Philips and Mason Kinsey fielded punts in a punt return period.”
No contact for Zach Cunningham
Wyatt: “Linebacker Zach Cunningham practiced in a yellow non-contact jerseys.”
What's next?
The Titans won’t practice on Friday before facing off against the Cardinals on Saturday night in Nashville for the preseason finale, which starts at 6 p.m. CDT. Tennessee will then make its final cuts to trim the roster to 53 on Tuesday by 3 p.m. CDT.
