Tennessee Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan is back with the team after serving a four-game suspension.
Offensive lineman Dennis Kelly has taken his place up to this point, but will be moved in wake of Lewan’s return.
Lewan was originally suspended ahead of the season when Ostarine, a performance-enhancing drug, was found in his system.
As he prepares to get back to football, Lewan is keeping his “emotions in check.”
“Anytime you’re put in a situation like this, you have two choices: you can let it beat you up or you can grow from these types of things. And I believe that I’ve grown from it,” he told reporters.
“I’ve prepared as much as I possibly could for the opportunity coming up Sunday. And now I’m excited to be back. It’s a unique feeling. These guys have been in it. They’ve been in the grind, and for me to come back in after four weeks, kind of fit back in to what they’re trying to do and what these coaches are trying to establish as a culture, keep that moving. There’s been a lot of time for reflection, for sure.”
It was evident the Titans struggled without Lewan, entering last week’s contest against the Atlanta Falcons with an NFL-high of 17 sacks allowed — four against the Cleveland Browns, four against the Indianapolis Colts and nine against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The line did redeem themselves in Week 4, not allowing Mariota to be brought down once, but having the Pro Bowler back on the left side will certainly give them a boost.
The Titans and Bills are set to kick off at noon CT on Sunday in Nissan Stadium.
