Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon met with the media on Thursday and touched on a number of topics, including the team’s new kickers and the potential addition of edge rusher Trevis Gipson.
Gipson indicated on Wednesday night that he was going to sign with the Titans, but Carthon made it clear the two sides are still working through some things, so it’s not official yet.
Buy Titans TicketsHowever, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on Thursday morning that Gipson is indeed signing with the Titans, so it appears it’s happening. Check out our article right here explaining why Gipson is such an intriguing addition for Tennessee.
Ran Carthon said the #Titans are in talks with Trevis Gipson. There are some procedural things to work out but more to come.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 31, 2023
Carthon also noted how Gipson was a menace against Tennessee in preseason Week 1 (he tallied a sack and eight pressures) and believes he’s a great fit for the Titans’ scheme.
In addition to Gipson, the Titans general manager talked about the team claiming former Bears cornerback Kindle Vildor via waivers.
GM Ran Carthon on #Titans additions from the #Bears:
Mentioned Trevis Gipson’s two sacks against TEN in the preseason, says he’s a guy that “fits their scheme.”
Likes the versatility of Vildor playing both inside & outside.
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) August 31, 2023
Now, a look at what Carthon had to say about the team adding two kickers and much more.
On Nick Folk
#Titans' Carthon: Nick Folk is a vet, kicked in all kinds of weather. We trust him … If we don't have touchbacks, we have 10 people to cover.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) August 31, 2023
Ran Carthon on Nick Folk. #Titans pic.twitter.com/6gjXxOP6Mz
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 31, 2023
On Cade York
Ran Carthon said Cade York being on the practice squad has no impact on Nick Folk. They're looking to get him with the trainers, special teams coaches and player development to get back on course. Confidence in York is there and they're looking forward to working with him.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 31, 2023
On Peter Skoronski
#Titans' Carthon: Skoronski "is who we thought he was going to be." … Calls him a young vet who's bought in, has worked his tail off.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) August 31, 2023
On the 11 rookies who made the roster
#Titans GM Ran Carthon said the 11 rookies all earned their way onto the roster.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) August 31, 2023
“Those moments are what this league is all about.”
– #Titans GM Ran Carthon on hometown products Colton Dowell, Matthew Jackson making the team.
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 31, 2023
On adding Rader, Odukoya to practice squad
Carthon said #Titans were fortunate to get Kevin Rader and Thomas Odukoya back on PS, after going with only three on 53-man roster.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) August 31, 2023
On adding more players
#Titans GM Ran Carthon: Still pouring through the NFL waiver wire, looking for players
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 31, 2023
On possible extensions with vets
GM Ran Carthon says the #Titans have not engaged in an discussions with players about contract extensions
Did not rule out the possibility of entertaining conversations during the season. pic.twitter.com/jltWgdOelf
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 31, 2023
On DeAndre Hopkins
#Titans' Carthon: Hopkins has been great. He's a worker. Way he carries himself in and out of the building (has been impressive) … Doesn't talk a lot on the field. But he's been a joy to be around.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) August 31, 2023
On Malik Willis
#Titans GM Ran Carthon: QB Malik Willis has grown, and he had a really good offseason. … He worked hard and it showed with his play on the field
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 31, 2023
