The Tennessee Titans hit the practice field on Thursday and there were a few notable things to mention on top of the fact that five players were sidelined.
Bear in mind, team period is not open to the media, so details after individual drills aren’t available. Before we get to those, here are some assorted practice notes:
Offensive lineman and 2021 second-round pick, Dillon Radunz, who returned form the PUP list earlier this week, was practicing once again. Radunz saw some work as a right tackle, at least in the individual period.
Radunz figures to start the season as a backup, giving Tennessee another option at both guard and tackle. However, with current starting right tackle Chris Hubbard being anything but set in stone, there’s an opportunity for Radunz to work his way up the ladder to a starting job at some point.
Dillon Radunz did right tackle work when OTs worked with TEs. Mike Vrabel said they will work him at guard and tackle. But they just cut tackle Justin Murray. #Titans pic.twitter.com/9Qf0KHikPJ
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 31, 2023
Three new Titans made their practice debuts, with edge rusher Trevis Gipson, kicker Nick Folk and cornerback Kindle Vildor all taking part. We’d assume practice squad kicker Cade York was out there, also, even though he was not mentioned by reporters. York was in the locker room earlier and spoke to the media.
Gipson, who was wearing No. 91, worked with the outside linebackers and did a lot of work with coach Ryan Crow, as noted by ESPN’s Turron Davenport.
Here's a look at new #Titans OLB/DE Trevis Gipson. He's working w/the OLBs during individual. pic.twitter.com/pIxAAfP4TK
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 31, 2023
Now, a look at some injury updates and the list of players who did not practice for whatever reason.
QB Will Levis update
Levis no longer has his left thigh wrapped, so looks like positive progress on the injury front. #Titans https://t.co/zYwGTVzm5B
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) August 31, 2023
Did not practice: OLB Harold Landry (undisclosed)
#Titans practice report 8/31/23
-No sign of Harold Landry, Arden Key, Jeffery Simmons, Jayden Peevy, Tre Avery. Kyle Philips (he'll be moved to IR.
-Trevis Gipson & Kindle Vildor practiced.
-A lot of 1on1 work for Gipson w/ OLB coach Ryan Crow & asst OLB coach. Gipson wore 91.— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 31, 2023
Did not practice: OLB Arden Key (calf)
Did not practice: DL Jeffery Simmons (undisclosed)
Did not practice: DL Jayden Peevy (undisclosed)
Did not practice: WR Kyle Philips (knee)
Philips is reportedly going on injured reserve and the move is expected to be announced on Thursday.
#Titans Kyle Philips on his injury situation: pic.twitter.com/iUPxdVPlEN
— Easton Freeze (@eastonfreeze) August 28, 2023
