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Cam Ward Cam Ward Set to play in preseason finale
Tue, Aug 19, 2025, 6:47 PM
Ward is expected to play in the Titans' preseason finale Friday versus the Vikings, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Ward and the rest of the starters are expected to participate for the third game in a row, according to head coach Brian Callahan. The quarterback has completed seven of 15 passes for 109 yards and no touchdowns over the first two preseason games, and he will likely be limited to just a few offensive possessions against Minnesota. |
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Calvin Ridley Calvin Ridley Not practicing Tuesday
Tue, Aug 19, 2025, 10:23 AM
Ridley is dealing with some soreness and won't practice Tuesday, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Analysis: Titans coach Brian Callahan didn't give any further details on Ridley's condition. The veteran wideout has otherwise been healthy throughout offseason practices and training camp, getting plenty of reps to build chemistry with rookie quarterback Cameron Ward. Ridley's availability for Week 1 doesn't seem to be in any jeopardy. |
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Kalel Mullings Kalel Mullings Heavy workload against Atlanta
Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 3:23 PM
Mullings recorded eight carries for 25 yards in Friday's 23-20 preseason win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Both Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears (ankle) sat, so Mullings looked to be splitting the primary role with Julius Chestnut. Chestnut got the opening carry of the game, but Mullings followed immediately after on the same drive. However, he was called for a holding penalty one play later and then didn't receive a carry for two additional possessions. Mullings' usage suggests he currently sits fourth on the running back depth chart. |
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Julius Chestnut Julius Chestnut Starts with Pollard resting
Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 10:48 PM
Chestnut started Friday's preseason win over Atlanta, rushing four times for 16 yards while catching his only target for seven receiving yards.
Analysis: Chestnut got the nod with the first-team offense with Tony Pollard (rest) and Tyjae Spears (ankle) missing Friday's exhibition. The 24-year-old Chestnut was slated to begin the season as the Titans' No. 3 tailback, but the high-ankle sprain Spears suffered last week could push Chestnut up the depth chart. Tony Pollard is healthy and still the clear No. 1 option in Tennessee, so Chestnut's fantasy value wouldn't see a huge boon if he were to start the regular season as the primary backup. |
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Gunnar Helm Gunnar Helm Scores first preseason TD
Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 10:31 PM
Helm hauled in all four of his targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 23-20 preseason win over the Falcons.
Analysis: The rookie tight end scored his first touchdown of the preseason when he took a 25-yard pass from backup QB Brandon Allen to the house. Helm has performed well through two preseason contests with five receptions for 64 yards including Friday's touchdown. The fourth-round selection will look to finish the exhibition schedule off on a high note against Minnesota next Friday before serving as the Titans' No. 2 tight end this season. |
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Chimere Dike Chimere Dike Held catchless Friday
Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 10:11 PM
Dike failed to bring in either of his targets in Friday's 23-20 preseason win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Dike got some run with Cameron Ward and the rest of the first-team offense Friday after entering with the second unit against Tampa Bay last week. The fourth-round rookie failed to haul in either of the targets hurled his way by Ward, giving Dike just one reception through two exhibition contests. The Florida product seems to be sitting behind Van Jefferson and fellow rookie Elic Ayomanor in the WR pecking order as we inch closer to the regular season. |
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Elic Ayomanor Elic Ayomanor Records longest grab Friday
Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 9:51 PM
Ayomanor corralled two of four targets for 47 yards while adding two yards on one rush attempt in Friday's 23-20 preseason win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Ayomanor made a big splash early in the contest when he took a short pass from Cameron Ward and scampered down the field for 35 yards. The 2025 fourth-round pick started Friday's exhibition alongside Van Jefferson (zero catches on two targets) with veteran starters Calvin Ridley and Tyler Locker sitting this one out. Ayomanor continues to get significant looks with the first-team offense this preseason as he closes in on a third or fourth receiver role. |
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Cam Ward Cameron Ward Plays three drives Friday
Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 9:39 PM
Ward completed two of seven pass attempts for 42 yards with no touchdowns, turnovers or rushing attempts in Friday's 23-20 preseason win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Ward wound up starting three offensive drives that all resulted in punts for Tennessee in Friday's exhibition. While the rookie's stat line was underwhelming, it is worth noting that he was without the services of top offensive weapons Calvin Ridley (rest) and Tony Pollard (rest). Fill-in WR Van Jefferson dropped a beautifully-thrown deep ball from Ward in the first quarter that could have reversed the fortune's of his signal-caller's outing. It is unclear how many drives the Titans plan to play Ward in the team's preseason finale against the Vikings next Friday, but the 2025 No. 1 overall pick is slated to start for his new club Week 1. |
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Calvin Ridley Calvin Ridley Not slated to play Friday
Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 5:25 PM
Ridley isn't in line to play in Friday's preseason contest against the Falcons, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The same applies to Tyler Lockett, as the Titans elect to play it safe with a pair of their key veteran wideouts. Ridley's next opportunity to see game action will arrive next Friday in the team's preseason finale against the Vikings. |
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Cam Ward Cameron Ward On track to play Friday
Thu, Aug 14, 2025, 12:22 PM
Coach Brian Callahan noted that Ward and the Titans starters are slated to play in Friday's preseason game against the Falcons, Nick Gray of the Nashville Tennessean reports.
Analysis: On that subject, Callahan revealed ahead of the team's joint practices with the Falcons that "everybody is going to play, similar to last week." In the team's preseason opener against the Buccaneers last Saturday, Ward worked for two series, a pattern that he could follow versus Atlanta before giving way to fellow QBs Brandon Allen and Trevor Siemian. |
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Trevor Siemian Trevor Siemian Back with Tennessee
Mon, Aug 11, 2025, 7:07 PM
The Titans signed Siemian to a contract Monday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Siemian will take the spot on the Titans' training camp roster vacated by Tim Boyle, who was released Monday. Siemian spent most of last season on the Titans' practice squad and last saw regular-season action in 2023 with the Jets, completing 56.2 percent of his passes for 724 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions while turning 11 carries into 40 yards across five games (three starts). Siemian will slot in as the third-string quarterback and will have two preseason games to compete against Brandon Allen for the backup job behind No. 1 overall pick Cameron Ward. |
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Josh Whyle Josh Whyle Slipping down depth chart
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 9:48 PM
Whyle recorded one catch on two targets for seven yards in Saturday's 29-7 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Whyle appeared third on the Titans' initial depth chart, and his usage Saturday backed that up. He wasn't targeted until the fourth quarter and played behind both Chig Okonkwo and Gunnar Helm. Whyle was reportedly on the roster bubble entering training camp, and his usage at the very least suggests his primary role could come on special teams if he sticks in Tennessee. |
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Van Jefferson Van Jefferson Targeted once in Titans debut
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 9:36 PM
Jefferson did not catch his only target during Saturday's 29-7 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: More important than his stat line, Jefferson played with the starting unit. He received his lone target on the opening drive and played 13 offensive snaps, comparable to Calvin Ridley's 11 and Tyler Lockett's 10. Jefferson was listed as a starter on Tennessee's initial depth chart, and his usage supported that. |
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Chimere Dike Chimere Dike Rotates in after Ayomanor
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 9:12 PM
Dike recorded one reception on two targets for six yards in Saturday's 29-7 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Dike received his first target early in the third quarter, notably rotating in after Elic Ayomanor and Van Jefferson. His first opportunity was a deep shot from Brandon Allen, and he then hauled in his next target for a six-yard gain. Dike also returned one kickoff for 32 yards, which could be one of his primary roles to begin the regular season. |
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Kalel Mullings Kalel Mullings Still competing for depth spot
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 8:54 PM
Mullings rushed the ball seven times for 33 yards in Saturday's 29-7 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Mullings entered the game after Julius Chestnut in the third quarter, but he did earn one carry on Chestnut's opening drive. That suggests he remains fourth on the depth chart for the time being, but that he could be pushing Chestnut. The battle is likely to continue for the rest of the preseason and could take on added significance if Tyjae Spears (ankle) remains sidelined into the regular season. |
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Julius Chestnut Julius Chestnut Third running back to enter game
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 8:49 PM
Chestnut carried the ball three times for 18 yards in Saturday's 29-7 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Chestnut was the third Titans' running back to enter the game behind Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears (ankle), though he did cede one carry to Kalel Mullings on his opening drive. Chestnut and Mullings are likely to continue to battle for positioning on the running back depth chart during the preseason, which has potentially taken on additional importance due to the injury to Spears. |
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Tyjae Spears Tyjae Spears Dealing with ankle sprain
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 9:02 AM
Spears was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain that he suffered in Saturday's 29-7 preseason loss to the Buccaneers, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Spears had to be carted off the field after injuring his ankle in the first half. Per Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com, Spears is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks, which puts him in jeopardy of missing the Titans' regular-season opener against the Broncos on Sunday, Sept. 7. In Spears' absence, Julius Chestnut and Kalel Mullings will have the opportunity to audition for a potential RB2 role behind Tony Pollard, who may have to take on a bigger workload at the start of the regular season. |
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Gunnar Helm Gunnar Helm One catch in NFL debut
Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 11:25 PM
Helm caught one of two targets for 16 yards in Saturday's 29-7 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Both of Helm's targets came from backup quarterback Brandon Allen in the third quarter. The rookie fourth-round pick out of Texas has already climbed to second on the tight end depth chart, but he's still clearly behind starter Chig Okonkwo. Helm will try to close that gap in Tennessee's next preseason game Friday against the Falcons. |
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Chig Okonkwo Chig Okonkwo Catches one pass from Ward
Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 11:24 PM
Okonkwo caught his only target for 10 yards in Saturday's 29-7 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Okonkwo's lone catch came on a pass from rookie first overall pick Cameron Ward, who played two drives. Okonkwo appears to be locked in atop Tennessee's tight end depth chart, ahead of rookie fourth-round pick Gunnar Helm and last year's backup Josh Whyle. Tennessee's starters may see more extensive action in the team's second preseason game Friday against the Falcons. |
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Tyler Lockett Tyler Lockett One grab in preseason start
Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 11:23 PM
Lockett recorded one catch on one target for seven yards in Saturday's 29-7 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Lockett was on the field for two offensive possessions, both of which were led by Cameron Ward. He served as a short-area target, as he also had a four-yard reception that was wiped away by penalty. The more important takeaway is that Lockett appears to have a place in the Titans' starting unit and could be targeted frequently in the quick passing game as Ward gets up to speed in the NFL. |
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