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AFC South news roundup: Pre-training camp headlines for Colts, Jags, Texans

This Sunday is a significant one for a few reasons, Tennessee Titans fans, as not only is it the last one before training camp begins, but the team is set to unveil its Houston Oilers throwback this evening.

And, it’s also the last opportunity we’ll get to check up on the Titans’ division rivals — the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars — before they also begin training camp this week.

We start in Houston, where Texans left tackle Laremy Tunstil warns against people sleeping on his team ahead of the 2023 campaign. Also, the Texans’ theme for their home game against the Titans cannot possibility be a coincidence.

Moving to Jacksonville, a Jags assistant coach made history this past week. The team also secured their previously franchise-tagged tight end, Evan Engram, with an extension right before the deadline.

In Indy, the Colts unveiled some new threads for the 2023 campaign, and our friends over at Colts Wire have you covered with all the pre-training camp analysis you’ll ever need.

Check out those stories and many more in our latest AFC South news roundup. And, of course, a very happy Sunday to you all!

Why DeAndre Hopkins' career may end with a whimper with the Titans

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Mark Lane of Texans Wire explains why DeAndre Hopkins may not be as productive in years past while with the Titans, noting the drop off in production receivers his age historically see.

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Texans' priority must be to extend RT Tytus Howard

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John Crumpler of Texans Wire believes Houston must prioritize extending right tackle Tytus Howard, noting there is a mutual need to keep him in Houston.

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LOOK: Houston Texans announce 2023 home game themes

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On Monday, the Texans announced what the theme will be for each of their 2023 home games, including the “Reppin’ H-Town” theme for their Week 17 contest against the Titans. Surely, that is no coincidence, and it’s a damn shame Tennessee couldn’t wear their Oilers throwbacks for that one.

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Texans LT Laremy Tunsil says 'don't sleep on us'

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Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil believes his team is more talented than many are giving it credit for and warns against underestimating Houston in 2023.

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Report: Texans work out former Broncos CB Ronald Darby

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The Texans are exploring their options to add secondary help, with the team working out veteran cornerback Ronald Darby this past week.

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Johnathan Joseph among the Texans' 2023 Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching and Nunn-Wooten Scouting fellows

AP Photo/David Berding

Former Titans and Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph will get his feet wet in the coaching ranks this offseason, as the Texans have named him one of eight fellows in the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching and Nunn-Wooten Scouting Fellowships for training camp.

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Jaguars reach 3-year deal with TE Evan Engram ahead of deadline

Bob Self/Florida Times-Union

Right ahead of the deadline to do so, the Jaguars signed previously franchise-tagged tight end Evan Engram to a three-year, $42.5 million deal, with $24 million guaranteed.

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Jaguars open doors to new Miller Electric Center practice facility

Bob Self/Florida Times-Union

Jacksonville officially opened its doors to a new practice facility this past week. Among the features are two outdoor practice fields, one indoor field, a weight room, a locker room, and meeting rooms.

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Jaguars strength coach Kevin Maxen comes out as gay

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Jaguars assistant strength and conditioning coach Kevin Maxen became the first openly gay male coach in American sports last week after coming out in an interview with Outsports.

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Jaguars re-sign veteran pass rusher Dawuane Smoot

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The Jags made a significant re-signing, with the team agreeing to a deal with veteran defensive lineman, Dawuane Smoot, who is coming back from an Achilles tear. The deal is for one year and $6.25 million.

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Jaguars' Chris Claybrooks arrested again for alleged domestic violence

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Jags cornerback Chris Claybrooks is in legal trouble once again after being arrested on domestic violence charges for the second time this offseason.

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Jaguars place G Ben Bartch on PUP list to begin training camp

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Jags starting left guard Ben Bartch was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list on Saturday. Bartch is still recovering from a season-ending knee injury suffered last October.

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7 Colts rookies to watch at training camp

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Cody Manning lists seven Colts rookies to keep an eye on in training camp, a list headed by 2023 first-round pick, quarterback Anthony Richardson.

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Colts' Jonathan Taylor reacts to state of RB market

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Running backs around the league have shared their thoughts on the state of the market at the position, with Titans RB Derrick Henry being among them. Colts RB Jonathan Taylor also shared his two cents.

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WATCH: Shaquille Leonard posts rehab update agility drills

AP Photo/Zach Bolinger

While his status for training camp remains up in the air, linebacker Shaquille Leonard posted a video recently showing the progress he’s making in his return from back surgery.

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How Shane Steichen plans to improve Anthony Richardson's accuracy

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Colts head coach Shane Steichen explains how he’s going to work with rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson when it comes to improving his accuracy.

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LOOK: Colts unveil new alternate Indiana Nights jersey

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While teams around the NFL have been revealing the throwbacks they’ll wear in 2023, the Colts actually came out with some new threads this past week. They weren’t too well-received on social media, but I’m personally a fan.

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Colts' Josh Downs will be ready for start of training camp

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Third-round pick and wide receiver Josh Downs appears set to be ready for training camp after he confirmed that will be the case in a recent Q&A.

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Colts to sign DE Al-Quadin Muhammad

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The Colts added to their defense recently, with the team signing defensive lineman Al-Quadin Muhammad, who previously spent four seasons with Indianapolis.

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5 under-the-radar Colts players to watch at training camp

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Colts Wire’s Meghan Hall takes a look at five under-the-radar players to watch ahead of the Colts beginning training camp this week.

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Projecting the Colts' 2023 starting offense ahead of training camp

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Manning takes a crack at projecting the Colts’ starting offense ahead of training camp. His projection includes Richardson, and not Gardner Minshew, under center.

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10 biggest storylines for Colts entering training camp

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Colts Wire’s Kevin Hickey lists the 10 biggest storylines going into camp, with, of course, the team’s quarterback battle headlining the list.

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5 Colts players with the most to gain at training camp

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Hall dives into the five Colts players with the most to gain over the next month-plus. She then goes over the five players with the most to lose.

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