Welcome to our AFC South news roundup: training camp edition, where we take a look at all the goings on with the Tennessee Titans’ division rivals, the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars.
We must start in Indianapolis, where Colts owner Jim Irsay made an already shaky situation with star running back Jonathan Taylor even worse.
Just days after Irsay seemingly put his foot in his mouth when commenting on the running back market, Taylor has now requested a trade from the team.
The tweet below is Taylor’s agent’s response to Irsay.
Thank your lucky stars the Titans don’t have a buffoon for an owner like the Colts do. In fact, our beloved Amy Adams Strunk could not be more of a polar opposite from Irsay.
Bad faith is not paying your top offensive player https://t.co/ZYvrLhxygG
— malki kawa (@malkikawa) July 27, 2023
On top of the Taylor news, we’re also covering training camp headlines for each of the Titans’ AFC South foes. Check out everything in our roundup below and, of course, enjoy your Sunday and the rest of the week!
Everything we know about Colts, Jonathan Taylor trade situation
This is a fantastic breakdown of the Taylor-Colts situation by Kevin Hickey, giving you everything you need to know about how Indianapolis got to this point with their star running back, who is currently on the PUP list.
And… L.O.L.
#Colts owner Jim Irsay: “If I die tonight and Jonathan Taylor is out of the league, no one’s gonna miss us. The league goes on. We know that. The National Football (League) rolls on. It doesn’t matter who comes and who goes, and it’s a privilege to be a part of it.”
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) July 30, 2023
5 bold predictions entering Colts training camp
Colts Wire’s Meghan Hall takes a stab at five bold predictions for Indy going into training camp, one of which was the Colts competing for a playoff spot.
Michael Pittman Jr. healed from hip injury
Colts wideout Michael Pittman Jr. was among the uncertainties for the team going into training camp thanks to a hip issue, but it appears the injury is no longer a worry, as Pittman said on Tuesday.
Shaquille Leonard practiced with starting defense
The Colts received more positive news on the injury front going into camp after it was revealed star linebacker Shaquille Leonard had passed his physical, avoiding the PUP list. He was even able to practice.
Colts training camp roundups
Texans training camp sparks enthusiasm amid roster question marks
Texans Wire’s Brian Barefield does a great job breaking down some of the biggest question marks facing Houston’s roster in training camp.
CB Steven Nelson reports to Texans training camp
There was some concern that veteran corner Steven Nelson wouldn’t show up to training camp amidst a contract dispute, but he is indeed in attendance.
Texans sign OT George Fant to 1-year contract
The Titans not landing George Fant stunk in and of itself, but it gets even worse knowing the team’s division rival, the Texans, landed him instead. Fant’s deal wasn’t even unreasonable, as it’s worth up to $4 million.
Texans extend RT Tytus Howard
Fant wasn’t the only move Houston made upfront last week, as the team also extended the contract of right tackle Tytus Howard, who landed himself a three-year, $56 million extension, with $36.5 million guaranteed.
Texans training camp roundups
Jaguars place Dawuane Smoot on PUP list to begin training camp
After re-signing defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot, the veteran defender has been placed on the PUP list to start training camp. This was expected, as Smoot is still working his way back from an Achilles injury.
Calvin Ridley steals the show at first Jaguars training camp practice
New Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been impressing early on in training camp, with some noting he’s looking even faster than in years past.
Doug Pederson: Jaguars 'really comfortable' with current pass rushers
Despite the Jaguars not adding an impact pass-rusher this offseason, head coach Doug Pederson says he’s comfortable with what the team has going into training camp.
Press Taylor: Trevor Lawrence has made a 'huge leap' as a leader
Jaguars offensive coordinator Press Taylor believes quarterback Trevor Lawrence has made big strides in terms of his leadership ahead of his third season in the NFL.
Rayshawn Jenkins: 'We’re a top 5 defense and that's just real'
Jaguars safety Rayshawn Jenkins has quite the high opinion of his team’s defense ahead of the 2023 campaign.
