After a few days off (or at least a few days with no media availability), the Tennessee Titans held their latest open session of training camp Monday, which begins the week leading up to their first preseason game.
That’s right, we’ll have some actual football this week — albeit preseason — when the Titans start their 2023 preseason on Saturday afternoon against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, with kickoff set for noon CT.
Training camp has definitely told us some things, but evaluations will take a big step forward once players take part in live-game action. However, don’t expect many — if any — starters to play Week 1, but that remains to be seen.
With two weeks of training camp in the books, we’ve released our latest 53-man projection that takes into account everything we’ve seen at camp thus far. You can check that out right here, if you’re interested.
Monday’s practice saw high winds impact the passing game (to get a good idea of just how windy it was, check out Will Levis’ post-practice interview below; it sounds like he was standing in a wind tunnel), but both Will Levis and Malik Willis showed some flashes, with Willis having perhaps the best throw of the day.
We have all that and more in our latest installment of the biggest takeaways from training camp practice.
Injury report: Hooker back, Levin getting there
#TITANS Corey Levin worked on the side field. Levin missed three days last week. https://t.co/0AzXEA6VUO
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 7, 2023
Justin Murray makes practice debut
New #Titans lineman Justin Murray at practice on Monday morning. pic.twitter.com/aFm9oIwg46
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 7, 2023
Mixed results for OL but Dillard, Roos shine
First three OL/DL 1on1 reps
Andre Dillard took Arden Key's speed rush on and won.
Peter Skoronski got beat with an inside move and swim by Denico Autry.
Harold Landry still has that bend. Just got really low like a motorcycle racing bike as he turned the corner vs Chris Hubbard.— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 7, 2023
This has been a good period for Andre Dillard. Wins vs Arden Key, Sam Okuayinonu and Denico Autry.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 7, 2023
New #Titans OL Justin Murray just felt Jeffery Simmons bull rush in 1 on 1s for the first time. Safe to say it surprised him.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 7, 2023
Took a peek over at OL/DL 1v1 and 2v2s, which just wrapped up. A name not mentioned as much: iOL Jordan Roos. Really held his own in the period. #Titans
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) August 7, 2023
Caleb Shudak goes 9-for-11
Caleb Shudak was 9/9 including makes from 47 and 52 in his first FG period.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 7, 2023
Caleb Shudak missed both his kicks ending 2-minute drill team period. Poor kicking conditions. Heavy wind.
One came up short. One hit the left upright. #Titans
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) August 7, 2023
Reggie Roberson continues to shine
Malik Willis in now for #Titans 11s:
– Handoff to Chestnut, big hole, big gain.
– Willis QB keep left behind Whyle blocking.
– Incomplete. Pass too high for Whyle.
– Complete to Roberson, who makes a nice contested catch.— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 7, 2023
That Will Levis to Reggie Roberson connection continues to flash. Levis just hit Roberson on a speed out for a TD in low red zone 7v7.
Levis came back and rolled out finding Colton Dowell for a TD on the next rep.— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 7, 2023
Punt returners
Punt returners at #Titans practice today:
– WR Kyle Philips
– WR Mason Kinsey
– WR Kearis Jackson
– WR Gavin Holmes
– CB Eric Garror— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) August 7, 2023
Wind impacts the passing game
14+ mph winds making it a difficult day for the #Titans offense at practice.
Passing game has not produced much of anything in team reps.
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) August 7, 2023
Big-time throw for Malik but inconsistent overall
Beautiful pass from Malik Willis to Chris Moore during 2 min team period. Showed anticipation, threw it before Moore broke to the post and it was right where it needed to be.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 7, 2023
– False Start.
– Complete quick pass to Kinsey. Gets out of bounds with 12 seconds.
– Incomplete for McMath deep
– Bad pass for Roberson53-yard field goal from Shudak is SHORT.
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 7, 2023
Malik Willis team red zone series #Titans
– inside run Ward. Nice gain
– Kinsey juggled potential TD but incomplete. Wobbly, windy throw
– Malik QB run for short TD
– Malik QB run left for TD— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 7, 2023
Malik Willis in now for #Titans 11s:
– Handoff to Chestnut, big hole, big gain.
– Willis QB keep left behind Whyle blocking.
– Incomplete. Pass too high for Whyle.
– Complete to Roberson, who makes a nice contested catch.— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 7, 2023
Solid day for Will Levis
RedZone 7-on-7 during #Titans practice.
Tannehill goes 2/3 with touchdowns to Hopkins and Philips.
Willis goes 1/2 with a TD to Whyle and a pass behind McMath.
Levis goes 2/2 with a nice TD to Roberson. Second TD pass was to Dowell after good coverage and potential sack.
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 7, 2023
24 seconds left near midfield
– complete to Holmes and OOB
(16 seconds)
– caught Ward middle
– QB spike with 6 seconds for FG— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 7, 2023
Will Levis from inside the 10. #Titans 11v11:
– Incomplete for Whyle. Good pass, Whyle didn’t look up. Preoccupied with L.J. Davis.
– TD run by Ward right side.
– Pressure by TK McLendon Jr. forced Levis to throw it away.— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 7, 2023
Will Levis for #Titans 11-on-11s:
– Handoff to Ward, bounces out right side
– Play action throw off one foot, incomplete downfield for Harrison. Slightly behind him.
– Quick pass complete to Gavin Holmes.— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 7, 2023
Wait, DeAndre Hopkins practices?! (sarcasm, of course)
DeAndre Hopkins remains as advertised at #Titans camp.
Double (triple?) covered on an endzone post route, Tannehill places the ball way up and he climbs the ladder to snag it over every defender.
The kind of play you really weren’t seeing out here until he arrived.
— Easton Freeze (@eastonfreeze) August 7, 2023
Practice videos
Ryan Tannehill was the #Titans most accurate QB last week in the rain and the same in today’s wind pic.twitter.com/31XDolOIv2
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 7, 2023
Will Levis throwing to spots against simulated pressure #Titans pic.twitter.com/m8hrrW3IA3
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) August 7, 2023
Malik Willis working on spot throws. #Titans pic.twitter.com/bQkshpxIDt
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) August 7, 2023
Hey there, Harold! #Titans pic.twitter.com/yRytV2Fpa0
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 7, 2023
#Titans ILBs working on forcing fumbles during practice! pic.twitter.com/5Elk8zdDmA
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 7, 2023
#Titans LBs Azeez Al-Shaair, Jack Gibbons and Monty Rice. pic.twitter.com/fpgSYZDhk2
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 7, 2023
A little post practice work from Mason Kinsey on the jugs machine. pic.twitter.com/x15paulqNb
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 7, 2023
#Titans DBs up close in great tackling drill. pic.twitter.com/hAFtIOxWJc
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 7, 2023
Kevin Byard and Amani Hooker. #Titans pic.twitter.com/p2c56WQIZe
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) August 7, 2023
#Titans d-linemen on Monday morning. pic.twitter.com/xRbYGIbn3d
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 7, 2023
Arden Key 😂 #Titans "Find a job you love and you'll never work another day in your life." pic.twitter.com/vV4TTMsuxU
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 7, 2023
#Titans Peter Skoronski on rookie duty. pic.twitter.com/181Pi939Tj
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 7, 2023
Kristian Fulton sharpening his INT hands #Titans pic.twitter.com/3jQhPooCln
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 7, 2023
#Titans TE Chig Okonkwo the last player on the field post-practice today, working the JUGS machine: pic.twitter.com/nLv5wdXG9x
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) August 7, 2023
Post-practice comments
#Titans DB Elijah Molden on game week and switching positions. pic.twitter.com/HCfB5iqn7l
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 7, 2023
New #Titans lineman Justin Murray after Monday’s practice. pic.twitter.com/WiNZlAQNM5
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 7, 2023
An update from #Titans RB Julius Chestnut: pic.twitter.com/KgF2ibYA6x
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 7, 2023
QB @will_levis said he’s pumped about playing in the #Titans preseason opener on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/FZZtZNAbOc
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 7, 2023
#Titans QB Will Levis on his chemistry with his WRs and looking forward to his first NFL game on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/H99K88IqIN
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 7, 2023
#Titans Chig Okonkwo says he’s adding weight right now to manage blocking duties … would like to be at 245 lbs:@RamonKaylaWill pic.twitter.com/xTcx8h63up
— Kayla Anderson ✨ (@KaylaAndersonTV) August 7, 2023
#Titans TE Chig Okonkwo said TE coach Tony Dews has shown him cutups of other TEs including Delanie Walker, Mark Andrews, George Kittle. pic.twitter.com/jQght4ZxWG
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 7, 2023
Chig Okonkwo says #Titans TE Thomas Odukoya is “one of the strongest, if not the strongest dude on the team.”
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) August 7, 2023
#Titans safety @KevinByard loves what he’s seen from the defense in camp — he gives a shout-out to rookie @armani_marsh in the process. pic.twitter.com/oTrvzZZfPa
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 7, 2023
Kevin Byard on jump expected from Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo in his second season: pic.twitter.com/BwyIt1RQQg
— Teresa Walker 👑 (@TeresaMWalker) August 7, 2023
Kevin Byard and Amani Hooker spend a lot of time on a separate field with #Titans safety coach Scott Booker. Here's what goes into the detail they cover during those periods: pic.twitter.com/HE6GeDlCcR
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 7, 2023
Mike Vrabel says assistant HC/DL coach Terrell Williams will be the #Titans acting head coach for Saturday’s preseason opener against the Bears
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) August 7, 2023
Mike Vrabel told Malik Willis to get moving twice with a dwindling play clock in 2:00 drill. Willis got a delay of game penalty. Why the disconnect? #Titans pic.twitter.com/Xldc3B1dx5
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 7, 2023
