After a day off following their preseason Week 1 contest on Saturday versus the Chicago Bears, the Tennessee Titans were back on the practice field on Monday, which comes one day before they take part in joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday and Thursday.
We saw two players for the first time in training camp today, with one of them being veteran defensive lineman Kyle Peko, who is back after being added to the roster.
Peko, who played in eight games for Tennessee in 2021, will take the roster spot of 2023 UDFA and defensive lineman, Shakel Brown, who head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed would be placed on season-ending IR.
The other new face in practice was defensive back Josh Thompson, who was activated off the NFI list after missing all of training camp to this point due to an undisclosed injury.
Now, the takeaways from what was the eighth padded practice of training camp.
Attendance
Notable #Titans not spotted at practice:
– Monty Rice
– Hassan Haskins
– Jonathan Ward
– Kevin Rader
– Shakel Brown— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 14, 2023
#Titans have activated S Josh Thompson off NFI. In addition, team has apparently added DT Kyle Peko, who practiced today.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) August 14, 2023
Burks, Hopkins, Roberson, Fulton, McCreary shine in individuals
#Titans goal line 1v1/2v2 observations:
– Treylon Burks unguardable
– DeAndre Hopkins swaggy & good.
– Reggie Roberson Jr seems extra juiced up
– Kristian Fulton still really strong in this drills
– Roger McCreary big rep vs Kyle Philips from Ryan Tannehill— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 14, 2023
ESPN’s Turron Davenport: “Reggie Roberson, Treylon Burks and DeAndre Hopkins shined in 1v1s.”
Kyle Peko already making plays
Kyle Peko, just added to the roster today, returned a fumble by Tyjae Spears for a TD.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) August 14, 2023
Three rookies stand out
Strong practice period from #Titans rookies Tyjae Spears, Josh Whyle, and Colton Dowell.
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 14, 2023
Assorted notes from team period (QBs, kickers, more)
#Titans camp notes 8/14 (2)
-Kyle Peko added to roster.
-Josh Thompson off PUP
-All 3 QBs perfect in 1st 7v7.
-Ryan Tannehill TD to Chris Moore on outbreaking rte
-Team prd Tannehill good touch on playaction to Josh Whyle, DeAndre Hopkins
-Caleb Shudak was 7/7 including a 47 yd.— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 14, 2023
Ryan Tannehill threw back to back dime TDs to Tyjae Spears and DeAndre Hopkins in opposite corners during 11v11 red zone #Titans
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 14, 2023
#Titans camp notes 8/14 (4)
-Tre Avery picked Willis off in end zone. Went up to get it.
-Levis strike to Gavin Holmes for a TD across the middle.
-Jeffery Simmons almost got an INT. Jumped at the line had it bounce off his hands.
=Caleb Shudak short from 53.— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 14, 2023
#Titans camp notes 8/14 (5)
-Eric Garror went down after colliding w/a WR during team prd.
-Trey Wolff was wide from 50.— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 14, 2023
Punt returners
Davenport: “Punt return group: Kyle Philips, Mason Kinsey, Kearis Jackson, Eric Garror.”
Kicker competition update
Jim Wyatt, Titans Online: “Kickers Caleb Shudak and Trey Wolff both missed field goal from 50-plus to end two-minute drives. In an early special teams period, I had Shudak at 6-of-6 and Wolff at 5-of-7. Shudak is now 46-of-51 in camp, and Wolff is 51-of-58 in camp.”
Practice videos
#Titans RBs working a half circle. pic.twitter.com/X9fUpRjW2F
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 14, 2023
A quick peek at @DeAndreHopkins on Monday at #Titans practice. pic.twitter.com/v44v0k5dek
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 14, 2023
#Titans DB Josh Thompson @_Joshuat9 practiced on Monday — he’s passed a physical and is off the Non-Football injury list. 2️⃣9️⃣ pic.twitter.com/9YW3R0leZI
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 14, 2023
A look at DL Kyle Peko in Monday’s practice after being added to the roster earlier today. 9️⃣5️⃣ pic.twitter.com/IBsgVf6wQp
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 14, 2023
WRs feet then hands. #Titans pic.twitter.com/8Y421AzVfK
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 14, 2023
#Titans WR Colton Dowell pic.twitter.com/IZS1ES2QeE
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 14, 2023
Player, coach comments
Kristian Fulton on getting to match up with former LSU teammate Justin Jefferson during joint practices with the Vikings. pic.twitter.com/7MTXfmQReq
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 14, 2023
Tyjae Spears on his first game action. pic.twitter.com/oGiQ5pii2w
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 14, 2023
Peter Skoronski on how game action helped him mesh with Andre Dillard and as an OLine overall. pic.twitter.com/nzgjx8xyif
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 14, 2023
Vrabel on what’s expected of a vet QB like Tannehill: pic.twitter.com/IGSiDB4fn4
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) August 14, 2023
Mike Vrabel on Sean Murphy-Bunting’s versatility. #Titans pic.twitter.com/QMSCE0nBIM
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 14, 2023
Vrabel said Teair Tart has quickness and power. Said his key to increased reps is conditioning and playing consistently up to the standard that is expected.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) August 14, 2023
Kyle Peko is back on the roster. #Titans https://t.co/CTODNoYzdM pic.twitter.com/8cybSpaklF
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) August 14, 2023
Amani Hooker is looking forward to going back home to Minnesota when the #Titans have joint practices with the Vikings. pic.twitter.com/P4wTaG6Y22
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 14, 2023
“It don’t really get better than that. I was very proud of what we put on the field.”#Titans C Aaron Brewer talks the starting OL first drive that capped off a 13 play drive with a touchdown. pic.twitter.com/hn8wMaSdZh
— 104-5 The Zone 📻 (@1045TheZone) August 14, 2023
“Everyday we need that energy, that bouncing around. I’m confident we will get that.”
Mike Vrabel on TE Chig Okonkwo’s leadership in his second year.#Titans pic.twitter.com/UuroZcbxet
— 104-5 The Zone 📻 (@1045TheZone) August 14, 2023
“It’s not about them, it’s about us. They have to deal with us.”#Titans OLB Arden Key talks joint practices with Vikings. pic.twitter.com/zJKPRslGVU
— 104-5 The Zone 📻 (@1045TheZone) August 14, 2023
#Titans cornerback Trey Avery @T21Avery after Monday’s practice. pic.twitter.com/PLi57SqRTW
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 14, 2023
Next practice (with Vikings): Wednesday, Aug. 16 (noon-1:45 p.m. CT)
