Training camp is officially here, as the Tennessee Titans took part in their first practice on Wednesday, which was open to reporters and gave us a look at the team in action.
While there were several interesting takeaways from the session, the biggest was the practice debut of wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who was officially introduced on Tuesday.
Hopkins took part in drills but went in about halfway through practice. Beat reporters noted he did not appear to be dealing with an injury, so nothing to worry about there.
Another exciting part of Wednesday’s practice was the return of Harold Landry, who is coming back from a torn ACL suffered prior to last season. Landry was sans-brace and looked to be a full-go.
Happy Training Camp Day 1 🥳 pic.twitter.com/njbjp42ib4
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) July 26, 2023
We have videos of both Landry and Hopkins below, as well as a bunch of other takeaways from the first training camp practice, courtesy of the beat writers on the ground. Keep scrolling to check them out.
Note: Photos included in this article are not from today’s practice, as those photos were not available upon publishing.
TE Josh Whyle (undisclosed) the only absence
Rookie TE Josh Whyle did not participate today in the first practice of #Titans training camp.
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) July 26, 2023
DeAndre Hopkins makes practice debut
Hopkins apparently left practice early, but multiple beat writers noted it did not seem injury-related. Hopkins is expected to miss a few days early on in training camp as he takes care of family matters with the move to Nashville, as head coach Mike Vrabel stated on Tuesday.
A look at new #Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins. pic.twitter.com/OysmXvMyW2
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) July 26, 2023
DeAndre Hopkins in his first #Titans practice. Went I. About halfway thru but did not appear injury related. pic.twitter.com/8f8vGePRSr
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) July 26, 2023
Day 1 of #Titans training camp is over. DeAndre Hopkins practiced. Looked great. Ryan Tannehill made a concerted effort to find him. Targeted Nuk on the first pass plays of the early 7s and team period. Saw just one incompletion between the two.
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) July 26, 2023
Harold Landry is back!
#Titans camp notes Day 1
-Harold Landry is back w/no brace on his knee.
-No sign of Josh Whyle.
-Ryan Tannehill, DeAndre Hopkins, Treylon Burks already working on side field during ST period.
-1st play 7v7 Tannehill to Hopkins. Sean Murphy-Bunting in coverage.— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) July 26, 2023
.@HaroldLandry back in action at training camp for the @Titans. pic.twitter.com/g1tEgkRKNa
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) July 26, 2023
Jones, Ojukwu getting "significant early reps" at RT
JaMarco Jones and John Ojukwu are two in-house RT candidates who will get significant early reps
— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) July 26, 2023
Good day for the QBs
Via Jim Wyatt of Titans Online:
-Quarterback Ryan Tannehill was sharp from the get-go. Tannehill connected on 4 of his first 5 passes, and was 9 of 10 on the day.
-Quarterback Malik Willis was good on Day 1 as well. Willis threw some bullets early, and was 4-of-4 in the opening period. He completed his first six passes before a pair of incompletions, and finished the day 6-of-8. Willis also tucked the ball and turned in some nice runs.
-Quarterback Will Levis also got off to a nice start, connecting on all six of his pass attempts. It was an all-around good day for the QBs.
Kicker notes
FGs: Caleb Shudak and Trey Wolff both went five-for-five from 33, 36, 41, 44 and 46. #Titans
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) July 26, 2023
Plays of the day
Plays of day from #Titans training camp-
Defense: LB Chance Campbell batted a Malik Willis pass at the LOS
Offense: Chig Okonkwo with a PHENOMENAL catch. Ran an outbreaking route. Bobbled a pass from Will Levis, but was able to corral it while on his back from the ground.
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) July 26, 2023
Kyle Philthy!
Kyle Philips, my goodness pic.twitter.com/s7Bjlwt3mQ
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) July 26, 2023
Vrabel names offseason award winners
.@Titans HC Mike Vrabel on Offseason Award winners: QB Ryan Tannehill, TE Thomas Odukoya, OL Corey Levin, DL Jayden Peevy, LB Jack Gibbens, OLB Arden Key
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) July 26, 2023
Assorted notes
#Titans camp notes Day 1 (2)
-Malik Willis 1st rep hit Kyle Philips across middle. 4 for 4.
-Will Levis to Gavin Holmes. Levis was 3/3.
-11v11 Arden Key would be sack on 2nd play. Got by Andre Dillard.
-Caleb Shudak and Trey Wolff good from 33, 36, 41, 44, 46 https://t.co/9KPMCL5QPC— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) July 26, 2023
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) July 26, 2023
Practice videos
Malik Willis as a ball carrier in a come-to-balance tackling drill. #Titans pic.twitter.com/mlgf7hxeAG
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) July 26, 2023
.@Titans QBs at training camp. pic.twitter.com/NL4tGYNyPH
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) July 26, 2023
Colton Dowell. #Titans pic.twitter.com/4R3pNmXe7X
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) July 26, 2023
Treylon Burks. #Titans pic.twitter.com/8IHyepDd7z
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) July 26, 2023
Kyle Philips. #Titans pic.twitter.com/HeeqUwsp1R
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) July 26, 2023
A quick look at Harold Landry back at practice for the #Titans on Day 1 of training camp. Notice he doesn't have a knee brace on. pic.twitter.com/1xE8XyFE0f
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) July 26, 2023
Titans first-round pick Peter Skoronski gets in a couple of one-one reps on Wednesday: pic.twitter.com/Tpcj54tcsW
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) July 26, 2023
WORK WORK WORK pic.twitter.com/SdZ0j9DHZ9
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) July 26, 2023
Player, coach comments
Treylon Burks says having DeAndre Hopkins in the building motivated him to elevate his game to another level. #Titans pic.twitter.com/rSF45oLg0V
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) July 26, 2023
Peter Skoronski steering clear of Northwestern news. #Titans pic.twitter.com/18BjuFeOjx
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) July 26, 2023
Kevin Byard on the reasoning behind restructuring his contract with the #Titans. pic.twitter.com/dNocEel23K
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) July 26, 2023
Kevin Byard says adding a guy like DeAndre Hopkins elevated the energy and confidence for the #Titans. But he added that you don't win championships on paper. pic.twitter.com/zzsRN76792
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) July 26, 2023
.@KevinByard thinks the @Titans have the best throwback uniforms in the NFL with the #Oilers unis. pic.twitter.com/mWnIOZAFxY
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) July 26, 2023
.@Titans tackle @NicholasPetit after Wednesday’s practice on his six-game suspension for violating the league’s gambling policy. pic.twitter.com/hdKmj8Drw7
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) July 26, 2023
.@Titans RB Hassan Haskins on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/BOQhm4QFkw
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) July 26, 2023
QB @ryantannehill1 on the wait before @DeAndreHopkins ultimately signed with the @Titans — he’s excited to have him as a teammate. pic.twitter.com/wU4Sincr7b
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) July 26, 2023
Ryan Tannehill on DeAndre Hopkins’ trustworthiness on contested catches. #Titans pic.twitter.com/LW8ZH5vkvN
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) July 26, 2023
Ryan Tannehill said he had a chance to be on Netflix Quarterback season one. #Titans pic.twitter.com/5xyUjfBG5x
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) July 26, 2023
Mike Vrabel on Day 1 with DeAndre Hopkins and the #Titans. pic.twitter.com/7rq4K5oiNI
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) July 26, 2023
Mike Vrabel on UDFA John Ojukwu getting significant reps at RT early in camp for the #Titans. pic.twitter.com/WoIPLRahig
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) July 26, 2023
Vrabel on his relationship with Jamarco Jones, possible starting RT: pic.twitter.com/vM82tvksXt
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) July 26, 2023
