The Tennessee Titans will be welcoming back at least one of their offensive linemen this week, as the suspension for right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere has ended after it was reduced by two games.
When NPF was originally suspended, it was thought the Titans would just use a temporary solution and slot the Ohio State product back in upon his return.
Buy Titans TicketsHowever, that temporary solution ended up being veteran Chris Hubbard, who has been a pleasant surprise, especially when you consider he barely played any snaps in the two years prior.
When asked about NPF returning, Vrabel didn’t sound like it was automatic he would get his job back and instead left the door open for Hubbard to remain at right tackle.
“Nick has been away for a little bit — he was with us in training camp,” Vrabel said, per Jim Wyatt. “We’ll see where things go. I like the way Chris (Hubbard) is playing over there (at right tackle). We’ll just see how he looks this week.”
While it’s true Hubbard has been good overall and deserves to keep his job, he’s also given up five pressures and three sacks over the last two games.
It’s not like Petit-Frere is a lock to be an upgrade or even as good as Hubbard has been after he struggled during his rookie campaign, so it isn’t impossible to think Hubbard holds on to the job for the time being.
