Two days after their first scrimmage of the summer, the Tennessee Titans are back at Vanderbilt Health Football Center for another training camp practice.
The Titans held their Blue and White Scrimmage on Aug. 7 at Nissan Stadium, showing their progress in front of fans in a scrimmage format for the first time. Now on Aug. 9, the Titans are back at the practice facility for their final practice before heading off to California for a week that includes a joint practice and a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers.
In this final practice before leaving, the Titans will continue working on installing coach Robert Saleh's defense and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll's scheme.
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staffers on-hand for the practice.
Tennessee Titans practice live updates: Stats, big moments and what you need to know
Updates from the Titans scrimmage on Aug. 7 below
Jeffery Simmons on being thrown out of practice earlier this week
Jeffery Simmons also said his actions were inappropriate after throwing a punch in scuffle that resulted in Simmons being tossed from practice earlier this week.
Simmons said he and JC Latham had a long talk yesterday about football and life, and there's no lingering beef after the issue in practice.
"But at the end of the day, man, I'm a competitive guy," Simmons said. "When we're talking about the game of football, especially in the trenches, I think sometimes people on the outside can blow things up.
"... When I play this game, I'm passionate. Everything I've got, I leave it on the football field."
Jeffery Simmons on Peter Skoronski's extension: 'He deserves it, man'
Peter Skoronski is the first Titans first-round pick to sign a second contract with the franchise since Jeffery Simmons.
The 2019 first-rounder was happy to see his teammate sign long-term.
"He deserves it, man," Simmons said. "All the people don't know, last week, I told Pete: 'I enjoy going up against you.' I told him, I said, 'Even after practice, if you want to get that extra work in, if you want to get something (done) you saw at practice, ask me.' To be able to battle against Pete these last couple years at practice have helped me so much."
Peter Skoronski: Contract talks picked up 'a little bit ago'
Peter Skoronski said he didn't have a timeline in his head for a goal to get an extension done, but talks picked up "a little bit ago" before signing on Aug. 7.
Skoronki notes that the AAV numbers for the highest paid players at positions "changes every year" so he doesn't put stock in that point, but he has lofty goals in living up to the deal.
"I strive to be in that group of the best guards in the league," Skoronski said. "If that's where my goals are, I think that helps our team."
John Franklin-Myers should return Sunday
John Franklin-Myers is likely to return to practice on Sunday after sitting out with a lower-back issue.
Robert Saleh on injuries, including Kalel Mullings and Tyjae Spears
Robert Saleh said after practice that Kalel Mullings (hip) and Tyjae Spears (soreness) did not finish practice. Team is evaluating Mullings for a hip pointer.
Defense "wins" scrimmage with failed two-point conversion
Marcus Harris bats down a two-point conversion pass attempt from Cam Ward to break a 9-9 tie. Defense wins, 10-9.
Trubisky to Dike for a TD in two-minute drill
After a Joshua Williams pass interference penalty on Elic Ayomanor, Mitchell Trubisky finds Chimere Dike for a touchdown in the back of the end zone.
Good two-minute drive.
No. 1 offense drives for a field goal after "halftime"
The No. 1 offense drives into the opposing territory but stalls out again. Joey Slye is good from 48 yards.
Highlight of the drive was a Cam Ward throw on the run to Wan'Dale Robinson for a first down.
Carnell Tate one-handed catch on first drive
CINEMA 🍿 @carnelltate pic.twitter.com/g8brMb76b7
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) August 8, 2026
Defense starting to show out
The first-team defense wins the battle on a two-minute drill, including a Cedric Gray sack of Cam Ward.
Femi Oladejo with another TFL
Good day so far for Femi Oladejo with a sack to force a punt on the next drive for the No. 2s.
3rd team offense punts ball away
Will Levis made a nice throw on a 3rd and long completion, but the drive stalls out near midfield. The second-teamers are back out after the punt, with Mitchell Trubisky at QB.
Cam Ward to Gunnar Helm for a TD
Gunnar Helm makes a high-reaching catch in the back of the end zone for a touchdown to cap a steady drive that was heavy on the passing game.
https://t.co/o0mcq0xXwL pic.twitter.com/IBJYB8aCXz
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) August 8, 2026
Ward was 8-for-8 on the drive with a handful of checkdowns as well as a nice toe-tapping catch by Carnell Tate.
Joey Slye misses field goal on first second-teamer drive
No. 2 offense vs. No. 2 defense ends with a Joey Slye missed field goal from 53 yards out.
Some good and bad from both sides; Xavier Restrepo and Elic Ayomanor had catches for first downs. Ayomanor made a nice catch after a good throw up the sideline by Mitchell Trubisky.
First-team offense 10-play drive ends with a field goal
The first-team offense drives 10 plays and 70 yards, but settles for a short field goal.
Cam Ward was 3-for-3 on the drive, and Carnell Tate had two catches. Femi Oladejo did have a red-zone TFL to help the defense force the Joey Slye kick attempt.
Stop me if you’ve heard this:
— Gentry Estes (@Gentry_Estes) August 8, 2026
The first #Titans offense starts the fan scrimmage with a nice drive. Couple nice grabs by Carnell Tate. And the drive ends with …
… a chip shot field goal.
First big highlight of the night from Carnell Tate
Carnell Tate makes the first big highlight of the scrimmage with a one-handed grab on a crosser across the middle. Tate never broke stride before moving into the red zone.
Elic Ayomanor is practicing as team goes through individual drills
He’s in drills and catching passes, too.
— Gentry Estes (@Gentry_Estes) August 7, 2026
Impressive. https://t.co/82JxmNQmPF
Good early turnout by Titans fans at Nissan Stadium
Not a bad turnout for #Titans annual
— Gentry Estes (@Gentry_Estes) August 7, 2026
fan practice at Nissan Stadium.
Weather is cooperating. For now. pic.twitter.com/dqXyUhbcgQ
John Franklin-Myers not in uniform, while Elic Ayomanor is dressed out
John Franklin-Myers is not dressed for tonight's practice.
Elic Ayomanor is dressed out after getting banged up yesterday.
Cam Ward starts his second year inside Nissan Stadium
Cam Ward is here and my ears will not be the same for the rest of the night pic.twitter.com/xBA8pAFukl
— Nick Suss (@nicksuss) August 7, 2026
Titans scrimmage still on time with lightning hold lifted
Fans are able to return inside Nissan Stadium with the lightning hold lifted.
Practice appears to be still on schedule, a 6:30 p.m. start and the scrimmage at 7 p.m.
Fans are now welcome to return to their seats. The Blue & White Stadium Scrimmage is expected to begin at appx. 6:30!
— Nissan Stadium (@NissanStadium) August 7, 2026
Fans at Titans scrimmage asked to take cover
With lightning spotted around Nissan Stadium, fans are being ask to seek cover under the covered areas of the concourses or other interior areas.
At this time, lightning is approaching Nissan Stadium. Please proceed to covered areas of the concourses or other interior areas at this time.
— Nissan Stadium (@NissanStadium) August 7, 2026
Setting the stage for Blue & White Scrimmage
The Titans have made it through training camp relatively healthy and should only have a few small injuries to deal with heading into the scrimmage. WR Elic Ayomanor and DL John Franklin-Myers both left practice on Aug. 6 with injuries, but Saleh didn't seem to be concerned about either being particularly severe. Offensive tackles Dan Moore Jr., and JC Latham have also dealt with injuries throughout camp but both participated in the Titans' most recent practice.
Since training camp began, the Titans' defense has held the advantage over the offense. That's hardly a surprise; Saleh is a defensive-minded coach, and a huge chunk of the Titans' financial investment over the offseason went to solidifying a veteran presence on D.
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Day 1 post practice takeaways:
Here's what beat writer Nick Suss had to say about quarterback Cam Ward's first practice back, and some thoughts on the way Ward is discussing his development.
And here's what columnist Gentry Estes observed from the day.
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Titans depth chart projection 2026
Heading into training camp, here's The Tennessean's projection for what the starters and backups should look like when the Titans' season starts on Sept. 13:
- QB: Cam Ward | Mitchell Trubisky
- RB: Tony Pollard | Tyjae Spears
- WR: Carnell Tate, Calvin Ridley, Wan'Dale Robinson | Elic Ayomanor, Chimere Dike
- TE: Gunnar Helm | Daniel Bellinger
- OT: Dan Moore Jr., JC Latham | Austin Deculus
- OG: Peter Skoronski, Cordell Volson | Jackson Slater
- C: Austin Schlottmann | Pat Coogan
- DL: Jeffery Simmons, John Franklin-Myers | Jordan Elliott, Solomon Thomas
- DE: Jermaine Johnson II, Keldric Faulk | Jacob Martin, Oluwafemi Oladejo
- LB: Cody Barton, Cedric Gray | Anthony Hill
- CB: Alontae Taylor, Cor'Dale Flott, Marcus Harris | Joshua Williams
- S: Kevin Winston Jr., Amani Hooker | Tony Adams
- ST: Joey Slye, Tommy Townsend, Morgan Cox
Titans position battles: What to know
Consider these the five most premium position battles:
Right guard: Cordell Volson is the veteran. Jackson Slater and Fernando Carmona are the homegrown youth options. None of these feel like great options, but it'll be interesting to see who surprises coaches and fans alike.
Center: This doesn't feel like as much of a competition with the way Austin Schlottmann handled the job in OTAs, but Pat Coogan's presence and the signing of Andre James makes it something nonetheless.
Linebacker: Will Anthony Hill be able to push Cody Barton for a starting role from the jump? It's possible, even if it's not super likely.
Swing tackle: Especially with JC Latham starting the year on PUP, it'll be worth monitoring how Austin Deculus, Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson, Zach Thomas, Aamil Wagner and Rasheed Miller compete for playing time as the No. 3 tackle.
Defensive end: It's no foregone conclusion that Keldric Faulk starts off the edge with Jacob Martin, Jaylen Harrell, Femi Oladejo and more pushing for roles. Consider it Faulk's job to lose, though.
Titans coaching staff 2026
As a refresher, here's the staff:
- Head coach: Robert Saleh
- Offensive coordinator: Brian Daboll
- Defensive coordinator: Gus Bradley
- Special teams coordinator: John Fassel
- Offensive assistants: Shea Tierney (QBs), Randy Jordan (RBs), Greg Lewis (WRs), Luke Stocker (TEs), Carmen Bricillo (OL), Cade Knox (game management), Isaac Williams (asst. OL), Trevor Browder (off. asst.), John Rudnicki (off. asst)
- Defensive assistants: Aaron Whitecotton (DL), Dave Borgonzi (LBs), Tony Oden (CBs), Dalton Hilliard (nickels), Marquand Manuel (SAFs), Ben Bloom (senior def. asst.), Tanzel Smart (asst. DL), Ahmed Saleh (def. asst.)
- Special teams: Rayna Stewart (asst. ST)
Titans' preseason schedule, training camp schedule
The Titans are scheduled to practice 16 times in training camp, starting on July 29. Eight of those practices are scheduled to be open for fans, with the first on Aug. 1. The Titans will hold their three joint practices on Aug. 11 (at SF), Aug. 21 (vs. SEA) and Aug. 27 (vs. CHI).
The Titans' three preseason games are at San Francisco (Aug. 13, 8 p.m. CT), vs. Seattle (Aug. 23, 7 p.m. CT) and vs. Chicago (Aug. 29, 5 p.m. CT).
Nick Suss is the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Nick at nsuss@gannett.com. Follow Nick on X @nicksuss. Subscribe to the Talkin’ Titans newsletter for updates sent directly to your inbox.
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