The Tennessee Titans are practicing on this Thanksgiving Thursday as they prepare to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 13. It marks their first of two upcoming contests versus their division rival Jaguars. It’ll be Cam Ward’s first time against an opponent that will become a familiar foe, and Liam Coen’s debut versus the Nashville-based club.
We’re feeling particularly thankful on this Thanksgiving Holiday. The Titans are rebuilding the roster in the appropriate direction. With positivity on our
minds, we’ve identified five Titans players we’re especially thankful for as Mike Borgonzi works to restore the franchise to prominence.
Cam Ward, QB
It obviously starts with No. 1 overall rookie quarterback Cam Ward. If the Titans are playing relevant football in New Nissan Stadium in 2027, it’s because Ward has continued to take positive steps forward as the franchise signal-caller. He played the best game of his rookie campaign versus the Seattle Seahawks in Week 12, and he’ll look to build on that performance this Sunday.
Peter Skoronski, OL
The Titans haven’t had many draft picks in recent memory worth signing to a contract extension. The Caleb Farley, Isaiah Wilson, Treylon Burks run of picks ensures that. Peter Skoronski is the exception. Skoronski has been playing high-level football at guard, and will probably sign an extension in Nashville in the $25 million per year neighborhood.
Kevin Winston Jr., S
Rookie safety Kevin Winston Jr. is relatively new to the lineup, but he’s made an instant impact. Winston Jr. was all over the field versus the Houston Texans, and he had a team-high 10 tackles the following week against Seattle. He’s looking like a legitimate building block on defense, and the Titans need more of those.
Jeffery Simmons, DT
Jeffery Simmons is currently the face of the franchise and the most recognizable player on the team league-wide. Rival GMs and head coaches rave about having to game-plan for Simmons every week. Borgonzi is infatuated with his work ethic and leadership, and will probably sign him to another contract extension this offseason.
Chimere Dike, WR
Chimere Dike is the Titans’ most dynamic returner since Marc Mariani. He’s scored a league-high two punt return touchdowns and has been borderline All-Pro on special teams. Dike also has two touchdowns on offense, as he’s played like another rookie the Titans can build forward with.
