The Tennessee Titans were back on the field for a joint practice with the Chicago Bears on Thursday and finished off training camp with a physical session.
With the sun beating down on a hot day, the Titans got to work and had some heated competition, with some of the position battles coming into focus. Both the Titans' offense and defense started slowly but came on to finish the joint practice on a high note.
There were some uneven moments, and some players struggled, but as always, some players rose above and flashed. Here is a breakdown of some of the standouts from Thursday’s joint practice.
Carnell Tate had a day
After going through a rookie lull in training camp, Tate picked it up on Thursday and looked like the receiver many have been hoping for. Targeted early
and often, he had his best practice in a couple of weeks and looked polished and physical. He was a mismatch all practice.
🚨🚨 #Titans Carnell Tate in joint practice with #Bears
— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) August 27, 2026
12 targets 🎯
7 receptions 🏈
2 TDs 📈 pic.twitter.com/h8ZNhAs9kj
Erick Hallett continues to shine
Backup safety Erick Hallett continues to impress, and after another strong showing against the Bears, he has put himself squarely in the conversation for one of the final roster spots.
A guy fighting for a #Titans roster spot, safety Erick Hallett II, just picked off #Bears QB2 Tyson Bagent@1025TheGame @c_nute15
— Parker Kelley (@parker_kelley10) August 27, 2026
Chimere Dike was impressive
Dike has quietly had an outstanding training camp, and proved on Thursday that he can make an impact on offense when called upon. The All-Pro return specialist got some added snaps once Robinson left practice, and he delivered. In all, he had two touchdowns on the day.
Cam Ward scrambles and finds Chim Dike for a TD to close two-minute drill.#Titans @1025TheGame @c_nute15
— Parker Kelley (@parker_kelley10) August 27, 2026
Xavier Restrepo continues to make a case
Restrepo got some early work with the ones, and as usual, he produced. There is no doubt that he can make an impact on offense if called upon; the big question is whether he does enough on special teams to earn one of the final roster spots.
#Titans camp notes 8-27-2026 (2)
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 27, 2026
-Red zone team prd
-DeAndre Swift collison w/Flott to start the prd
-Jacob Martin presser off the right side to force a Caleb Williams throw away
-Ward had Ridley coming open on out breaking rte. Wad late to throw and missed it
-Same play a couple…
Tony Pollard was productive
The Titans’ backfield is in good hands with Pollard, who continues to produce when his number is called. Pollard finished off an outstanding training camp making plays on the ground and as a receiver.
Tony Pollard doesn’t get talked about often, but he quietly put together another productive day for the #Titans offense.
— Courtlandt L.M. Griffin (@thecgriffy) August 27, 2026
8 Carries
2 Receptions
10 Total Touches
He also broke off a huge run and added a big gain through the air. pic.twitter.com/JZCYpXlPij
The Titans will now turn their full attention to their preseason finale against the Bears on Saturday night at Nissan Stadium, where the final battles for roster spots will conclude.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: 5 standouts from Titans joint practice with Bears
