Despite 'unexcused' absence, Titans GM expects Vic Beasley to report to team

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson confirmed that the team has been in contact with Vic Beasley and that the pass rusher is expected to report to training camp in the near future.

"I have been in contact with Vic, he is not here, he understands his absence is unexcused, and he told me he will be reporting to camp in the near future," Robinson said in a statement.

Beasley was one of the team's big free-agent signings this offseason, but concern grew when it was discovered that he had not reported to training camp on time, as players are currently being tested for coronavirus. While it is still unclear why Beasley did not report on time, at least fans can rest easy knowing that he is planning to show up soon.

The Titans were arguably the most surprising team in the NFL last season, making it all the way to the AFC Championship Game while knocking out the heavily favored Patriots and Ravens. Now, the team hopes to prove that last season was not a fluke, and bringing in a player like Beasley could help in that area.

Beasley has been one of the most consistent pass rushers in the league over the last five years, racking up 8.5 sacks for the Falcons last season. He signed a one-year, $9.5 million contract with the Titans in March. Hopefully, he will be on the field with the team by Week 1 when they face the Denver Broncos.