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Brian Daboll owned the Titans’ offensive disaster, but his 36 coaching clichés left the biggest questions unanswered

Brian Daboll owned the Titans’ offensive disaster, but his 36 coaching clichés left the biggest questions unanswered

After Tennessee scored just 10 points against the Jets, Daboll repeatedly said the offense must improve. His answers about Cam Ward, halftime adjustments and Calvin Ridley offered far less clarity.

Cameron Ward News / Larry Brown Sports / September 18
Reporter challenges Cam Ward to his face after ‘very good’ claim

Reporter challenges Cam Ward to his face after ‘very good’ claim

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward did not lower his own standard after a 23-10 home loss to the New York Jets in Week 1. Asked on Wednesday to assess himself after coach Robert Saleh said he remains “at the floor of what it takes to be an NFL quarterback,” the second-year starter refused to retreat.

Cameron Ward News / EssentiallySports / September 18
'Doesn’t a Good QB Have Better Results': Cam Ward Mocked Yet Again by Another Reporter as Titans’ QB Faces Rough Treatment

'Doesn’t a Good QB Have Better Results': Cam Ward Mocked Yet Again by Another Reporter as Titans’ QB Faces Rough Treatment

Cam Ward defended his play after the Tennessee Titans opened the 2026 season with a disappointing loss. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft called himself a “very good quarterback” but also acknowledged that he still has areas to improve.

Tyjae Spears News / Tennessee Titans on SI / September 17
Titans' Rookie RB Given Golden Opportunity After Tyjae Spears Struggled in Week 1

Titans' Rookie RB Given Golden Opportunity After Tyjae Spears Struggled in Week 1

The Tennessee Titans' starting rusher was the least of their worries in a pitiful opening week. Tony Pollard didn't explode in his opportunities or anything, but averaging five yards per carry on just seven attempts yielded a fair 35 yards for the veteran.

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The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?

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Brian Daboll News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17
Titans’ Brian Daboll points thumb at himself for Week 1 dud vs. Jets

Titans’ Brian Daboll points thumb at himself for Week 1 dud vs. Jets

As Week 1 for the Tennessee Titans featured a disappointing outing from quarterback Cam Ward and the rest of the offense in the 23-10 loss to the New York Jets, some fans have been looking to point the finger at who’s to blame for the weak start.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Tennessee Titans News / Tennessee Titans on SI / September 17
It's Only 1 Week — But Titans' Offensive Philosophy Seems Stubbornly Disappointing

It's Only 1 Week — But Titans' Offensive Philosophy Seems Stubbornly Disappointing

Since the Tennessee Titans' lost in sigh-inducing fashion to the New York Jets in Sunday's season-opener, fans have been scratching their heads trying to figure out what went wrong on the offensive side of the ball.

Cameron Ward News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17
Reporter questions Cam Ward’s ‘very good quarterback’ claim during Titans press conference

Reporter questions Cam Ward’s ‘very good quarterback’ claim during Titans press conference

With the Tennessee Titans taking on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2 of the regular season, it’s another chance for quarterback Cam Ward to prove that he’s the face of the franchise in the foreseeable future.

Tennessee Titans News / A to Z Sports / September 17
6 Titans, 6 Answers: Ranking the locker room’s willingness to say Week 1 sucked, and what their perspectives actually mean

6 Titans, 6 Answers: Ranking the locker room’s willingness to say Week 1 sucked, and what their perspectives actually mean

I talked to six people who are in very different positions after the Titans’ Week 1 stinker. I asked them a lot of the same questions and got insightful, though different, answers.

Cordell Volson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17

Packers Signing G Cordell Volson

SI.com’s Bill Huber reports the Packers are signing veteran G Cordell Volson to the practice squad following a successful workout. Volson, 28, was a fourth-round pick of the Bengals in the 2022 draft out of North Dakota State.

Xavier Newman-Johnson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17

Patriots Signing G Xavier Newman-Johnson

Mike Reiss reports the Patriots are signing G Xavier Newman-Johnson to the practice squad following a visit on Wednesday. Andrew Callahan reported the Patriots are waiving OL Jacob Rizy from the practice squad, which created an open spot for Newman-Johnson.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Cameron Ward News / EssentiallySports / September 17
'Not Really Interested in Begging': Jared Stillman Takes Surprising U-Turn on Titans’ Demand After Heated Argument With Cam Ward

'Not Really Interested in Begging': Jared Stillman Takes Surprising U-Turn on Titans’ Demand After Heated Argument With Cam Ward

Just days after publicly calling on the Tennessee Titans to hand back his revoked press credentials, Jared Stillman is singing a different tune. The outspoken Nashville-based podcaster who traded barbs with quarterback Cam Ward now says he’s done asking for anything from the organization – and he’s not shy about explaining why.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17
Titans' Jeffery Simmons gives Eagles, Jalen Hurts bulletin board material ahead of Week 2 game

Titans' Jeffery Simmons gives Eagles, Jalen Hurts bulletin board material ahead of Week 2 game

Simmons' thoughts on stopping the Eagles may give a little extra juice to Hurts.

Eagles, Titans find plenty of room for improvement ahead of clash
Vic Fangio finds major problem with Eagles defense despite win over Commanders
Nick Sirianni gets candid on Makai Lemon's unimpressive Eagles debut
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NFL News / Tennessee Titans on SI / September 17
Confidence Meter: How I Feel About Titans' D-Line Bouncing Back vs. Eagles

Confidence Meter: How I Feel About Titans' D-Line Bouncing Back vs. Eagles

It can feel a little redundant honing in on just one problem from the Tennessee Titans' defeat in Week 1. Against the New York Jets at home, Tennessee came up short on both sides of the ball.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 17
Eagles, Titans find plenty of room for improvement ahead of clash

Eagles, Titans find plenty of room for improvement ahead of clash

It's an article of faith that football teams see their biggest improvement from the first game to the second. The Tennessee Titans and their fans sure hope that's true.

Tennessee Titans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17
Titans’ Jeffery Simmons reveals plan to slow down Jalen Hurts in Week 2

Titans’ Jeffery Simmons reveals plan to slow down Jalen Hurts in Week 2

After things didn’t go quite as planned in Robert Saleh’s revenge game against the New York Jets, falling 10-23 to his former organization, the Tennessee Titans don’t exactly have time to regroup and lick their wounds.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 16
What is Jalen Hurts' Career Record Against Tennessee Titans?

What is Jalen Hurts' Career Record Against Tennessee Titans?

After pulling out a 24-22 victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 1, Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles will travel to Tennessee to take on the Titans in the second week of the season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
Why 'scary' Week 1 performance could be a sign of what's ahead for Ravens

Why 'scary' Week 1 performance could be a sign of what's ahead for Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens wasted no time making a statement to begin the 2026 NFL season with a 41-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, becoming the first team since the 1970 merger to score at least 40 points in consecutive season openers.

Ravens' Derrick Henry moves up multiple all-time lists in win over Colts
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Lamar Jackson reveals thoughts on short-term Ravens future after contract decision
NFL insider repeats Lamar Jackson contract warning to Ravens after win over Colts
Ravens place rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) on injured reserve
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Tennessee Titans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15
Titans Make Two Practice Squad Moves

Titans Make Two Practice Squad Moves

The Tennessee Titans officially signed LB Jimmy Ciarlo to their practice squad and cut G Drew Moss in a corresponding move, per Jim Wyatt of the team’s site.  Tennessee’s practice squad now includes: QB Hendon Hooker RB Kalel Mullings WR K.J.

Kevin Zeitler News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15
Free Agent G Kevin Zeitler Ready To Play For Right Opportunity

Free Agent G Kevin Zeitler Ready To Play For Right Opportunity

Per Bill Huber, free agent G Kevin Zeitler is “ready to roll if he finds the right opportunity.” We took a look at some of the best fits for Zeitler back in July before camp, including the Steelers, Texans and Bengals among others.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13
Derrick Henry's performance is a sign of Titans' ineptitude

Ravens RB Derrick Henry moving up on NFL's all-time rushing TD list another example of Titans' ineptitude

The Tennessee Titans probably miss Baltimore Ravens star running back Derrick Henry even more now.

Ravens ride Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers to 41-23 win at Indy
Ravens WR Zay Flowers' 150-yard first half ends with hamstring injury
Ravens' Lamar Jackson contract extension will reportedly remain on hold
The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz
Tennessee Titans News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14
Titans fans have brutal chant during their Week 1 loss

Titans fans have brutal chant during their Week 1 loss

Tennessee Titans fans only needed one week to decide they had seen enough of the 2026 iteration of the team. The Titans opened their season with a 23-10 home loss to the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13
Derrick Henry moves up multiple all-time lists in win over Colts

Ravens' Derrick Henry moves up multiple all-time lists in win over Colts

Showing no signs of slowing down at 32, Derrick Henry put on one of his signature monster performances as the Baltimore Ravens opened the season by dominating the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon. 

Ravens ride Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers to 41-23 win at Indy
Ravens RB Derrick Henry moving up on NFL's all-time rushing TD list another example of Titans' ineptitude
NFL Week 1 winners, losers: T.J. Watt dominates; huge day for star RBs
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Tennessee Titans News / Larry Brown Sports / September 12
Titans postpone Chris Johnson’s Ring of Honor induction

Titans postpone Chris Johnson’s Ring of Honor induction

The Tennessee Titans have postponed former running back Chris Johnson’s induction into the franchise Ring of Honor after he and his family were unable to travel to Nashville for Sunday’s season opener against the New York Jets.

Tennessee Titans News / Field Level Media / September 11
Chris Johnson’s Titans Ring of Honor induction postponed

Chris Johnson’s Titans Ring of Honor induction postponed

The Tennessee Titans postponed Chris Johnson's induction into their Ring of Honor because he and his family are no longer able to attend Sunday's season opener in person.

Tennessee Titans News / Yardbarker / September 7
Titans LB Cedric Gray suffers concussion in UTV accident days before Week 1

Titans LB Cedric Gray suffers concussion in UTV accident days before Week 1

The Tennessee Titans announced on Monday that linebacker Cedric Gray was involved in a UTV accident in Tennessee over the weekend and sustained a concussion and minor injuries.

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