
Chicago-born Carnell Tate shines for Bears against Titans
Chicago native Carnell Tate delivered a standout showing for the Bears against the Titans, flashing speed and making several big plays in this Bears-Titans notes recap.
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Chicago native Carnell Tate delivered a standout showing for the Bears against the Titans, flashing speed and making several big plays in this Bears-Titans notes recap.

Titans wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson is being evaluated for a concussion after a hit by Bears safety Xavier Woods during Thursday's joint practice; if diagnosed, he would enter concussion protocol and could miss several days but would have a window to be cleared before Week 1.

Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll says the team’s downfield passing must improve, highlighted by Cam Ward’s uneven preseason (8-for-12, 69 yards) and a meager 1.2 average depth of target. Ward has faced accuracy issues while working with a revamped offense, and rookie Carnell Tate has been targeted but not yet produced. Daboll has focused on fundamentals and high-leverage situations (red zone/3rd down) as Ward develops, suggesting Ward may struggle to support multiple fantasy-reliable receivers in 2026.

A former Titans scout analyzes Cam Ward, the offensive line, and Kevin Winston Jr., arguing that the first two preseason games expose enough roster holes to worry about the season, despite front-office improvements and a rough showing by the first-team offense in the win over the Seahawks.

Seattle’s 19–16 loss to Tennessee produced clear roster signals: Hart played almost every snap at tackle while Amari Kight sat out; Richman’s injury bumped Christian Haynes and Bryce Cabeldue into earlier action; Montorie Foster stayed active on offense and special teams, with Bobo out for the season leaving WR5 wide open; defensively Knight and O’Connell sat, Surratt and Paul Jr. logged heavy snaps, Finley started at safety for the second straight game, and Andre Fuller secured the nickel role while Igbinoghene and Pritchett handled the boundary; Seattle wraps up the preseason Friday vs. Kansas City.

Bud Clark, Seattle’s second‑round pick, was carted off with a right leg injury on the Titans’ opening defensive play in Seattle’s second preseason game, with an air cast applied. There’s no official update yet on the severity, and the injury adds to Seattle’s mounting concerns as they head toward the regular season.

Second-year Seahawks offensive lineman Mason Richman left Seattle’s 19-16 preseason loss to the Titans after his knee buckled on the opening drive. Coach Mike Macdonald called the injury “a long-term injury” and said they’ll figure out what’s going on, suggesting Richman could miss extended time.
Seattle’s 19-16 preseason loss to Tennessee was overshadowed by a spate of injuries (Bud Clark out months with an ankle issue; Mason Richman sidelined long-term; Jake Bobo season-ending knee). On the field, Drew Lock steadied the offense (12-of-14 for 103 yards, a TD, no picks) while Jalen Milroe struggled with two interceptions. Jacardia Wright sparked a 69-yard TD and finished with 81 yards, and edge rusher Connor O’Toole contributed 1.5 sacks. Elijah Arroyo caught a 36-yard TD and Seattle’s WR/CB battles continued, with Montorie Foster Jr., Cody White, and others flashing at times, plus special-teams miscues (muffed punt, missed kicks) molding roster decisions ahead of final cuts.

At the midpoint of Seattle’s 2026 preseason, injuries and solid play have opened opportunities for fringe players; today’s game against the Titans serves as a crucial audition to earn roster spots or rotation roles, with fans invited to weigh in on who should emerge as starters or key contributors.

Seattle used a joint practice in Nashville to give its starters extended preseason reps, with Sam Darnold connecting on deep throws, Ty Okada returning a pick-six, and Seattle’s defense making key plays, while Tennessee showed moments of rhythm. The day included a serious knee injury to Jake Bobo and heat-related issues for Abe Lucas and Montorie Foster Jr., and Trevon Diggs practiced for the first time since signing. No fights occurred, and coaches emphasized productive reps as Seattle continues to define its identity ahead of the opener.

San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan joked that former colleague Robert Saleh has more discipline than Tennessee’s head coach after a notably tame joint practice, continuing the playful banter between the two, with Harbaugh now leading the Chargers and a possible reply from Saleh on the way.

The 49ers lost 19-13 to the Titans in their first preseason game. Kurtis Rourke looked sharp (12-for-14, 101 yards) before he injured his rib on a risky goal-line scramble, while Adrian Martinez struggled in relief. De’Zhaun Stribling stood out at wide receiver (7 catches, 63 yards) amid veteran absences, but the rest of the receiving corps and the run game were uneven. The left guard spot is a clear concern, Gracen Halton flashed on defense, and overall depth issues across the line and back seven were evident; the piece suggests Rourke could be a development option or potential backup, pending his health.

Rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling caught seven of eight targets for 63 yards in his NFL preseason debut for the 49ers against the Titans, including an 11-yard sideline grab. After hamstring tightness slowed his camp, coach Kyle Shanahan praised his hands and progress, noting he’ll keep learning multiple positions as San Francisco fell 19-13 to Tennessee.

Cam Ward’s first Titans preseason drive went 95 yards and ended with a Tony Pollard TD, but he finished 5-for-12 for 57 yards; Jets coach Robert Saleh said Ward looked a bit sped up in live action, though his decisions and protection were solid, and Tennessee will work on the pass game as it heads to a second preseason game against Seattle.

In the 49ers’ 19-13 preseason loss to the Titans, Kurtis Rourke looked sharp in his first NFL action, going 12-of-14 for 101 yards with 14 rushing yards before leaving with a rib injury and being taken to the hospital; backup Adrian Martinez also dressed. Rookie De’Zhaun Stribling stood out in his debut with multiple receptions and solid yardage, highlighting his potential as an immediate impact player. The game served as a showcase for unproven depth players while San Francisco rested most of its stars.