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Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk publicly expressed full support for former Titans running back Chris Johnson after he revealed he’s battling ALS, praising his leadership and impact on the franchise and Nashville, and pledging ongoing backing for him and his family while encouraging donations to ALS research.
Former Titans running back Chris Johnson announced he has ALS, sharing the news in a Good Morning America interview. Diagnosed last year, the disease has progressed rapidly and Johnson now uses a speech-generating device controlled by his eyes. He says if his story can spur earlier diagnosis, more research, or hope for families, it will be worth it, and he’s committed to fighting the disease while continuing his involvement with the Titans and his family.
Day 1 of Tennessee's mandatory minicamp had Cam Ward looking sharper and more confident than at OTAs, delivering several red-zone completions to Daniel Bellinger and Wan'Dale Robinson before a late interception by Amani Hooker. Will Levis and Mitchell Trubisky also stood out, with Trubisky starting 8-for-8 and finishing around 12-of-16, and Levis going 7-of-13 for the day (62-of-95 in six open practices). Chimere Dike led receivers with four catches and a TD, Bellinger added four receptions, and rookies like Carnell Tate flashed. The Titans also welcomed new signees Jalyn Holmes and Andre James as they prepare for Day 2 on Wednesday.
Titans QB Cam Ward has missed a few throws in OTA practices, but coaches say accuracy isn’t a concern as he learns the new offense; Saleh emphasizes that every quarterback misses some throws and cites Brock Purdy to illustrate the point, with minicamp and training camp expected to iron out the kinks for a potential quick start to the season.
The Titans opened OTAs with non-contact drills while four non-rookie players—Kevin Winston Jr., Femi Oladejo, Elic Ayomanor, and Marcus Harris—were highlighted as key players to monitor. Winston Jr. is expected to push for a full-time safety role opposite Amani Hooker, Oladejo is entering a crucial sophomore season after a rookie year that had ups and downs and has been praised by coach Saleh, Ayomanor competes for snaps in a crowded WR room, and Harris looks to maintain the nickel cornerback job; drills include 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 ahead of minicamp.
The Tennessee Titans unveiled their 2026 Titans Radio lineup, naming Ramon Foster as color analyst alongside play-by-play voice Taylor Zarzour, plus a rotating cast of Titans alumni for sideline coverage during the Farewell Season at Nissan Stadium; Amie Wells has departed, Will Boling is named Gameday Host, Rhett Bryan remains executive producer, and more talent will be announced.
Titans appoint Dave Gardi as Executive Vice President, Football Operations, tapping a 21-year NFL veteran (including two seasons with the Washington Commanders and extensive league-office experience) to oversee Football Administration, Strategy and Analytics, Research, Information Systems, Video, Equipment, Team Operations, and Security, reporting to GM Mike Borgonzi.
NFL owners officially awarded Nashville the 2030 Super Bowl to be played at the city’s new Nissan Stadium, opening in 2027; the $2.1 billion project will sit east of the current venue with about 60,000 seats, making it the smallest NFL stadium and bringing a marquee event to Music City.
The Jets’ 2026 schedule reportedly starts with a Week 1 road game in Nashville against the Tennessee Titans, reuniting with former Jets coach Robert Saleh and featuring several ex-Jets on Tennessee’s staff and roster; the Titans are viewed as a potential playoff contender with Cam Ward at quarterback and a defense led by David Bailey as they look to rebound from a 3-14 season.
TMZ released footage of a 2021 private boat trip featuring pregnant NFL insider Dianna Russini and Titans coach Mike Vrabel, who were married to others at the time and were reportedly renting the boat for a private weekend. Russini was then covering the Titans for ESPN, and the video adds to long-running coverage of their past interactions. Vrabel publicly addressed the situation ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, with the Patriots supporting him as he sought counseling; Russini later resigned from The Athletic amid an NYT probe.
Day 2 of the Titans’ rookie minicamp featured eight draft picks largely focusing on conditioning, while 11 undrafted free agents and 58 tryout players filled the field. Notable happenings included UDFA Brock Rechsteiner and Xavier Restrepo making plays, Jeadyn Lukus with an interception, and several drill highlights (including Tyren Montgomery) as coaches assess movement and athleticism ahead of the offseason program next week.
Day 1 of Tennessee’s two‑day rookie minicamp featured eight draft picks, 11 undrafted free agents, five veterans and 58 tryouts. The drafted group largely conditioned indoors (Carnell Tate), while the rest competed in drills. Tryout QBs Derek Robertson, Kaidon Salter and Cade McNamara were on display, with Robertson going 11 of 12 early before later interceptions. Tyren Montgomery impressed early for the undrafted group; Xavier Restrepo looked leaner and productive among veterans. Interceptions came from Myles Purchase and Mysonne Pollard in 7-on-7, and several youngsters (Ballard, Beatty, Weber) showed moments. Day 2 is set as reporters will hear from coaches beforehand.
The Tennessee Titans announced deals with 11 undrafted free agents to bolster their 90-man roster, featuring players from UTSA, Illinois, NC State, USC, Clemson, Houston, Tennessee, Louisville, John Carroll, Purdue and Notre Dame. The list includes linebackers Shad Banks, Sean Brown and Mani Powell; receivers Hank Beatty and Tyren Montgomery; cornerbacks Jeadyn Lukus, Latrell McCutchin and Jalen McMurray; safeties Bishop Fitzgerald; a tackle Rasheed Miller; and tackle Aamil Wagner, with brief notes on their college production and roles.
The Titans’ roster stands at 86 players as of April 27, before undrafted free agents signings. The article breaks down the squad by position: offense includes 4 quarterbacks, 7 running backs, 11 wide receivers, 6 tight ends, 3 centers, 7 guards, 5 tackles, plus 1 long snapper and 1 kicker; defense lists 20 defensive linemen, 7 linebackers, 6 cornerbacks, 7 safeties, and 1 punter. Rosters will shift as UDFAs come aboard and others are waived after the draft.
NASHVILLE — The Titans added eight players in the 2026 draft, with Carnell Tate and Keldric Faulk drawing the strongest praise from analysts. The class also features Anthony Hill Jr., Fernando Carmona, Nick Singleton, Jackie Marshall, Pat Coogan and Jaren Kanak, and most evaluations place the haul in the A-range to B-range, viewing it as a solid foundation to support Cam Ward under coach Robert Saleh, though some critiques point to questions about top-end playmakers beyond Tate and some Day 2 picks.