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Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs with the ball as Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon (32) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Titans visit Houston looking for 5th straight win overall

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 03:13 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper speaks to the media after the firing of NFL football head coach Matt Rhule in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Dan Snyder and other billionaires who own the NFL's teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2022 06:53 PM EDT

FILE - The Tennessee Titans play an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 16, 2018. The Tennessee Titans have lined up the last financing for an estimated $2.1 billion domed stadium that will put the franchise in position to host a Super Bowl once the new building opens with a target date of the beginning of the 2026 season. The Titans and Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced the agreement at a news conference Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, providing $760 million in bonds issued by the Metro Sports Authority in a deal that still must be approved by the Metro Nashville City Council. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Titans, Nashville set final piece of deal for new stadium

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 17, 2022 03:01 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni watches play during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Titans and Hall of Famers to honor the late Bum Phillips

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2021 01:24 PM EDT

FILE — In this July 6, 2000, file photo, Tennessee Titans general manager Floyd Reese, right, speaks during a news conference in Nashville, Tenn. Titans head coach Jeff Fisher is at left. The Titans announced July 14, 2021, that Reese, Fisher, and former Houston Oiler head coach Bum Phillips will be the newest members of the Tennessee Titans' ring of honor. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Titans adding Phillips, Fisher, former GM to ring of honor

Jul. 14, 2021 12:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) rushes in during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Houston. Watt and the Texans have “mutually agreed to part ways,” ending the tenure of the face of the franchise and adding another huge change to an offseason filled with upheaval. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
'Emotional wreck': Star departures hit Houston sports fans

By Kristie Rieken Mar. 02, 2021 03:34 PM EST

FILE- In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Amy Adams Strunk, the controlling owner of the Tennessee Titans, smiles before an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley stadium in London. Ownership of the Titans is remaining with the Adams family with Susie Adams Smith agreeing to sell her share of the team to KSA Industries Inc. Amy Adams Strunk will hold a 50% share with the other 50% held by Kenneth Adams IV, Barclay Adams and Susan Lewis who will continue as owners of the Titans with Adams Strunk continuing as controlling owner in a sale expected to be completed by the end of this year. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)
AP Exclusive: Titans' ownership staying in Adams family

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 12, 2020 03:25 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 1980, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers Donnie Shell (31) hits Houston Oilers' Mike Renfro causing Renfro to fumble the ball in second quarter of AFC championship NFL football game in Pittsburgh. NFL champion players Roger Craig, Drew Pearson and Donnie Shell are among the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's special centennial class announced Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. A 25-member panel of pro football experts is charged with selecting 10 senior players, two coaches and three contributors who will be inducted into the Canton, Ohio shrine next year as part of the league's celebration of its 100th season. (AP Photo/File)
5 Super Bowl-winning coaches are finalists for Hall of Fame

By Barry Wilner Dec. 19, 2019 01:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2000, file photo, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson (87) looks back as he returns a kickoff in the fourth quarter during an AFC wild card football game in Nashville, Tenn. Blocking for Dyson are Perry Phenix (35) and Greg Favors (51). Dyson sped 75 yards down the left sideline with a lateral from Frank Wycheck on a kickoff for the winning touchdown with 3 seconds remaining, lifting the Tennessee Titans to a 22-16 playoff victory over the stunned Buffalo Bills. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
NFL At 100-AP Was There-Music City Miracle

By Barry Wilner Oct. 01, 2019 12:17 PM EDT

FILE - This Feb. 4, 2018, file photo shows a general view of U.S. Bank Stadium during the pregame of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game in Minneapolis. In its early days, the NFL often relied on baseball stadiums for its teams. Often, the football team took the name of the baseball team, looking to create the illusion there was a connection between the teams. But once pro football expanded and was shown for free on television, the sport was on its way. (AP Photo/Adam Bettcher, File)
After piggybacking on baseball, NFL stood tall in expansion

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 19, 2019 01:03 PM EDT

Former Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George speaks during an announcement at the Titans' NFL football training facility Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn., that his number will be retired. The team will retire George's No. 27 and former quarterback Steve McNair's No. 9 on Sept. 15 at their home opener against the Indianapolis Colts. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Titans retiring numbers of Eddie George, late Steve McNair

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 12, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

CORRECTS TO THE SECOND DAY OF THE NFL DRAFT, ON APRIL 26 - In this April 18, 2019, photo, country music star Tim McGraw, left, poses with Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel in Nashville, Tenn. After the second day of the of the NFL Draft in Nashville on Friday, April 26, McGraw will cap off the evening performing on the draft stage across the Cumberland River from Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Country star, Titans coach talk about NFL draft in Nashville

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 22, 2019 03:55 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Ben Garland walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Atlanta. Garland has won the NFL’s Salute to Service Award. Garland was recognized Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2019, by the league and USAA for his exceptional efforts to honor and support members of the military community. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Atlanta Falcons' Ben Garland wins Salute To Service Award

Jan. 30, 2019 10:39 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2013, file photo, former NFL quarterback Eric Hipple speaks during an NFL Player Health and Safety press conference in New Orleans. Atlanta Falcons guard Ben Garland and former Detroit Lions quarterback Eric Hipple are the finalists for the NFL's Salute To Service Award. The recipient of the award, presented by USAA, will be revealed on Feb. 2 during the NFL Honors show when The Associated Press announces its annual league awards, including MVP. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)
Falcons G Garland, former Lions QB Hipple award finalists

By Barry Wilner Jan. 17, 2019 01:08 PM EST