Kevin Byard
FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2016, file photo, Tennessee Titans' Rashad Johnson, center, and Kevin Byard (31) try to control an onside kick by Cleveland Browns' Cody Parkey (3) during the second half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Browns recovered the ball on the play. The NFL desperately is seeking ways to eliminate the more dangerous plays, and the onside kick has been deemed one. It occurs rarely, and in recent years with alterations to alignments and run-ups, the probably of it succeeding has plummeted. So Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie suggested giving teams an alternative. They could still try the onside kick, or they could opt for a fourth-and-15 play from the kicking team's 25-yard line. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Browns-Titans 10/16/2016

May. 29, 2020 01:02 AM EDT

Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan, center, gathers items as players clean out their lockers Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans lost the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday to the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Home playoff game next goal after Titans' road run hit end

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 20, 2020 06:59 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates in the final moments of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Will Henry's runs or Mahomes' passes decide AFC champion?

By Barry Wilner Jan. 16, 2020 01:50 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid talks during a news conference for this weeks AFC conference championship NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Titans, Chiefs on verge of Super Bowl, play for AFC title

By Dave Skretta Jan. 16, 2020 11:35 AM EST

FILE — In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey plays against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. The four-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman turned in one of the Titans' best playoff performances to put them into the AFC championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Titans lineman eager for 1st AFC title game in 9th season

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 15, 2020 06:39 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel works against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half an NFL divisional playoff football game, in Baltimore. It’s taken first-time head coach Mike Vrabel two seasons, but the hands’ on former linebacker with three Super Bowl rings himself has them a win away from the franchise’s second Super Bowl berth. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Titans' gamble hiring Vrabel as coach close to paying off

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 14, 2020 06:28 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs near Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (58) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Titans stun Ravens 28-12; 49ers dominate Vikings 27-10

By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2020 11:57 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrates during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. The Titans won 28-12. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Titans stun Ravens, head to AFC title game with 28-12 win

By Barry Wilner Jan. 11, 2020 11:35 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens fans speak ahead of the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens 1/11/2020

Jan. 11, 2020 05:10 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots 1/4/2020

Jan. 04, 2020 07:59 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback AJ McCarron (2) throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 04:39 PM EST

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook (87) catches a 16-yard touchdown pass as he is defended by Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard, right, and cornerback Tramaine Brock Sr. (35) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Titans rest Henry in 38-28 loss to Saints, get playoff help

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 22, 2019 07:02 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 11:35 AM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) scores a touchdown on a 1-yard run against the Houston Texans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Titans lose chance to control playoff future in AFC South

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 15, 2019 07:38 PM EST

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) carries the ball ahead of Tennessee Titans strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Texans take control of AFC South by beating Titans 24-21

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 15, 2019 04:22 PM EST

Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Jayon Brown (55) celebrates with inside linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) after scoring against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
High-scoring Titans getting contributions across roster

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 11, 2019 05:54 PM EST

Titans-Raiders Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2019 04:11 PM EST
¶ TENNESSEE (7-5) at OAKLAND (6-6) ¶ Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS ¶ OPENING LINE - Titans by 1 1/2 ¶...

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) runs off the field following an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Titans, Raiders headed into opposite directions

By Josh Dubow Dec. 05, 2019 03:33 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Williams (33) is tackled by Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Kamalei Correa (44) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts 12/1/2019

Dec. 01, 2019 01:37 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) gets past Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Quincy Williams (56) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Pivotal game could have key playoff impact for Colts, Titans

By Michael Marot Nov. 27, 2019 04:37 PM EST