Austin Hooper
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) watches as quarterback Logan Woodside (5) throws during training camp at the NFL football team's practice facility Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. After going into the playoffs with the Titans as the AFC's No. 1 seed and losing 19-16 to Cincinnati, Tannehill goes into his fourth season needing to prove 2021 was simply an off year and that he can win when it matters most in the postseason. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Titans QB Ryan Tannehill using playoff loss as fuel for 2022

By Teresa M. Walker Jul. 28, 2022 04:18 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel answers questions at a news conference Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Players are expected to be on the field Wednesday as the team's NFL football training camp begins. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Titans report for camp healthy, playoff loss left in past

By Teresa M. Walker Jul. 26, 2022 05:35 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans defensive end Jeffery Simmons runs off the field at halftime of the team's NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Simmons, the 19th pick overall in 2019, is leaving contract talks, if any happen, to his personal team that includes his uncle Jason Hatcher, who played 10 years in the NFL. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)
Titans, Ryan Tannehill working on offense in training camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:30 AM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku walks on the field after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. Njoku got the long-term commitment he wanted from the Browns, agreeing to a four-year contract extension, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Friday, May 27, 2022. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the sides were still finalizing the package. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
End game: Browns sign TE Njoku to 4-year contract extension

By Tom Withers Jun. 01, 2022 09:40 AM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku walks on the field after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. Njoku got the long-term commitment he wanted from the Browns, agreeing to a four-year contract extension, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Friday, May 27, 2022. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the sides were still finalizing the package. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
AP source: Browns, Njoku agree on 4-year contract extension

By Tom Withers May. 27, 2022 06:46 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill takes part in a drill at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tannehill building chemistry with his new Titans' playmakers

By Teresa M. Walker May. 24, 2022 05:14 PM EDT

FILE 0 Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, on Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. Tannehill is expected to talk with the media for the first time on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, since Tennessee's divisional playoff loss in January and for the first time since the Titans traded away his top receiver A.J. Brown and replaced him with Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, File)
Tannehill: Divisional loss left Titans QB with 'deep scar'

By Teresa M. Walker May. 03, 2022 03:55 PM EDT

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis walks to the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Titans use 6 of 9 draft picks on offense to help Tannehill

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 30, 2022 08:40 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill takes the field before an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Tannehill has been the easy scapegoat for fans angry that the Titans’ Super Bowl hopes ended in the divisional round. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Titans have No. 26 pick overall to give Tannehill more help

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 22, 2022 03:20 PM EDT

FILE — Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard is interviewed after a win over the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game Nov. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans start their offseason program Monday with the AFC much stronger around them after earning the conference's No. 1 seed and not getting past a divisional game on their own field. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Titans need to give Tannehill, Henry, Brown help at receiver

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:12 PM EDT

FILE — Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard is interviewed after a win over the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game Nov. 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans start their offseason program Monday with the AFC much stronger around them after earning the conference's No. 1 seed and not getting past a divisional game on their own field. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Titans confident they can compete vs. AFC's influx of talent

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 18, 2022 04:26 PM EDT

FILE — Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. A person familiar with the move says the Titans will be releasing Jones, a seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, in a move to clear salary cap space. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Woods sees Titans as best chance at back-to-back Super Bowls

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 23, 2022 01:15 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) tries to break a tackle by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. Cleveland plans to release tight end Austin Hooper, said a person who spoke on condition of anonymity because teams can’t make free agency signings or other moves until the new NFL league year begins at 4 p.m.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Hooper calls chance with Titans a no-brainer for tight end

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 21, 2022 02:16 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) tries to break a tackle by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. Cleveland plans to release tight end Austin Hooper, said a person who spoke on condition of anonymity because teams can’t make free agency signings or other moves until the new NFL league year begins at 4 p.m.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
AP Source: Titans agree to deal with tight end Austin Hooper

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 18, 2022 05:39 PM EDT

FILE - New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. Robinson could be on his way out after going from back-to-back seasons with more than 1,100 yards to finishing with 410 playing under the franchise tag. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Davante Adams, Raiders shake up free agency with big trade

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 17, 2022 06:31 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) tries to break a tackle by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. Cleveland plans to release tight end Austin Hooper, said a person who spoke on condition of anonymity because teams can’t make free agency signings or other moves until the new NFL league year begins at 4 p.m.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns await QB Watson's decision, sign more free agents

By Tom Withers Mar. 16, 2022 12:28 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) warms up prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. The Browns have used a franchise tag for next season on tight end David Njoku, preventing him from hitting the free agent market. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Browns place franchise tag on tight end David Njoku

By Tom Withers Mar. 07, 2022 12:38 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander (24) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 30, 2021 12:19 PM EST

Fans tailgate outside Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Cleveland Browns at Green Bay Packers 12/25/2021

Dec. 25, 2021 02:17 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Ronald Jones (27) reacts after rushing for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 23, 2021 01:19 PM EST