Jeffery Simmons
FILE - Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) tackles Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (12) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The division that led the AFC in sacks in 2019 might be even tougher to block next season. Every team in the AFC South made at least one major move along the defensive front between free agency and the draft. Tennessee signed 2016 NFL sack leader Beasley in free agency. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
AFC South adds pass-rushing skill to already-loaded division

By Mark Long Apr. 29, 2020 12:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Georgia offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson (79) moves in position against Vanderbilt during an NCAA college football game in Nashville, Tenn. Wilson was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen, File)
Titans wrap quiet NFL draft with more roster moves to come

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 25, 2020 09:38 PM EDT

FILE — In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans' Derrick Henry plays against the Houston Texans in an NFL football game in Houston. The Tennessee Titans have tagged Henry as their franchise player, making sure they keep the NFL rushing leader around for at least this season. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Titans' draft-day hits, misses from Houston to Music City

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 21, 2020 03:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) pitches the ball during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs in NFL football's AFC championship game in Kansas City, Mo. The Titans need depth on the offensive line and made Nate Davis, a third-round pick out of Charlotte a year ago, the starter at right guard midway through the season. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
No big holes to fill as Titans look for depth in draft

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 16, 2020 12:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill passes against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, in Foxborough, Mass. In a deal announced Sunday, March 15, 2020, the Titans agreed to a four-year, $118 million extension with Tannehill. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Titans trade 5-time Pro Bowl lineman Jurrell Casey to Denver

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 18, 2020 06:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey is shown before the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Denver Broncos have acquired five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jurrell Casey from the Tennessee Titans. Two people familiar with the trade tell The Associated Press that the Titans swapped Casey to Denver for a seventh-round draft pick. The move cannot become official until the new league year begins later Wednesday, March 18, 2020, though most teams won’t announce official signings until players pass physicals to finalize deals. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
The Latest: Lions' Slay tweets about seeking trade

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2020 12:54 PM 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

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

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

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) is congratulated by running back Derrick Henry, right, after Brown scored a touchdown on a 49-yard run against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Titans' Henry will play vs Houston with playoff spot on line

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 26, 2019 05:37 PM EST

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs 49 yards for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Rookie wants Titans' playoff berth over 1,000-yard season

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 24, 2019 05:06 PM EST

Seattle without four starters for game against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 12:15 PM EST
The Seattle Seahawks will be down four starters for their game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney,...

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Titans will have Derrick Henry, not Jackson against Saints

Dec. 20, 2019 06:59 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) talks with referee Walt Anderson (66) in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
49ers lose in wild finish but end six-year playoff drought

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 11:27 AM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) hands off to running back Christian McCaffrey (22) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Tennessee Titans at Carolina Panthers 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 01:15 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) celebrates with quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after making a touchdown catch against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Titans ready to start winning streak vs. rested, eager Bucs

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 24, 2019 08:38 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons (98) huddles with teammates in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The game is the first for the Titans' top draft pick. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Bucs coach had hoped to avoid seeing Titans' top draft pick

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 24, 2019 05:04 PM EDT

Buccaneers-Titans Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2019 04:26 PM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (2-4) AT TENNESSEE (3-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Titans by 2½ ...

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 23-20. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Switch from Mariota to Tannehill gives Titans hope

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 21, 2019 04:52 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (19) celebrates with Adam Humphries (10) and Taylor Lewan, left, after Sharpe scored a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Casey recovers fumble, Titans hold off Chargers' rally 23-20

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 20, 2019 07:51 PM EDT