Biggest takeaways from Titans’ final open session of OTAs
The Tennessee Titans hit the practice field for their latest session of organized team activities on Tuesday, which was also the last practice that will be open to the media.
After Tennessee wraps up its voluntary OTAs on Thursday, the team will turn its attention to mandatory minicamp, which will run from June 14-16.
We got two important pieces of information prior to practice:
Titans offensive line coach Keith Carter revealed that the left guard battle is between Aaron Brewer and Jamarco Jones, and he noted Dillon Radunz has been working predominantly at right tackle, echoing a previous statement from head coach Mike Vrabel (read more here).
Titans wide receivers coach Rob Moore revealed that first-round pick and wide receiver Treylon Burks has asthma, which would explain why he’s been spotted using an inhaler and is having issues staying on the practice field.
You can read more about that story here, and you can check out what Vrabel had to say about Burks’ asthma and his absence from practice on Tuesday right here.
Now, a look at the most notable things to happen during practice on Tuesday.
Treylon Burks among those absent
Syndication: The Tennessean
Among #Titans not at voluntary OTA today: Treylon Burks, Henry, Cunningham, Dupree, Brewer, Rice, Landry, N. Davis, Autry, Simmons, Tre Swilling.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) June 7, 2022
Injuries
AP Photo/Mark Humphrey
Couple injuries at #Titans OTA today:
K Caleb Shudak appeared to hurt rt leg on missed kick.
TE Tommy Hudson slipped and appeared to suffer left leg inj., was carted off field.— John Glennon (@glennonsports) June 7, 2022
Ryan Tannehill and Austin Hooper building chemistry
Syndication: The Tennessean
Pretty good day for #Titans’ passing game.
Some highlights:
-Tannehill hit back to back deep shots rt sideline, to Malone and Okonkwo.
-Tannehill deep slant to Fitzpatrick in e. zone.
-Tannehill back end zone to Hooper.— John Glennon (@glennonsports) June 7, 2022
The Ryan Tannehill to Austin Hooper connection continues to look promising
Other pass catchers getting good work with 17 today:
– NWI
– Dez
– Malone
– Philips
– Chig— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) June 7, 2022
.@AustinHooper18 in Tuesday’s @Titans OTA. pic.twitter.com/3AwU88UvQm
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 7, 2022
Backup RB notes
AP Photo/Mark Humphrey
ESPN’s Turron Davenport: “Trenton Cannon got to the hole in a hurry during team period and showed some shiftiness at the 2nd level.”
Davenport: “Rookie RB Julius Chestnut continues to remind me of Natrone Means. Big man with quick feet.”
Kicker update
Syndication: HawkCentral
Davenport: “Caleb Shudak good on 33, 35, wide left on 40, good from 43 then hurt himself on his fifth attempt on 47.”
Three key Titans still wearing yellow pullovers
Syndication: The Tennessean
Jim Wyatt of Titans Online: “Cornerback Caleb Farley, receiver Robert Woods, cornerback Kristian Fulton and receiver Racey McMath were decked out in the yellow pullover jerseys once again during team and 7-on-7 periods, signifying they’re still in the ‘return to play portion’ of their rehab.”
.@IamCalebFarley loosens up before Tuesday’s @Titans OTA. pic.twitter.com/ZNPS46hgwJ
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 7, 2022
Some clips of Titans WR Robert Woods, who continues to impress in his recovery from ACL injury last November: pic.twitter.com/njvLm3tFHs
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) June 7, 2022
Three Titans limited or out
AP Photo/Mark Humphrey
Wyatt: “Offensive lineman Aaron Brewer, cornerback Elijah Molden and linebacker Monty Rice were all spotted, but their work in today’s session was either limited or they were held out.”
Malik Willis update
AP Photo/Mark Humphrey
Wyatt: “Quarterback Malik Willis has had his moments in OTAs, some good, some not-so-good. His first snap under center on Tuesday ended up on the ground, and he didn’t field his second snap cleanly either. Willis made some nice throws in the session, including a bullet to receiver Racey McMath in a team period, but several of his Tuesday tosses missed their targets either because of good plays by the defense or throws that were off target a bit.”
#Titans QB coach Pat O’Hara says Malik Willis, shown in these clips, is a hard worker and retains information well. Describes him as athletic, with a huge arm and having a lot of skills there (for team) to enhance. pic.twitter.com/mHWZAG5JHI
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) June 7, 2022
Nice catch by Chig
AP Photo/Mark Humphrey
Wyatt: “There was a lot of action in the first 7-on-7 period of the day, which included a beautiful touchdown toss from Tannehill to rookie tight end Chig Okonkwo, who caught the ball over his shoulder with cornerback Buster Skrine in coverage.”
Good day for Logan Woodside
Syndication: The Tennessean
Wyatt: “Quarterback Logan Woodside made a number of nice throws on Tuesday, including a pair of completions to Kyle Philips, a completion to Swaim and a touchdown toss to receiver Reggie Roberson Jr.”
Date for next open session
AP Photo/Mark Humphrey
Wyatt: “The Titans will be back on the field for OTA No.7 on Thursday, but that session will be closed to media. The next open practice is scheduled for next Tuesday, the first day of the team’s mandatory minicamp.”
More OTAs headlines
AP Photo/John Amis
What Titans said before and after Tuesday’s OTAs
Treylon Burks has asthma, WRs coach says
Vrabel talks Burks’ asthma, absence from practice
Titans OL coach sheds light on RT, LG competitions
Tommy Hudson, Caleb Shudak injured on Tuesday
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