Former Tennessee Titans Taylor Lewan jokes about his retirement from the NFL, but is he serious?

Former Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan is staying in the news cycle on the first Sunday of the NFL season without being on a team.

At first, it looked like Lewan had announced his retirement on Barstool Sports' "The Pro Football Football Show" on Sunday. But later he posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he was not retired, and that the 5-second bit (out of a 58-second clip) that Barstool Sports released did not include context.

But even his social media response left the question unanswered: Is the three-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle retired?

Either way, does it look like Lewan is ready to give up the microphone for blocking guys like Myles Garrett off the edge?

Lewan, who played his entire nine-year career with the Titans, has looked noticeably thinner since his last game, which was Week 2 of the 2022 season against the Buffalo Bills. The Michigan alum injured his right knee in that game and was lost for the rest of the season. The Titans waived him during the offseason.

Off the field, Lewan has gained notoriety as a media personality. His podcast, "Bussin' With The Boys," which he co-hosts with former Titans teammate Will Compton, is among the most popular shows hosted by former NFL players. He increased his presence with Barstool Sports during the offseason, and he appears to have found his post-NFL profession no matter what his status is (technically) with the league.

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Lewan was a stalwart on the offensive line as the franchise evolved from afterthought to a factor in the AFC. His attitude set the tone and was a good fit with coach Mike Vrabel and the team's physical offense.

In a serious moment before the Titans released him this winter, Lewan told Titans.com in February that he expected to be released and would be hesitant to play for another team.

"If I was going to play another year, my preferred spot would be where I've been for the last nine years," Lewan said to Titans.com. "I'm a loyal guy, and it would feel very uncomfortable for me to wear a different uniform."

Speaking of which: At the end of the entire 58-second Barstool Sports video clip, he shouts: "I'm back! I'm back! I'm going to the Steelers!"

As for an official announcement? The wait continues.

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Former Tennessee Titans Taylor Lewan jokes about retirement from NFL