When the Tennessee Titans open the season, their roster will look completely different than it did in the 2023 season. With starters slated to play around three series on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, this will be the last time to see how the infusion of talent has come together during training camp.
After resting the majority of the first team against the Seattle Seahawks, one has to wonder exactly how much continuity these veterans have achieved since camp opened. This is exactly what Brad Gagnon from the Bleacher Report notes in his latest “Talking Points” article.
Tennessee Titans: It’s hit me lately just how experienced this roster is outside of Will Levis and JC Latham. Word that DeAndre Hopkins is on track to return for Week 1 sort of caused it to dawn on me. New arrivals L’Jarius Sneed, Tony Pollard, Calvin Ridley, Kenneth Murray, Jamal Adams, Lloyd Cushenberry III, Quandre Diggs, Sebastian Joseph-Day, Tyler Boyd, Chidobe Awuzie and Shane Ray make up quite an experienced quilt alongside returning vets Hopkins, Harold Landry III, Jeffery Simmons, Arden Key and Amani Hooker. It will be fascinating to see how they all come together.
With most starters back on the field (even for just a handful of series), head coach Brian Callahan will get a good read on the teams’ progression this offseason. With an experienced roster, even in backup roles, a few veterans could end up on the outside of the 53 come final cuts on Tuesday.
While only four or five spots have not been solidified, it will be interesting to see how long Callahan sticks with the starters. No matter the outcome, this game will play a major role in shaping the back end of the roster. For many veterans, this will be a tune-up, and for many players, this will be their final chance to show they belong. Everyone will find out on Sunday.