The Tennessee Titans added offensive tackle JC Latham to the injury report after practice on Thursday with a hip injury.
The Tennessee Titans were again on the field continuing their preparations for their Week 15 battle with the Cincinnati Bengals.
After injuring his ankle on Wednesday, linebacker Otis Reese did not take part in this session; his absence, coupled with starter Kenneth Murray still being sidelined, could impact depth at the inside linebacker position this weekend.
Kicker Nick Folk returned to practice but is dealing with soreness in his groin. Kicker Brayden Narveson also practiced but is being viewed as an insurance policy in case Folk can’t go.
Murray, Reese, and Tony Pollard were the only players to sit out in practice. Offensive tackle JC Latham was added to the injury report and was a limited participant with a hip injury.
All other players returned to the field were full participants.
The Titans’ complete injury report for Thursday can be found below.
Did not participate: LB Kenneth Murray (hamstring), RB Tony Pollard (ankle), LB Otis Reese (ankle)
Limited participant: OT JC Latham (hip)
Full participant: CB Roger McCreary (shoulder), OT Jaelyn Duncan (hamstring), OG Peter Skoronski (ankle), LB Jerome Baker (neck), LB Luke Gifford (calf), QB Will Levis (shoulder), DT Jeffery Simmon (NIR/rest). DT T’Vondre Sweat (shoulder), WR Tyler Boyd (foot), K Nick Folk (groin)
Tennessee Titans’ JC Latham partnered with Second Harvest to help those less fortunate have everything for a Thanksgiving feast.
Like most people across the country, the Tennessee Titans are preparing for a big Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday. On Tuesday, rookie offensive tackle J.C. Latham did his part to help those in need around the Nashville area have all the necessities that make for a memorable day.
Partnering with Second Harvest, Latham spent his morning at JC Napier Homes in Nashville distributing meals to 150 families in need for the holiday.
.@Titans rookie tackle JC Latham @TKJaayy is spending his morning at the JC Napier Homes in Nashville, distributing Thanksgiving groceries to 150 families in need.
“To give back to those who support you, the ones who are around you,” Latham said,”I feel it’s really important, especially being on this platform and having the opportunity to do something.”
Latham is developing into a leader for the Titans on the offensive line and now in and around the community. This gesture is especially important around the holidays as many fans and people are struggling with the added financial stress that comes with this time of the year.
For many, 2024 has been a disappointment for the Titans, but so far, Latham has been one of the bright spots and looks to be a solid building block for the future. Latham and the rest of the team will be back at practice on Wednesday, preparing for their Week 13 battle with the Washington Commanders.
Titans defensive end Jeffery Simmons and offensive tackle JC Latham add commentary on the controversial officiating on Sunday.
During the Tennessee Titans loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, the story changed course in the second quarter when the Titans stopped the Vikings on 3rd-and-goal. A flag came out after safety Mike Brown laid out Jordan Addison in the end zone.
The officials called unnecessary roughness on Brown, despite Brown hitting Addison in the chest, not launching, and not leading with his head. As NFL officials continue to get calls wrong, Clete Blakeman’s crew heads the list of controversial calls.
Titans’ defensive end Jeffery Simmons chimed in on the impact of the officials:
“It’s hard, you know?” Simmons told reporters, “It’s hard when you getting them type of calls when you’re making plays, you’re getting ready to get off the field on third down, what may be, and we get a penalty. And some of them were late, it’s like we’re coming off the field and I’m celebrating, and here comes a flag. Things like that, man, it’s out of our control. I think we’re cursed when it comes to officiating right now.”
He’s not wrong, the timing of many of the Titans’ penalties came at times when the momentum could have swung their way. Offensive tackle JC Latham noted that one of the officials told him to scootch up on the very first play.
JC Latham said an official told him to scooch up on the very first play. Isaiah Prince got called for three illegal formations, to avoid erased big plays. #Titanspic.twitter.com/KbuGE8AsMq
“I mean, the rule is your head has to crack the center’s hip,” he said. “You know, I always, every time I inches away, I kind of just look to my left and I see the center’s hip. Sometimes they call it and sometimes I disagree, but it is what it is, you just have to keep playing.”
This only adds to the controversy around the Week 11 matchup as it becomes apparent just how involved they were with what happened on the field.
The Tennessee Titans square off in a Sunday afternoon battle against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11. Here are three reasons for concern.
The Tennessee Titans host the Minnesota Vikings at Nissan Stadium on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. CST.
The Titans’ 2024 season has been rough. Not that anyone expected Brian Callahan to come in and take this team to the Super Bowl in his first season, but people expected a better showing than what we’ve seen so far. It’s not all bad, but there’s a lot of work to be done.
The Vikings, on the other hand, are 7-2 and sit in second place in the NFC North, right behind the Detroit Lions. Their biggest goal is to keep winning and hope the Lions lose or they make wild card weekend. In the toughest division in the NFL this season, the Vikings have their work cut out for them to make the postseason.
Those concerns don’t start for the Vikings this week, though. Up against a Titans team that isn’t playing like it can, the Vikings are heavy favorites this week. That’s certainly a cause for concern for the Titans, although not the only one. Let’s take a look at three causes for concern for the Titans heading into Week 11.
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Vikings boast the top run defense in the NFL
The Vikings typically have a strong defense year-to-year, but this year they hold the top spot in the league with their run defense. In 2024, the Vikings have allowed just 711 rushing yards, that’s an average of 3.8 yards per carry or 79 yards per game. They’ve allowed only two run plays over 20 yards and only one over 40 yards. This is as stout of a run defense as we’ve seen in a long time.
The concern here is that the Titans’ offense goes through Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears on the ground. That is simply not going to be effective against the Vikings, so Brian Callahan and Nick Holz better have a plan in place for when the run game fails.
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More defensive players sporting injuries
Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed has missed weeks with a quad injury, which was recently revealed to be a substantial bruise and a strain. He’s not happy and feels guilty that he’s not out there on the field, but he’s not alone. Injuries on the defensive side of the ball have been a problem all season. The concern this week is there are three new defenders with injuries: Arden Key has a back injury, Roger McCreary is dealing with a knee injury, and Justin Hardee has a groin injury.
We won’t know if they will carry an injury designation into the game until Friday, but that none of them practiced on Wednesday shows they all needed rest.
The severity of these injuries isn’t apparent yet, so all three of them may still play this week. Even so, the defense is already struggling with injuries and fatigue, so adding more isn’t helpful.
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The offensive line is still a problem
Last week, Will Levis was sacked seven times. The Los Angeles Chargers rank fifth in sacks this season, and the Vikings are right behind them in the sixth spot. They’ve recorded 30 sacks this season, and the Titans’ offensive line simply isn’t going to fare well against the Vikings’ defensive front.
Leroy Watson IV and John Ojukwu will likely continue to rotate at right tackle, although Watson is nursing a back injury now, so who knows how much he will play. On the left side, rookie JC Latham has largely done his job well, but fatigue started to set in last week against the Chargers and could be seen in his play.
The Titans’ offensive line has allowed 28 sacks this season and seven of them happened last week. Brian Callahan and Nick Holz have to find a way to keep Levis protected against a strong Vikings defense in Week 11.
Tennessee Titans’ rookies JC Latham and T’Vondre Sweat ranked inside top 25 rookies by NFL.com.
The Tennessee Titans have largely received positive reviews for their 2024 draft class. Rookies such as JC Latham, T’Vondre Sweat, Jarvis Brownlee, and Jha’Quan Jackson have all made an impact at points during the season.
Now, at the midway point of the year, outlets are taking notice, and once again, the Titans see two of their rookies garnering high praise from Gennaro Filice at NFL.com. Both Latham and Sweat are firmly inside the Top 25 rookies in the league at the halfway mark.
No. 14 – JC Latham
DRAFTED: Round 1, No. 7 overall
Sitting at 2-6 with a first-year head coach and major questions at quarterback, Tennessee is clearly a team in transition, to put it kindly. But the No. 7 overall pick gives Titans fans something to be excited about — and not just because he’s clearly an excitable fella (SEE: last week’s Mic’d Up footage). With the college right tackle settling into his new assignment on the blind side, the Titans have a promising young OL duo on the left, between Latham and last year’s first-round pick, LG Peter Skoronski.
Latham has been a steady anchor for the offensive line and appears to be taking on a larger leadership role on the unit. With a hole at right tackle and now losing veteran center Lloyd Cushenberry for the season, this will be a huge asset as Latham continues to grow as the team’s left tackle.
No. 19 – T’Vondre Sweat
DRAFTED: Round 2, No. 38 overall
I already talked about the nice young duo Tennessee has cooking on the offensive line. The Titans also have a talented tandem in their defensive front. Jeffery Simmons is a bona fide game wrecker squarely in his prime in Year 6 — and now he’s flanked by a 6-4, 366-pound block eater. Sweat doesn’t offer much as a pass rusher at this point, but he’s a monstrous run stuffer in a league that has trended back to the ground game.
For Sweat, he has been stout in the middle of the defensive front. His transition from college to the professional game has been smooth and he has all the tools to develop even more into a dominating force. One cannot teach his size or athleticism, and it appears the Titans got a second-round steal.
Latham and Sweat will return to action on Sunday as the Titans take on the Los Angeles Chargers at Sofi Stadium.
Tennessee Titans tackle JC Latham was named to the 2024 Midseason NFL Rookie Offense by the 33rd Team.
After consecutive debilitating losses, it has been a rough few weeks for the Tennessee Titans. Between struggling offenses, special teams disasters, trades and injuries, things have looked bleak. But according to the 33rd Team, one thing should be a small cause for optimism.
Titans’ rookie JC Latham was named to the first team of the 33rd Team’s 2024 Midseason NFL Rookie Offense.
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Latham started his NFL career as somewhat of a question mark after the Titans drafted him seventh overall in the 2024 NFL draft. Strictly a right tackle in college at Alabama, Latham has made a smooth transition to the left side of the offensive line.
More importantly, he has improved every week and has become the anchor of a young unit. While there is a giant hole at right tackle, Latham and guard Peter Skoronski have become a formidable tandem on the left side, and players the coaching staff and front office can build upon moving forward. After seven games, the selection of Latham looks like a home run, Titans’ fans hope he is the first of many for general manager Ran Carthon.
Latham and the Titans will return to the field Sunday when they return home to Nashville to take on the New England Patriots in Week 9 Action.
The Tennessee Titans have been named one of the worst teams of 2024 but it gets worse as the futility is predicted to be long-term.
The Tennessee Titans are coming off their worst loss of the season after falling, 34-10, to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon.
Yet again, the Titans failed to make adjustments and were overwhelmed in the second half of the game. This was the third time in their five losses that they have faltered, a trend that points both at deficiencies in the offense and coaching staff.
At 1-5, it may be time to turn the page and start looking forward to 2025. At least that is what ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell suggests, although he paints a dismal portrait moving forward, listing Tennessee as one of the worst teams of 2024 and beyond.
The Titans are better than their record, although it might take a better quarterback for them to reveal their strengths by stopping the turnovers. Playing in a weak division will help. But this team might not have a single star currently on a rookie contract, with Latham and Sweat as the team’s best hopes. Heck, their only stars on offense or defense might be Simmons and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed. They can be more of a blank slate than most, but other franchises have more upside and top talent.
While he does point out that the Titans do have some positives moving forward with defensive line talent, a young roster and cap room, he does reinforce the sentiment that Will Levis isn’t the guy. He points out the deficiencies within the organization at quarterback and the offensive infrastructure, which are glaring and valid.
A solid quarterback that is less turnover-prone would help, but without improvements along the offensive line and developing home-grown skill position players, the Titans will almost certainly continue to be mediocre. Especially when being led by a coaching staff that cannot adjust on the fly.
The Titans have a solid roster, maybe even a touch above average, but they don’t have enough foundational talent to build a consistent winner. There is no excitement or signs that they can turn the corner and a major rebuild could be on the horizon.
Tennessee Titans rookie OT JC Latham is good and getting better every week and his play has earned him some early season recognition.
Tennessee Titans OT JC Latham has been a bright spot on a unit that has struggled so far in 2024. The first-round selection has exceeded expectations and appears to have the potential to develop into the long-term anchor for the Titans’ front line.
Latham entered the league as somewhat of a question mark. Throughout his college career, he played right tackle, but the Titans viewed him as a left tackle. Those concerns seem unfounded, as Latham has not only made a smooth transition but also excelled. More importantly, he is improving every game.
Dane Brugler of The Athletic noted this in his early season All-Rookie Team.
This would have been a tougher call if the Chargers’ Joe Alt were healthy, but I’ll give the edge to Latham, who has really settled in at left tackle (after only playing right tackle at Alabama). He struggled in the season opener, so the bar was set low, but you can see Latham getting noticeably better each game with his timing and steps. Those improvements allow him to play to his strength — which is his play strength.
Latham and Peter Skoronski have held their own through four games, and the young duo should only improve the more they play together. Unfortunately, the right side of the line is not quite as stable.
The Titans are on their bye week and will have an opportunity to clean up some of their line issues. One thing they won’t need to worry about is their left tackle; Latham has it under control.
The Tennessee Titans offensive line has been bad. But, rookie JC Latham is looking more like a franchise left tackle every game.
Lost in all the outrage at the dreadful performance of the Tennessee Titans offensive line, rookie LT JC Latham is by far playing like their best lineman. After three weeks, the rookie first-round draft choice appeared to transition seamlessly to the left side of the offense.
Compared to other rookies, Latham stands at the top of the tackle class in Week 3, allowing only one pressure in 44 dropbacks. This 2.3 percent rating placed him squarely on the 33rd Teams’ Notable Rookie Performance list.
Lowest pressure rates allowed by rookie offensive linemen in Week 3 (min. 10 pass block snaps):
A right tackle throughout his college career at Alabama, there was concern during the preseason about his ability to switch sides. To this point, he has not only held up well but also excelled at protecting QB Will Levis’ blindside.
Unfortunately, the rest of the offensive line has not held up so well. This was especially the case against the Green Bay Packers, where only RG Dillon Radunz (75.1) graded out positively in the PFF positional breakdown for pass protection. Latham finished with an outstanding 81.8 grade and appeared to be on his way to developing into the franchise left tackle the Titans envisioned when selecting him number seven overall.
With this unit full of new faces, the team knew it would be a work in progress. However, the play has not matched preseason optimism, and the unit is driving an underperforming offense. If the coaching staff doesn’t get this unit right, this will be a long season for the Titans offense, no matter who the quarterback is.
Tennessee Titans tackle JC Latham addressed the performance after the disappointing 24-17 loss to the New York Jets.
The Tennessee Titans lost another winnable game 24-17 to the New York Jets on Sunday in a game that featured many similarities to their Week 1 loss.
The defense was again solid and wore down as the game progressed, but the offense and special teams let them down. Quarterback Will Levis again struggled with decision making, especially under pressure. Something that has become a theme since 2024.
When asked about the performance, rookie offensive tackle JC Latham seemed unfazed by the issues and talked about turning the page and improving.
“Just focus on the next play,” he said after the game, “you can’t hang your head on what happened this week, last week.”
After two weeks, it is clear that the offensive line must play better in all facets. With the unit being a question mark entering the season, the Titans were hoping that the changes they made in the offseason would transition into the regular season. Unfortunately, that has not been the case.
They have had some positive moments, but the down-to-down consistency is not there. With their young quarterback struggling, this offense will only go as far as this unit takes them. They will look to bounce back in another tough match-up in Week 3 against the Green Bay Packers.
