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5 Titans who could start training camp on the PUP list

The Titans appear to have five players who are candidates to start training camp on the PUP list.

Injuries and the Tennessee Titans go together like peas and carrots after the team has been absolutely decimated by them the past two seasons. In fact, injuries in droves are practically expected for the franchise at this point.

With training camp rapidly approaching, it’s time to start taking a look around the trainer’s room to see who might start camp on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.

Players placed on the list before camp can be activated at any time during camp, so there’s no reason to panic at that point. But if a player remains on the list through camp, he’s transferred to the Reserve/PUP and must miss the first four games of the season.

As things stand now, it appears the Titans have five candidates for the list. It looked like they might have six after Kristian Fulton was absent for much of the offseason program, but his absence turned out to be the result of him taking a different approach to training this year.

While Fulton looks to be in the clear ahead of training camp, these five players aren’t yet, although the outlooks for some are better than others.

Titans’ best undrafted free agent signings of 2022

The Titans 2022 UDFAs who stood out the most this past season.

It’s no secret that the Tennessee Titans’ 2022 season was rather disappointing.

On top of missing the playoffs in an embarrassing fashion, several of their top players missed significant playing time throughout the year, ultimately robbing fans of seeing their favorite players compete.

However, if there’s one positive in the situation,  the Titans were essentially forced to give playing time to several younger players and got to see who would sink or swim.

This forced said players to either prove they could handle the life of a backup in the NFL, while others simply couldn’t hack it. One of them even had a historic season and looks every bit like a generational talent at his position.

This article is going to highlight four undrafted rookies who not only made the team, but found a way to positively impact the squad throughout the year.

Before we go forward, here’s a look at the 17 UDFAs the Titans signed last offseason: OLB David Anenih, CB Tre Avery, RB Julius Chestnut, DT Haskell Garrett, ILB Jack Gibbens, S Michael Griffin II, G Hayden Howerton, WR Brandon Lewis, OT Jalen McKenzie (Southern Cal), C/G Xavier Newman-Johnson, DT Sam Okuayinonu, DE Jayden Peevy, WR Reggie Roberson, OL Andrew Rupcich, K Caleb Shudak, P Ryan Stonehouse, CB Tre Swilling.

Now, let’s dive right into the three undrafted rookies (and one honorable mention) who impressed most in 2022.

Titans add three to the practice squad

The Titans added two familiar names and one new one to the practice squad on Tuesday.

The Tennessee Titans filled their holes on the practice squad on Tuesday by adding three players to it.

The team announced it has signed outside linebacker Sam Okuayinonu, cornerback Shyheim Carter and defensive tackle Curtis Brooks to the practice squad.

A 2022 undrafted free agent signing of Tennessee, Okuayinonu has spent time on both the active roster and practice squad this season. He has 0.5 sacks and 11 tackles in six games this season.

Carter has been on Tennessee’s practice squad multiple times but has never gotten in a game for the Titans, or in the NFL in general.

Brooks is a brand new addition to the practice squad. A former sixth-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts in 2022, the Cincinnati product has never played a snap in the NFL.

The Titans will return to the field on Saturday night when they do battle with the Jacksonville Jaguars for the AFC South title in Duval.

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Titans waive Sam Okuayinonu, John Reid from active roster

The Titans parted ways with two defenders on Friday.

The day after their Week 17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, the Tennessee Titans parted with a pair of defenders on their 53-man roster.

The team announced it has waived defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu and cornerback John Reid from the active roster, but no corresponding moves were announced.

A 2022 UDFA signing of the Titans, Okuayinonu has spent time between the Titans’ practice squad and 53-man roster this season. He’s tallied 0.5 sacks and 11 tackles in six games.

Reid was inked to the 53-man roster in early December. He has since played in three games for Tennessee, but 33 of the 38 defensive snaps he played came in Week 15.

The Titans are hoping that one of those vacant spots on the roster will be filled with linebacker David Long, who is eligible to come off of injured reserve this week.

On Friday, head coach Mike Vrabel said he was hopeful Long could return to practice this week. He would offer a big boost ahead of a do-or-die Week 18 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Titans promote Sam Okuayinonu among slew of roster moves

The Tennessee Titans announced a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday.

The Tennessee Titans announced a slew of roster moves on Tuesday, one of which included the promotion of defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu from the practice squad to the active roster.

Okuayinonu was a 2022 undrafted free agent signing of the Titans. After failing to make the initial 53-man roster, Okuayinonu was added to the practice squad.

To make room for Okuayinonu on the active roster, the Titans waived outside linebacker Wyatt Ray, who was added last week.

In addition to those moves, the Titans added two and subtracted one from the practice squad, signing running back Julius Chestnut and defensive back Shyheim Carter, and parting ways with offensive lineman Christian DiLauro.

Chestnut, who was a standout during training camp and the preseason before unexpectedly making the initial 53-man roster, was waived last week to make room for Ray.

After notching their second-straight win in Week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts, the Titans will hit the road again on Sunday, facing the Washington Commanders in Week 5.

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