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Titans OLB Vic Beasley listed as potential surprise cut

Could Vic Beasley’s rocky start in Nashville lead to the Titans cutting him?

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The Tennessee Titans made some solid moves between the 2020 NFL Draft and free agency, and the signing of outside linebacker Vic Beasley was thought to be one of them.

But now, according to a recent article from NFL.com’s Gregg Rosenthal, he could be a surprise roster cut for the team.

Here’s a look at what he had to say about Beasley:

Cutting Beasley, who was signed this offseason, would be a shock and possibly complicated, if the team decided to go after his money. It’s not like the Titans have a replacement for the former first-round pick. Beasley’s hefty guaranteed salary — nearly $10 million — would seem to put him on the team, but Beasley’s status has been shrouded in mystery since he showed up to camp late and was placed on the non-football injury list. He essentially hasn’t been seen since, and there are a lot of questions about what exactly is going on here.

Beasley got some 1-on-1 work in with Mike Vrabel on Thursday, and seems to be making progress towards being removed from the NFI list and finally practicing with the team for the first time.

“This will be a hot topic today, but I am hopeful I’ll be able to work with Vic today on the field as we start that return to play protocol,” Vrabel said before Thursday’s practice, according to Erik Bacharach of the Tennessean.”I’m happy and excited that that is going to happen today.”

Beasley seems to be moving forward in the right direction, but whether or not he’ll be able to make an impact for the Titans early on remains to be seen.

The Titans are set to kick off the season against the Denver Broncos on September 14 at Empower Field at Mile High on “Monday Night Football”.

Titans OLB coach Shane Bowen gives update on Vic Beasley

Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Vic Beasley remains on the NFI list.

After reporting to training camp late and being placed on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list after failing his physical, Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Vic Beasley has yet to participate in practice.

The last news we heard about him came on Friday when Beasley was spotted on a side field during the team’s first full-squad practice.

After Monday’s practice, which was the first padded session of this year’s Titans training camp, outside linebackers coach Shane Bowen gave somewhat of an update on Beasley, per Erik Bacharach of the Tennessean.

“He’s working every day, trying to get himself ready,” Bowen said. “He’s been engaged, seeing him starting to get a little bit more comfortable. But there’s a learning process like everyone else.”

Beasley is quickly running out of time to get acclimated. The Titans have 13 more padded practices before the start of the season, and the more time he misses the more likely he won’t have a significant role from the jump. That wasn’t what the Titans had in mind when they signed him to help improve their pass-rush.

The outside linebacker position, which was one of the biggest areas of need going into the offseason, has been a mess for Tennessee thus far.

Not only are the Titans missing Beasley, they’ve also been without Kamalei Correa, who has yet to participate in any of the team’s full-squad practices. There has been no update on his status as of yet.

It’s scary to think how much the Titans could be depending on the former No. 8 overall pick given his shaky start in Nashville.

Hopefully Correa’s absence doesn’t extend to the start of the season and at least one of the younger guys, like D’Andre Walker or Derick Roberson, can step up and lessen the team’s dependence on Beasley.

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Titans’ Adam Humphries praises Vic Beasley, recalls time together at Clemson

Adam Humphries knows a thing or two about Vic Beasley from their days together at Clemson.

Despite multiple missteps in his first year with the Tennessee Titans, outside linebacker Vic Beasley’s new teammates continue to support him — and the latest to do so is wide receiver Adam Humphries.

Humphries and Beasley were teammates at Clemson, so the veteran wideout knows a thing or two about the pass-rusher, both on and off the football field.

When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Humphries praised Beasley and recalled how athletic he was when the pair would play against one another in intramural basketball games.

“Vic was a great teammate and a good friend. He’s a really good guy, athletic. I always hated going up against him in intramural basketball games because he could jump out of the gym,” Humphries explained. “Every time he’d dunk you’d think the backboard was going to break. But he’s a beast and I enjoy being around him. I’m glad we got him in our building and he’s going to help our defense and help our team win.”

While Humphries might have a positive opinion of Beasley, he hasn’t exactly put his best foot forward up until this point, which has very much soured his first season before he even takes the field.

The 28-year-old not only showed up late to training camp, but he also failed his first physical, leading to his being placed on the Non-Football Injury list.

So far, everyone on the Titans from head coach Mike Vrabel to the players have made it clear they are still ready to welcome him with open arms, and it’s that kind of culture that can help Beasley turn things around.

Hopefully Beasley can keep his head on straight from here on out because Tennessee is depending on him to help improve its pass-rush in 2020.

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Titans place Vic Beasley on NFI list, waive Reggie Gilbert

The Titans placed Vic Beasley on the NFI list and waived Reggie Gilbert.

The Tennessee Titans announced a pair of roster moves with their outside linebackers on Tuesday.

According to Jim Wyatt of Titans Online, Vic Beasley was placed on the Non-Football Injury list (NFI), while Reggie Gilbert was waived with an injury designation.

It isn’t clear what injury Beasley is dealing with, but his failing a physical is yet another setback for one of the Titans’ biggest offseason acquisitions. Of course, Beasley also reported late to training camp, which started his Titans tenure off on the wrong foot.

Once Beasley passes his physical, he can be activated off the NFI list.

Gilbert, who was acquired in a trade with the Green Bay Packers last year for a 2019 sixth-round pick, played in 11 games (five starts) for the Titans last season. No details were given about what injury he’s dealing with, either.

Gilbert figured to have a shot to make the team’s initial 53-man roster out of training camp, although he faced stiff competition for a roster spot and snaps from guys like Derick Roberson and D’Andre Walker.

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Titans’ Mike Vrabel isn’t handling Vic Beasley any differently

Vic Beasley doesn’t appear to be in the dog house after reporting late to training camp.

Even though Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Vic Beasley reported late to training camp, head coach Mike Vrabel doesn’t plan on handling him any differently than he would every other player.

During a Zoom call with the media on Tuesday, Vrabel explained that Beasley is going through the same schedule as everyone else, and he plans on holding Beasley accountable just like he would any other player.

Beasley has certainly paid his dues for reporting late. The 28-year-old had to pay a mandatory fine of $500,000, or $50,000 for every day he was late. It isn’t clear if any other action is being taken to hold him accountable, though.

Despite his misstep, multiple Titans players have said publicly that they are ready to welcome Beasley with open arms, which just speaks to the great culture Tennessee has built — and it’s a culture that could help Beasley turn things around.

Now that Beasley is actually in camp, the most important thing is looking to the future and getting him acclimated and ready for the 2020 season. After all, he’s an important piece to the puzzle when it comes to improving the pass-rush and seems to be a good fit for Vrabel’s defensive scheme.

However, with stiff competition for snaps around him, Beasley will have to prove he’s worthy of significant playing time. On top of that, he’ll also have to earn the trust of the coaching staff after such a rocky start.

The leash will no doubt be short with Beasley after making a terrible first impression, but that’s something he can change if he keeps his head on straight. If not, he will put himself so deep in the dog house that he might be unable to recover.

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ESPN lists 4 Titans who could become Hall of Famers in the future

Three of these Titans make sense, but one does not.

ESPN recently compiled a list of active NFL players from all 32 teams who could make the Hall of Fame in the future, and four players made the list from the Tennessee Titans.

ESPN’s Bill Barnwell named running back Derrick Henry, left tackle Taylor Lewan, safety Kevin Byard and, get this, outside linebacker Vic Beasley as possibilities, although he obviously mentions they have work to do in order to eventually secure their spot.

Work to do (10% to 39%): RB Derrick Henry, OT Taylor Lewan, DE Vic Beasley Jr., S Kevin Byard. All of these guys have something in their favor, but it isn’t enough to propel them to meaningful consideration as of yet. Henry plays a Hall-friendly position and just won a rushing title. Lewan has three Pro Bowls. Beasley won a sack title. Byard was a first-team All-Pro in 2017 when he led the league with eight picks, but despite playing at an upper-echelon level over the ensuing two seasons, he hasn’t received the same consideration. Judging safeties on interceptions is stupid, but we haven’t evolved beyond that point.

While Henry, Lewan and Byard are all great choices, Beasley is not.

Sure, he has flashed elite potential after leading the NFL in sacks in 2016 with 15.5, but he has been nothing short of inconsistent and disappointing since, totaling 18 sacks from 2017 through 2019. His effort level has also been questioned on numerous occasions.

Beasley return to the form he once showed in head coach Mike Vrabel’s defense in Tennessee, however he’s off to a bad start in Nashville after reporting to camp late.

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Titans players ready to welcome Vic Beasley with open arms

Vic Beasley’s teammates aren’t holding anything against him after he reported to Titans training camp late.

Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Vic Beasley is off to a rough start in Nashville, but thankfully his teammates are still ready to welcome him with open arms.

Beasley, who signed a one-year, $9.5 million deal with the Titans earlier this offseason, reported to training camp late and will now have to pay $500,000 in fines, or $50,000 per day he missed.

While this is no doubt a frustrating beginning for a player the Titans are counting on to improve their pass-rush, some of the team’s veterans have already made it clear they won’t hold it against him.

Safety Kenny Vaccaro, defensive lineman DaQuan Jones, and left guard Rodger Saffold all held Zoom calls with the media on Friday and all had positive things to say about Beasley, who reported on the same day.

Here’s Vaccaro’s take on things.

Jones is ready to embrace Beasley.

Saffold echoed Jones’ sentiments, while also praising Beasley’s skill set.

Before he can join his teammates, Beasley will have to test negative for COVID-19 three times over the next four days, so there’s still a process to go through before he can get started.

If there’s one thing the Titans have that can help Beasley, it’s a great culture, as evidenced by the responses from these players. The team is filled with a lot of responsible veterans and great coaches who can help Beasley turn things around and move forward from here.

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Titans place Jack Crawford on COVID-19 list, move Vic Beasley to active roster

The Titans made a pair of roster moves on Friday.

The Tennessee Titans made a pair of roster moves on Friday involving defensive lineman Jack Crawford and outside linebacker Vic Beasley, the team announced.

Beasley, who was placed on the Reserve/Did Not Report list on July 28 after failing to show up to training camp on time, was moved to the active roster once he finally reported on Friday.

Also, Crawford has been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, which means he either has the virus or he has been quarantined after coming in contact with someone who has it.

Now that Beasley has reported, he’ll undergo testing for COVID-19 and must have three negative test results in the next four days before he can join his teammates.

Crawford, who could earn significant snaps on the defensive line in his first season with the team, is the second Titans player to land on the COVID-19 list. Tennessee’s 2020 first-round pick, offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson, was the first, but he has since been removed.

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Report: Titans’ Vic Beasley fined for reporting to camp late

Vic Beasley will pay up for reporting late to Titans training camp.

As is mandated by the new collective bargaining agreement, the Tennessee Titans have reportedly fined outside linebacker Vic Beasley for reporting late to training camp.

Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Beasley, who finally showed up to training camp on Friday, will pay $500,000 for his unexcused absence, or $50,000 per day for the 10 days he missed.

After reporting, Beasley will now have to test negative for COVID-19 three times in the next four days before he can join his teammates.

Now all that’s left to figure out is if the Titans will go after some of Beasley’s $6 million signing bonus money, which can be done but is not mandatory, as Jason Fitzgerald from Over the Cap explained.

We still don’t have a clear reason as to why Beasley reported so late. He could have avoided the daily fines had he opted out, but the deadline to do that passed on Thursday, one day before Beasley finally showed up.

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Titans’ Vic Beasley finally reports to training camp

Vic Beasley has finally arrived at Titans training camp.

After being absent for the first 10 days of training camp, Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Vic Beasley has finally reported.

The news comes from Paul Kuharsky.

Beasley will now have to produce three negative COVID-19 tests in the next four days in order to enter the building and begin taking part in camp.

Because of his unexcused absence, Beasley will have to pay a mandatory fine of $500,000, or $50,000 per day missed. The Titans might be able to go after some of his signing bonus, also, as Jason Fitzgerald of Over the Cap explained.

We still have no idea what caused Beasley to miss so much time. There was some speculation that he might opt out of the 2020 season entirely, but that turned out not to be the case as the deadline to opt out came and went on Thursday.

Even though he has now reported, this situation is far from settled. Beasley is already off to a rough start and will now have to earn the trust of the coaching staff after this mishap.

Tennessee signed Beasley to a one-year, $9.5 million deal earlier this offseason in order to help boost a pass-rush that finished near the middle of the pack in sacks last season.

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