Football is back once the pads come on. The Tennessee Titans returned to the practice field Tuesday, and it was the first time since training camp opened last week that the team was in pads.
Of course, when the pads do come on, tensions rise. So, it’s no surprise that a scuffle breaks out on Tennessee’s first day in pads.
Star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and offensive tackle JC Latham were among the first players involved in the first fight of training camp.
According to Turron Davenport of ESPN, “Jeffery Simmons and JC Latham locked up for a few minutes after a snap. Next rep Simmons bull rushed Peter Skoronski to the ground and Tyjae Spears ran by the pile. Arden Key and Leroy Watson threw a couple of punches in a small scrum.”
The fight didn’t last long, though, as head coach Brian Callahan quickly intervened and earned applause from those in attendance.
Pretty good scuffle at @Titans camp. Jeffery Simmons in middle of it on back-to-back plays. JC Latham not backing down. Too many others to name in middle of it, but saw Mason Kinsey thrown to ground.
Saw HC Brian Callahan pissed off for first time.— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) July 30, 2024
Football is indeed back.