Titans training camp: News, notes, video from Day 1 of media access

Some news, notes and video from Day 1 of media access at Tennessee Titans training camp.

The Tennessee Titans opened their training camp up to the media for the first time this year on Friday, and we got a look at players going through drills during practice, among other things, in what was the first full-squad practice of the year.

Long story short: it feels so good to be watching real live football again, even if it’s just practice without pads. By the way, padded practices begin on August 17.

Before we get to the video, here’s a look at news about some of the players who didn’t participate or left practice early, as well as notes on other things that went down on Friday.

News and Notes

  • Running back Dalyn Dawkins, defensive back Dane Cruikshank and outside linebacker Kamalei Correa were absent from practice, but it isn’t clear exactly why (John Glennon).
  • Wide receiver Corey Davis, who was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list at the start of camp, was on the a side field working on light route running (Turron Davenport, ESPN).
  • Outside linebacker Vic Beasley, who is currently on the NFI list, also worked on a side field (Terry McCormick, Titan Insider).
  • Safety Kenny Vaccaro left the field early with a trainer, but there’s  no word on why (John Glennon).
  • Kickers Greg Joseph and Tucker McCann both went 4-of-5 on field goals (Paul Kuharsky).
  • The Titans sang “Happy Birthday” to head coach Mike Vrabel, who turned 45 on Friday (John Glennon).
  • During punt return drills, wide receivers Rashard Davis, Cameron Batson, Adam Humphries, Mason Kinsey and Kalif Raymond all saw work (Turron Davenport, ESPN).
  • ESPN’s Turron Davenport had this observation of outside linebacker Harold Landry: “Harold Landry looked explosive off the ball. He flashed a swift spin move and an inside counter to his outside speed rush.”

Photos and Videos

One of the precautions the Titans are taking due to COVID-19 is to give each running back their own ball for drills.

As is tradition, the Titans started off practice by playing Sir Charles Jones’ “Friday” — and helmet on a stick is back!

Here’s a look at some of the Titans’ rookies putting work in. One thing of note here is the progress 2020 seventh-round pick Cole McDonald has been making with his throwing motion.

Now here’s a look at some of the veterans in action, including running back Derrick Henry and quarterback Ryan Tannehill, as well as some of the team’s most notable defenders.

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