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The Tennessee Titans are back on the field for the 2026 season, with training camp underway at Vanderbilt Health Football Center. The team is set for 16 practices, three of which will be joint sessions against the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Chicago Bears. All activities lead up to the NFL roster cutdown on August 30, when general manager Mike Borgonzi must trim the squad from 91 players to a 53-man active roster plus a practice squad.
Quarterback Cam Ward has drawn attention after his first practice back, with beat writer Nick Suss noting his development and mindset. Coach Robert Saleh emphasized the demanding nature of camp, stating it will be 'one of the more difficult, trying training camps' for players, with high volume and contact expected. Saleh also addressed the quarterback competition for the No. 2 spot, indicating Will Levis and Mitchell Trubisky will battle for the role, while Borgonzi said it's too early to decide on keeping three quarterbacks.
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Injury updates are a focal point: JC Latham remains day-to-day on the PUP list with a pectoral injury, while Amani Hooker is set to be activated and practice. Borgonzi noted 'positive conversations' regarding a contract extension for guard Peter Skoronski. The Titans' projected depth chart includes Carnell Tate and Keldric Faulk among key rookies, with Faulk rated 78 overall in Madden 27, ahead of Tate's 77. Position battles to watch include right guard (Cordell Volson vs. Jackson Slater), center (Austin Schlottmann under pressure from Pat Coogan and Andre James), and defensive end (Keldric Faulk facing competition from Jacob Martin and others). The team's preseason schedule features games against San Francisco, Seattle, and Chicago.
Originally reported by tennessean.