NASHVILLE – The Titans returned to the practice field on Wednesday at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park to continue preparations for Sunday's game vs the Indianapolis Colts.
Here's a look at today's developments:
-The Titans promoted offensive tackle Leroy Watson IV to the team's 53-man roster.
Coach Brian Callahan said the plan is for Watson to compete with Nicholas Petit-Frere for the starting job at right tackle during the practice week.
Watson said he's excited about the chance.
"I am extremely grateful, to get a chance to prove (myself)," Watson said after today's practice. "It's what I wanted when I first came here, when they traded for me. I'm glad it came around so I can really prove this franchise (right)."
The Titans acquired Watson in a trade with the Browns back in April, sending a 2024 seventh-round pick (#227) to Cleveland to bring him to Tennessee.
Watson played in seven games for the Browns in 2023, with no starts. Watson (6-5, 311) spent his rookie season in 2022 on the 49ers practice squad after initially signing with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent. Watson played 46 snaps for the Titans in the team's preseason game against Seattle.
Watson describes himself as a physical player.
"Physical," Watson said. "Physical football, that's what I believe in. I think if you can run the ball well, and you can pass the ball it helps everything out. So I like to run the ball, and I like to be very (expletive) physical."
-I did a separate story on Titans quarterback Will Levis on Wednesday, when he gave an update on his condition.
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-Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons was optimistic about his chances of playing on Sunday.
Simmons said he expects a "street fight" against the Colts.
Check out the video below.
-And here's a look at new Titans practice squad quarterback Trevor Siemian on the practice field, and an interview with him in the locker room after practice:
Now, more Titans injury updates:
-Safety Jamal Adams (hip) did not practice.
-Receiver Treylon Burks (NIR-Personal) did not practice.
-DL Keondre Coburn (knee) did not practice.
-DL Jeffery Simmons (elbow) was limited in practice.
-CB L'Jarius Sneed (NIR-Rest) was limited in practice.
-LB Ernest Jones (elbow) was a full participant in practice.
-LB Cedric Gray, designated for return from Injured Reserve earlier in the week, was a full participant in Wednesday's session. Gray is recovering from a shoulder injury.
-The Colts released their first Injury Report of the week on Wednesday, and it looked like this: WR Josh Downs (toe), WR Michael Pittman (back), RB Trey Sermon (collarbone), T Braden Smith (knee/ankle) and RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) did not practice. CB Kenny Moore (hip/shoulder), DE Kwity Paye (quadricep) and QB Anthony Richardson (oblique) were limited in practice. C Ryan Kelly (neck) was a full participant.
Next practice: Thursday, 12:50-2:35 p.m.
