NASHVILLE, Tenn. – MyCole Pruitt was walking through the Dallas airport this offseason when he crossed paths with a guy he's always admired from afar.
Pruitt, a tight end signed by the Titans this week, stopped the NFL player, and said hello.
"I went up and introduced myself to him because he is one of the guys I've always looked up to as a tight end," Pruitt said. "I told him I liked his game, and I was hoping to get to his level one day. He's a great player. And he gave me some encouraging words. He was really cool to me. He's really a standup guy."
The player? Tight end Delanie Walker, a three-time Pro Bowler who was headed into his 13th NFL season.
This week, the Titans signed Pruitt off the Houston Texans practice squad, and to their active roster. Pruitt, who practiced with the team for the first time on Wednesday, will be among those looking to fill the big void left by Walker, who was placed on Injured Reserve after suffering an ankle injury in the season opener.
TitansOnline.com looks back at the NFL career of tight end MyCole Pruitt, who was signed off the Houston Texans' practice squad on Monday. (AP Photos)
Houston Texans tight end MyCole Pruitt warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) tosses a ball back to an assistant coach during NFL football rookie minicamp in Eden Prairie, Minn., Friday, May 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt walks to the practice fields at an NFL football training camp on the campus of Minnesota State University Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner, center left, watches a pass sail to tight end MyCole Pruitt, foreground, during practice at an NFL football training camp on the campus of Minnesota State University, Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Minnesota Vikings rookie Mycole Pruitt makes a catch during OTA football practice at the Vikings practice facility Wednesday, May 27, 2015 in Eden Prairie, Minn.(AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) warms up during NFL football minicamp in Eden Prairie, Minn., Wednesday, June 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Minnesota Vikings Mycole Pruitt makes a catch during OTA football practice at the Vikings practice facility Wednesday, May 27, 2015 in Eden Prairie, Minn.(AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota Vikings rookie tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) celebrates with Minnesota Vikings running back Matt Asiata (44) after scoring a touchdown on a 34 pass and run play in the second quarter that gives the Vikings a 7-3 lead during the 2015 NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015 in Canton, Ohio. The Vikings won the game 14-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Minnesota Vikings rookie tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a 34 pass and run play in the second quarter that gives the Vikings a 7-3 lead during the 2015 NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015 in Canton, Ohio. The Vikings won the game 14-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Mycole Pruitt (83) runs toward the end zone to score a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Johnny Vy)
Minnesota Vikings rookie tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) leaps into the end zone as he scores a touchdown on a 34 pass and run play in the second quarter that gives the Vikings a 7-3 lead during the 2015 NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015 in Canton, Ohio. The Vikings won the game 14-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt heads to the end zone for a touchdown after taking a pass from quarterback quarterback Mike Kafka during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Canton, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Mycole Pruitt (83) leaps into the end zone to score a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Johnny Vy)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) runs into the end zone for a touchdown after a catch from quarterback Mike Kafka during second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Canton, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt, right, celebrates with teammate Matt Asiata, left, after scoring on a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Canton, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt, left celebrates with teammate Stefon Diggs, center, after scoring on a pass from quarterback quarterback Mike Kafka during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Canton, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) celebrates with teammate Stefon Diggs (14) after scoring on a pass from quarterback Minnesota Vikings quarterback Mike Kafka (4) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Canton, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) heads to the end zone for a touchdown after taking a pass from quarterback Minnesota Vikings quarterback Mike Kafka (4) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Canton, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
Minnesota Vikings rookie tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) leaps into the end zone as he scores a touchdown on a 34 pass and run play in the second quarter that gives the Vikings a 7-3 lead during the 2015 NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015 in Canton, Ohio. The Vikings won the game 14-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) celebrates with teammate Stefon Diggs (14) after scoring on a pass from quarterback Minnesota Vikings quarterback Mike Kafka (4) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Canton, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) can't hang onto a pass as he is defended by Tennessee Titans strong safety Marqueston Huff in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) runs into the end zone for a touchdown after a catch from quarterback Mike Kafka during second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Canton, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) stretches for yardage after being stopped by Detroit Lions middle linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) heads to the end zone for a touchdown after taking a pass from quarterback Minnesota Vikings quarterback Mike Kafka (4) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Canton, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) is tackled by Detroit Lions strong safety Isa Abdul-Quddus (42) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Minnesota Vikings rookie tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) runs a pass pattern during a NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, November 15, 2015 in Oakland. The Vikings won the game 30-14. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Beck Diefenbach)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 in Oakland, Calif. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) runs during a week 9 NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, November 8, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Rams 21-18 in overtime. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Minnesota Vikings rookie tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) runs a pass pattern during a NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, November 15, 2015 in Oakland. The Vikings won the game 30-14. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Akeem Ayers (56) brings down Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won in overtime, 21-18. (Jeff Haynes/AP Images for Panini)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) runs against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Beck Diefenbach)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt looks on from the sidelines in action against the St. Louis Rams during a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 in Minneapolis. The Vikings won in overtime, 21-18. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) runs during a week 8 NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, November 1, 2015 in Chicago. The Vikings defeated the Bears 23-20. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Minnesota Vikings rookie tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) catches a pregame pass while warming up before the 2015 NFL week 1 regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won the game 20-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Minnesota Vikings rookie tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) catches a pregame pass while warming up before the 2015 NFL week 1 regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won the game 20-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) makes a catch during pregame warmup for an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) runs into the end zone for a touchdown after a catch from quarterback Mike Kafka during second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Canton, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 in Oakland, Calif. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt runs with a reception in action against the St. Louis Rams during a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 in Minneapolis. The Vikings won in overtime, 21-18. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) tackles Minnesota Vikings tight end Mycole Pruitt (83) in action Sunday December 6, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minn. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Chicago Bears tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) runs with the football during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Chicago. The Broncos won 24-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Houston Texans tight end MyCole Pruitt (85) runs a route during an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles won 21-20. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Houston Texans tight end MyCole Pruitt (85) tackles Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Lance Lenoir (14) during an NFL preseason football game on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in Houston. Houston won 14-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Houston Texans tight end MyCole Pruitt warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Houston Texans tight end MyCole Pruitt warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Houston Texans tight end Mycole Pruitt (85) runs the ball during the team's NFL football training camp in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., Saturday, July 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Tilley)
Houston Texans tight end MyCole Pruitt (85) catches the ball during the team's NFL football training camp in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., Thursday, July 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Tilley)
Houston Texans tight end Mycole Pruitt (85) runs the ball during the team's NFL football training camp in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., Saturday, July 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Tilley)
Houston Texans tight end Mycole Pruitt (85) catches the ball during the teams NFL football training camp in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., Saturday, July 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Tilley)
Houston Texans tight end MyCole Pruitt (85) blocks during a regular season Week 14 NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Houston Texans, Sunday December 10, 2017 in Houston. The 49ers beat the Texans 26-16 (Matt Patterson via AP)
Houston Texans tight end MyCole Pruitt (85) and quarterback T.J. Yates (2) during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
This is a 2018 photo of Mycole Pruitt of the Houston Texans NFL football team. This image reflects the Houston Texans active roster as of Saturday, April 7, 2018 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Chicago Bears tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) runs during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Chicago. The Browns won 25-0. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Houston Texans tight end MyCole Pruitt (85) lines up during a regular season Week 14 NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Houston Texans, Sunday December 10, 2017 in Houston. The 49ers beat the Texans 26-16 (Matt Patterson via AP)
Chicago Bears tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) runs upfield with a reception before an NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals, August 19, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Bears defeated the Cardinals 24-23. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Chicago Bears tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) runs with the football during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Chicago. The Broncos won 24-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Chicago Bears tight end MyCole Pruitt (83), Chicago Bears linebacker Dan Skuta (57), and Chicago Bears tight end Daniel Brown (85) rush on special teams during the 2017 NFL week 2 preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Bears won the game 24-23. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Arizona Cardinals running back Kerwynn Williams (33) is hit by Chicago Bears tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) runs with the football during a week 5 NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct 9, 2016, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 31-13. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt runs against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Chicago Bears tight end MyCole Pruitt works on the field during an NFL football training camp in Bourbonnais, Ill., Saturday, July 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears tight end MyCole Pruitt works on the field during an NFL football training camp in Bourbonnais, Ill., Saturday, July 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears tight end MyCole Pruitt (80) runs during a week 16 NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Chicago. The Redskins won 41-21. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Chicago Bears tight end MyCole Pruitt works on the field during an NFL football training camp in Bourbonnais, Ill., Thursday, July 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) warms up with teammates during an NFL football training camp in Bourbonnais, Ill., Thursday, July 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bears tight end MyCole Pruitt catches a ball during an NFL football training camp in Bourbonnais, Ill., Saturday, July 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) runs during a pass drill in the NFL football team's practice Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in Eden Prairie, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) runs during a pass drill in the NFL football team's practice Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in Eden Prairie, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) is helped off the field after getting injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) watches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, December 10, 2015. The Cardinals defeated the Vikings 23-20. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) runs onto the field prior to the start of the NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers during week 17 on Sunday, January 3, 2016 in Green Bay, WI. The Vikings beat the Packers 20-13 to win the NFC Central Championship. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) runs upfield with a reception during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, December 10, 2015. The Cardinals defeated the Vikings 23-20. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) looks on as he stands on the playing field during an NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, in Minneapolis. The Seahawks won 10-9. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt looks to the sidelines prior to a play in action during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 in Minneapolis. The Seahawks won the game, 10-9. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Minnesota Vikings rookie tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL Thursday Night football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, December 10, 2015 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game 23-20. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) ready in his stance as he awaits the snap of the football during an NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, in Minneapolis. The Seahawks won 10-9. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) and safety Kam Chancellor (31) tackle Minnesota Vikings tight end Mycole Pruitt (83) in action Sunday December 6, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minn. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) catches during pre game of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Minnesota Vikings' MyCole Pruitt warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) tackles Minnesota Vikings tight end Mycole Pruitt (83) in action Sunday December 6, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minn. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) catches a pass during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, December 10, 2015. The Cardinals defeated the Vikings 23-20. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) catches a pass during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, December 10, 2015. The Cardinals defeated the Vikings 23-20. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) and safety Kam Chancellor (31) tackle Minnesota Vikings tight end Mycole Pruitt (83) in action Sunday December 6, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minn. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Minnesota Vikings tight end MyCole Pruitt (83) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals strong safety Deone Bucannon (20) and linebacker Alex Okafor (57) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) tackles Minnesota Vikings tight end Mycole Pruitt (83) in action Sunday December 6, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minn. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) tackles Minnesota Vikings tight end Mycole Pruitt (83) in action Sunday December 6, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minn. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Pruitt joins Jonnu Smith, Luke Stocker and Anthony Firkser in the tight ends group.
"Obviously they had an unfortunate situation here with Delanie going down, but I feel like I can come in and make an impact on this team, and I am going to do whatever the coach wants me to do," Pruitt said.
"Delanie, he's just an excellent talent, man. I have been keeping up with Delanie for a long time. I feel like I have a similar skill set to him. But he is a Pro Bowl talent and one of the top tight ends in this league and I am trying to get there."
Pruitt, who played collegiately at Southern Illinois, has spent time with the Vikings, Bears and Texans since entering the league in 2015. He's played in 21 career games, and has 12 catches for 122 yards.
Pruitt (6-2, 245) initially made the Texans' 53-man roster this year, but he was released a day later when the team made waiver claims on three new players. Pruitt was on the Texans' practice squad for most of the 2017 season, although he was promoted to the active roster late in the year before ending the season on IR.
He was a fifth-round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings in the 2015 NFL Draft. Pruitt was named the best tight end in the history of the Missouri Valley Conference as part of the conference's 30-year anniversary after finishing his collegiate career with 211 receptions, 2,601 receiving yards, and 25 receiving touchdowns.
Titans coach Mike Vrabel knows Pruitt well. He was defensive coordinator with the Texans last year, and saw a lot of Pruitt in practices.
"I thought he had some good speed last year," Vrabel said. "He has good strength, he's not a tall player, but he's a thick, powerful player who has some good quickness. I thought he ran some routes well, again, watching him on the scout team last year for us in Houston. Was excited to be able to bring him into the mix. We'll see if we can get him ready enough to play in the game."
Pruitt will work with the Titans in practices this week, and Vrabel said the team hopes he can get up to speed fast enough to play against his old team.
Pruitt said he likes the group on Tennessee, and is now focused on beating the Texans.
"It is always an adjustment when you switch (teams), but playing in the NFL you have to be able to adapt and overcome certain things and situations. I am just looking forward to the opportunity," Pruitt said.
"However I can step in, that's what I am going to do. I just want to be known for versatility, and be able to go in anywhere and make an impact, whether that be special teams or moving around on offense. I am cramming this offense now as quickly as possible."
