NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Titans just wrapped up practice on Friday at Saint Thomas Sports Park.
On Sunday, the team will face the Indianapolis Colts.
Three quick hits after today's practice:
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Shaw's appreciation**
Tim Shaw feels the love.
The former Titans linebacker, diagnosed with ALS in 2014, said on Friday he's been touched by the show of support from the organization, especially in recent months.
Shaw said Titans coach Mike Mularkey let him in on the team's fundraising efforts for ALS after scoring touchdowns.
Maybe you've noticed: After touchdowns this season, Titans players have been giving the footballs to children in the crowd, both on the road and at Nissan Stadium.
Mularkey is keeping track, and at the end of the year he'll make a donation to the ALS Association. The Titans Foundation will match Mularkey's donation. Already, a five-figure total has been raised for ALS. Mularkey said he wanted to do it for Shaw.
"When coach told me about that, it just really meant a lot to me,'' Shaw said. "But all the stuff they have been doing for me, it has really been humbling.
"It is one thing to tell someone, 'Hey man, I support you. Hey, I am here for you. Hey, I'll do anything for you.' The Titans are actually doing that, and I can't tell you how much it means to me."
Shaw was at practice again on Friday. During training camp, the Titans signed Shaw to a contract, making him a "Titan for Life." Shaw has a locker at Saint Thomas Sports Park, and he's also attended games.
Mularkey said he wanted to do something in Nashville to reward Titans fans after touchdowns, while also bringing attention ALS. According to the ALS Association, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, ALS eventually leads to death. Patients in the latter stages of the disease may become totally paralyzed.
"I feel like I am a part of the team, and I don't take that for granted. It is a very cool experience,'' Shaw said. "And the Titans have done more than their part to raise awareness for ALS.
"But to me, the goal is not necessarily to raise awareness for ALS, but to be living for something greater than yourself. For coach (Mularkey) and the organization to treat me like they have, really what they are saying is there are things that are more important than this game of football. The game is important, and it means a lot to people. As a former player, I know that. But coach is showing these guys there are some things that are even more important than football. And the way they have treated me around here, it means so much to me."
Welcome back
The Titans will welcome back over 60 former players this weekend as part of the team's second annual Homecoming Weekend.
Mularkey said the players are scheduled to attend Saturday's walkthrough, "and it will be good to have them interact with our guys.
"They have earned the right to be here, and have a weekend for them,'' Mularkey said. "Hopefully we can put on a good show for them and get a win for them."
Titans cornerback Jason McCourty said he's looking forward to spending time with the former Titans.
"It is definitely an awesome experience to see those guys," McCourty said. "A lot of those guys laid the foundation before we got here, and for me it is a little extra special because I have been here for so many years. I went and looked at the list of guys scheduled to be here and I played with a ton of them.
"So it is real cool to see them come back."
Injuries
Cornerback Brice McCain (ankle) and tight end Anthony Fasano (ankle) practiced again on Friday and are good to go for Sunday's game vs. the Colts.
Defensive lineman Al Woods also practiced after missing the last two games with a calf injury.
"Everybody is healthy,'' Mularkey said after practice. "Al was flying around. A lot of energy, even today."
TitansOnline.com looks back at the all-time series with the Indianapolis Colts. (AP Photos)
Tennessee Titans' Corey Davis (84) makes a catch against Indianapolis Colts' Kenny Moore (42) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) is sacked by Tennessee Titans' DaQuan Jones (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Tennessee Titans' Delanie Walker (82) makes a two yard touchdown reception against Indianapolis Colts' Jon Bostic during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) is tackled by the Tennessee Titans defense during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Tennessee Titans' Corey Davis (84) makes a catch against Indianapolis Colts' Kenny Moore (42) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Tennessee Titans' Marcus Mariota (8) greets fans following an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Indianapolis. Tennessee won 20-16. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tennessee Titans' Corey Davis (84) makes a catch against Indianapolis Colts' Kenny Moore (42) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Tennessee Titans' Delanie Walker makes a catch against Indianapolis Colts' Pierre Desir during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Tennessee Titans' Corey Davis (84) makes a catch against Indianapolis Colts' Kenny Moore (42) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tennessee Titans' Derrick Henry runs against Indianapolis Colts' Antonio Morrison during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Indianapolis. Tennessee won 20-16. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) in action as the Tennessee Titans played the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Tennessee Titans' Tajae Sharpe (19) makes a touchdown catch against Indianapolis Colts' Kenny Moore during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tennessee Titans center Ben Jones (60) waits to snap the football during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs out of the tackle of Indianapolis Colts' Jabaal Sheard during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Tennessee Titans play the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tennessee Titans' Jonnu Smith (81) runs against Indianapolis Colts' Kenny Moore (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) talks with Tennessee Titans' Brian Orakpo following an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Indianapolis. Indianapolis won 38-10. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Jayon Brown (55) runs the ball after recovering a fumble against the Indianapolis Colts in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans tight end Luke Stocker (88) scores a touchdown on a 22-yard pass reception against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is brought down by Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (58) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball past Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
