NASHVILLE – The Titans have added a versatile piece to their offensive line in Kendall Lamm.
Both the team, and the player, think it's a perfect fit.
"Flashback to Cleveland, and running the ball the way we did and the things that we could do there, it is top-notch," said Lamm, formerly with the Browns. "So, when the opportunity arose to come here …. I had Nick Chubb as a running back in Cleveland and if you want to argue, one of the only people in the league that may be better is, as you guys call him, is 'King Henry'. The fact that I would have the opportunity to block for a man like that, someone who is so top-notch.
"And I know coach (Mike) Vrabel from Houston, where I played my first four years – he's a top-notch guy. I know (Titans center) Ben Jones, and I've played against the Titans for years now and know the type of organization and team that's always been here. The fact that I could come in here and try to help, and do the best I can, I couldn't blink at it. It's a beautiful spot. … I couldn't pass it up."
The Titans and Lamm on Thursday officially agreed to terms on a multi-year contract early in free agency.
A swing tackle for the Browns over the past two seasons, Lamm gives the Titans options, and a potential starter on the line.
Earlier this week, the Titans released Dennis Kelly, the team's right tackle last season.
Lamm said he's unsure of what his role will be in 2021 in Tennesse.
"Your guess is as good as mine, my friend," Lamm said. "I just bring what I bring to the table, and let the chips fall where they may. I know the roles will be defined when the time comes. … However that plays out, it's going to play out."
A six-year veteran, Lamm (6-5, 310) has appeared in 74 career games with 27 starts between the Texans (2015-18) and Browns (2019-20). He originally signed as an undrafted free agency with the Texans following the 2015 NFL Draft.
In his career, Lamm has started 15 games at right tackle, two games at left tackle, and 10 games as an extra tackle.
Lamm started a career-high 13 games, all at right tackle, for the Texans in 2018 before being acquired by the Browns.
In Week 13 of last season, Lamm caught a one-yard touchdown pass from Baker Mayfield on a trick play during Cleveland's 41–35 win over the Titans at Nissan Stadium. He played in 15 games for the Browns in 2020, with one start, at left tackle.
Lamm was a four-year starter at Appalachian State (2011-14), where he appeared in 44 games with 42 starts at left tackle.
Lamm on Thursday said he'll lean on Evans and others as he finds his way in Tennessee. He said he's looking forward to blocking for Henry and Evans in the running game.
Henry, of course, led the NFL in rushing yards with 2,027 in 2020.
"To watch him be able to do the things he does," Lamm said of Henry. "And to hear Ben Jones and others talk about what a wonderful person he is at the same time, that's what you want. We literally play offensive line to open holes for a man like that. To know that I am going to have the opportunity to block for possibly one of the best runners ever, it is going to be so exciting, man."
T Kendall Lamm at Saint Thomas Sports Park signing with the Tennessee Titans.
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm, Denico Autry, General Manager of the Tennessee Titans Jon Robinson, and Head coach Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm, Denico Autry, and Head coach Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm, Denico Autry, and Head coach Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - General Manager of the Tennessee Titans Jon Robinson, Denico Autry, and Kendall Lamm during their contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - General Manager of the Tennessee Titans Jon Robinson, Denico Autry, and Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - General Manager of the Tennessee Titans Jon Robinson, Denico Autry, and Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm, Denico Autry, General Manager of the Tennessee Titans Jon Robinson, and Head coach Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm, Denico Autry, and Head coach Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - General Manager of the Tennessee Titans Jon Robinson, Denico Autry, and Kendall Lamm during their contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - General Manager of the Tennessee Titans Jon Robinson, Denico Autry, and Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - General Manager of the Tennessee Titans Jon Robinson, Denico Autry, and Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 18, 2021 - Kendall Lamm contract signing and first visit at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
See the Best Photos from T Kendall Lamm's six-year NFL Career with the Houston Texans and the Cleveland Browns. (AP Images)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs (55) rushes against Houston Texans offensive lineman Kendall Lamm (63) during a regular season Week 12 NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens, Monday November 27, 2017 in Baltimore. The Ravens beat the Texans 23-16 (Matt Patterson via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) gets a block from Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Kendall Lamm (70) as Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) rushes during an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh. The Browns defeated the Steelers 48-37. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) runs around the edge as Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Kendall Lamm (70) blocks during an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City won 22-17. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Kendall Lamm (70) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Houston Texans offensive tackle Kendall Lamm (74) in action against Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake (91) during an NFL football game on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in Houston. The Texans defeated the Dolphins, 42-23. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Houston Texans offensive lineman Kendall Lamm (74) waits for the snap during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Greg Trott via AP)
Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Kendall Lamm (70) lines up against Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Houston Texans offensive tackle Kendall Lamm (74) during an NFL regular season football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 in Denver. The Texans won, 19-17. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dorance Armstrong (74) fights off a block from Houston Texans offensive tackle Kendall Lamm (74) during a 2018 NFL week 4 preseason game, Thursday, August 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Cowboys, 14-6. (James D. Smith via AP)
Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (7), punter Trevor Daniel (8), and offensive tackle Kendall Lamm (74), celebrate during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sep. 30, 2018 in Indianapolis. (NFL Photos via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dorance Armstrong (74) fights off a block from Houston Texans offensive tackle Kendall Lamm (74) during a 2018 NFL week 4 preseason game, Thursday, August 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Cowboys, 14-6. (James D. Smith via AP)
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) rushes against Houston Texans offensive tackle Kendall Lamm (63) during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (52) rushes around the edge against Houston Texans tackle Kendall Lamm (63) during an NFL football game on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 in Mexico City. Oakland won 27-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Eli Harold (58) rushes as Houston Texans tackle Kendall Lamm (63) blocks during an NFL preseason football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 15, 2015 in Houston, Texas. Houston won 23-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Houston Texans offensive tackle Kendall Lamm (63) lines up on the line of scrimmage during an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 in Houston. Houston won 27-23. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Houston Texans offensive tackle Kendall Lamm (63) blocks New England Patriots defensive lineman Kony Ealy (94) during an NFL preseason football game on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 in Houston. Houston won 27-23. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Houston Texans tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz (87) and tackle Kendall Lamm (63) are seen in action during an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015 in Houston. Houston won 24-17. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (56) rushes as Houston Texans tackle Kendall Lamm (63) blocks during an NFL preseason football game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 22, 2015 in Houston, Texas. Denver won 14-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Houston Texans offensive lineman Kendall Lamm (63) looks to pass block against Derrick Morgan (91) during a week 17 NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans beat the Texans 24-17. (Matt Patterson via AP)
Houston Texans offensive tackle Kendall Lamm (63) blocks New England Patriots defensive lineman Kony Ealy (94) during an NFL preseason football game on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 in Houston. Houston won 27-23. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs (55) rushes against Houston Texans offensive lineman Kendall Lamm (63) during a regular season Week 12 NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens, Monday November 27, 2017 in Baltimore. The Ravens beat the Texans 23-16 (Matt Patterson via AP)
