NASHVILLE – Since the time he first started playing football, Ryan Tannehill always loved and respected his teammates, no matter their race.
But in years past, the Titans quarterback sometimes hesitated to speak up on the Black Lives Matter movement, and during a Zoom conference call on Wednesday, he acknowledged it's something he regrets.
Now in his ninth NFL season, Tannehill wants to use his voice to make a difference.
And he's doing just that.
Tannehill posted a lengthy social media post on the subject last week, and during a lengthy conversation with reporters on Wednesday, he was passionate about his feelings, and where he wants to see things moving forward across the world.
"It is kind of like enough is enough," Tannehill said. "It's something that my eyes have been opened to the privilege I've lived with my whole life just because of the color of my skin. The situations my friends, my (black) teammates, guys I love, (situations) they've been put in throughout their lives because of the color of their skin, the things they've had to deal with which no man, no people, should have to deal with."
Looking back, Tannehill said he wishes he would have been more outspoken back in 2016 when he was teammates in Miami with ex-Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills, who took up the protest started by Colin Kaepernick.
Stills knelt during the National Anthem and did so in the face of criticism and even death threats.
"Do I feel great about that – that I didn't just fully on board and support initially? No. Do I wish I would have been known more and been more supportive back in 2016? Yes, 100 percent," Tannehill said. "But we all make mistakes and we all have to live and learn and experience to grow, and I feel like I have done a lot of growing over the past four to five years not only in this area but in a lot of areas and I hope to use what I've learned and to continue to educate myself and continue to learn and continue to try and push for change and make a difference."
Tannehill said Stills told him personal stories of getting ripped out of a car by police with his dad for no reason. He's also talked with other black teammates about things they've dealt with, and it's saddened him.
Tannehill said he's learned past protests surrounding the anthem "wasn't about the flag, it wasn't about the anthem, it wasn't about our country – it's about the justice and raising awareness and getting peoples' attention."
"(Kenny) was able to educate me about a lot of it, and I am very thankful for a lot of the conversations we've had along the way," Tannehill. "It's an issue that affects millions of people, and the unfortunate thing about it is if you're a white person and you don't have to deal with it on a daily basis and you are not put in those situations it is easy to just go about your life and not recognize it. With this (Black Lives Matter) push, I think more and more people are having an awakening to the situation and how deep it really is, how many layers of injustice there are to it with the court system and policing and on a day-to-day basis. This push was the straw that broke the camel's back – it's been happening for far too long and I finally got to the point where enough is enough."
Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said last week he's had a number of conversations with players in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, and the protests that have followed across the country.
Tannehill believes education remains a big part in helping the situation improve across the world as it related to racism and social injustice. He's read books on the subject, and looked deeper into serious issues he'd been "naïve" about in the past.
Tannehill said he's had a number of great conversations with black teammates and "it's really shocking what guys have been through."
"Almost every single black guy that I've played with … they've all dealt with something at some point, whether it is with the police or another interaction that is blatant racism," Tannehill said. "It is sickening to me that they have to deal that, and I want it to change. I want everyone to get the justice and the equality they deserve."
Titans safety Kevin Byard and linebacker Rashaan Evans both said on separate conference calls on Wednesday they've appreciated how Tannehill has stepped up and let his voice be heard.
Byard believes the NFL, and sports in general, should provide a great example for the country.
"I think that is the beauty of sports," Byard said. "I've never met a guy in our locker room that I felt like hated me because of the color of my skin. The beauty of the NFL is we … all come from different walks of life and everybody comes from a different part of the country. The beauty of it is the simple fact we can all come together despite our differences to accomplish a common goal.
"Honestly, I feel like the country can take a great lesson from sports and the unity of guys coming from different shades or colors and not really caring about it. When one guy scores a touchdown, the whole team celebrates, it doesn't matter what he looks like. I feel that the game of football is such a game of life and it teaches you so much."
Tannehill, set to begin his second season with the Titans, hopes the world-wide conversation leads to equality "I'd hope we all want."
"We're dealing with a big issue right now that has plagued our country for a long, long time," Tannehill said. "Some really good conversations are going on right now, and I think the progress our country is making is headed in the right direction slowly but there's still a long, long way to go. This is not a short-lived awareness thing -- it is something that is going to have to go on a long time to get to where we need to be with justice and equality.
"I just have to be true to who I am, believe and support what I know is right, and if there's people that want to push back and go the other direction, that is on them. I am going to fight for what I believe is right."
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A look back at QB Ryan Tannehill's 2019 Pro Bowl season that saw him complete 201-of-286 passes (70.3%) for 2,742 yards, 22 touchdowns, and an NFL-leading 117.5 passer rating. (Photos: Donald Page).
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans runs through Tennessee Titans tunnel during introductions before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 22, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans signs autographs for fans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 22, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 22, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 22, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 22, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 22, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 19, 2020 - Center Ben Jones #60 and Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the AFC Championship game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 19, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the AFC Championship game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 19, 2020 - Tackle/guard Dennis Kelly #71 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates catching a touchdown pass during the AFC Championship game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 19, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the AFC Championship game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) walks out to the field prior to during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks on from the sideline during an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Md. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates during an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Md. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates with teammates during an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Md. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates during an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Md. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates a touchdown during an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Md. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates a touchdown during an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Md. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) and wide receiver Seth Roberts (11) celebrate a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. The Titans won 28-12. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) reacts during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 in Houston. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) reacts during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 in Houston. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) arrives before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 in Houston. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 19, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans shoulder pads in the locker room before the AFC Championship game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after a touchdown during the divisional playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after a touchdown during the divisional playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - LAMAR JACKSON and Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans after the divisional playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans shakes Lamar Jackson's hand after the divisional playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates a touchdown during the divisional playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Offensive lineman Nate Davis #64 and Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans celebrate in the locker room after the AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens shakes hands with Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans after the AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates a touchdown during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates a touchdown during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game between the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 04, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the wildcard playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans
FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 04, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans after the wildcard playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 04, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the wildcard playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 04, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Tackle Taylor Lewan #77 of the Tennessee Titans during the wildcard playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 04, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the wildcard playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 04, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during warm ups before the wildcard playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 29, 2019 - Head coach Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans and Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans in the locker room after the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 29, 2019 - Head coach Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans and Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans after the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 29, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans media interview during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 29, 2019 - Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans and Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 29, 2019 - Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates a touchdown with Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Wide receiver Corey Davis #84 of the Tennessee Titans and Wide receiver Tajaé Sharpe #19 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 29, 2019 - Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans and Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the national anthem before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans hands the ball to Running back Dion Lewis #33 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tyler Kaufman/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans calls play during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen /Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Tight end MyCole Pruitt #85 of the Tennessee Titans before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen /Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Drew Brees after the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the national anthem before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans talks with New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Bree's #9 after the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Tyler Kaufman/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans talks to Drew Brees after the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after a touchdown during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 and Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans arriving before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 17, 2019 - Quarterback Logan Woodside #5 of the Tennessee Titans, Tight end Anthony Firkser #86 of the Tennessee Titans, Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Tight end MyCole Pruitt #85 of the Tennessee Titans holiday hospital visit at Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 17, 2019 - Quarterback Logan Woodside #5 of the Tennessee Titans, Tight end Anthony Firkser #86 of the Tennessee Titans, Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Tight end MyCole Pruitt #85 of the Tennessee Titans holiday hospital visit at Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans fist bump coaches before walking out of tunnel for warmups before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the National Anthem before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Tight end Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans and Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans rushes for a touchdown during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans rushes for a touchdown during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Alison P. McNabb/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - December 15, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates his touchdown with Tight end Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Al Wagner/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans runs through Tennessee Titans tunnel during introductions before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans coming out of the smoke during introductions before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 08, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans after the game between the Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders at at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 08, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders at at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 08, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Tackle/guard Dennis Kelly #71 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders at at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 08, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans runs during the game between the Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders at at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 08, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans runs during the game between the Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders at at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 08, 2019 - Center Ben Jones #60 of the Tennessee Titans and Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders at at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 08, 2019 - Wide receiver Kalif Raymond #14 of the Tennessee Titans, Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans, Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans, Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans, Head coach Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans, Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans, Cornerback Kareem Orr #20 of the Tennessee Titans lined up for the national anthem before the game between the Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders at at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 08, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during warm ups before the game between the Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders at at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01, 2019 - Wide receiver Kalif Raymond #14 celebrates a touchdown with Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 26, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans feeding the homeless community a thanksgiving meal with the Bridge Ministry in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 26, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans feeding the homeless community a thanksgiving meal with the Bridge Ministry in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 24, 2019 - Garner Minshew and Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 24, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 24, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after a touchdown during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 24, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after a touchdown during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates scoring a two-point conversion during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Austin Perryman/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 and Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans celebrating a touchdown during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates scoring a two-point conversion during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Austin Perryman/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 and Wide receiver Adam Humphries #10 of the Tennessee Titans celebrating a touchdown during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans running during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10, 2019 - Wide receiver Kalif Raymond #14 and Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans celebrating during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10, 2019 - Tennessee Titans Huddle Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans Tackle Jack Conklin #78 of the Tennessee Titans, Tackle Taylor Lewan #77 of the Tennessee Titans, Offensive lineman Nate Davis #64 of the Tennessee Titans, Wide receiver Adam Humphries #10 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and fans during the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans talks with Tracy Wolfson of CBS Sports during the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - November 10, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans postgame after the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Wade Rackley/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 10, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after scoring a two point conversion during the fourth quarter of the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - November 10, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans runs for the two point conversion during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Al Wagner/Tennessee Titans
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 03, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Wide receiver Tajaé Sharpe #19 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Running back Dion Lewis #33 of the Tennessee Titans and Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Tight end MyCole Pruitt #85 of the Tennessee Titans, Tight end Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans, Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans, and Wide receiver Corey Davis #84 of the Tennessee Titans celebration during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during introductions before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans and Ryan Tannehill #17 during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Aaron Doster/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Tight end Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans and Ryan Tannehill #17 during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Aaron Doster/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Aaron Doster/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Aaron Doster/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates touchdown with Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Taylor Lewan #77 during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Aaron Doster/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the National Anthem prior to the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Aaron Doster/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans Player arrivals before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans celebrating during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20, 2019 - Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans, Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans, Tackle/guard Dennis Kelly #71 of the Tennessee Titans and Guard Jamil Douglas #75 of the Tennessee Titans in the huddle during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans hands off to Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans in the huddle during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Alison P. McNabb/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - October 20, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans takes the field during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Al Wagner/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 16, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the press conference at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 12, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before the Denver Broncos in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 06, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Buffalo Bills at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 06, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Buffalo Bills at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 03, 2019 - Earl Campbell talks to Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans after practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 12, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of Tennessee Titans during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 08, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tennessee Titans at Lincoln Financial Field in Pennsylvania, PA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 05, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of Tennessee Titans during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 14, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of Tennessee Titans during training camp practice in Nashville, TN. Photo By Jourdan Gottlieb/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 02, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of Tennessee Titans and family during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 02, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of Tennessee Titans and family during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 02, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of Tennessee Titans and family during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 31, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill celebrates with running back Dalyn Dawkins during training camp practice in Nashville, TN. Photo By Jourdan Gottlieb/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 27, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill during training camp practice in Nashville, TN. Photo By Jourdan Gottlieb/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 26, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of Tennessee Titans during the first day of training camp practice in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 10, 2019 - Ryan Tannehill #17 of Tennessee Titanss portrait during Media Day at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
