CLEVELAND – The Titans signed veteran pass rusher Cameron Wake this offseason to make life miserable for opposing quarterbacks.
In Week 1, it was mission accomplished.
In his Titans debut, Wake recorded 2.5 sacks, including a sack of Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield that resulted in a safety in the team's 43-13 win over the Browns.
"He's going to wreak havoc," Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro said of Wake. "That's why we signed him. He can rush the passer – I don't care how old he is. At 50 years old he'll probably still be able to rush the passer.
"Have you seen his body? He's chiseled."
Titans coach Mike Vrabel awarded Wake a game ball.
"Cam is a better teammate and person than he is a player," Vrabel said. "And we think he's a really good player – that's the reason he's here."
Wake, who is 37, was happy to do his part.
Wake recorded 98 sacks in his first 10 NFL seasons with the Miami Dolphins before joining Tennessee in free agency.
On the day, the Titans racked up five sacks while also intercepting three passes. In addition to Wake, Sharif Finch and Logan Ryan (1.5) had sacks for the Titans.
"It was pretty good," Wake said with a smile. "Nah, it was a lot of fun. It was a good team win.
"It was a crazy offseason, but I think I landed in the right place. This organization has welcomed me with open arms and obviously I want to do my part along with the guys up front. And I think we did that today as a group. It was a lot of fun."
The Tennessee Titans take on the Cleveland Browns in the 2019 regular season opener at First Energy Stadium. (Photos: Donald Page)
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Austyn McFadden/Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) tackles Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) during the first half in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown catches a pass during the first half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31) keeps watch during the first half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota scrambles during the first half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota looks to pass during the first half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown runs a route during the first half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota throws during the first half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes during the first half in an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota looks to throw during the first half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry rushes during the first half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Terrance Mitchell (39) tackles Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) after a pass reception during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Austyn McFadden/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Austyn McFadden/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Austyn McFadden/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Austyn McFadden/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Austyn McFadden/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Austyn McFadden/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Austyn McFadden/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Austyn McFadden/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Austyn McFadden/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Austyn McFadden/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Austyn McFadden/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Austyn McFadden/Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler returns an interception for a 38-yard touchdown during the second half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker scores a touchdown during the second half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, left, congratulates running back Derrick Henry after Henry scored a 1-yard touchdown during the first half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the first half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) hands off the ball to running back Derrick Henry (22) for a 1-yard touchdown during the first half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws under pressure from Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (26) during the first half in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) and strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (24) celebrate a safety during the first half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Tennessee Titans kicker Cairo Santos watches his ball after kicking a 53-yard field goal during the second half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches during the second half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel yells instructions to players during the second half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota scrambles during the second half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota scrambles during the second half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) called for a face mask penalty against Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry rushes during the second half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard keeps watch during the second half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker scores a touchdown during the second half in an NFL football game Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31) celebrates an interception during the second half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Wesley Woodyard runs route during the second half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) scores a touchdown during the second half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) celebrates with teammates after Butler intercepted for a 38-yard touchdown during the second half in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Titans won 43-13. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (26) keeps watch during the second half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Amani Hooker keeps watch during the second half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota answers questions after the team defeated the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel speaks at a news conference after this team defeated the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota answers questions after the Titans defeated the Cleveland Browns 43-13 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel speaks at a news conference after the Titans defeated the Cleveland Browns 43-13 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry celebrates after the Titans defeated the Cleveland Browns 43-13 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Cameron Wake (91) hugs Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) signs autographs after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
