ORLANDO – Jurrell Casey thought about his younger self this week at the Pro Bowl.er
Back in 2015, when the Titans defensive lineman made his first Pro Bowl appearance, things were much different compared to this year's trip.
"Oh man," said Casey, smiling. "It's a different life for me now. I have two little boys, I'm married. And I just finished Year 9 and I am going into Year 10 now. Life has changed a whole lot for me, but all for the better. It is definitely a great journey to be on."
Casey is loving life these days. At practices, he's been seen dancing, running pass routes while showing off some spin moves, and slapping hands with his AFC teammates from across the league. After five consecutive trips to the all-star game, he knows many of them pretty well by now.
After practice, Casey gets greeted by his family. Jurrell and his wife, Ryann, have two boys – 15-month old Nolan, and 7-week old Peighton.
Things are more hectic for the Caseys now, but life is good.
"The first year Jurrell went to the Pro Bowl, we just got up and got on a long plane ride to Hawaii and it was nothing," Ryann said. "This time we have to make sure we have everything we need – strollers, car seats, snacks. We definitely have to make sure we have snacks. Goldfish are (Nolan's) go-to, and he likes yogurt-covered raisins. As long as you have something good, the plane ride will be a smooth ride."
And even on vacation, Jurrell doesn't get a break from his daddy duties – not that he wants to.
"His big thing is bath time," Ryann said of Jurrell. "He is Mr. Bathtime. With both of our kids he takes that on. He plays music, he bubbles them up, and they have a little bath concert. It is awesome. And Jurrell loves it."
Yes, life is good.
Casey, named to the Pro Bowl on Monday for the fifth straight season, ended the 2019 season with 61 tackles, 30 quarterback pressures and five sacks. Casey had two sacks in the team's playoff win at Baltimore on January 11.
In 2019, Casey became the seventh player in team annals to reach 50 career sacks (51), and his five sacks during the season made him the organization's first player since Ray Childress (1986-1994) to tally at least five sacks in seven straight seasons.
Following a year when the Titans advanced to the AFC Championship Game, Casey called it his most satisfying season as a pro.
"I can't lie -- it's the most enjoyable season I've had, just from in the locker room, being in the classroom with the guys we have, the environment around the team, the vibe we had," Casey said. "The overall feel was unbelievable this season."
Casey admitted, however, he had to overcome some in-season adversity.
He missed two games in November because of a shoulder injury that scared him temporarily.
"I felt sharp pain shooting down my arm, going dead, numbing out, and every time I hit someone, it happened," Casey said. "When you don't know the cause of it, what the heck is going on, it's concerning. I was concerned. It was definitely an eye-opener for me, and it let me know at any moment you can deal with an injury that can shut you down. I missed two games, and felt I could have helped the team, but the guys did a great job of continuing to build while I was missing."
Casey returned, and said the injury cleared up.
When the Titans made their run at the Super Bowl, he was stoked. Casey endured a 2-14 season in 2014, and a 3-13 team in 2015. During his first six seasons in the NFL, he never played in a playoff game. That changed in 2017, when the Titans won in the Wild Card round at Kansas City before losing in the Divisional Round at New England.
This year's Titans became the talk of the NFL by winning at New England and Baltimore, before losing at Kansas City in the AFC Championship Game.
"I have thought about the (Super Bowl) a couple of times while I've been here – being here is not the goal we had in mind, but it's what the Lord put in place," Casey said. "But we showed we can be a dominant team, and we have to build on the positive season we had next year. We have a lot of good leaders coming back, and we can make another run at it."
Casey, who turned 31 in December, said the Pro Bowl has given him another chance to sit back, and count his blessings.
In addition to his work on the field, he takes great pride in knowing how much his family has impacted the Nashville community over the years. Casey has twice been voted the Titans Walter Payton Man of the Year, which recognizes excellence on and off the field. He's a regular at community events, and also serves as the spokesperson for United Way of Metropolitan Nashville. Casey and his wife established The Casey Fund, a non-profit dedicated to raising money for established re-entry programs, inner-city youth programs, mentoring, and halfway houses.
While his family has grown over the years, Casey has also grown.
He credits his wife for pushing him.
"I've been blessed – I think about that all the time," Casey said. "To have the wife I have, and the way she supports me on and off the field, it's unbelievable. The determination that she instills in me, it's unbelievable. She has been a queen in my household, and the woman in my life."
Titans Online looks back at DT Jurrell Casey's 2019 Pro Bowl season that saw him register 61 tackles, five sacks, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and 30 QB pressures, plus two sacks in the AFC Divisional-round victory at Baltimore. (Photos: Donald Page)
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates 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
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 23, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans signing autographs for fans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 23, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans signing autographs for fans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 23, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans signing autographs for fans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 23, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans and family at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 23, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans and family at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 23, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans and family at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 23, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 23, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 23, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 23, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 23, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 23, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 23, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans, Punter Brett Kern #6 of the Tennessee Titans, Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans, and Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl team photo. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 23, 2020 - Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl team photo. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 23, 2020 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl team photo. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 23, 2020 - Punter Brett Kern #6 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl team photo. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 23, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl team photo. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 23, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl team photo. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 22, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 22, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 22, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 22, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 19, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans rushes the line during the AFC Championship game at the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, MO. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 19, 2020 - Outside linebacker Derick Roberson #50 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans attack the line during the AFC Championship game at the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, MO. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 19, 2020 - Outside linebacker Kamalei Correa #44 of the Tennessee Titans, Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans, Linebacker Rashaan Evans #54 of the Tennessee Titans, Defensive lineman DaQuan Jones #90 of the Tennessee Titans, Safety Kenny Vaccaro #24 of the Tennessee Titans during the AFC Championship game at the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, MO. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 19, 2020 - Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59, Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99, Head coach Mike Vrabel, and Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the National Anthem 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
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 19, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans prepares to take the field before the AFC Championship game at the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, MO. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 19, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans before the AFC Championship game at the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, MO. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99, Linebacker Rashaan Evans #54, and Defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons #98 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates 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
Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey (99) celebrates with a Baltimore Ravens player after an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Md. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey (99) reacts during an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Md. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans forces a fumble 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans 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
Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey (99) celebrates during an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Md. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans before 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
Tennessee Titans defensive end DaQuan Jones (90) and defensive end Jurrell Casey (99) shake hands prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans before 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
Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey (99) celebrates during an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Md. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans before 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans during the National Anthem before 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans before 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans prepares to take the field 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans, Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans, Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans and Safety Kenny Vaccaro #24 of the Tennessee Titans prepare to take the field before 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans and Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans take the field before 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans prepares to take the field 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
Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey (99) arrives prior to an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Md. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans arrives before 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 10, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans during the playoff travel day before the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, MD. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JANUARY 07, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans during practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 04, 2020 - Outside linebacker Harold Landry III #58 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans celebrate a sack 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 - Outside linebacker Harold Landry III #58 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans celebrate a sack 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 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 - Captains Quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans, Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans, Center Ben Jones #60 of the Tennessee Titans, Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans and Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans during the coin toss 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
NASHVILLE, TN - JANUARY 03, 2020 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive lineman DaQuan Jones #90 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before the Wildcard playoffs vs the New England Patriots in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 29, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans and Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans leads the team huddle before 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 - Brian Orakpo with Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans before 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans in the locker room 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans during introductions 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 22, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans signing autographs 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 15, 2019 - Outside linebacker Kamalei Correa #44 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans hyping up the defensive teams during warmups before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Kayla Schoen/Tennessee Titans
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 08, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans and Will Compton 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans and Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans in the tunnel 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans arrivals before the game between the Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders at at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 03, 2019 - Defensive end Matt Dickerson #92 of the Tennessee Titans, Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans Defensive lineman DaQuan Jones #90 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive tackle Isaiah Mack #97 of the Tennessee Titans visit patients in the hospital in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans and Safety Kevin Byard #31 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans shakes hands with Kicker Adam Vinatieri #4 of the Indianapolis Colts during the coin toss 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 30, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before the Indianapolis Colts in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 24, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 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 10, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans player arrivals before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans sack 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 - Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans and Jurrell Casey #99 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 - Jurrell Casey #99 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans during 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans sacks Tampa Bay Quarterback 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 - Head coach Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans during 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans sacking Tampa Bay Quarterback 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans arrives at the stadium before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20, 2019 - Cornerback Logan Ryan #26 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans celebrate a fumble recovery 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans recovers fumble 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 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans coming out of the tunnel before 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 06, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans rushes the passer during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Buffalo Bills at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans pointing during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans causes a fumble during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 - Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 - Offensive lineman David Quessenberry #72 of the Tennessee Titans, Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans, Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans, and Linebacker Jayon Brown #55 of the Tennessee Titans in the tunnel before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 - Offensive lineman David Quessenberry #72 of the Tennessee Titans, Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans, and Linebacker Jayon Brown #55 of the Tennessee Titans in the tunnel before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans blasts off the line during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - September 15, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans pressures the Colts Quarterback during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Al Wagner/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - September 15, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans pressures the Colts Quarterback during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Al Wagner/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - September 15, 2019 - Cornerback Logan Ryan #26 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans tackle the Colts Quarterback during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Al Wagner/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans during the Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans during the Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Outside linebacker Harold Landry III #58 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans celebrate during the Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans during the Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans, Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans, Defensive lineman DaQuan Jones #90 of the Tennessee Titans and Offensive lineman David Quessenberry #72 of the Tennessee Titans in the tunnel during the Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans during the Tennessee Titans game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo By Austyn McFadden/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 25, 2019 - Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans and Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 25, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans during the national anthem before the preseason home game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 10, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of Tennessee Titans during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 10, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of Tennessee Titans during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 03, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of Tennessee Titans signing autographs during the Titans Kickoff Party at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 03, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of Tennessee Titans signing autographs during the Titans Kickoff Party at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 03, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of Tennessee Titans signing autographs during the Titans Kickoff Party at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 27, 2019 - Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of Tennessee Titans during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 10, 2019 - Jurrell Casey #99 of Tennessee Titans portrait during Media Day at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 10, 2019 - Jurrell Casey #99 of Tennessee Titans portrait during Media Day at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 10, 2019 - Jurrell Casey #99 of Tennessee Titans portrait during Media Day at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 10, 2019 - Jurrell Casey #99 of Tennessee Titans portrait during Media Day at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
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Casey, as he starts to look ahead to his 10th NFL season, wants to keep the momentum rolling.
And while there have been changes around him, there's one thing that hasn't changed – his love for the game.
Through his eyes, his finish line isn't in sight.
"I'm going to play until the wheels come off, or until the Tennessee Titans tell me they don't want me no more," Casey said. "As long as my family, my household, is cool with me playing and my body feels good, I will continue to play. Once it starts to impact my household or my mental state, then it will be time for me to reconsider my goals from here on out. But right now, I can only see playing, and playing for a lot longer time. And I still have a lot to play for.
"I want to get that ring – that's what drives me now. I have done a lot in this game, but I want a ring on my finger."
