NASHVILLE – Left tackle Taylor Lewan is back with the Titans, and ready to do his part.
"It's been tough to be away, obviously," Lewan said on Wednesday. "You want to be able to compete and be with the boys. Now that I am back I am totally focused on the Buffalo Bills and Week 5."
Lewan, a three-time Pro Bowler, was suspended the first four games of the season for violating the league's policy against performance-enhancing substances.
Lewan said he watched the games on Sundays, and it wasn't easy.
"Any time you are put in a situation like this you have two choices: You can let it beat you up or you can grow from these types of things," Lewan said. "I believe that I have grown from it. There's been a lot of time for reflection for sure.
"I never, since I was little, had September off. So that was something to get used to and hopefully that will never happen again. I am just excited to play Week 5."
Lewan said he trained at Vanderbilt over the past month.
Now back at Saint Thomas Sports Park, he'll use this week to get back in football shape.
"You can do all the sprints in the world but when you put a helmet on it's different – it takes a little bit of time," Lewan said. "My main focus is to get the rust off as soon as possible and get ready to play Sunday.
"I am really excited to be here. I am stoked to be back with the boys and ready to get things going and hopefully play well on Sunday."
The Tennessee Titans practice on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 at Saint Thomas Sports Park. (Photos: Donald Page)
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans and Running back Dion Lewis #33 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Running back Dion Lewis #33 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Tennessee Titans Offensive Line coach Keith Carter with Tackle Taylor Lewan #77 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Wide receiver Tajaé Sharpe #19 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Wide receiver Corey Davis #84 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Tight end MyCole Pruitt #85 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Tight end MyCole Pruitt #85 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Offensive lineman David Quessenberry #72 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans and Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Defensive Assistant Ryan Crow of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans and Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Wide receiver Tajaé Sharpe #19 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach Mondray Gee of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Tight end MyCole Pruitt #85 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Tackle Taylor Lewan #77 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02, 2019 - Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans during practice in the bubble at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
