NASHVILLE – The Titans returned to the practice field on Thursday at Vanderbilt Health Football Center to continue preparations for Sunday's game at the New York Giants.
Here's a look at today's developments:
-With the Titans, offensive coordinator Brian Daboll's mission to is develop quarterback Cam Ward, and the Tennessee offense.
Two games in, the Titans have shown signs of progress, and the need for further growth.
It wasn't very long ago when Daboll was the man in charge with the Giants – he spent four seasons as the Giants head coach from 2022-2025. Daboll earned the Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year award in 2022.
"I've faced a lot of former teams before," Daboll said on Thursday, downplaying his return to MetLife Stadium. "It's a one-week season every week. So, you have to put everything you've got into it, you have to get ready for scheme, new coordinators on their end, different players, and as simple as it is, that's what it is every week in the National Football League.
"I have a ton of respect for the people in that organization. I'm very grateful for the opportunity the Mara family and the Tisch family gave me, from the top to the bottom, really good people in that building. But it is about our players, and it is about getting ready for a game. … The focus is on our players."
Daboll said his mission is on guiding the Titans as the team faces the Giants defense.
"A big week ahead," Daboll said. "A challenging opponent, a good football team. … We have a bunch of work to do. It will be a big challenge for us on the road."
Here's a clip of Daboll from today:
-It will also be a homecoming of sorts for Titans cornerback Cor'Dale Flott, who signed with the Titans this offseason after playing from 2022-2025 with the Giants.
Asked his mindset, Flott said: "To win."
Flott missed this past Sunday's game with a quad injury, but he said Thursday he thinks he's trending in the right direction from a health standpoint.
Flott was on the practice field on Thursday, a day after being listed as limited on the team's Injury Report.
Here's a clip of Flott from the locker room today:
And now, here's a look at injury news for the Titans:
-Running back Tony Pollard (ankle) practiced on Thursday on a limited basis.
-Running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) did not practice on Thursday for the second day in a row.
-Cornerback Cor'Dale Flott (quad) practiced on a limited basis again on Thursday.
-Guard Fernando Carmona (shoulder) practiced in full.
-Linebacker James Williams Sr. (elbow) practiced in full.
-Defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (knee) did not practice.
-Tight end Daniel Bellinger (illness) did not practice.
-Cornerback Marcus Harris (shoulder) was added to the Injury Report, but he practiced in full.
-Cornerback Micah Robinson (groin) was added to the Injury Report, but he practiced in full.
-Titans special teams coordinator John Fassel shares his memories from his father's days coaching the Giants. Jim Fassel served as assistant with the Giants, and also as a head coach.
John Fassel fought his emotions when recalling those days, when he was a ball boy with the team.
Here's a clip from Fassel:
-The Titans return to the practice field on Friday to continue preparations for Sunday's game vs the Giants.
