NASHVILLE – As a youngster growing up in Ohio, Titans guard Rodger Saffold III knew from an early age he wanted to play football.
His father, Rodger Saffold II, showed him the way with love and support.
"My dad played football, so we had a football home," Saffold said of his father, who played at the University of Iowa in the mid-1970s. "I used to watch high school, college, and professional football games at a very young age. I decided I wanted to play football when I was nine, and my dad helped me figure out what I was going to do."
Rodger Saffold II helped his son pick his position, and he steered him toward his dreams.
Saffold said his father drove him to workouts, and supported him every step of the way, through his playing days at Bedford High (Ohio), and into his collegiate days at Indiana University, where he became a dominant performer, and a team captain. Saffold said his father used to send him tapes of players to watch when he was in college, and it helped him turn into an NFL-caliber talent. Saffold was drafted in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Rams.
"He was always there, very supportive," Saffold said of his father. "During games in high school he would give (me) a thumbs up and thumbs down after drives (when I came off the field) to see how well I did. Thankfully, it was always a thumbs up."
Along the way, Rodger Saffold III also learned how to be a man, thanks to his father's steady guidance.
"He basically taught me about having the values of good character, and a leadership role and all those things and to match that with being in love with the hard work and the grind and that has carried me through this whole time," Saffold said. "I have been playing over 20 years now and he was a big part of that."
Rodger Saffold III, an 11-year NFL veteran who is set to begin his second season with the Titans, lost his father at the end of August. Funeral services for Rodger Saffold II were on Wednesday, September 2.
Saffold left the Titans briefly to support his family, but he returned to be with his teammates, who have done their best to keep his mind off the loss of his dear father. Practices, and a game plan for the opener, have allowed him the opportunity to turn his attention away from his sorrow.
When Rodger Saffold III discussed his father during a video conference call last week, he bragged about the man who was "a huge support system for me all my life." The two talked before every single game, and after every game.
On Monday, before the Titans face the Broncos in the season opener, Rodger Saffold won't be able to pick up the phone in the hours leading up to kickoff to talk to his father, something he's done since he first started playing football 20 years ago.
But he knows his father will be with him in spirit.
"I am still going to talk to him," Saffold said. "One of my rituals is going to be praying (before games), so I am still going to be talking to my father through that form. And I am just going to continue to play how I know how to play.
"This has raised a lot of motivation for me, just wanting to get out and do what I can for myself and my family. So, motivation is not going to be a problem for me this year. So I just think taking all of (the heartbreak) and putting it in the right direction and being productive for this team is what's going to be best for me and for my family."
Titans Online looks back at guard Rodger Saffold's 2019 season (Photos: Donald Page)

JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans and Tackle/guard Dennis Kelly #71 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

Tennessee Titans offensive guard Rodger Saffold (76) arrives prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. (Logan Bowles/NFL)

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 04, 2020 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans celebrate after 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans before 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 12, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before the Denver Broncos in Denver, CO. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 19, 2020 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 19, 2020 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans looks over 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans before 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans before 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans before the AFC Championship game at the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, MO. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - JANUARY 18, 2020 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans, Tackle Jack Conklin #78 of the Tennessee Titans, Tackle Taylor Lewan #77 of the Tennessee Titans and Offensive lineman David Quessenberry #72 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before the AFC Championship at the Kansas City Chiefs in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 11, 2020 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans and Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans scores 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 - 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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 - Guard Jamil Douglas #75 and Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans on the sidelines 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans and Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 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

NASHVILLE, TN - JANUARY 10, 2020 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans during the playoff travel day before the Baltimore Ravens in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 04, 2020 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans and Guard/tackle Kevin Pamphile #66 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans during the national anthem 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

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 04, 2020 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans during introductions 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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 - Guard/tackle Kevin Pamphile #66 of the Tennessee Titans and Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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 Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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 Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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 - Tackle Taylor Lewan #77 of the Tennessee Titans, Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans, Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 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 Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 29, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 28, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before the Houston Texans in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 28, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before the Houston Texans in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans during 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans during 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans arrives at 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 15, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans 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 - Running back Dion Lewis #33 of the Tennessee Titans and Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans and Tackle Taylor Lewan #77 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans signs autographs before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Matthew Osborne/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans arrives at stadium before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - December 15, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans enters the stadium before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Al Wagner/Tennessee Titans

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 08, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01, 2019 - Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans, Tackle Taylor Lewan #77 of the Tennessee Titans, Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans and Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates scoring a touchdown 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans in the tunnel before 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans signs autographs for fans 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans and Guard Jamil Douglas #75 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans and family 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans and family 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans and family 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans hand over heart during the National Anthem before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/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 - Tackle Taylor Lewan #77 of the Tennessee Titans, Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans lift up Tight end Anthony Firkser #86 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 03, 2019 - Guard Jamil Douglas #75 and Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 03, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans and Tennessee Titans in the tunnel during pregame warmups before 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 - NOVEMBER 02, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before the Carolina Panthers in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 01, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans during practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 27, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans enters 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 27, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans going through the smoke 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans and Tackle/guard Dennis Kelly #71 of the Tennessee Titans arrive at the stadium before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Sam Carbine/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans in the bench 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans and Tackle Taylor Lewan #77 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 - Center Ben Jones #60 of the Tennessee Titans, Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans and Tackle Taylor Lewan #77 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 - Offensive lineman Nate Davis #64 of the Tennessee Titans, Center Ben Jones #60 of the Tennessee Titans, Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans and Tackle Taylor Lewan #77 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans in the locker room before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 13, 2019 - Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans, Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans, Center Ben Jones #60 of the Tennessee Titans, Quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans, Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans, and Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans during the coin toss before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Denver Broncos on Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 13, 2019 - Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans, Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans, Center Ben Jones #60 of the Tennessee Titans, Quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans, Safety Kevin Byard #31 of the Tennessee Titans, and Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of the Tennessee Titans during the coin toss before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Denver Broncos on Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 12, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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 - Tight end Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans and Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans in the locker room before 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans talks to Tackle Taylor Lewan #77 of the Tennessee Titans 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 - Wide receiver Corey Davis #84 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates a touchdown with Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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 - Center Ben Jones #60 of the Tennessee Titans and Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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 - Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates a touchdown with Center Ben Jones #60 of the Tennessee Titans, Offensive lineman David Quessenberry #72 of the Tennessee Titans, Tackle Jack Conklin #78 of the Tennessee Titans, Guard Jamil Douglas #75 of the Tennessee Titans, Tight end Jonnu Smith #81 of the Tennessee Titans, Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans and Tight end MyCole Pruitt #85 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans during the national anthem before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 28, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before the Atlanta Falcons in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08, 2019 - Tackle Jack Conklin #78 of the Tennessee Titans and Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 07, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before Cleveland Browns in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 07, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before Cleveland Browns in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 07, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans during the travel day before Cleveland Browns in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 03, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans has his suit designed by Manuel revealed at Manuel Couture in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 29, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of the Tennessee Titans during the preseason game between the Chicago Bears and the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 25, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 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 17, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of Tennessee Titans during the preseason home game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 11, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of Tennessee Titans during training camp practice at Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 07, 2019 - Offensive lineman Austin Pasztor #68 of Tennessee Titans and Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of Tennessee Titans during the travel day before preseason in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 11, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 and Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey #99 of Tennessee Titans during training camp practice in Nashville, TN. Photo By Jourdan Gottlieb/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 26, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of Tennessee Titans and Defensive lineman DaQuan Jones #90 of Tennessee Titans during the first day of training camp practice in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 26, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of Tennessee Titans Ink tattoo project in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 26, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of Tennessee Titans Ink tattoo project in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 26, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of Tennessee Titans Ink tattoo project in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 26, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of Tennessee Titans Ink tattoo project in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 25, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of Tennessee Titans arrives before the first day of training camp in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - JULY 25, 2019 - Guard Rodger Saffold #76 of Tennessee Titans arrives before the first day of training camp in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans