NASHVILLE – The Titans and Patriots are discussing plans to hold joint practices leading up to their Week 2 preseason game in Nashville.
The exact dates and more information should come into better focus in the coming months, but if the plan comes together, football fans would have another chance to see the defending Super Bowl champs vs. the Titans, this time at Saint Thomas Sports Park.
The time frame of the game at Nissan Stadium is currently listed as August 15-18, per the NFL.
Titans coach Mike Vrabel said at the NFL owners meetings last month the Titans and Patriots requested to play against one another in the preseason.
At the time, Vrabel and Patriots coach Bill Belichick began conversations about the practices. Titans Online held the information until the release of the preseason schedule on Tuesday, when it was announced as a Week 2 contest. A Week One or Week Four contest would have potentially foiled the plan.
Now, it's very much alive.
"Clearly you know all the head coaches, but you have a better relationship with some of the other ones, and Bill is one that I have a better relationship with," Vrabel said. "So it was, "Hey, we're putting in to play you guys in the preseason. And Bill was like, "Can we come to Nashville and practice?'
"I think that would be a great idea. We practiced against the Patriots when we were in Houston (with the Texans), and I feel like they are a good team to practice against just because of the same expectations, trying to get stuff done, trying to get things accomplished but not fighting or anything."
The Titans beat quarterback Tom Brady and the Patriots 34-10 at Nissan Stadium last November.
Last August, the Titans practiced against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
"I think it just breaks up camp," Vrabel said of joint practices. "And it is always great to see what they are doing. We don't right now play them, hopefully until the playoffs. …. You can say, 'Hey, we're going to be base. Or we're going to be vanilla. Or let's do some blitzes. And Bill is easy to work with."
The Tennessee Titans take on the New England Patriots in Week 10 of the 2018 season on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 at Nissan Stadium. (Photos: Donn Jones, AP)
FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, center, is sacked by a group of Tennessee Titans defenders in the second half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Figuring out where the Titans are coming from defensively these days means a lot of film study, and not even that helps the way defensive coordinator Dean Pees has them lining up and switching responsibilities. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, center, is sacked by a group of Tennessee Titans defenders in the second half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Figuring out where the Titans are coming from defensively these days means a lot of film study, and not even that helps the way defensive coordinator Dean Pees has them lining up and switching responsibilities. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady watches from the sideline after leaving the game in the second half of the Patriots' 34-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Brady finds himself in the throes of some of his worst passing numbers in three seasons as the Patriots head into their bye week. What's unclear is whether it's been an aberration or the first signs of decline for the 41-year-old. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Mariota has completed 69.9 percent of his passes in the last two game with 468 yards, four TD passes, no interceptions and a 122.2 passer rating and no interceptions in victories over Dallas and New England. Mariota also caught a 21-yard pass in the Titans' win over the Patriots and ran for 21 yards in that game. The Titans play the Indianapolis Colts this week. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) leaves the field after the Titans beat the New England Patriots in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 34-10. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) congratulates Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) after an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 34-10. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady watches from the sideline after leaving the game in the second half of the Patriots' 34-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) catches a pass between New England Patriots defenders Kyle Van Noy (53) and Jason McCourty (30) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) scores a touchdown on a 10-yard run ahead of New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty, right, in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) sits on the turf after being sacked by the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, center, is sacked by a group of Tennessee Titans defenders in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (26) is congratulated after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs for a 1-yard touchdown against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, right, is congratulated by tight end Luke Stocker (88) after Henry scored a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (58) for an 11-yard loss in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New England Patriots fullback James Develin (46) celebrates with tight end Jacob Hollister (47) after Develin scored a touchdown on a 1-yard run against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New England Patriots fullback James Develin, right, falls into the end zone to score a touchdown on a 1-yard run against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) catches a 23-yard touchdown pass as he is defended by New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) catches a 23-yard touchdown pass as he is defended by New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.(AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (19) can't hang onto a pass as he is defended by New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty (30) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) watches his 52-yard field goal against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) celebrates with quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) after Smith caught a touchdown pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) catches a 4-yard touchdown pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans center Ben Jones (60) waits to carry an American flag onto the field before an NFL football game between the Titans and the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Little Big Town sings the national anthem before an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey waits to carry an American flag onto the field before an NFL football game between the Titans and the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey walks with a soldier and carries an American flag onto the field before an NFL football game between the Titans and the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scrambles away from New England Patriots defensive end Keionta Davis (58) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans players gather before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) leaves the field after warming up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, right, greets running back James White (28) before an NFL football game between the Patriots and the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Soldiers from Fort Campbell, Ky., carry a flag onto the field before an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, greets Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel before an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up with teammates before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans defensive end DaQuan Jones warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel talks with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady before an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel greets New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady before an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, left, greets New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady before an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel greets New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady before an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel greets New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) before an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota warms up before an NFL football against the New England Patriots game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, left, greets New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick before an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
A Salute to Service military appreciation logo decorates a goal post before an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division watch players warm up before an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division watch as New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) and strong safety Patrick Chung (23) warm up before an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans defensive end DaQuan Jones warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk greets fans before an NFL football game between the Titans and the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans punter Brett Kern warms up in front of a Salute to Service military appreciation logo before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, right, talks with defensive coordinator Dean Pees before an NFL football game between the Titans and the New England Patriots Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, left, talks with New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) before an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
New England Patriots fan Julie Barksdale, of Little Rock, Ark., gets her face painted before an NFL football game between the Patriots and the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
