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Tennessee Titans lose final preseason game 19-3 to Minnesota Vikings at LP Field Thursday night

August 29, 2014 |

Nashville, TN – On Thursday, August 29th, the Minnesota Vikings (4-0-0) beat the Tennessee Titans (2-2-0) 19-3 on a rainy night at LP Field. Both teams kept their starters on the bench.

The Vikings took the opening drive 80 yards for a touchdown. Minnesota quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, in his first NFL start, connected with wide receiver Adam Thielen for the 3 yard score.

Four field goals by kicker Blair Walsh put the Vikings up 19-0.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Zach Mettenberger (7) prepares to throw the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at LP Field. (Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports)

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Tennessee Titans’ general manager Ruston Webster to begin third NFL Draft

May 7, 2014 |

Tennessee Titans

Nashville, TN – Tennessee Titans’ Ruston Webster, who was named general manager on January 18th, 2012, ran the Titans’ draft in each of the last two years. Those two drafts yielded 15 total players, and 13 of those finished the 2013 season on the 53-man roster or injured reserve.

Webster’s first-ever pick as general manager was Baylor wide receiver Kendall Wright, chosen in 2012 with the 20th selection in the first round.

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Tennessee Titans hit the road to face Jacksonville Jaguars

December 19, 2013 |

Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars

Sunday, December 22nd, 2013 | 1:00pm EST/Noon CST
EverBank Field | Jacksonville, FL | TV: CBS

Nashville, TN – This week the Tennessee Titans (5-9) play their final road game of 2013, traveling to face the AFC South rival Jacksonville Jaguars (4-10). Kickoff at EverBank Field (capacity 67,246) is scheduled for 1:00pm EST/noon CST on Sunday, December 22nd.

The Jaguars are the Titans’ longest-standing division rival. In 38 all-time meetings, including playoffs, the Titans hold a 21-17 advantage.

Tennessee Titans receiver Kendall Wright (13). (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

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Tennessee Titans lose first half lead to fall 51-28 to Denver Broncos

December 8, 2013 |

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Titans (5-8) went into the 4th quarter down only 6 points to the Denver Broncos (11-2) at Mile High Stadium Sunday afternoon.

But that’s when Peyton Manning went to work taking advantage of a worn down Titans defense to score 17 unanswered points and lead the Broncos to a 51-28 blowout win.

Denver’s Matt Prater hit a 64 yard field goal at the end of the second quarter to set an NFL record.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Justin Hunter (15) pulls in a forty one yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. (Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)

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Tennessee Titans lose to Jacksonville Jaguars 29-27 at LP Field

November 11, 2013 |

Nashville, TN – The Jacksonville Jaguars came to LP Field looking for their first win of the season and they got it beating the Tennessee Titans Sunday 29-27. It was a bad omen for the Titans when Chris Johnson fumbled the ball on the first play of the game. Jaguars linebacker Paul Posluszny recovered the ball at the Tennessee 19.

Jacksonville would then run Maurice Jones-Drew three times in a row. On his third carry, Jones-Drew ran off left guard for 6 yards and the score. The Jaguars never looked back.

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Paul Posluszny (51) during the second half at LP Field. The Jaguars beat the Titans 29-27. (Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports)

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Tennessee Titans enter 2013 NFL Draft with 10th Overall Pick, Nine Selections Total

April 18, 2013 |

78th Annual National Football League Player Selection Meeting

Thursday, April 25th–Saturday, April 27th, 2013 • Radio City Music Hall • New York City

Nashville, TN – The Titans own the 10th overall selection and nine total picks in the upcoming 2013 NFL Draft, which begins April 25th.

Over the course of three days, the NFL will conduct the seven-round draft from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, while Titans personnel will be headquartered at Baptist Sports Park in Nashville, TN.

This year’s Titans draft is the second overseen by executive vice president/general manager Ruston Webster, who was promoted in January 2012 from vice president of player personnel.

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Tennessee Titans take on the Houston Texans at LP Field Sunday

November 30, 2012 |

Tennessee Titans (4-7) vs. Houston Texans (10-1)

Sunday, December 2nd, 2012 • Noon CT
LP Field • Nashville, TN • TV: CBS

Nashville, TN – This week the Tennessee Titans (4-7) play their second of three consecutive games against AFC South opponents, as they host the division-leading Houston Texans (10-1). Kickoff at LP Field (capacity 69,143) is scheduled for noon CT on Sunday, December 2nd.

The clubs played their first of two annual contests on September 30th at Reliant Stadium. The Texans prevailed by a final score of 38-14, despite 141 rushing yards by Titans running back Chris Johnson—his first of four 100-yard efforts over the last eight games. «Read the rest of this article»

Tennessee Titans beat the Detroit Lions in Overtime 44-41

September 23, 2012 |

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Titans got the ball first in overtime. Starting on their own 20 yard line, the Titans took the ball down to the Detroit Lions 15 yard line in 13 plays. Rob Bironas kicked a 26 yard field goal to put the Titans on top 44-41.

After the ensuing kickoff, the Lions started on their own 22 yard line. After 8 plays, the Lions had fourth and one at the Tennessee 7. Lions coach Jim Schwartz decided to go for it instead of letting Jason Hanson kick the tying field goal. Detroit backup quarterback Shaun Hill tried a quarterback sneak up the middle that was stuffed by defensive tackles Jurrell Casey and Sen’Derrick Marks giving the Titans the win. «Read the rest of this article»

Tennessee Titans are Set for the Start of Training Camp

July 25, 2012 |

Nashville, TN – The Titans are scheduled to begin training camp this week at Baptist Sports Park in Nashville. Rookies and quarterbacks reported on Tuesday, July 24th, and they will be joined by the remaining veterans on Friday, July 27th.

Fans of the Titans can get their first glimpse of the 2012 squad on Sunday, July 29th, the first of 13 total training camp practices that will be free for the public to attend. Training camp is is the only time of the year that practices are open to the general public. «Read the rest of this article»

Tennessee Titans Sign Draft Picks Taylor Thompson and Scott Solomon

May 23, 2012 |

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Titans agreed on contract terms with fifth-rounder Taylor Thompson and seventh-rounder Scott Solomon.

Thompson was a defensive end at Southern Methodist University, who started 43 consecutive games and totaled 18 sacks and 139 tackles. He will transition to tight end in the NFL, which was his position of choice as a high school player but wasn’t an available position at SMU. As a senior in high school, he caught 58 passes for 960 yards. «Read the rest of this article»

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