Tannehill: Titans are off to a good start with Hopkins
The Tennessee Titans have had a promising start to their training camp, according to quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Tannehill spoke highly of his teammate, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, and expressed his optimism for the upcoming season.
Training camp for all NFL teams began this week, and fans are already excited about the upcoming regular season. With six weeks left until the first game, there have been plenty of highlights, videos, and photos circulating on social media.
On Saturday, several noteworthy events occurred around the league. Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers had an impressive practice, while Odell Beckham Jr. showcased his skills with the Baltimore Ravens. Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys visited the New England Patriots, and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs got into a heated argument with a teammate. The San Francisco 49ers also made headlines by hiring franchise-leading rusher Frank Gore in a non-playing role.
In other news, fans showed their enthusiasm by attending Washington Commanders’ practice in large numbers. The Dallas Cowboys’ training camp was so popular that there was a long car line to enter. Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields even signed an autograph for a baby. A young New Orleans Saints supporter traded good grades for practice gloves, while a Carolina Panthers fan left rookie QB Bryce Young hanging.
Here are some highlights from training camps across the league:
– Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers had an exceptional day, with one of his throws being described as “perfect” by receiver Samori Toure. Love completed 16 of 22 passes, showcasing his potential as a successor to Aaron Rodgers.
– Odell Beckham Jr. impressed during his first practice at M&T Bank Stadium as a Baltimore Raven. He displayed his speed and catching ability, scoring a touchdown and making a diving catch along the sideline.
– Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson returned to practice on a limited basis after suffering a leg injury earlier in the week.
– Rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes recorded his first interception of the summer for the San Francisco 49ers, demonstrating his ability to read routes and make plays.
– The Tennessee Titans’ defense stood out during practice, with cornerback Kristian Fulton delivering strong coverage. Titans coach Mike Vrabel praised Fulton’s physicality and improvement.
– Cornerback Kyler Gordon of the Indianapolis Colts showed off his instincts and physicality, earning the nickname “Spider-Man” from coach Matt Eberflus.
– Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick of the Pittsburgh Steelers was excused from practice for personal reasons, while veteran corner Patrick Peterson saw reps at free safety.
– The Kansas City Chiefs faced some setbacks in their cornerback group, with injuries sidelining top cornerback L’Jarius Sneed and Nazeeh Johnson. Rookies Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, and Joshua Williams stepped up in their absence.
– Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had a mixed practice, delivering some impressive throws but also facing pressure from the defense.
– The Atlanta Falcons saw a significant increase in attendance at their training camp compared to previous years, signaling the growing excitement and interest in the team.
Overall, teams have had a productive and eventful start to training camp, laying the groundwork for an exciting NFL season ahead.