KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WKRN) -- The Tennessee Titans drafted Lebanon native and former Wilson Central standout Colton Dowell with their 7th round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. ⏩ Read today's top stories on wkrn.com Dowell spent five seasons with the Skyhawks garnering two All-OVC First Team honors in 2020 and 2022. Last season he had 67 receptions for 1032 yards and 17 … [Read more...] about Lebanon native Colton Dowell drafted by Titans in 7th round
‘Nothing’s given’: Ryan Tannehill speaks on future as Titans’ QB1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- For Titans veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill, everything from here on out will be earned and that includes his starting spot at quarterback. Tannehill spoke to the media for the first time since the NFL draft when the Titans selected Kentucky quarterback Will Levis after trading up for the 33rd overall pick in the 2nd round. Tannehill gave an … [Read more...] about ‘Nothing’s given’: Ryan Tannehill speaks on future as Titans’ QB1
Jeffery Simmons: ‘I want to be here in Tennessee’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- It was emotional Wednesday afternoon at the Saint Thomas Sports Park as the Titans and Jeffrey Simmons finalized his four year extension. Simmons shed tears reflecting on his mother having to struggle to raise him and his four siblings. But today, he says it's all about creating generational wealth after signing a 4-year, $92 million … [Read more...] about Jeffery Simmons: ‘I want to be here in Tennessee’
Jeffery Simmons, Titans agree to 4-year extension
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- DL Jeffery Simmons is staying in Nashville for another four seasons after agreeing to a contract extension. According to ESPN, the deal is worth $94 million, $66 million guaranteed. GM Ran Carthon considered Simmons a pillar in the franchise and wanted to keep him for a long time. Simmons showed his appreciation to the Titans in a post on social … [Read more...] about Jeffery Simmons, Titans agree to 4-year extension
Vrabel updates Kevin Byard’s status with Titans
Monday at the NFL's Owner Meetings in Arizona Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said not only is star safety Kevin Byard still a Titan but called him a "valuable, valuable" member or our football team. That statement came on the heels of general manager Ran Carthon saying Sunday there was no truth to reports that Byard asked for his release after being asked to take a pay cut. … [Read more...] about Vrabel updates Kevin Byard’s status with Titans