Titans DE Ball returns to NFL after year away

NASHVILLE, Tenn. : A year ago, Dave Ball found himself out of the NFL and back living with his parents in the bedroom where he grew up along with his wife and new baby son.

McCarthy wants to balance Grants catches, carries (Yahoo! Sports)
If he had his druthers, Ryan Grant would run the ball at will in the Green Bay Packers ‘ exhibition finale…

Titans beat Packers 23-21 in preseason finale (AP)

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers needed only one play to show that he’s ready to go. But Vince Young still doesn’t quite seem warmed up for the regular season, even after the Tennessee Titans‘ 23-21 victory over Green Bay in Thursday’s preseason finale at Lambeau Field. Rodgers threw a 68-yard touchdown pass to Greg Jennings on his first — and only — play from scrimmage, then spent the rest of…

Fisher mum on Titans QB Young’s right hand (AP)
Vince Young had his right hand taped as he left the Tennessee Titans‘ offices Friday. His head coach isn’t talking much about the injury, now that the season opener is so close. Young bruised his throwing hand in the first half of Thursday night’s 23-21 preseason finale win over Green Bay, and he didn’t return for the first series of the third quarter as originally planned.

Broncos claim Calvin Lowry off waivers

The Denver Broncos augmented their secondary Monday by claiming hard-hitting safety Calvin Lowry off waivers from Tennessee.

NFL Preseason Capsules (AP)
No Tom Brady. No Eli Manning. The New England Patriots and New York Giants took no chances with their quarterbacks in a preseason finale Thursday night that matched February’s Super Bowl opponents. This time there was nothing at stake, except a few jobs before the final roster cutdown on Saturday. David Carr took advantage of Manning’s rare night off and threw touchdown passes to Darcy Johnson and…

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Vince Young can sympathize with Rodgers

It wasn’t so long ago that Vince Young was in Aaron Rodgers’ cleats, trying to establish himself as the new leader of a team in the aftermath of a messy divorce with a veteran quarterback.

Titans Draft Needs: Wide Receiver
TitansInsiders.com counts down the five biggest needs for the Titans in this years draft. The countdown continues with the wide receiver position.

Titans turn to past to jump-start future (PA SportsTicker)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Ticker) - Mike Heimerdinger’s office looks just like it did the day he left in 2005.

Cowboys have talent, not just problems (Yahoo! Sports)
Welcome to America’s Team. Or is it Only in America’s Team? This is where Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas…

Titans DE Ball returns to NFL after year away (AP)
A year ago, Dave Ball found himself out of the NFL and back living with his parents in the bedroom where he grew up along with his wife and new baby son. He helped out by grading papers for his mother, a second-grade teacher. Now he can put that red pen away. The defensive end has earned something better than a gold star: a roster spot with the Tennessee Titans.

Broncos trade Foxworth to Falcons

The Denver Broncos traded versatile defensive back Domonique Foxworth to the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday for a conditional seventh-round draft choice in 2009.

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Broncos claim Calvin Lowry off waivers

The Denver Broncos augmented their secondary Monday by claiming hard-hitting safety Calvin Lowry off waivers from Tennessee.

No backing out of retirement for McNair (AP)
There are no grudges between Steve McNair and the Tennessee Titans. Also, no one tried to stop the quarterback from stepping on the property this time around, either. Retirement has that effect on people. McNair visited the Tennessee Titans on their final day of training camp Wednesday in his first visit to the team’s property since being told in April 2006 that he couldn’t work out here anymore…

Loper is quality, versatile Tennessee Titans backup

‘ Daniel Loper toils mostly in anonymity for the Tennessee Titans. By being an offensive lineman, that is part of the job description.

Titans WR Jones placed on diversion for gun charge (AP)
Tennessee receiver Brandon Jones apologized in court Monday for accidentally carrying a handgun into an airport and could have the misdemeanor charge expunged after six months in a diversion plan. His attorney, David Raybin, said Jones also paid a $500 fine after his General Sessions Court appearance concerning the June incident.

TE Stevens may prove to be great selection
Cal TE Craig Stevens may prove to be a very sound selection for the Titans with his excellent blocking skills and mean streak. Read what he has to say about becoming a Tennessee Titan.

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Tennessee Titans Fantasy Stud and Sleeper

There isn’t a lot of meat on the fantasy bone when it comes to the Titans, which is why Yahoo! ranked them The fantasy stud when it comes to the Titans is their defense.

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Five things to watch in Titan’s game

There will be plenty of time to watch backup quarterbacks Brian Brohm and Matt Flynn as Aaron Rodgers and the rest of the starting offense won’t play much in Thursday’s preseason finale .

Titans Draft Needs: Wide Receiver
TitansInsiders.com counts down the five biggest needs for the Titans in this years draft. The countdown continues with the wide receiver position.

Loper is quality, versatile Tennessee Titans backup

‘ Daniel Loper toils mostly in anonymity for the Tennessee Titans. By being an offensive lineman, that is part of the job description.

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Cowboys have talent, not just problems (Yahoo! Sports)
Welcome to America’s Team. Or is it Only in America’s Team? This is where Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas…

Titans beat Packers 23-21 in preseason finale (AP)

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers needed only one play to show that he’s ready to go. But Vince Young still doesn’t quite seem warmed up for the regular season, even after the Tennessee Titans‘ 23-21 victory over Green Bay in Thursday’s preseason finale at Lambeau Field. Rodgers threw a 68-yard touchdown pass to Greg Jennings on his first — and only — play from scrimmage, then spent the rest of…

Hayes happy to be a Titan
Defensive End William Hayes is very happy to be a Titan and ready to get started in Nashville.

NFL Preseason Capsules (AP)
No Tom Brady. No Eli Manning. The New England Patriots and New York Giants took no chances with their quarterbacks in a preseason finale Thursday night that matched February’s Super Bowl opponents. This time there was nothing at stake, except a few jobs before the final roster cutdown on Saturday. David Carr took advantage of Manning’s rare night off and threw touchdown passes to Darcy Johnson and…

Ryan gets win in first start as Falcons top Titans (AP)

Matt Ryan was a winner in his first preseason start, perhaps moving the rookie closer to being named the Falcons‘ regular-season starter. Ryan opened the second half with a touchdown pass to give Atlanta the lead in a 17-3 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Friday night. Ryan, the third pick in the draft, completed 15 of 21 passes for 102 yards with a 1-yard scoring pass to another rookie, Harry…

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Titans Release 22, Including Lowry, WR Williams

Safety Calvin Lowry and wide receiver Roydell Williams, both of whom served primarily in starting roles a year ago, were among the 22 players waived by the Tennessee Titans on Saturday as part of the team’s …

Fisher mum on Titans QB Young’s right hand (AP)
Vince Young had his right hand taped as he left the Tennessee Titans‘ offices Friday. His head coach isn’t talking much about the injury, now that the season opener is so close. Young bruised his throwing hand in the first half of Thursday night’s 23-21 preseason finale win over Green Bay, and he didn’t return for the first series of the third quarter as originally planned.

Titans Draft Needs: Wide Receiver
TitansInsiders.com counts down the five biggest needs for the Titans in this years draft. The countdown continues with the wide receiver position.

Bironas hasn’t kicked in month, targeting opener (AP)
It’s been a month since All-Pro Rob Bironas has kicked in public, at least in the view of someone outside of the Tennessee Titans. He might not kick Thursday night in the preseason finale in Green Bay, but that’s not what matters to the Titans or Bironas. The goal is having him as healthy as possible for the Sept.

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Tennessee Titans Fantasy Stud and Sleeper

There isn’t a lot of meat on the fantasy bone when it comes to the Titans, which is why Yahoo! ranked them The fantasy stud when it comes to the Titans is their defense.

NFL Preseason Preview - Tennessee

Aaron Rodgers and Vince Young are among the players likely to make only brief cameos on Thursday night, when the Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans square off at Lambeau Field in the final preseason tilt …

Texas to retire Vince Young’s jersey

The Vince Young legacy keeps growing at Texas. The quarterback who led the Longhorns to the 2005 national championship will have his No.

NFL 2008: A look at the season, by division (AP)
A look at the NFL divisions this season, with 2007 record in parentheses: AFC EAST NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (16-0, 18-1 including postseason) Strengths: Quarterback, with reigning NFL MVP Tom Brady; wide receivers Randy Moss and Wes Welker; a solid offensive line coming back from a poor performance in the Super Bowl loss, and a deep defensive line led by Richard Seymour.

Fisher Remembers McNair
Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher and OC Mike Heimerdinger talk about their time with Steve McNair.

Cowboys have talent, not just problems (Yahoo! Sports)
Welcome to America’s Team. Or is it Only in America’s Team? This is where Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas…

Titans turn to past to jump-start future (PA SportsTicker)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Ticker) - Mike Heimerdinger’s office looks just like it did the day he left in 2005.

Titans DE Ball returns to NFL after year away (AP)
A year ago, Dave Ball found himself out of the NFL and back living with his parents in the bedroom where he grew up along with his wife and new baby son. He helped out by grading papers for his mother, a second-grade teacher. Now he can put that red pen away. The defensive end has earned something better than a gold star: a roster spot with the Tennessee Titans.

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Tennessee Titans Fantasy Stud and Sleeper

There isn’t a lot of meat on the fantasy bone when it comes to the Titans, which is why Yahoo! ranked them The fantasy stud when it comes to the Titans is their defense.

No backing out of retirement for McNair (AP)
There are no grudges between Steve McNair and the Tennessee Titans. Also, no one tried to stop the quarterback from stepping on the property this time around, either. Retirement has that effect on people. McNair visited the Tennessee Titans on their final day of training camp Wednesday in his first visit to the team’s property since being told in April 2006 that he couldn’t work out here anymore…

Titans turn focus to season opener

The preseason is over, the final roster cuts made. When the Titans hit the practice field Sunday at Baptist Sports Park, things had changed dramatically from the last time they gathered, before their preseason …

Pacman is a Cowboy
The trade of Adam “Pacman” Jones has finally taken place between the Cowboys and the Titans.

Insider: Thumbs up to linebackers, down to safeties

The Packers‘ newest position of strength is linebacker. If there were any doubts about whether they should keep both Desmond Bishop and Abdul Hodge on their 53-man roster, the backup linebackers erased them in …

Previewing the 2008 Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans made the playoffs in 2007, however they never really scared anyone.

Titans Release 22, Including Lowry, WR Williams

Safety Calvin Lowry and wide receiver Roydell Williams, both of whom served primarily in starting roles a year ago, were among the 22 players waived by the Tennessee Titans on Saturday as part of the team’s …

Mini-Camp Report
Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher talks about mini-camp.

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Fisher insists Young looking good at QB for Titans (AP)
Vince Young bounced a pass to a receiver, overthrew another and finished his play by throwing five straight incompletions to the sound of some boos from the home fans. Through two exhibitions, he has completed seven passes in the seven series he has played. If this is what the Tennessee Titans call offensive rhythm, then something is missing so far.

Titans cut second punter (AP)
The Tennessee Titans waived punter Josh Miller on Tuesday and replaced him on the roster by signing defensive back Tuff Harris. Miller took part in Tuesday morning’s special teams session before being released. Miller signed with the Titans on April 25 and spent all but the final two practices of training camp with the team.

NFLPA head Gene Upshaw dies of cancer at age 63 (AP)
Gene Upshaw was a punishing blocker who intimidated opponents on the field. Off it, his power was greater. A Hall of Fame guard for the Oakland Raiders, Upshaw died Wednesday at age 63 from pancreatic cancer, an illness he only learned about Sunday. His death cut short a 25-year, post-playing career as union boss in which he led NFL players to riches that would have been almost unimaginable when he…

Bironas targeting opener as return

It’s been a month since All Pro kicker Rob Bironas has kicked a football in public, at least in the view of someone outside of the Tennessee Titans.

Fisher mum on Titans QB Young’s right hand (AP)
Vince Young had his right hand taped as he left the Tennessee Titans‘ offices Friday. His head coach isn’t talking much about the injury, now that the season opener is so close. Young bruised his throwing hand in the first half of Thursday night’s 23-21 preseason finale win over Green Bay, and he didn’t return for the first series of the third quarter as originally planned.

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