The Tennessee Titans played their second preseason game on Monday, having defeated the Seattle Seahawks 19-16 to improve to 2-0. With roster cutdown day slated for later this week (August 30), general manager Mike Borgonzi and head coach Robert Saleh are running out of opportunities to assess their 90-man roster. You better believe the performance versus the Seahawks is being analyzed closely.
Certain Titans took complete advantage of the opportunity versus the Seahawks. Others are totally trending in the wrong direction. While roster spots are being cemented, others are sealing their fate.
We've identified three Titans who are close to securing 53-man roster spots. Alternatively, we've also singled out three Titans who currently find themselves on extremely thin ice. The preseason finale versus the Chicago Bears will be decisive.
3 Tennessee Titans players who cemented roster spots in preseason Week 2, and 3 who find themselves on shaky ground
Julius Chestnut, RB
Titans running back Julius Chestnut continues his tradition of being a preseason stud. The former undrafted free agent out of Sacred Heart rushed for 48 yards against the Seahawks, and is now averaging a healthy 7.3 yards per attempt during the preseason. Chestnut has been competing for the fourth running back spot, and he's gaining the inside track with Kalel Mullings still injured. Verdict: Trending Up
Xavier Restrepo, WR
The Titans are extremely deep at the wide receiver position, and that's bad news for Xavier Restrepo. The fan favorite has always struggled to make an impact on special teams, and that's a keynote area that helps determine who gets the final wideout roster spot. On Sunday, Restrepo committed a special teams penalty on the Titans' opening kickoff return. That's a big no-no. Verdict: Trending Down
Pat Coogan, IOL
Rookie center Pat Coogan worked as the second-string pivot behind starter Austin Schlottmann. The reigning National Championship winner was easily the most productive blocker among the Titans' reserve group. Pro Football Focus credited Coogan with an overall offensive grade of 73.4, as he consistently cleared pathways for numerous second-half plays that gained chunks of yardage. Verdict: Trending Up
Jackson Slater, IOL
Sophomore guard Jackson Slater might be in trouble. His center-guard flexibility helps, but he's being outperformed by the aforementioned Coogan at center, and veteran Cordell Volson may have another interior spot locked up. Slater was whistled for a penalty versus the Seahawks, and has allowed one sack and two pressures in two preseason games. Verdict: Trending Down
Keydrain Calligan, CB
Reserve defender Keydrain Calligan continues to look like the No. 5 or 6 cornerback on the roster. The former Southeastern Louisiana Lion was targeted just once by the Seahawks in the passing game, giving up a six-yard reception. That's the lone catch he's been credited with allowing through two exhibition contests. Calligan has been stout in coverage. Verdict: Trending Up
Austin Deculus, OT
Veteran offensive tackle Austin Deculus continued trending in the wrong direction versus the Seahawks. He gave up another sack, meaning he's allowed three sacks in two preseason games. Deculus is losing the swing tackle battle to Brandon Crenshaw-DIckson, and that places him firmly on the roster bubble heading into the final week of training camp. Verdict: Trending Down
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