After nearly two full weeks of training camp practices, the Tennessee Titans' roster is finally starting to come into view.
Players on the roster bubble still have a few weeks to ingratiate themselves with head coach Robert Saleh, but time is quickly running out.
Some players have been making an impact all over the field during training camp, while others are quickly fading into the background.
Tennessee Titans' final roster decisions are becoming easier after training camp performances
Dominating: WR Carnell Tate
The Titans have found a star wide receiver for Cam Ward. Tate had a slow start to training camp, but he has been making highlight-worthy plays in the last week. The rookie put up multiple touchdowns during Sunday's practice, a couple of them coming in contested catch situations.
Tate even made a spectacular one-handed grab during the Titans' Blue and White Scrimmage. He has a firm grasp on the WR1 role and seems to have caught up to speed quickly.
Fading: QB Will Levis
Levis entered training camp facing an uphill climb. Two weeks in, he hasn't made much progress. The former second-round pick has had some impressive throws during camp, showing off his strong arm, but he has been far too inconsistent to earn the backup quarterback role.
The fourth-year pro is a long shot to make Tennessee's final roster at this point. With his high-variance style of play, he may have a hard time finding a new home in the NFL.
Dominating: LB James Williams Sr.
The Titans' backup linebackers have been the biggest surprises of camp so far. Both Williams and rookie Anthony Hill Jr. have made strong cases for significant roles in Saleh's defense. Williams has made explosive plays in nearly every practice, both against the run and against the pass.
Per Turron Davenport, Williams has been moved around the defensive formation. He even got some reps coming off the edge in clear passing situations. The third-year pro is a unique athlete who has the tools to be dangerous in Saleh's system. He likely won't crack the starting lineup, but he'll play a role this season.
Fading: LB Cody Barton
As Williams and Hill rise, veteran Cody Barton is fading into the background. He was still listed as a starter on the Titans' unofficial depth chart, which the team released over the weekend. In his first season with Tennessee, the veteran made some splash plays, but his down-to-down performance left something to be desired.
In an increasingly competitive linebacker room, Barton may end up being the odd man out.
Dominating: WR Elic Ayomanor
There is a non-zero chance that Ayomanor takes Calvin Ridley's spot in the starting lineup before Week 1. The second-year pro has been a star in training camp, consistently connecting with his quarterbacks on deep and intermediate routes.
The former fourth-round pick had an encouraging rookie season, and he's building on his success in training camp. Primarily an outside receiver, he could even allow offensive coordinator Brian Daboll to move Tate around the formation. Expect the battle between Ayomanor and Ridley to become a bigger talking point as the preseason gets underway.
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