The Tennessee Titans held their second and final joint practice with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday morning. The session was equally as competitive as Wednesday's, with both the Titans and Seahawks claiming victories in individual reps and team periods. Back-to-back padded practices means very few starting players will play in Saturday's preseason game.
Treylon Burks, Amani Hooker, and Jha'Quan Jackson were among Tennessee's standouts from Wednesday's session. Different Titans players rose to the occasion on Thursday. We've identified three of them.
Otis Reese, LB
Otis Reese worked with the first-team defense at off-ball linebacker in place of starter Kenneth Murray, who was dealing with some hamstring tightness, according to head coach Brian Callahan. It's a big-time development for Reese nonetheless, who entered training camp on the roster bubble and battling for a roster spot with the likes of Garret Wallow, Jojo Domann, and rookie seventh rounder James Williams.
The second-year UDFA took advantage of his first-team reps on Thursday. Reese met Seahawks starting running back Kenneth Walker III in the backfield on one play after quickly shedding his block. Reese earned praise for veteran safety Jamal Adams for making the tackle.
Otis Reese IV just POPPED Kenneth Walker in the back field after working his way off a block.
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 15, 2024
Jamal Adams hyping him up. “Yah, Otis!”
Reese has been working with #Titans starting defense.
Thursday's practice represented the continuation of positive momentum for Reese. He was a standout performer in Saturday's preseason victory over the San Francisco, stringing together consecutive impressive plays versus the run and in coverage. Reese continues to take advantage of the opportunities that come his way.
Jaylen Harrell, EDGE
Rookie seventh-round pass rusher Jaylen Harrell has been one of the bigger surprises at training camp. Harrell has been performing like a defender with three-down potential, often earning praise from coach Callahan and defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson. The former Michigan standout made his presence felt during Thursday's practice by sacking backup Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell during a two-minute drill.
2-min drill Sam Howell in for #Seahawks 2nd team
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 15, 2024
- Howell sacked by Harrell
- CHANCE CAMPBELL INT for #Titans
Harrell was working with the second-team defense alongside Rashad Weaver, according to Easton Freeze. That indicates he's a primary backup behind Harold Landry and Arden Key, which is especially notable given Key's looming six-game suspension. Harrell is ahead of fellow pass rushers Thomas Rush, Shane Ray, and Caleb Murphy on the depth chart.
Chance Campbell, LB
Third-year linebacker Chance Campbell was arguably the Titans' best player in their first preseason game. Campbell flew around sideline to sideline, recording eight total tackles, one sack, and one interception. He continued to impress at Thursday's joint practice with the Seahawks by jumping a route across the middle to intercept Howell.
Chance Campbell answers the Weatherspoon INT with one of his own two plays later. Sam Howell was looking for his WR across the middle. Campbell jumped it and picked if off.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 15, 2024
Campbell should be involved in a position battle with Jack Gibbens to start at off-ball linebacker next to Murray. If Campbell keeps practicing and playing this way, Wilson and the Titans' coaching staff will be left with no choice but to increase his opportunities with the first-team defense.