A lot has changed since the Tennessee Titans released their first unofficial depth chart of the 2024 season on August 5th. Most shockingly of all, listed starting right guard Saahdiq Charles announced his retirement just two days later. Veteran safety Quandre Diggs also didn't appear on the initial depth chart, because he technically hadn't signed his contract yet.
The Titans released an updated (but still unofficial) depth chart on Monday following Saturday's preseason victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Both of the aforementioned issues have been addressed in the latest update. Initially, fans noticed the Titans left an empty hole at starting right guard. That spot is now occupied by Dillon Radunz, who is considered the in-house favorite to succeed Charles.
.@Titans unofficial depth chart heading into @Seahawks week. pic.twitter.com/6TvnTJkoB8
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Dillon Radunz is the favorite
Radunz played 14 offensive snaps with the first-team offense on Saturday. Pro Football Focus credited him with a pass-blocking grade of 79.3. Radunz didn't allow a single quarterback pressure, hit, or hurry in limited action.
Third-year guard Andrew Rupcich was immediately elevated to the right guard competition following Charles' retirement. He has received co-first-team reps alongside Radunz at training camp practice. Interestingly enough however, Rupcich didn't play any snaps at right guard versus the 49ers. All 30 of his snaps occurred at left guard.
Undrafted rookie Cole Spencer played a sizable 27 reps at right guard. Veteran journeyman Lachavious Simmons also played 30 reps at right guard. Neither player poses a threat to Radunz, though Rupcich may still be garnering consideration after playing well on Saturday.
Quandre Diggs takes up his starting spot
Now that Diggs has inked his one-year contract with the Titans, he makes an immediate appearance on the updated depth chart as the starting safety opposite Amani Hooker. The initial depth chart had Jamal Adams in the starting role. Adams is now listed as Diggs' backup, with Elijah Molden as the No. 2 behind Hooker.
Diggs didn't play versus the 49ers, but is expected to participate in joint practices versus his former team, the Seattle Seahawks, on Wednesday and Thursday later this week leading up to Saturday's preseason game. Adams, who also played for the Seahawks last season, could also return for joint practices after sitting out the last few training camp sessions with soreness. Both veterans are itching to get out there.
Joint practice week is often more decisive and telling than any preseason game. Changes to the unofficial depth chart have elevated Radunz and Diggs to starting roles. Both players will be tasked with confirming those decisions via good practice showings versus the Seahawks.