Robert Saleh addresses Titans' defense after early preseason touchdowns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 8:11 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
During a preseason game against Seattle, the Titans' defense allowed two touchdowns in the first quarter, including a 36-yard pass and a 69-yard run. Head coach Robert Saleh expressed concern over the plays but emphasized their value for learning. He stated that mistakes made in preseason would be addressed and corrected before the regular season begins. Saleh noted that fundamental issues in the defense were exposed, but overall, he felt the defense performed well despite the setbacks.
- •Titans' defense gave up two touchdowns in the first quarter against Seattle.
- •Robert Saleh views preseason mistakes as learning opportunities.
- •Head coach confident the issues will be corrected before the regular season.
- •Saleh highlighted that defense was otherwise fundamentally sound.
- 8:11 AMYahoo Sports — Robert Saleh on starting defense giving up TDs: Glad it happened in preseason
"The Titans' starting defense gave up a 36-yard touchdown pass on the first possession and a 69-yard touchdown run on the second possession.
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