Titans plan extensive playing time for starters in preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:08 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Tennessee Titans will play their first preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night. Head coach Robert Saleh announced that all healthy Titans players are expected to participate, with starters planned to play more than one series. This decision aligns with the new coaching staff's goal to implement a new system on both sides of the ball, necessitating live practice. The game will also see all four quarterbacks play, with particular attention on competition between Will Levis and Hendon Hooker.
- •Titans first preseason game on August 13 against 49ers.
- •All healthy players to participate, with starters expected to play multiple series.
- •Focus on quarterback competition between Will Levis and Hendon Hooker.
- •Joint practices have preceded this game to facilitate team development.
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Robert Saleh unveils plan for Titans’ first preseason game
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