Stock trending up
Spears has impressed throughout the Titans' offseason program and strengthened his hold on the No. 2 running back role behind Tony Pollard, Bryce W. Lazenby of SI.com reports.
Spears at one point appeared at risk of falling down the depth chart entering 2026, but new head coach Robert Saleh has consistently praised the 2023 third-round pick this spring. Lazenby reports that Spears is working to improve his pass-catching this offseason and could operate more as a "1B" behind Pollard than a traditional backup. He managed just 72 carries for 283 yards and two touchdowns across 13 games in 2025, though an improved Titans offensive line could benefit both Spears and Pollard this season. Tennessee selected Nicholas Singleton in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, so Spears will face additional competition in training camp.
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Tony Pollard
Poised for third season with Titans
As training camp approaches, Pollard -- who started all 17 games at running back for the Titans in 2025 -- continues to lead a backfield that returns last season's top backup Tyjae Spears, with Nicholas Singleton having been added to the mix in the fifth round of April's NFL Draft.
Jeffery Simmons
Lands lucrative extension
Simmons (elbow) has reached agreement on a multi-year contract extension with the Titans, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Calvin Ridley
Returns to 7-on-7 drills
Ridley (leg) took his first 7-on-7 reps of the offseason Thursday, Nick Suss of The Tennessean reports.
Calvin Ridley
Participating in OTAs on Monday
Ridley (leg) is participating in Monday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Nicholas Singleton
Participating in team drills
Singleton (foot) has been participating in team drills at OTAs, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Cam Ward
Dropped 10 pounds since last season
Ward noted Thursday that he's he's lost 10 pounds during the offseason by focusing on his diet, Turron Davenport of ESPN reports.
Calvin Ridley
Not practicing at OTAs
Ridley (fibula) is not practicing at OTAs this week, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Gunnar Helm
Past toe injury
Helm (toe) is participating in OTAs this week, Buck Reising of AtoZ Sports Nashville reports.
Will Levis
Participating in OTAs
Levis (shoulder) is participating in OTAs this week, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Cam Ward
Deemed 100 percent healthy
Coach Robert Saleh said Thursday that Ward (shoulder) is "perfectly healthy" to begin OTAs, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.