The Tennessee Titans began Phase 3 of the offseason workout program on Tuesday and open with their first of 10 practices of organized team activities (OTAs).

During Phase 3, the Titans will be able to conduct a total of 10 days of organized team practice activity, or “OTAs”. No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are permitted. Seven of those 10 practices continue to be voluntary, with the final weekend being a mandatory minicamp for all players. 

The Titans’ full list of OTA dates are as follows:

OTA offseason workouts: May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3, June 5

Mandatory minicamp: June 9-12

While the first session of these voluntary workouts will be closed to the public, the Titans will allow media access to some of those 10 practices, with the first being on May 28. Following practice on the 28th, select coaches and players will be available for media availability. 

Here are nine things to watch throughout OTAs:

Attendance

While the first seven sessions during Phase 3 remain voluntary for players, attendobserving which players are in place for these sessions can give a sense of how those changes are progressingseeing which players are in place for these sessions can give a sense of how those changes are moving along as the Titans try to recover from a disappointing 2024 campaign.

Competition

Wide receiver Calvin Ridley mentioned competition during a media availability over the weekend and mentioned that “everything is a competition.” While these have been individual drills and events, Phase 3 should open up more team environments and drills that allow each unit to compete against each other. 

Walking wounded

Rookies Kalel Mullings and Kevin Winston were held out of rookie minicamp as they recover from offseason injuries. They will join some integral veterans who are coming off injury and these sessions may be a good opportunity to see if any progress is being made. Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed and center Lloyd Cushenberry are two that will garner the most attention, as both are being relied upon to take on larger roles in their second season in Nashville. 

Quarterbacks

While many expect Cam Ward to be named the starter prior to the start of the season, the organization has said that it is an open competition between Ward and Will Levis for the starting job. By watching the rep-splits between Ward and Levis during this stage and how each quarterback performs, it will be a good gauge at whether or not this is an actual competition. 

Inside linebacker

The Titans brought in Cody Barton to anchor the inside linebacker position, but next to him remains somewhat of a question mark. Many analysts believe that Otis Reese has the inside track to start next to him, but second-year linebackers James Williams and Cedric Gray are also in the fold to push him. The Titans need improved linebacker play in 2025 and this will be the first chance to see what the new configuration will look like. 

Offensive line

Tennessee will have a new-look offensive line in 2025, and this will be the first chance to see what the group looks like. JC Latham will be making the biggest switch by moving over to right tackle after the addition of Dan Moore, but he is experienced and should look comfortable. Plus, he has slimmed down and looks to be in better shape heading into his second season, making this the first chance to catch a glimpse of his conditioning. These team sessions should also give some insight into the depth chart, especially along the interior, where Lloyd Cushenberry is unlikely to be available as he recovers from his Achilles injury. Who takes the interior reps and who takes the reserve tackle reps may be more intriguing than watching the starters without pads. 

Wide receivers

The Titans also revamped their receiving corps this offseason and this will be the first time they get an idea of what the group could look like. Calvin Ridley is entrenched on the outside, but other than Tyler Lockett and Van Jefferson, the rest of the unit is inexperienced and needs to find their footing in some type of rotation. With so many young players, it will be an interesting competition throughout Phase 3 and into training camp, especially for the three rookies Chimere Dike, Epic Ayomanor, and Xaver Restrepo.  

New faces

Tennessee added a lot of experience and leadership during free agency and this will be a chance to see how those veterans fit in and take on a leadership role mentoring the younger players. Guard Kevin Zeitler, safety Xavier Woods, and edge Dre’Mont Jones could all play large roles, but also have talented rookies to help bring along during the process. 

Rookies

Not only did Tennessee land a solid draft class highlighted by Ward, they signed some notable undrafted rookie free agents. While Ward is expected to be a starter early in his career, the other eight members of the draft class all have a chance to make an impact in 2025. There is also a path for multiple members of the UDFA class to find their way onto the roster. Restrepo, tackle Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson, and linebacker David Gbenda all appear to have a chance to make an impression and work their way into roster contention.Â