The Tennessee Titans aim to drastically improve their pass protection after tying for the fifth-most sacks allowed in 2024. The front office bolstered the offensive line to help protect Cam Ward by signing Dan Moore Jr. and Kevin Zeitler. JC Latham will return to right tackle, his natural position, while Peter Skoronski looks to break out in Year 3.
The Titans also hope their center is healthy by the start of the season.
Tennessee Titans’ center suffered a significant injury
Tennessee Titans, Lloyd Cushenberry
Tennessee Titans center Lloyd Cushenberry III gives an interview as the team cleans out their locker room at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
Lloyd Cushenberry III had a rough first season with Tennessee before a significant injury prematurely ended it. He allowed 14 pressures, one quarterback hit, and zero sacks while posting a 57.2 pass-blocking grade and a 55.4 overall PFF grade in eight starts. Unfortunately, Cushenberry sustained a torn Achilles in Week 9 against the New England Patriots, typically carrying a six-to-twelve-month recovery time.
As a result, the $50 million center has missed offseason workouts and OTAs.
Tennessee Titans’ $50 million starter returns to practice
Tennessee Titans, Lloyd Cushenberry III
Tennessee Titans center Lloyd Cushenberry III (79) waits out a timeout against the Green Bay Packers during their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.
The Titans began mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, which will run through Thursday. Lloyd Cushenberry III attended Tuesday’s practice, which is a positive sign regarding his recovery from the injury and availability for training camp. However, Cushenberry did not participate in team drills but took part in stretches and individual exercises, according to Jim Wyatt of the team’s website.
.@Titans center Lloyd Cushenberry @LCush79, who is recovering from an Achilles injury, took part in the stretch period in Tuesday’s minicamp. 7️⃣9️⃣ pic.twitter.com/ZV4x6QIQlK
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) June 10, 2025
Their head coach expects him to be ready for training camp
Tennessee Titans
Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tennessee Titans coach Brian Callahan speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
“Doing great and rehab is going well. He’s in a good place, is in good shape,” Callahan said, via the team’s website. “So, he’s on track.”
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