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Titans' Agility Drill Goes Viral, Coaches Brush Critics

5/3/2026

Summary

Titans Drill

The Tennessee Titans performed a 10-minute agility drill created by special teams coordinator John Fassel.
Receiver Tyren Montgomery’s drill video posted on Friday amassed more than 4 million views on X.
Coaches used the drill to assess player fluidity, with 58 participants joining on a tryout basis.
Although viewers questioned its purpose, coaches said they are not concerned with X police opinion.

Summary

Restrepo Battles Roster

Xavier Restrepo attended rookie minicamp after spending his rookie season on the practice squad due to injury.
His 2025 undrafted free-agent signing, praised for college success, now faces a crowded receiver room.
The Titans restructured Calvin Ridley’s contract, re-signed Bryce Oliver, and added Wan’Dale Robinson and fourth-overall pick Carnell Tate.
Analysts say Restrepo must outperform newcomers, including undrafted rookies Tyren Montgomery and Hank Beatty, to make the active roster.

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Saleh Leads Camp

Head coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll addressed media before rookie camp on May 2, 2026.
Assistant head coach John Fassel organized obstacle courses while Rayna Stewart coached rookie Dylan Rosiek.
First-round pick Carnell Tate said the conditioning made him feel like a kid again.
All 2026 draftees posed for a group portrait with head coach Robert Saleh.
Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll led stretching drills.

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Saleh Sets Baselines

Saleh now assigns drafted rookies to strength and conditioning coaches for baseline health assessments before field drills.
He adopted this practice after recalling Dante Fowler’s ACL tear at the 2015 rookie minicamp.
The head coach says extensive pre-draft travel leaves players “not ready for football,” prompting the gradual acclimation strategy.
Undrafted players, who lack extensive pre-draft visits, continue to participate fully in on-field practice.

History

Historical Context

In 2015, Jacksonville Jaguars' third-overall pick Dante Fowler tore his ACL on May 8 during rookie minicamp, missing his entire debut season. The injury highlighted rookie-injury concerns, prompting the Tennessee Titans to add obstacle drills and health checks for 2026 rookies to protect players and save teams millions in medical expenses.

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Titans Drill

The Tennessee Titans performed a 10-minute agility drill created by special teams coordinator John Fassel.
Receiver Tyren Montgomery’s drill video posted on Friday amassed more than 4 million views on X.
Coaches used the drill to assess player fluidity, with 58 participants joining on a tryout basis.
Although viewers questioned its purpose, coaches said they are not concerned with X police opinion.

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