NASHVILLE — Tennessee Titans’ 2024 NFL Draft second-round pick T’Vondre Sweat’s absence from practice is hard to miss, given his 6’6, 356-pound frame.
Since the rookie minicamp, T’Vondre Sweat, the Titans’ second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has been missing from team practices. His absence from OTA sessions over the past two weeks, when reporters could observe practices, has drawn considerable attention and raised many questions.
Amidst the concerns expressed by fans and media on social media and radio shows, it’s important to remember that athletes like T’Vondre Sweat are human beings who are eager to compete. This was subtly highlighted by Titans rookie offensive lineman JC Latham when a reporter asked about his communication with Sweat.
“I called him last night,” Latham said after Thursday’s practice. “There’s obviously a level of frustration. We’re all competitors. We all want to showcase who we are and what we can do. We talked about being patient, doing what you have to, and letting it heal naturally. You don’t want to force yourself to come back and end up injuring it more. We talk all the time. We’re always there for each other. I think he’ll be fine.”
First-year coach Brian Callahan did not specify Sweat’s injury but did provide a timeline for the 2024 second-round pick’s return to practice.
“He’ll be ready and available for the start of training camp for sure,” Callahan confidently told reporters after Tuesday’s practice. “He should be out here maybe next week, but it’s still a short-term thing.”
Callahan also mentioned that Sweat is benefiting from mental reps with the team as he continues to rehab the undisclosed injury.
“It’s never ideal. You don’t want to miss anytime if you can help it,” Callahan said. “There’s an adjustment period that guys go through that you want them to be out and present as much as possible, but there’s not much you can do about it. As long as guys are still on top of the mental side, the physical work will come along. There’s plenty of time for that.”
