Tennessee Titans' Brian Callahan talks Restrepo, other nuggets before Day 6

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30-07-2025

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan met with the media before practice on Wednesday and broke down what he saw during the first day of padded practice and what to expect on Wednesday.
One player he talked about at length was undrafted rookie wide receiver Xavier Restrepo, and his thoughts on the young receiver.
'There's something about him as a football player that you can't measure.' He said, 'He has a knack of finding space and getting open, and the ball seems to find him.'
While many have already penciled Restrepo into the final 53-man roster, performances like this will do nothing but solidify his chances of making it. Coming in with a strong bond with Cam Ward helps, but Restrepo has continued to build a strong connection with all of the quarterbacks in camp.
Callahan also touched on the offensive line play and was happy with the performance during drills.
'The offensive line is much more comfortable in their set and technique than last year. You see them more confident, the guys that have been here before.'
The offensive line did a good job during 1-on-1 pass rush drills. From social media tracking of the reps, the offensive lineman won 29 of the 47 reps, with four ties thrown in. JC Latham and Peter Skoronski looked strong during the drills, but rookie edge Femi Oladejo struggled.
While this could be viewed as a positive for the offense, considering the struggles the line had in 2024, the Titans' pass rush is one of the biggest question marks on the defense, making this a topic that must be monitored moving forward.
Callahan was also excited to see how Cam Ward bounces back from an uneven performance during the first session in pads.
'I feel great about how he'll bounce back. That's sort of how he's wired.' Callahan said, 'I feel good about how he will respond today.'
Struggles early in training camp are common for rookies, and the fact that Ward had an uneven day of work during the first padded practice should not cause panic.
Callahan closed by giving a small injury update, noting that Blake Hance (calf) and Isaiah Raikes (undisclosed) will be sidelined on Wednesday. Darrell Baker Jr., who left practice early on Tuesday, was not mentioned and should be good to go.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Titans' Brian Callahan talks Restrepo, other nuggets before Day 6