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Titans waive two quarterbacks after NFL preseason
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The Titans cut their roster to 53 players ahead of Sunday's NFL deadline at 6 p.m. EDT following the preseason. Former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker was waived by the Titans.
Tennessee will also begin assembling its practice squad on Monday in preparation for the regular season.
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Tennessee (2-1) concluded its NFL preseason on Saturday. Chicago (2-1) defeated the Titans, 24-15, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.
Hooker entered the preseason finale in the third quarter against the Bears. He completed 5-of-8 passing attempts for 37 yards. Hooker recorded 29 rushing yards on two attempts, leading the Titans in rushing yards, along with running back D'Ernest Johnson (29).
Quarterback Will Levis was also released by the Titans on Sunday. He started against Chicago and completed 14-of-22 passing attempts for 143 yards, while also totaling one rushing yard on two attempts.
Tennessee will kick off its regular season on Sept. 13 against the Jets. The Titans' season opener is slated for 1 p.m. EDT at Nissan Stadium.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during OTAs at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws on the first day training camp practice at Vanderbilt Health Football Center on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarterbacks Cam Ward (1), Will Levis (8) and Hendon Hooker (16) head for drills during organized team activities at Vanderbilt Health Football Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws during organized team activities at Vanderbilt Health Football Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws in drills during OTAs at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday, June 8, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarterbacks Cam Ward (1), Hendon Hooker (16), Mitchell Trubisky (10) and Will Levis (8) head for the next drill during OTAs at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday, June 8, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during OTAs at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
June 16, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) during day 1 of mini-camp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center.
(Steve Roberts, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans defensive end David Ebuka Agoha (58), quarterback Hendon Hooker (16), and wide receiver Bryce Oliver (80) warm up during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarter backs coach Shea Tierney works with quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) and quarterback Cam Ward (1) during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws next to quarterback Will Levis (8) during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Photo of the new Titans helmets set up during a pre NFL draft press conference held at the Titans practice facility Thursday, April 16, 2026.
(Alan Poizner/USA TODAY Network)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during OTAs at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during OTAs at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws on the first day training camp practice at Vanderbilt Health Football Center on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterbacks Cam Ward (1), Will Levis (8) and Hendon Hooker (16) head for drills during organized team activities at Vanderbilt Health Football Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws during organized team activities at Vanderbilt Health Football Center Friday, May 29, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws in drills during OTAs at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday, June 8, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterbacks Cam Ward (1), Hendon Hooker (16), Mitchell Trubisky (10) and Will Levis (8) head for the next drill during OTAs at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday, June 8, 2026.
(Denny Simmons/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during OTAs at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
June 16, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) during day 1 of mini-camp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center.
(Steve Roberts, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans defensive end David Ebuka Agoha (58), quarterback Hendon Hooker (16), and wide receiver Bryce Oliver (80) warm up during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarter backs coach Shea Tierney works with quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) and quarterback Cam Ward (1) during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws next to quarterback Will Levis (8) during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Hendon Hooker (16) throws the ball during mandatory minicamp at Vanderbilt Health Football Center in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Andrew Nelles/USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Quarterback Hendon Hooker with Titans
Photo of the new Titans helmets set up during a pre NFL draft press conference held at the Titans practice facility Thursday, April 16, 2026.
(Alan Poizner/USA TODAY Network)
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