The receiver AJ Brown did not show up to start the off-season work of the team. This is not surprising since he wants a contract extension. But the word – via AtoZsports.com’s Buck Reising – that General Ryan Tannehill was also not present on Monday was a surprise. While training is voluntary and initially focuses on preparation and strengthening, Tannehill is facing a critical season starting his fourth season in Tennessee. The general led the Titans to the playoffs in each of the previous three seasons, but a trip to the AFC Championship in 2019 was followed by a final home defeat in each of the previous two post-seasons. Tannehill threw three bad interceptions in the defeat of the section round by the Bengals. He has a base salary of $ 29 million this season and $ 38.6 million, but has no guaranteed money in his post-2022 deal. “Until he gets here, I will let him enjoy his time with his family while I’m in shape, getting to know my teammates and the system here,” said young Austin Hooper via ESPN’s Turron Davenport. Tannehill has not spoken to reporters since the 19-16 defeat by Cincinnati in January, so it is unclear why he was not on standby Monday or when he may appear. Kevin Byard has confirmed that coach Mike Vrabel was not even on Monday, but is expected to return on Tuesday to lead a team meeting.
