Sunday was an “off day” for the Tennessee Titans, but their front office definitely wasn’t off duty, making roster changes right before their joint practice session with our Seattle Seahawks. Edge Jaylen Harrell (ACL) and tight end Jaren Kanak (pec) were both placed on injured reserve, clearing space for two new faces: tight end Matt Lauter and running back Dominic Richardson. Our Hawks are heading into a joint practice, and these are the guys they’ll be seeing.
New Blood at Tight End: Matt Lauter Steps In
Replacing Kanak at tight end is Matt Lauter, an undrafted rookie free agent who originally signed with the Las Vegas Raiders after the 2026 NFL Draft before getting released earlier this offseason. This dude isn’t exactly fresh out of college, though; the 6-foot-3, 236-pound tight end is experienced. He played a massive 54 games at Boise State, racking up 97 receptions for 1,146 yards and 12 touchdowns. That’s a serious college career, and the Titans are hoping he can bring some of that production to their squad.
Richardson Brings the Thunder to the Backfield
On the running back side, the Titans are bringing in Dominic Richardson. He’s another undrafted rookie free agent from the 2026 NFL Draft, initially with the Dallas Cowboys. Richardson’s college journey was a whirlwind, bouncing from Oklahoma State to Baylor, New Mexico, and finally finishing up at Tulsa. Talk about earning your stripes! The 6-foot-0, 205-pound back played 57 college games, putting up 2,832 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns on the ground, plus another 72 receptions for 587 yards and a touchdown through the air. He is a workhorse, no doubt about it.
Both Lauter and Richardson are expected to make their Titans debut on Monday, stepping onto the field as Tennessee starts gearing up for that joint practice session with our Seattle Seahawks. Our Hawks will be getting a look at these new additions almost immediately. This isn’t just a scrimmage; it’s a chance to see how quickly new players can integrate into a system, how they’ll respond under pressure, and for our defense, it’s a fresh challenge before the regular season really ramps up. You know Coach Macdonald will have our guys ready no matter who lines up across from them. This joint practice is a crucial step in our preparation, and seeing fresh talent from another team, even if they’re still finding their footing, gives our players another look they might not expect. Get ready, Emerald City, because our Seahawks are always ready to prove themselves! Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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