Titans Coach Slams Former Safety's Hit as 'Cheap' Ahead of Bears Preseason Finale
During a joint practice, former Titans safety Xavier Woods delivered a hard hit on wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson, sparking a scrum. Titans coach Robert Saleh called the hit 'cheap' and said Robinson is being evaluated for a concussion. The incident has added extra motivation for Tennessee as they face the Bears on Saturday.
The incident occurred near the end of the joint session, with Robinson walking off under his own power before missing the remainder of practice. Saleh noted the intensity of joint practices rivals actual games, a contrast to typical preseason exhibitions. Woods' tenure in Tennessee lasted just one season before his February release, adding an edge to Saturday's matchup.
Tennessee's offense had already enjoyed a productive day, highlighted by Carnell Tate's two-touchdown performance. The scrum marked the second such flare-up of training camp, following an earlier heated session with the 49ers, though last week's work with Seattle passed without incident. Roster cuts loom Sunday, one day after the finale.
This incident could shape how teams approach joint practices, which have become increasingly common across the league. The hit may prompt coaches to reconsider player participation in these sessions, particularly for starters and key contributors. For the Titans, the emotional response could galvanize the locker room ahead of roster decisions, though it also risks over-aggression in a meaningless exhibition. Fans may see heightened physicality Saturday, but the broader impact likely centers on player safety protocols