Titans Worked Out Six Players

The Tennessee Titans brought in a group of six free agents for workouts on Friday, according to Aaron Wilson. 

The full list includes:

1. QB Kurt Benkert
2. DB Jamar Johnson
3. WR Dazz Newsome
4. CB Troy Pride
5. WR Jaquaril Roberson
6. WR Vyncint Smith

Newsome, 23, was a sixth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. He was in the second year of his four-year, $3.6 million rookie contract when the Bears waived him a few days ago. 

During his college career, Newsome recorded 188 receptions for 2,435 yards (13.0 YPC) and 18 touchdowns, to go along with 20 rushing attempts for 178 yards (8.9 YPC) and two touchdowns. He also recorded 48 punt returns for 535 yards (11.1 YPR) and one touchdown.  

In 2021, Newsome appeared in three games for the Bears and caught two passes for 23 yards.

Pride, 24, was a two-year starter at Notre Dame. The Panthers selected him with the No. 113 pick in the fourth round in the 2020 NFL Draft. 

He was entering the third year of a four-year, $4,075,339 rookie contract that included a $780,339 signing bonus when the Panthers waived him in May.

In 2020, Pride appeared in 14 games for the Panthers and recorded 42 total tackles, no sacks or interceptions and two pass deflections.