Kendell Brooks joins the Titans' practice squad, providing depth at safety and a potential special-teams lift as Week 5 vs. Arizona nears. Blake Watson lands on the practice squad injured list, leaving Tennessee to navigate depth behind its top backs and Winston Jr.

Brooks flashed in camp and preseason, with stints across the Cardinals, Colts and Commanders shaping a versatile, ST‑savvy profile. For fantasy players, it's a defensive depth move with limited immediate upside, but it signals the Titans' willingness to lean on depth and special teams if injuries mount.

Pittsburgh Steelers worked out five defensive backs Wednesday as they search for safety depth after Sebastian Castro moved to the Buccaneers. The UDFA group included Kendell Brooks, Jack Henderson, Maxen Hook, Glendon Miller and Mark Perry, each coming with distinct athletic profiles and college pedigrees. No signing was announced, but the workout signals Pittsburgh’s ongoing hunt for versatile depth and special-teams value behind their current safeties.

Brooks (Michigan State) and Henderson (Minnesota), Hook (Toledo), Miller (Maryland) and Perry bring a mix of speed, length and tackling instincts, with 40 times in the 4.44–4.55 range and notable college production. The session follows Castro’s departure to Tampa Bay, underscoring a targeted push to replenish playmaking options at safety without a clear immediate addition.

The Titans’ 23-20 preseason win over Atlanta served as a clear view into the depth chart as Tennessee shifted its focus to developing players rather than veterans. Kendall Brooks anchored the Titans’ defense with a sterling 95.7 grade, underscoring a crowded group that could shape IDP and depth roles this season. On offense, Gunnar Helm led the way with a 90.2 grade, followed by standout rookie Ayomanor with an 81.6 and Jaelyn Duncan near the top of the line. The night also exposed decision points at several spots, including the tight end room, where Chig Okonkwo flashed but ended the evening in the bottom five among blockers. The Titans will draw meaningful conclusions from this tape as they approach the regular-season roster decisions.

Overall, the game reinforced the Titans’ plan to evaluate young talent across multiple units. Brooks’ performance added optimism about the defense’s internal competition and potential splash plays, while Helm and Ayomanor provided playoff-lit flashes for the receiving corps—important notes for fantasy managers watching for emerging rotational contributors. The Falcons offered a contrasting showcase of depth as both teams looked ahead to Week 1 prep, but the Titans’ young core appeared ready to push for meaningful snaps when the games count begins.