Titans likely open preseason without first round pick in back to back seasons.

The Tennessee Titans rookie ILB Rashaan Evans has not practiced since July 28. As of right now, there aren’t any indications that he will be returning anytime soon.

HC Mike Vrabel initially addressed Evans departure from practice as possibly being a byproduct of the heat.

Clearly, that is not the case.

Evans would not be out this long due to strictly heat-related/conditioning issues. In fact, one would assume Evans would have suited up the next day to become acclimated to the Nashville temperatures.

According to a source who was present during the July 28th practice, Evans was pursuing the ball at the time of injury.