Cor’Dale Flott’s helmet became a bigger story than some actual plays during Tennessee’s 26-3 loss to the Texans on Sunday, as NFL fans on X piled on with jokes about the Titans cornerback’s oversized look.
Flott, who signed with Tennessee as a free agent in March after four seasons with the Giants, wears No. 18 and stands 6-foot-2. On Sunday, his helmet drew plenty of attention online, with one fan writing, “Bros helmet getting bigger each week 💀” Another added, “I know it’s AI; but them dudes are getting ridiculous.
They should just switch to flag football. Not near as many traumatic head injuries in Rugby.”
A third fan posted, “looks goofy but if it saves his brain, let him” while someone else quipped, “Bro looks like megamind out there.”
The second comment claimed the image was AI-generated, but that has not been confirmed. Game recaps did not address the helmet, and it was hardly the only thing getting joked about on X, where a staffer’s viral fall behind the end zone also made the rounds.
The Titans’ night on the field was rough from start to finish. Houston improved to 1-4, while Tennessee dropped to 0-5 at Nissan Stadium.
Flott’s game ended with a chest injury, according to The Tennessean, which said he would not return. CBS Sports reported that he briefly came back before leaving again. Micah Robinson stepped in for him.
The injury came on an overthrown pass in the end zone. Isaiah Oliver collided with Flott and Texans tight end Dalton Schultz on the play. Flott had also entered concussion protocol with the Giants last October, though no report connected that to the helmet situation.
Cam Ward, who drew attention last week for a postgame warning to reporters, threw for 170 yards. Tennessee has now lost five straight to open the season.
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