The Tennessee Titans are reaching a pivotal point in camp, and Sunday’s preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Nissan Stadium could say a lot about Cordell Volson’s standing.
Tennessee wrapped up a joint practice with Seattle on Friday and, by all accounts, held its own against the defending Super Bowl champions. That came after an uneven trip to Santa Clara and a loss to the San Francisco 49ers last week, so the Titans at least head into the preseason matchup with a little momentum.
For Volson, though, the spotlight is much sharper. He entered camp as a possible answer at right guard, but his summer has not gone the way he needed. Last Thursday against the 49ers, he was a problem for the offense.
In 23 snaps, Volson gave up a sack and was beaten out by rookie Fernando Carmona. Pro Football Focus credited him with a 74.8 run-blocking grade, but his pass protection came in at a shaky 58.6.
Right now, Volson appears to be behind Carmona and Jackson Slater on the depth chart at right guard. That leaves him fighting not for a starting job, but for one of the last seats in the offensive line room. His previous starting experience with the Bengals still gives him a case to stick, but he needs to show more than he has so far.
If Carmona keeps trending as the favorite for the right guard spot, Volson’s path narrows even further. Another rough showing against Seattle would push the 28-year-old firmly onto the roster bubble, with Tennessee’s preseason finale against the Chicago Bears still to come next week at home.
Sunday night feels like a checkpoint for Volson. If he doesn’t take advantage of it, the Titans may start looking elsewhere for interior depth.
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