Author: Erik Bacharach, Nashville Tennessean

The hard part for the Tennessee Titans — luring Jadeveon Clowney to join the team— is over. Next up: Getting him in the building.

Vic Beasley’s initial report date was set for July 28, but he remained away from the team in what GM Jon Robinson said was an unexcused absence.

Derrick Henry, the 2019 NFL rushing champion, carried the Titans during their run to the AFC title game. Tennessee is rewarding him accordingly.

The Tennessee Titans and Derrick Henry are not expected to reach agreement on a long-term extension by Wednesday’s franchise-tag deadline.

“I support our players using peaceful protests and their platforms to advance us as a nation,” Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk said in a statement.

Now a resident at Massachusetts General, Myron Rolle has jumped headfirst into the battle against COVD-19: “I’m happy to be able to join the fight.”

The Tennessee Titans opted to stick with the quarterback they know by re-signing Ryan Tannehill rather than pursuing Tom Brady in free agency.

Veteran tight end Delanie Walker played in Nashville for seven seasons and went to three Pro Bowls during his time with the Titans.

“We’re just out here to try to give them a little bit of hope,” Titans general manager Jon Robinson said of his team’s relief efforts.