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Titans Release Two Players After Rookie Minicamp

The Tennessee Titans made some roster moves after rookie minicamp.
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Sep 14, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers safety Jerrin Thompson (1) lines up for a play against the New Mexico Lobos at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images
Sep 14, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers safety Jerrin Thompson (1) lines up for a play against the New Mexico Lobos at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images | John Reed-Imagn Images

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The Tennessee Titans are crossing a few names off the list -- at least for now -- following the end of rookie minicamp.

Per team reporter Jim Wyatt, the Titans have waived former West Florida cornerback Virgil Lemons and former Auburn safety Jerrin Thompson. Both players were among the 16 undrafted rookies signed by the Titans following the 2025 NFL Draft.

Additionally, the Titans announced the signings of wide receiver TJ Sheffield and tight end Drake Dabney after performing at rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.

Thompson played his first four seasons of college at Texas, all of which he spent as teammates with fellow Titans undrafted linebacker David Gbenda. Thompson finished his Texas career with 49 appearances while tallying 176 total tackles, 18 pass breakups, five interceptions and one pick-six.

He then transferred to Auburn for the 2024 season, where he played in 12 games while posting 65 total tackles, one sack and two interceptions.

Here's the full list of undrafted free agents the Titans signed after the draft:

  • Utah running back Micah Bernard
  • Auburn defensive tackle Philip Blidi
  • Florida offensive lineman Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson
  • North Carolina linebacker Desmond Evans
  • Texas linebacker David Gbenda
  • Iowa cornerback Jermani Harris
  • Western Kentucky defensive back Garnett Hollis Jr.
  • Boston College defensive lineman Cam Horsley
  • Penn State defensive back Jalen Kimber
  • West Florida defensive back Virgil Lemons
  • Syracuse defensive back Clarence Lewis
  • Northern Illinois defensive lineman Devonte O'Malley
  • Auburn defensive lineman Isaiah Raikes
  • Miami wide receiver Xavier Restrepo
  • Memphis defensive back Davion Ross
  • Auburn safety Jerrin Thompson

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Zach Dimmitt is the Deputy Editor for Texas Longhorns On SI and Texas A&M Aggies On SI. He also contributes as a writer for the On SI channels of the Oregon Ducks, Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans. He was previously the editor-in-chief of Buffalo Bills on SI, Philadelphia Eagles on SI and Seattle Seahawks on SI. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Dimmitt received his Bachelor’s Degree in journalism at the University of Texas at Austin in 2022. He originally started with SI’s Fan Nation network in 2021, providing extensive coverage of the NFL and NBA along with college football and basketball. In that time, Dimmitt has published thousands of stories and has reached millions of people across multiple fan bases. You can follow him on X at @ZachDimmitt7

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