NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Titans play-caller and outside linebackers coach Shane Bowen was put into COVID-19 protocol Saturday morning and didn’t travel with the team to Minnesota.
Tennessee’s defense struggled but the Titans managed a 31-30 win and moved to 3-0.
Bowen’s absence from the game was first reported jointly by PaulKuharsky.com and AtoZ Sports. [Unlocked]
.@BuckReising of @AtoZSports and I have confirmed defensive play-caller Shane Bowen was not with the #Titans in Minneapolis. We expect Vrabel will discuss during his presser at 12:20.
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) September 28, 2020
“We’ve followed all the protocols as it relates to COVID,” Mike Vrabel said. “We’re not into timetables as it relates to returns to play or returns to play or coach.”
We’re following the 100 memos that they have sent out verbatim.
Defensive assistant Matt Edwards handled outside linebackers, Vrabel called defensive plays and special teams coach Craig Aukerman had a headset to handle some Vrabel responsibilities if and when Vrabel weas preoccupied with the defense.
With Shane Bowen out on COVID-19 protocol, special teams coach Craig Aukerman took on additional responsibility. #Titans. pic.twitter.com/59QpUkOmJa
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) September 28, 2020
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