A big welcome to our Tennessee Titans family, as well as to those Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts fans who have found their way to our weekly AFC South roundup article.
Before we get to roundup, there is a big offseason event this week, as the Titans will take part in mandatory minicamp from June 6-8. After that, Tennessee will have four more days of OTAs before camp in late July.
Of course, the talk early on at mandatory minicamp will be about Kevin Byard, who has been absent from the voluntary portion of the offseason program up until this point after taking part in years past.
For the record, I have zero doubt that Byard will be there, whether he has issues with the team stemming from the pay cut situation or not.
Now, what you came for: all of the biggest headlines for the Colts, Texans and Jaguars from the past week, with help from our friends over at Texans Wire, Colts Wire and Jags Wire.
Brandon McManus called the Jaguars to ask for a contract
After being released by the Denver Broncos recently, kicker Brandon McManus actually reached out to the Jaguars and expressed his interest before the two sides ultimately came to an agreement.
Doug Pederson: Jaguars have to 'pump the brakes' with Calvin Ridley
The Jaguars are happy with their new receiver thus far, but head coach Doug Pederson has to remind Calvin Ridley not to try and do too much during practice. Ridley says he’s thankful for that.
Josh Allen breaks silence with cryptic tweet amid OTA absence
Jags edge rusher Josh Allen, who is in the final year of his rookie deal, has been absent from OTAs but recently broke his silence with a cryptic tweet.
Texans should aggressively pursue DeAndre Hopkins
Texans Wire’s Mark Lane believes the team should “aggressively” pursue a reunion with free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who is reportedly interested in going back to Houston.
Laremy Tunsil among non-participants at Texans OTAs
Left tackle Laremy Tunsil is not taking part in OTAs this offseason, but it doesn’t appear to be injury-related. This is the same script he had in 2022 before participating in mandatory minicamp.
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans says C.J. Stroud 'progressing in the right direction'
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans praised rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud for the progress he’s making this offseason, saying the young signal-caller is “progressing well” and getting better every day.
Why Colts are unlikely to be DeAndre Hopkins' destination
Colts Wire’s Kevin Hickey explains why he believes Indianapolis will not be a landing spot for free-agent wideout, DeAndre Hopkins.
Biggest X-factors defining the Colts' 2023 season
Colts Wire’s Cody Manning breaks down what Indianapolis’ X-factors are for the 2023 season, one of which pertains to the development of rookie signal-caller, Anthony Richardson.
Report: Colts could sign WR Breshad Perriman after workout
The Colts recently worked out free-agent wide receiver Breshad Perriman and were in talks to sign the veteran. The two sides have yet to come to an agreement, though.
Colts' Michael Pittman Jr. dealing with hip injury
Colts wideout Michael Pittman is dealing with a minor hip injury, head coach Shane Steichen revealed. This doesn’t figure to be a big deal but hip injuries can be tricky, so this bears monitoring, especially with how important Pittman is to Indy in 2023.
