News Around the AFC South

Houston Texans

• After missing the 2022 season due to an APL (Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia) diagnosis, wide receiver John Metchie lll will be involved in the off-season program.
• Mascot Toro took home awards for “Video of the Year” and “Stunt of the Year” during the annual NFL Mascot Summit.

Indianapolis Colts

• On Monday, the team started their off-season program and hosted 46 prospects during their Local Pro Day.
• Tight end Pharaoh Brown was signed.
• A schedule of events for the 2023 NFL Draft was released.
• Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. remains hopeful about a contract extension.
• Ahead of the draft, the team has visited with quarterback C.J. Stroud, quarterback Anthony Richardson, cornerback Julius Brents, and cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse, and had private workouts with quarterback Will Levis and quarterback Jaren Hall.
• Before being traded to the Dallas Cowboys, cornerback Stephon Gilmore requested a trade, which answered why the team would trade a veteran and leader in the locker room.

Tennessee Titans

• The team agreed to terms for a contract extension with defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.
• “Roughly two dozen” attended the Titans Local Pro Day.
• A list of jersey numbers for new players was released.

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