Report: Titans players gathered for workout, broke COVID-19 protocols

A group of Tennessee Titans held a group workout on Sept. 30 despite the NFL's directive that banned such gatherings while the club's facility was closed due to its COVID-19 outbreak, sources told team reporter Paul Kuharsky.

Kuharsky's source adds quarterback Ryan Tannehill was present for the workout.

The meetup took place at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, where private school students saw a group of football players they identified as members of the Titans.

Tennessee's team building was initially closed on Sept. 29 - the beginning of its outbreak - and the franchise was instructed not to hold any in-person meetings or practices at the facility or elsewhere.

A total of 20 players and personnel staff contracted the virus last week. With two more players testing positive on Wednesday, the Titans' Week 5 contest against the Buffalo Bills is now in jeopardy.

The NFL and NFLPA are investigating whether the club was violating COVID-19 protocols before and during the outbreak, including potential mask violations in its clubhouse.

Titans players quickly reacted to the news and showed support for their teammates.

Possible penalties for the workout could include fines, costing Tennessee draft picks, or altering the club's draft position, per Kuharsky.

Head coach Mike Vrabel and general manager Jon Robinson didn't return requests for comments regarding the report.