Titans coach calls hit by Bears safety Xavier Woods on Wan’Dale Robinson in joint practice ‘cheap’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — During the final joint training camp practice on Thursday, Chicago Bears safety Xavier Woods delivered a hard hit to Titans wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson during a two-minute drill. Titans coach Robert Saleh succinctly labeled the play as "cheap." Following the hit, Robinson was evaluated for a potential concussion.

Titans quarterback Cam Ward emphasized the need for improvement on his over-the-middle pass. Chicago defensive back Xavier Woods, who executed the hit, recounted the incident, deeming it completely unacceptable. Titans left guard Peter Skoronski concurred, stating that such behavior has no place in practice, where players should refrain from reckless tactics.

Both Skoronski and veteran center Austin Schlottmann rushed to the scene after observing the play. While acknowledging the competitive nature of the drill, Skoronski maintained that the hit was entirely out of bounds. Titans head coach Robert Saleh, however, expressed satisfaction with the players' ability to maintain composure in the face of the aggressive play.

Chicago's head coach Ben Johnson also addressed the media after the practice, noting that several Bears players experienced cramps in the humid conditions of the midday training session. Despite the challenges, Caleb Williams demonstrated strong performance, throwing the ball effectively, and accounting for interceptions.