{
  "id": 2038744,
  "title": "Fifth-round pick Fernando Carmona pushing for starting guard job with Titans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/fifth-round-pick-fernando-carmona-pushing-for-starting-guard-job-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T23:26:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fifth-round-pick-fernando-carmona-232644187.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Tennessee Titans have bolstered their offensive line with several experienced players this offseason, but rookie Fernando Carmona may emerge as one of their starting guards for the upcoming season. Carmona, a fifth-round selection, made his preseason debut in the Titans' first exhibition game last week and is poised for a similar role this week. Head coach Robert Saleh expressed confidence in Carmona's potential, stating that the young guard is making every effort to secure a starting position. Carmona, who played left tackle at San Jose State and Arkansas before transitioning to guard during his final season with the Razorbacks, credits his growth to the veteran guidance of defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. Carmona acknowledged that practicing alongside Simmons has exposed flaws in his technique, which the veteran player is actively working with Carmona to correct. The Titans are optimistic that Saleh's leadership will guide the team to greater success compared to recent years, and Carmona's acquisition could play a pivotal role in that ambition.",
  "summary": "The Titans added several veteran offensive linemen this offseason, but a rookie that joined the team on the final day of the draft may wind up as one of their five starters come week one.",
  "key_points": [
    "Fifth-round pick Fernando Carmona vies for starting guard role with Titans.",
    "Rookie made preseason debut in Titans' first exhibition game.",
    "Coach Robert Saleh confident in Carmona's potential to start."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}