Titans activate JC Latham from PUP, add safety Hudson Clark as camp ramps up

The Tennessee Titans moved two roster items to the front of their training-camp calendar on Thursday, a sign the club is trying to get key work in before the practices tighten in late July and early August. Head coach Robert Saleh said at a press conference that right tackle JC Latham has been activated from the physically unable to perform list, freeing him to ramp back up on the field rather than continuing to be limited by the PUP designation.

Saleh’s description of the immediate plan was straightforward. Latham is expected to spend the next couple of days increasing his workload, with the intention of being fully integrated into the practice mix by Saturday. In practical terms, activation from PUP means the team no longer has to count the player as unavailable under that specific list, but it does not necessarily mean a player will be hit with full-speed repetitions immediately. The early window is usually about gradually building participation after a downtime period.

For the Titans, the timing matters because training camp is when continuity is built at the line of scrimmage, especially for the offensive tackle positions where communication and technique are tested daily against live work. Latham’s role as right tackle makes his availability particularly relevant, since that spot typically sees heavy responsibility in pass protection and in the run-game second level. The team’s goal, as outlined by Saleh, appears to be getting Latham back to a full practicing rhythm quickly enough to matter during the stretch of camp practices that feed preseason games.

In a separate transaction, Tennessee also moved to add depth in the defensive secondary by signing safety Hudson Clark. The announcement indicates Clark will join the roster group working toward camp availability, giving the Titans another option for reps at a position that often rotates through different coverage looks and personnel packages. Even without further detail from the initial report, a camp signing at safety generally indicates the club is continuing to evaluate competitive depth and practice fit as the roster trims later in the summer.

The two moves land in the same week, but they do different jobs for the team. Activating Latham addresses an offensive continuity concern tied to a specific player’s readiness timeline, while signing Clark is about expanding the competition pool in the secondary. Together, they reflect how NFL teams typically manage camp: one step is removing a restriction on a player returning to action, and the other is keeping rosters fluid enough to create competition and cover uncertainty at other spots.

What to watch next is how quickly Latham truly reaches full participation by Saturday, including whether the coaching staff treats his practices as full-team work or a phased involvement. Also watch how Clark fits into the defensive rotation, especially whether he earns early reps in base coverages or special teams work as the Titans continue organizing their camp workload. With practice time limited, the next few practices will provide the clearest indication of each move’s impact on Tennessee’s short-term preparation.