Titans GM Jon Robinson calls Vic Beasley's absence from training camp unexcused, says LB will report 'in near future'
Three days after Vic Beasley was scheduled to arrive at Titans training camp, general manager Jon Robinson released a statement on the outside linebacker's absence.
“On Tuesday July 28th, we placed Vic Beasley on the Reserve-Did Not Report list," Robinson said Thursday. "I have been in contact with Vic, he is not here, he understands his absence is unexcused, and he told me he will be reporting to camp in the near future. Our current focus is on the players that are here now, getting everyone acclimated to the protocols, our building, and our football program. We will have the same acclimation process with Vic when he reports.”
On Wednesday, NFL Network reported that Beasley missed a second straight day of camp. The network reported there has been "no communication on why or where he is."
The Titans signed the 28-year-old outside linebacker and No. 8 overall pick in 2015 to a one-year, $9.5 million deal in March. Beasley has 37 1/2 sacks through his first five NFL seasons, including a league-leading 15 1/2 in 2016. His production dipped in recent years, but his potential was enough for the Titans to hand him a prove-it deal as they eyed improving their pass rush.