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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)  Nicholas Petit-Frere took the first step toward trying to claim the Tenne see Titans' starting right tackle position by returning to the practice  Jrue Holiday Jersey field on Saturday.Im must ble sed to be here. Literally, I hadnt put on pads or a helmet since (November). I had my injury to my shoulder and then to my knee, so I hadnt been able to put on a helmet until today, Petit-Frere said.Petit-Frere, a third- Cameron Reynolds Jersey round pick out of Ohio State in 2022, suffered a season-ending shoulder injury last Nov. 2 against Pittsburgh.He had surgery and was ready to return when the Titans began their offseason program in the spring, but he then suffered a knee injury that required arthroscopic surgery.ADVERTISEMENT  Petit-Frere began training camp on the physically unable to perform list and was activated Friday.Its been a long time coming for me to get out here and get a chance to play again, and for me to get a chance to show again what I can do and what I can become, Petit-Frere said.Petit-Frere wasted no time in jumping to the front of the line in the competition at right tackle, although Jaelyn Duncan and John Ojukwu also got some first-team snaps.Conditioning will be important as Petit-Frere prepares for Ray Allen Jersey  the Titans' preseason opener on Aug. 10 against San Francisco.Hes cleared and full go. Its just a matter of working him back into shape with the pads on, coach Brian Callahan said.Petit Brian Winters Jersey -Frere felt some fatigue after his first day back in pads.Im a little ga sed, but its going to come with more reps, more chances, more opportunities. I just have to keep working, keep grinding and getting better, he said.NOTES: WR DeAndre Hopkins but  Wesley Matthews Jersey will mi s several weeks with a knee injury, Callahan said. ... CB LJarius Sneed, S Jamal Adams and WR Treshaun Harrison were held out of Saturdays practice. G Saahdiq Charles was excused for personal reasons.  WR Kearis Jackson left the practice field after having his left ankle examined. CB Caleb Farley and WR Bryce Oliver also did not finish practice.___AP NFL: