Titans coach Mike Vrabel has long preached the virtue of versatility at every position.
One experiment along those lines this offseason: Vrabel said Tuesday that 2021 third-round draft pick Elijah Molden, who’s almost solely been used as a nickel cornerback in his first two seasons, will get a look at safety during the offseason.
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