National Football League

Munchak surprises Titans by ending camp day early

Published Aug. 22, 2011 8:50 p.m. ET

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New coach Mike Munchak may have just earned some extra loyalty from his Tennessee Titans. He just surprised them by ending training camp a day early and giving them Tuesday off.

Munchak pulled the Titans together at the end of practice Monday and told them the news.

The coach says players will get Tuesday off as they normally do during the regular season, while his coaches spend the day game-planning for Saturday night's game with the Chicago Bears. The Titans will resume practice Wednesday.

Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is expected back on the field after not working Monday for his first missed practice in training camp. Hasselbeck bit his tongue when hit from behind in last weekend's 17-16 loss to St. Louis.