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Rashad Weaver paces Titans defense in NFL debut

Pitt product Rashad Weaver made a statement in his professional debut for the Tennessee Titans on Friday night, as he led the team or tied for the team lead in sacks, tackles for losses, quarterback hits and pass breakups in a 23-3 preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons.

All told, the 6’4”, 259-pound defensive end came up with 1.5 sacks, two tackles for losses, two quarterback hits and one pass breakup in the game, and the constant pressure he applied to Falcons signal-callers A.J. McCarron and Feleipe Franks contributed to their combined passer rating of 22.5, their 33.