NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans will have former linebacker Tim Shaw, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2014, serve as an honorary team captain before they kickoff Sunday's season opener in New Orleans.
Former Saints safety Steve Gleason will serve as their honorary captain. Gleason was diagnosed with ALS after eight seasons with the Saints.
Titans coach Mike Vrabel and Saints coach Dennis Allen both agreed to have Shaw and Gleason serve as honorary captains on Sunday. This will be the first time Shaw travels with the team.
Shaw played 48 games for the Titans from 2010-2012.