Tennessee Titans Sign Former Minnesota Vikings’ RB Alexander Mattison
When the Tennessee Titans announced the signing of former Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison, it didn’t just make headlines—it sent a quiet ripple through the locker room, a sign that change was coming.
Mattison stepped off the private jet into the humid Nashville afternoon with a duffel slung over his shoulder and a new chapter ahead. Once the heir apparent in Minnesota, he’d spent years waiting for his moment behind Dalvin Cook, and when the chance came in 2023, it hadn’t gone quite as planned. A season of mixed results and high expectations had left him hungry. Not bitter—just ready.
Coach Brian Callahan met him at the facility. “You’re not here to be Derrick Henry,” he said plainly. “You’re here to be Alexander Mattison. That’s what we need.”
Mattison nodded. He’d always respected the Titans’ physical identity—tough, bruising football. It wasn’t a place for highlight reels and flair; it was a place for work. That suited him just fine.
In his first practice, he ran with a chip on his shoulder. Pads popped, defenders grunted, and Mattison ran like he was breaking tackles from the past as much as the ones in front of him. The offensive line took notice. So did the fans. It wasn’t long before #MattisonMode started trending in Tennessee.
No one knew if he’d be the next breakout star or just another piece in the Titans’ evolving offense. But one thing was clear—Alexander Mattison had found a team that matched his mindset. And in Nashville, he had a chance to turn the page—and write a new story.
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