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Former linebacker Tim Shaw and former safety Steve Gleason have been named honorary captains for the Tennessee Titans and New Orleans Saints, respectively, for their season opener. Shaw, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2014, will be traveling with the Titans for the first time. Gleason, known for his blocked punt in the Saints' first game in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, will stand alongside the Saints' captains for the coin toss.
Tennessee Titans
- Former Titans linebacker Tim Shaw will serve as an honorary team captain for the Titans in their season opener against the Saints.
- Shaw played 48 games for the Titans from 2010-2012 and served as the special teams captain in 2011 and 2012.
- Despite being wheelchair-bound, Shaw regularly attends Titans practices and has a locker at the team's facility.
New Orleans Saints
- Former Saints safety Steve Gleason will serve as an honorary team captain for the Saints in their season opener against the Titans.
- Gleason is known for his blocked punt in the Saints' first game in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
- He will stand alongside the Saints' captains for the coin toss.