NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Titans rookie linebacker Rashaan Evans returned to practice on Wednesday.

Well, sort of.

Evans was in uniform for stretch and took part in a handful of plays in individual drills. But he was shut down after that brief appearance, and returned to work on his conditioning.

Coach Mike Vrabel said he's not quite ready.

"Rashaan wasn't feeling great after individuals," Vrabel said. "So we'll give him more treatment and we'll give him some more time and hopefully, as soon as he's ready, we'll get him back out there."

Over the last week, has been observed working on a side field while his teammates practiced, seemingly doing more each day.

While he hasn't been practicing, the Titans linebacker has worked on his conditioning, and building strength.

Kettlebells, ropes and ladders have all been a part of his on-field routine. He's watched a boatload of film.

What the team's first-round pick from Alabama wants most, however, is to get back on the field. And to stay there.

On Wednesday, speaking to reporters for the first time since a setback early in training camp, Evans said he's champing at the bit to return.

"I'm doing good right now," Evans said. "I'm just taking everything slow right now, and whatever the trainers need me to do, that's what I have been doing basically.