Report: Nashville expected to be named host city of 2019 NFL Draft

Jason Wolf | The Tennessean

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Two days before NFL owners officially pick a host city for the 2019 NFL Draft, a report has emerged that Nashville is expected to be selected.

ESPN reported on Monday morning that Nashville is expected to be named the host city of the 2019 draft.

The other candidates are Las Vegas, Denver, Kansas City, Mo., and a combination bid from Cleveland and Canton, Ohio.

A different kind of pick tipping: Nashville is expected to be named host of the 2019 NFL Draft at this week’s owners meetings in Atlanta, per league sources. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 21, 2018

The league declined to comment on what it deemed “speculation.”

Owners are expected to vote on the matter Wednesday morning.

Other items on the agenda for the spring league meeting, which begins Tuesday in Atlanta, include:

* A proposal to have all player ejections subject to replay review. The prospect of ejections could become more commonplace after the league in March passed a rule against players lowering their helmets to initiate contact with opposing players.

* A proposal to change kickoffs in an effort to reduce concussions. Potential changes include eliminating running starts for coverage units, requiring five men to line up on both sides of the ball, the placement of players on the return team in relation to the ball and eliminating two-man “wedge” blocks.

* Discussing the NFL’s policy for players during the national anthem.

* Approving David Tepper as the new owner of the Carolina Panthers.

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Titans offseason schedule

OTAs: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, May 29-30, June 1, June 4-7

Mandatory minicamp: June 12-14