Taylor Lewan is a former American professional football tackle who played nine seasons in the NFL for the Tennessee Titans. A standout at the University of Michigan, where he earned All-American honors twice, Lewan was drafted by the Titans in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft. He was selected for three consecutive Pro Bowls from 2016 to 2019, recognizing his performance as one of the league's top offensive tackles. Recurring injuries led to his release from the Titans in 2023. Following his playing career, Lewan transitioned into sports media as a co-host of the "Bussin' With The Boys" podcast.
July 22, 1991: Taylor Lewan Born
On July 22, 1991, Taylor Curtis Lewan was born. He would become an American former professional football tackle.
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2003: Titans last AFC Championship Game
The text mentions the Titans making it to their first AFC Championship Game since 2003.
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2009: Enrolled at University of Michigan
In 2009, Lewan enrolled at the University of Michigan, where he majored in general studies, and redshirted his freshman year.
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2010: Appeared in 11 Games
During the 2010 season, Lewan appeared in 11 games, including nine as a starter, and took over the starting left tackle role from Mark Huyge.
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2011: Starting Offensive Tackle
In 2011, Lewan was a starting offensive tackle for the Wolverines and earned second team All-conference recognition.
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2012: Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year
In 2012, Lewan was named the Big Ten Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year and named to the All-Big Ten first team.
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2013: Second Time Offensive Lineman of the Year
In 2013, Lewan was named Big Ten Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year for the second season in a row.
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2014: Drafted by Tennessee Titans
In 2014, Lewan was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the first round of the NFL draft.
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2014: Signed with the Tennessee Titans
In 2014, Lewan was selected by the Tennessee Titans and signed a four-year contract with a signing bonus.
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2015: Named Starting Left Tackle
In 2015, Lewan was named the starting left tackle for the Titans and started in 15 games.
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October 23, 2016: First NFL Touchdown
On October 23, 2016, Lewan scored his first NFL touchdown on a 10-yard pass from Marcus Mariota.
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2016: Started All 16 Games
In 2016, Lewan started all 16 games for the Titans, blocking for DeMarco Murray.
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April 25, 2017: Titans Picked Up Fifth-Year Option
On April 25, 2017, the Titans picked up the fifth-year option on Lewan's rookie contract.
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December 19, 2017: Named to Second Pro Bowl
On December 19, 2017, Lewan was named to his second Pro Bowl.
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2017: Ranked 72nd on NFL Top 100
In 2017, Lewan was ranked 72nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.
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July 27, 2018: Signed Contract Extension
On July 27, 2018, Lewan signed a five-year, $80 million contract extension with the Titans, making him the highest-paid offensive lineman in league history.
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December 18, 2018: Selected to Third Consecutive Pro Bowl
On December 18, 2018, Lewan was selected to his third consecutive Pro Bowl.
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2018: Ranked 78th on NFL Top 100
In 2018, Lewan was ranked 78th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.
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July 24, 2019: Suspended Four Games
On July 24, 2019, Lewan announced he was suspended four games after failing a drug test.
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2019: Third Consecutive Pro Bowl Selection
In 2019, Lewan was named to his third consecutive Pro Bowl.
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2019: Ranked 77th on NFL Top 100
In 2019, Lewan was ranked 77th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.
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2019: Started 'Bussin' With the Boys' Podcast
In the summer of 2019, Lewan and former teammate Will Compton started a podcast called "Bussin With the Boys".
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October 2020: Surgery for Torn ACL
The text refers to an October 2020 surgery to repair a torn ACL that left him with permanent damage.
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October 19, 2020: Placed on Injured Reserve
On October 19, 2020, Lewan was placed on injured reserve after tearing his ACL.
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2022: Ruled Out For The Year
Lewan suffered a knee injury in Week 2 of the 2022 season and was ruled out for the year.
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February 10, 2023: Lewan Expected Release
On February 10, 2023, Lewan announced that he believed the Titans would release him and that he would be considering retirement.
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May 2023: Filed Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
In May 2023, Lewan filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. James Andrews over a 2020 surgery.
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2023: Released by the Titans
In 2023, Lewan was released by the Titans after sustaining season-ending injuries in two of his final three seasons.
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