The 2026 NFL offseason is finally settling down. Free agency has wrapped up, the draft is complete, and the Tennessee Titans have just finished their rookie minicamp. For the newest members of the team, it's a moment to catch their breath and let everything sink in after a whirlwind few months.

But for first-round draft pick Carnell Tate, the real work is just beginning—and we're not just talking about learning the playbook. Veteran wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson made it clear that Tate will be taking on the time-honored tradition of rookie duties, just like every other first-year player.

"He's just like everybody else," Robinson said with a grin. "Those rookie dinners and things like that... but I'm really excited about him. I think he's going to elevate our offense and do great things. Ready to work with him."

When asked if Tate would still be footing the bill despite Robinson's own new contract, the veteran didn't hesitate. "Oh yeah, he's gonna have his rookie duties. I don't care if I just got a new deal—he just got a new deal, too!"

In the NFL, rookie duties are a rite of passage. Whether it's picking up the tab for team dinners or running errands for the veterans, these traditions help build camaraderie and remind every newcomer that respect is earned. And as Robinson's comments show, even a first-round pick isn't getting a pass.

For Titans fans, it's all in good fun—and a sign that the team's chemistry is already building strong. After all, nothing brings a locker room together like a rookie buying the first round of steaks.