Titans open 2002 with Bishop's Eagles

The NFL unveiled its 2002 schedule Thursday and the Tennessee Titans slate of games has a little different look than in years past.

For one thing, realignment has taken away twice-a-year games with Cincinnati, Baltimore and Pittsburgh, though those teams are still on the 2002 schedule once.

The Titans open the year at home on Sept. 8 against the Philadelphia Eagles at noon in a quick homecoming game for ex-Titans strong safety Blaine Bishop who signed with the Eagles after being a salary cap casualty in February. Former Titans tackle Jon Runyan will also be returning as an Eagle.

Bishop, upon signing with Philadelphia, vowed to prove to the Titans he could still play and to