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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)\u2014Players were met by what they called \u201cexcessive\u201d security Thursday when they arrived at the Tennessee Titans<\/a> practice facility when they attempted to report under a federal judge\u2019s ruling to lift the NFL lockout.<\/p>\n

Two armed off-duty police officers in uniform joined the Titans director of security, Steve Berk, at the only open side gate to the facility Thursday. The main gate remains chained and locked as it has since the NFL lockout began March 12. A member of the team\u2019s security detail is also stationed at the player\u2019s entrance into the building.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a little excessive,\u201d right guard Jake Scott<\/a>(notes)<\/a>,<\/span> the Titans\u2019 players representative, said of the security presence. \u201cI guess they don\u2019t want us in, and they don\u2019t want what would appear to meet a judge\u2019s orders.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut there\u2019s not a lot we can do as players except show up and ask and get sent away. We can\u2019t force our way in the building. We\u2019re not going to do that. We\u2019re going to show up, ask and be told no.\u201d<\/p>\n

A person familiar with the Titans security said the team has had off-duty officers at the facility to assist with security since the lockout began. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Titans have not publicly commented on security.<\/p>\n

But, the officers weren\u2019t seen Tuesday by reporters when a handful of Titans tried to report in pouring rain.<\/p>\n

Scott met briefly Thursday with senior executive vice president Steve Underwood and asked to use the weight room. Underwood told no. Scott then left along with four other Titans who also tried to report, including tight end Jared Cook<\/a>(notes)<\/a><\/span> and safety Michael Griffin<\/a>(notes)<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson late Wednesday rejected the NFL\u2019s request to put her order lifting the lockout on hold pending further appeals.<\/p>\n

The security detail may not be needed in the future. The NFL sent a memo to clubs saying players can resume voluntary workouts at facilities, meet with coaches and go over playbooks starting Friday. The Titans haven\u2019t had a chance to meet as a team with new coach Mike Munchak or pick up playbooks, a crucial delay for a franchise trying to rebound from a 6-10 season.<\/p>\n

Scott said that great news.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis means that players can get back to work and start preparing for the 2011 season. Hopefully the free agency comes sooner than later,\u201d he wrote in an e-mail to the AP.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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