The Tennessee Titans should be seller’s at the NFL trade deadline (Nov. 5)
The Tennessee Titans fell a hopeless 1-5 following Sunday’s blowout defeat to the Buffalo Bills. Firmly out of the postseason race by the conclusion of October, the Titans are instead competing for the No. 1 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. General manager Ran Carthon should be a seller at the upcoming NFL trade deadline (November 5). The Titans desperately need resources to continue rebuilding the organization.
Carthon possesses several intriguing talents on his roster that could garner interest from around the league. The Titans should attempt to move the following players before the deadline.
DeAndre Hopkins
DeAndre Hopkins is easily Tennessee’s most intriguing asset, and he’s their likeliest player to be traded. The Titans continue to refuse to involve their five-time Pro Bowler. Hopkins recorded one reception for negative yards against the Bills on Sunday. He’s arguably the best receiver left on the market after Davante Adams and Amari Cooper were traded. He’s also on an extremely affordable, expiring contract with a base salary of $8.2 million, per Over The Cap.
Potential Suitors: Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers
Nick Folk
The Titans are one of five teams that have converted 100 percent of their field goal attempts this season. Nick Folk is a perfect nine-for-nine. The soon-to-be-40-year-old Folk is also on an expiring contract. Kicker trades are rare, but postseason contenders like the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers are struggling to locate consistency in the kicking game.
Potential Suitors: Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers
Quandre Diggs
Quandre Diggs has been really good for the Titans this season. He’s an unquestioned every-down starter at safety opposite Amani Hooker, especially after Jamal Adams’ release. The aging Diggs is a high-level defender that should be available for a sixth-or-seventh-round pick. He’s on an expiring contract, and probably wouldn’t entertain returning to Nashville in 2025.
Potential Suitors: Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys
Daniel Brunskill
The Titans downgraded Daniel Brunskill to backup offensive lineman, promoting Dillon Radunz to starting right guard. Radunz has performed above expectations and may still be a long-term piece up front. Offensive line play is a pandemic around the league. Brunskill is a veteran who has strung together quality seasons as a starter. He’s on an expiring contract and would improve a few units around the league.
Potential Suitor: Seattle Seahawks
Chig Okonkwo
Chigoziem Okonkwo had a season-best performance against the Bills, recording four receptions for 50 receiving yards. Okonkwo remains on an affordable rookie contract through 2025, so Carthon shouldn’t be overly hesitant to move him, but he shouldn’t ignore a good offer, either. Josh Whyle is the starting tight end and the roster has other young players at the position such as David Martin-Robinson and Thomas Odukoya.
Potential Suitors: Washington Commanders
Tyler Boyd
The Titans probably shouldn’t move both Hopkins and Tyler Boyd as they continue learning if Will Levis is a franchise quarterback. If Hopkins doesn’t garner the expected interest, perhaps Boyd is the alternative. The veteran is on an expiring contract and currently leads the Titans in receptions (18).
Potential Suitors: San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Chargers