How is the Tennessee Titans’ roster shaping up following the first wave of NFL free agency?
The Tennessee Titans spent the first wave of NFL free agency plugging both long-term and short-term holes. General manager Mike Borgonzi has taken a concise approach to build the trenches while targeting durable players. With most notable free agents off the board, the first wave of player acquisition has officially concluded.
The Titans also hold the No. 1 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. With major shake-ups via free agency likely in our rearview mirror, we’ve ranked their current position groups worst to best.
Quarterback
The Titans currently have the worst quarterback situation in the NFL. Signing Brandon Allen to “compete” with Will Levis obviously doesn’t change that. Borgonzi appears to be targeting Miami Hurricanes QB Cam Ward at No. 1 overall.
Wide Receiver
Calvin Ridley is the only proven asset at wide receiver on the roster. Head coach Brian Callahan can’t rely on Jha’Quan Jackson and Treylon Burks, and replacing Nick Westbrook-Ikhine with Van Jefferson was a downgrade. The Titans need to draft instant contributors at receiver.
EDGE
Arden Key and Dre’Mont Jones are the current starters. Jones has inside-outside versatility and shouldn’t play EDGE full time. Releasing Harold Landry created an even larger hole than the one already present after the Titans recorded the third-fewest sacks in the league last season.
Off-ball Linebackers
Borgonzi traded Kenneth Murray to the Dallas Cowboys. Cody Barton is the new starter, but the Titans have nothing proven opposite their free-agent signing. Is Otis Reese, Cedric Gray, or James Williams the answer? Linebacker is a big-time need.
Safety
Xavier Woods is a short-term solution opposite Amani Hooker. The Titans also re-signed Mike Brown, who provides adequate depth. Borgonzi could still target a safety in the draft with more upside.
Tight End
Chigoziem Okonkwo and Josh Whyle are useful tight ends at the position. Nick Vannett was TE3 last season, and remains available in free agency. The Titans could use another player here, especially one capable of replacing Vannett as the premier in-line blocker.
Cornerback
The cornerback spot received an unexpected shake-up following Chido Awuzie’s release. Jarvis Brownlee Jr. is now the starter opposite L’Jarius Sneed. Roger McCreary is the nickel, and Darrell Baker Jr. was retained to provide depth. This group’s performance ceiling largely depends on Sneed’s health.
Offensive Line
Could the offensive line actually be a strength for a change? Signing Dan Moore Jr. and Kevin Zeitler, and moving JC Latham to right tackle has potentially upgraded three spots. The Titans appear to be entering the season without a clear-cut weakness on the offensive line, though it’s worth monitoring Lloyd Cushenberry’s recovery from a season-ending Achilles.
Running Back
Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears should continue to form a formidable one-two punch in Callahan’s backfield. Pollard was a workhorse, and Spears should be more involved when healthy. Will the Titans acquire a powerful goal-line back via the draft?
Interior Defensive Line
Jeffery Simmons and T’Vondre Sweat alter opposing game plans. Sebastian Joseph-Day was wisely re-signed, as was Keondre Coburn. The addition of Jones adds another layer to the best overall position group on the Titans.