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Titans reportedly turned down two first-round picks

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The Titans are convinced that Cam Ward is the guy!

Adam Schefter reported tonight that the New York Giants offered the number three pick in this draft, their first-round pick in next year’s draft, and other draft assets to the Tennessee Titans for the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Titans turned it out down to draft Cam Ward. It would be interesting to know what the other draft assets were there, but that is quite the haul.

At the end of the day, Mike Borgonzi and the Titans front office decided they could not pass on the opportunity to take Ward. As a Titans fan, I love the conviction they have in Ward. There are no guarantees for next year. You simply cannot pass on the opportunity to get a franchise quarterback.

For the Giants, it marks the second straight year they tried to make a big swing to move up and get a quarterback. They struck out both times. Now, we will wait and see if they move back into the first round to get a quarterback.

How do you feel about this news? Did the Titans make the right decision?

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...-reportedly-turned-down-two-first-round-picks

 

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The L’Jarius Sneed trade between Titans and Chiefs is complete

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Here’s what the Titans and Chiefs did with the draft picks they exchanged in the L’Jarius Sneed trade.

When the Tennessee Titans made the bold decision to acquire cornerback L’Jarius Sneed from the Kansas City Chiefs last offseason, a total of three draft picks were swapped. Tennessee gave up a 2024 seventh-round pick and a 2025 third rounder. In exchange, the Titans got Sneed and a 2024 seventh-round selection.

With the 2025 NFL Draft now complete, we can now tally what both teams got out of the trade.

The Titans used last year’s seventh-round pick from the Chiefs to draft Michigan defensive end Jaylen Harrell at No. 252 overall. Harrell failed to make an impact for the Titans as a rookie, recording zero sacks and five quarterback pressures via 286 total defensive snaps.

The seventh-rounder the Chiefs got from Tennessee eventually went to Buffalo via a separate trade that helped Kansas City land Xavier Worthy in the first round. The Bills selected offensive tackle Travis Clayton with the Titans’ original seventh-round pick.

The real kicker was the 2025 third-round pick. On Friday, the Chiefs used Tennessee’s original selection (No. 66 overall) on

Given all the holes the Titans entered the draft with, new general manager Mike Borgonzi wishes the Titans had that pick. Ironically enough, it was Borgonzi who helped negotiate that trade last offseason from the other side as the Chiefs’ assistant GM.

Who did the Titans receive in the L’Jarius Sneed trade?​

• CB L’Jarius Sneed
• DE Jaylen Harrell

Who did the Chiefs get back for trading L’Jarius Sneed?​

• Seventh-round pick packaged in a 2024 trade for WR Xavier Worthy

How did L’Jarius Sneed play for the Titans after being traded from the Chiefs?​

Sneed’s first season in Tennessee was a nightmare. He appeared in just five contests before suffering a tricky season-ending quad injury. This offseason hasn’t been any kinder to Sneed. He’s currently dealing with a lawsuit over an alleged shooting at a car dealership.

Who won the L’Jarius Sneed trade between the Chiefs and Titans?​

The Chiefs are clear early winners. They’ll hope solves a long-term positional need for them. Meanwhile, the Titans awarded Sneed with a bloated four-year contract extension worth $76.4 million shortly after acquiring him and he played below-average.

Bookmark this as something to look back on following the 2025 season.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...d-trade-between-titans-and-chiefs-is-complete

 

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Titans Day 3 draft picks

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The Titans will kick off day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft

Today is the third and final day of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Tennessee Titans currently have six picks today, with two picks in each of the fourth, fifth, and sixth rounds. They have the first pick of the fourth round. If they don’t take a wide receiver, you will probably be able to hear my angry scream from wherever you are around 11:05 Central time this morning.

Speaking of angry screams, how much longer will Mel Kiper have to scream at our televisions before Shedeur Sanders is picked? Mel hasn’t been on a bender like this since the Jimmy Clausen draft. Mercifully for all of us, that tirade didn’t last as long because Claussen was drafted with the 16th pick in the second round. Plus, back then, the draft was only two days long, so Claussen was picked on the first day of the draft.

Finally, you can catch up on Day 1 and Day 2 of the draft with a look at some Titans grades. Here is what you need to know to follow the draft today:

Titans Day 3 NFL Draft picks and results​

• Round 4, pick 1 (103 overall): Chimere Dike, WR, Florida
• Round 4, pick 18 (120 overall): Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas (scouting report)
• Round 5, pick 3 (141 overall)
• Round 5, pick 31 (167 overall)
• Round 6, pick 2 (178 overall)
• Round 6, pick 12 (188 overall)

NFL Draft Day 3 Schedule​

Rounds 4-7 will be completed today, kicking off at 11 AM Central time.

How to watch the NFL Draft​

ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, and ESPN Deportes will all air the draft today.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2025/4/26/24417641/titans-day-three-draft-picks-2025

 

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2025 NFL Draft grades for the Tennessee Titans

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See how people around the internet grade the Titans 2025 draft class

A couple of things off the top, grading a draft right after it ends is ridiculous. No one knows what these players are going to look like come the fall or over the next three or four years. Just think about it this way, the draft community told us that Shedeur Sanders was going to be a first round pick. He went in the fifth round.

Secondly, the Tennessee Titans' 2025 NFL Draft class will ultimately be judged by the success or failure of Cam Ward. If he ends up being a franchise quarterback, the class is an easy A+. If he ends up being a failure, it will be hard to give them anything higher than a D.

Mike Borgonzi appears to have done a solid job in his first draft as the GM of the Titans. I would have liked to see a receiver or day two, but the guys they got on day three look to have some upside. With that being said, I refuse to get excited about a day three receiver before he produces in a regular season game. Too many of them have fooled me in training camp and preseason games over the years.

Here are the grades for the Titans draft class:

Chris Trapasso of CBS gives the Titans a B-

Nate Davis of USA Today gives the Titans a B

PFF gives the Titans an A

SI gives the Titans a B

Dan Wilkins of The Score gives the Titans a B

The NY Post gives the Titans a B

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2025/4/26/24418459/2025-nfl-draft-grades-for-tennessee-titans

 

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Tennessee Titans undrafted free agent tracker

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Keeping up with all of the guys the Titans sign after the draft ends.

The Tennessee Titans don’t have a seventh round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, so Mike Borgonzi and company will turn their attention to undrafted free agents. There will be plenty of guys still available who they had a draftable grade on. Sometimes, guys would prefer to go undrafted rather than be picked in the seventh round because they get to pick their spot. The Titans should be an attractive destination for UDFAs because of the lack of talent they have on their roster.

If you aren’t new to this, you already know that our very own Justin Melo, @JustinM_NFL on Twitter, is the best out there on reporting where guys sign. Give him a follow if you aren’t already.

I will be in and out for the rest of the night, but I will update this thread when I can with guys that are connected to the Titans. If you see a report, please drop it in the comments.

Undrafted free agents the Titans have reportedly signed:​

Cam Ward’s teammate at Miami Xavier Restrepo

“GOD NEVER FAILS” #TitanUp pic.twitter.com/6mUgm4Pb4R

— Xavier Restrepo (@XavierRestrepo1) April 26, 2025​

Titans reportedly signing former Utah running back Micah Bernard.

Another teammate of a member of this year’s draft class, Jalen Kember, DB, Penn State, per Melo.

David Gbenda, LB, Texas, is signing here per Arye Pulli.

Cam Horsley, DL, Boston College, per Matt Zenitz.

DB Davion Ross, per Aaron Wilson.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2025/4/26/24418188/tennessee-titans-undrafted-free-agent-tracker

 

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What GPA did the Titans get in the 2025 draft?

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Man, I love Keith Bulluck!

Yesterday, I did a recap of some of the 205 NFL Draft grades for the Tennessee Titans around the internet. This morning I came across a post on Twitter from Renee Bugner, who compiled 24 grades from around the internet to give each team a GPA. The highest grade went to Mike Vrabel’s New England Patriots with a 3.67. The lowest went to the Cincinnati Bengals with a 2.06.

As for the Tennessee Titans, they ranked 15th with a 3.12. Their highest grade was an A-. They got two of those. Their lowest was a D from Thor Nystrom who has a really cool name but is clearly terrible at grading drafts.

Here’s the full card:

2025 NFL Draft Team Grades

I´ve compiled 24 evaluations of the 2025 NFL draft and totaled the team grades.
Sorted by GPA for all 32 teams. I sorted the 24 evaluations by GPA as well. From left (soft) to right (hard graders).
Thanks to all who give out grades every year! pic.twitter.com/HW69yxX702

— René Bugner (@RNBWCV) April 28, 2025​

It’s going to be interesting to watch the Patriots over the next few years. Vrabel wanted Ryan Cowden to be the GM here after Jon Robinson was fired. Amy Adams-Strunk decided to go in a different direction. Cowden has now joined Vrabel in New England. The internet loved their draft. How does it all play out on the field?

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2025/4/28/24419507/2025-nfl-draft-grades-what-is-titans-gpa

 

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Titans fans give the Cam Ward pick an A

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The excitement is high!

It is a new era of Tennessee Titans football! After months of wondering what they would do with the first pick, and then a month of knowing what they were going to do, they selected Cam Ward with the first overall pick. There were a lot of people, including myself, who wanted them to trade the pick when the process started, but at the end of the day, they decided they couldn’t pass on the quarterback at the top of the draft.

Thursday night, we posted a poll asking you to grade the pick. Here are the results of said poll:

Now the work starts. Ward’s ceiling is massive. Now it is time for him and Brian Callahan to start the process of realizing that potential. I have faith they can get it done, but I am going to reserve the excitement until we actually see results on the field.

Be sure to check out FanDuel for all of your sports betting needs.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...rades-titans-fans-give-the-cam-ward-pick-an-a

 

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Two Titans on Field Yates’s favorite picks list

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A lot of love out there for Elic Ayomanor.

Field Yates put out a list today of his favorite picks by round from the 2025 NFL Draft. Two members of the Tennessee Titans draft class made the list. The first was third round safety Kevin Winston, Jr. from Penn State. I was pretty low on this pick when it was announced, but I have started to come around. Winston is a guy that a lot of people loved. My biggest critique is that he is coming off an injury. Jon Robinson fell in love with getting injured players at a discount, and it didn’t work out a lot of times, but at least Winston is just coming off an ACL and not, say, a couple of major back surgeries.

Here were Yates’s comments on Winston:

It’s impossible to state precisely where Winston would have been drafted if he didn’t tear an ACL in September, but it definitely would’ve been sooner than this. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound safety has undergone a fast recovery. Just six months after his ACL repair surgery, Winston ran a 4.5 in the 40-yard dash at Penn State’s pro day. He appears to be on track as an early contributor for Tennessee.

The second member of the Titans’ class to make the list is Elic Ayamanor, the receiver out of Stanford. Ayamanor was a very productive player in college, putting up 1,844 yards and 12 touchdowns in two seasons. Here were Yates’s comments on Ayamanor:

Tennessee added three pass catchers for No. 1 pick Cam Ward early on Day 3, but Ayomanor was my favorite pick of them all. I had a third-round grade on him because he has one of the best combinations of size and speed in this receiver class. His ability to separate at the top of routes downfield pairs well with Ward, who threw 12 touchdown passes and zero interceptions on throws of 20-plus air yards in 2024.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...-on-field-yates-favorite-picks-list-nfl-draft

 

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Grading the Titans’ 2025 NFL Draft picks on defense

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Grading every pick the Tennessee Titans made on defense during the 2025 NFL Draft

The Tennessee Titans made nine total selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. General manager Mike Borgonzi made just three of those picks on defense, including his second and third rounders. The hope is to provide defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson with more firepower this coming season.

With draft-grade pieces running rampant, we assigned our personal letter grades to each pick on defense. You can read our grades for the offense here.

Round 2, No. 52: Femi Oladejo, EDGE, UCLA​

The Titans traded back with the Seattle Seahawks from No. 35 overall to No. 52, dropping 17 spots in the second round in order to recoup the third-round selection they forfeited in last offseason’s L’Jarius Sneed trade. Borgonzi waited patiently and drafted UCLA EDGE Femi Oladejo, a player he hosted on a pre-draft visit.

Oladejo made a midseason switch from off-ball linebacker to EDGE. In-season position changes are rare. Oladejo is understandably raw as a result, and he himself has said he felt like he began fully unlocking his potential during the Senior Bowl. Can the Titans afford to be patient with his development, given the lack of talent on the edges? The Bruins standout is explosive, athletic, and long, offering him the potential to mature into an impactful defender.

Grade: B

Round 3, No. 82: Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State​

With the third-round selection Tennessee acquired from the Seahawks, Borgonzi took Penn State safety Kevin Winston Jr. Winston Jr. suffered a partially torn ACL during the 2024 college football campaign. Borgonzi recently said the Titans had a high second-round grade on him before the injury. The Titans addressed safety a little earlier than most expected, but it’s clear he was among the top prospects on their board.

The Titans currently have Amani Hooker and Xavier Woods at safety. Hooker is entering a contract year and Woods is a short-term solution. Winston Jr. may not be an instant starter in 2025, but he’ll almost certainly be a starter as a sophomore in 2026. The injury limited him to just 15 career starts, so he’s a little inexperienced, but he posted a team-high 61 tackles in 2023. On tape, the Columbia, Maryland native is a reliable tackler who is physical and engaging when playing forward.

Grade: B+

Round 6, No. 183: Marcus Harris, CB, California​

The Titans needed a little depth at cornerback. Sneed is coming off a tricky season-ending injury and is currently dealing with an alleged off-field situation. Chido Awuzie was released from his contract, making Jarvis Brownlee Jr. a full-time starter. Darrell Baker Jr. is the only backup outside corner on the roster with proven ability.

Nickel Roger McCreary is entering a contract year. Marcus Harris has inside-outside versatility, but his size (5-foot-11, 189 pounds) tends to indicate nickel. Harris had a career-best year after transferring to Cal from Idaho this past season, totaling 46 tackles, seven pass breakups, and two interceptions. He also ran 4.38 at Pro Day.

Grade: C+

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...ng-the-titans-2025-nfl-draft-picks-on-defense

 

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Report: Browns would have taken Cam Ward at No. 2 in 2025 NFL Draft

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Indications are the Cleveland Browns would have taken Cam Ward at No. 2 overall

We know the Tennessee Titans rejected a lucrative offer from the New York Giants in exchange for the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. By that point, the Titans had fallen in love with Cam Ward, and as GM Mike Borgonzi allegedly put it, “there is no price for a franchise quarterback.”

Before the Titans officially announced the Ward selection, the Cleveland Browns traded out of the No. 2 overall selection, flipping the pick (alongside fourth-and-sixth-round selections) to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for first-, second- and fourth-round selections (5th, 36th and 126th overall) and a 2026 first-round pick.

By all accounts, the Jaguars massively overpaid as the Browns were rewarded with a massive haul. The offer was good enough to convince Cleveland to trade out of the Travis Hunter spot.

It left me wondering, would the Browns have accepted a similar offer had Ward been on the board? We apparently have an answer to that question.

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini recently released an in-depth article chronicling the Jaguars and Browns trade. Buried deep in the notes, Russini essentially claims the Browns would have stayed put and drafted Ward at No. 2 overall.

“Had the Titans somehow pivoted and taken another player, or traded the pick to a team that [took another player], the Browns would have called off the [Jaguars] deal and taken Ward,” Russini writes.

"If Thursday night was James Gladstone’s chance to make a splash, Friday was his first venture into the deep end."

Incredible coverage from @MikeSilver, who was embedded with the Jaguars and had exclusive war room access in Jacksonville pic.twitter.com/CRZ6l0GY7d

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) April 29, 2025​

The Titans were criticized for selecting Ward at No. 1 overall in a perceived “weak” quarterback class. We learned the Titans became infatuated with Ward as a prospect/person throughout the process. The Giants’ aggressive trade-up attempt from No. 3 was public knowledge. We also know the Browns would have drafted the quarterback at No. 2 overall.

All three franchises within the top three would have selected Ward to be their quarterback. The Titans are incredibly fortunate they possessed that opportunity. The league-wide consensus clearly believes Ward is a high-end franchise QB.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...have-taken-cam-ward-at-no-2-in-2025-nfl-draft

 

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Titans officially decline Treylon Burks’s fifth-year option

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From the “no duh” department.

The Tennessee Titans have officially declined the fifth-year option on wide receiver Treylon Burks. This comes as a surprise to no one. They would have owed him over $15 million guaranteed in 2026 had they picked it up.

This closes the book on first-round picks from Jon Robinson’s tenure as the Titans' general manager. He made seven first-round picks, with only two of those picks having their fifth-year option picked up. Those two were Adoree Jackson and Jeffery Simmons. Of course, Jackson didn’t play on that fifth-year option because the team cut him before his fifth year.

It will also close the book on the worst trade in franchise history when the Titans sent A.J. Brown and a first-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for the Eagles' first-round pick, which they used on Burks.

Through his first three seasons with the Titans, Burks has 53 catches for 699 yards and one whole touchdown.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...ially-decline-treylon-burks-fifth-year-option

 

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Jersey numbers for 2025 Titans draft class

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We know Cam Ward will wear #1. What will the other members of the 2025 draft class wear?

The Tennessee Titans announced the numbers that their 2025 draft class will wear this morning. We already knew Cam Ward will wear #1 after Warren Moon revealed that he would allow the number to come out of retirement at Ward’s introductory press conference. Here’s to hoping it’s the first duel retired number in the history of the NFL.

As for the other draft picks, here are the numbers they will wear:

Second-round EDGE Femi Oladejo - 53

Third-round safety Kevin Winston Jr. - 23

Fourth-round receiver Chimere Dike - 17

Fourth-round tight end Gunnar Helm - 84

Fourth-round receiver Elic Ayomanor - 5

Fifth-round offensive lineman Jackson Slater - 64

Sixth-round defensive back Marcus Harris - 26

Sixth-round running back Kalel Mullings - 28

Some of the more memorable numbers there are, of course, Keith Bulluck’s 53, Blaine Bishop’s 23, and Chris Johnson’s 28.

We don’t have an official report of the undrafted free agents they have signed, so their numbers will be reported later.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2025/5/1/24421757/jersey-numbers-for-2025-titans-draft-class

 

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Grading the Titans’ 2025 draft picks on offense

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Grading every pick the Tennessee Titans made on offense during the 2025 NFL Draft

The Tennessee Titans made nine total selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. Six of those were on offense, including No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward. General manager Mike Borgonzi clearly hopes this is a foundational draft on the offensive side of the ball.

With draft-grade pieces running rampant, we assigned our personal letter grades to each pick on offense.

Round 1, No. 1: Cam Ward, QB, Miami​

Cam Ward established himself as a potential face-of-the-franchise quarterback throughout the pre-draft process. The Titans were blown away by Ward as a person and prospect while vetting him. It’s easy to see why. The more rounds the former Miami Hurricane makes, the more you realize he’s wired like a special quarterback. The Titans were thorough, and they appear to finally have the franchise-altering signal caller they’ve been searching for.

Grade: A+

Round 4, No. 103: Chimere Dike, WR, Florida​

After going defense with back-to-back picks, the Titans selected Florida Gators wide receiver Chimere Dike at No. 103 overall. Dike is a high-potential pick that arrives with some bust potential. The former Wisconsin transfer struggled with drops (17 career) and is raw from a technical aspect. The Waukesha, Wisconsin was never a big-time producer, recording a career-high 783 yards in 2024. He’s 6-foot-1 and 196 pounds with 4.34 speed and potential as a kickoff/punt returner.

Grade: C

Round 4, No. 120: Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas​

Gunnar Helm is a stellar football player with versatility to play as an in-line blocker, and pass catcher in space. The Titans have a super interesting tight end room with Chig Okonkwo and Josh Whyle. Helm is effective enough to compete for immediate snaps in Brian Callahan’s offense. He led the Longhorns with 60 receptions this past campaign, a single-season program record for tight ends.

Grade: B+

Round 4, No. 136: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford​

Borgonzi traded up for Stanford wide receiver Elic Ayomanor, adding another size and speed wideout to the offense. Ayomanor was a little inconsistent at Stanford, but he was also held back by poor quarterback play. His highlight-reel catches are so impressive that you could misrepresent him as the most talented receiver in the 2025 NFL Draft. Consistency will be key to establishing himself as an NFL threat. As a contested-catch winner, he should contend for “X” receiver duties with Van Jefferson and Dike.

Grade: B

Round 4, No. 167: Jackson Slater, IOL, Sacramento State​

Jackson Slater possesses guard/center flexibility. The Titans potentially have future holes at both spots with Kevin Zeitler on a one-year contract, and Lloyd Cushenberry recovering from a season-ending Achilles injury. Slater should compete for a swing role as a rookie, and he projects as a 2026 starter as a sophomore. The small-school product was a big-time performer at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine.

Grade: A-

Round 6, No. 188: Kalel Mullings, RB, Michigan​

The Titans were in the market for a change-of-pace running back and they found one in Kalel Mullings. The Michigan Wolverines standout measures in at 6-foot-1 and 226 pounds, offering Callahan a different style of runner than Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears. Mullings lacks open-field elusiveness, but he’ll be a special teams contributor, and between-the-tackles runner in short yardage situations.

Grade: C+

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2025/4/29/24419694/grading-the-titans-2025-draft-picks-on-offense

 

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Titans re-sign DL James Lynch

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The Tennessee Titans are bringing a familiar face back

The Tennessee Titans are re-signing defensive lineman James Lynch. It’s a one-year contract according to Ian Rapoport. Lynch will provide the defensive line with another quality veteran option up front.

The #Titans are re-signing veteran DT James Lynch, source said, giving the former #Vikings fourth-rounder a 1-year deal. pic.twitter.com/cr4V3I6NRG

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 7, 2025​

Lynch appeared in all 17 regular-season contests last season. The former Baylor standout totaled 20 tackles, two tackles for loss, and one sack. He was added to the roster by former GM Ran Carthon last offseason, and now Mike Borgonzi and Chad Brinker are choosing to bring him back.

Lynch totaled 245 defensive snaps. That accounted for 23.18% of Dennard Wilson’s defensive plays, per Pro Football Reference. Lynch earned an overall defensive grade of 60.1 from Pro Football Focus for his season-long performance.

Lynch will probably be the fourth defensive linemen in Tennessee’s rotation. Jeffery Simmons and T’Vondre Sweat are the starters up the middle. Sebastian Joseph-Day, who was also re-signed by Borgonzi and Brinker earlier this offseason, is another starting-caliber defender on the line. Keondre Coburn projects as the premier backup for Sweat at nose tackle. Lynch can play various roles behind Simmons and Joseph-Day.

Lynch’s return also lessens the chances of the Titans’ undrafted free-agent defensive line class to make the 53 man roster coming out of training camp. When the Titans officially announce their crop of UDFAs at rookie minicamp later this weekend, the expectation is that the group will include four interior d-linemen, with Auburn’s Isaiah Raikes and Philip Blidi, Northern Illinois’ Devonte O’Malley, and Boston College’s Cam Horsley signing undrafted contracts.

Lynch will add depth, competition, and veteran experience to the Titans’ defensive line.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2025/5/7/24425568/titans-re-sign-dl-james-lynch

 

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Colts named AFC South’s biggest offseason loser

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The Indianapolis Colts are offseason losers in the AFC South

Indianapolis Colts failure feels nearly as good as Tennessee Titans success. By most accounts, the Titans have enjoyed a quality offseason. The franchise drafted quarterback Cam Ward at No. 1 overall. General manager Mike Borgonzi remains in the early stages of his roster rebuild, but at least there’s a clear path forward.

The same can’t be said for the AFC South rival Colts.

The Titans possess full confidence in Ward. The Colts no longer feel that way about their first-round quarterback Anthony Richardson, who has struggled with inconsistent play and recurring injury throughout two professional campaigns. Colts GM Chris Ballard made his feelings about Richardson clear when he signed Daniel Jones earlier this offseason to compete for the starting job.

Bleacher Report recently went through all eight divisions in the league, naming the biggest “offseason loser” for each. The Colts took that crown home in the AFC South.

“Though Indianapolis is a good landing spot for Jones, the Colts have one of the league’s worst quarterback situations with two former first-round picks,” Moe Moton wrote.

“In two injury-riddled seasons, Richardson has thrown more interceptions (13) than touchdown passes (11), completing 50.6 percent of his attempts,” Moton continued. “Over the last two years, Jones has also thrown more interceptions (13) than touchdown passes (10). Going into a crucial third term with the Colts, head coach Shane Steichen is in a tough spot with his quarterback room.”

The Colts may be spearheading the least exciting quarterback competition in the league this offseason between Richardson and Jones. Meanwhile the Titans have a No. 1 overall QB in Ward.

Moton also notes that both Steichen and Ballard are entering 2025 on the hot seat. Ballard, who for some reason is a media darling, has a record of 62-69 as GM of the Colts, having missed the postseason in four consecutive seasons. The Colts find themselves in a tough position.

Titans fans, rejoice!

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2025/5/8/24425582/colts-named-afc-souths-biggest-offseason-loser

 

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How many Titans rookies will start in 2025?

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How many Tennessee Titans rookie draft picks will start right away?

The Tennessee Titans made nine total selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. General manager Mike Borgonzi entered the three-day event with several holes across his rebuilding roster. Borgonzi did a stellar job landing instant starters, depth pieces, and developmental projects.

It’s obvious that rookie quarterback Cam Ward will be a starter in Week 1. He’s an experienced signal caller who the Titans invested the No. 1 selection in. The Titans aren’t going to begin the season with Will Levis, Tim Boyle, or Brandon Allen under center.

Beyond Ward, it gets a little more difficult to predict which Titans rookies are going to be “starters.” Second-round EDGE Femi Oladejo is a raw prospect after making a 2024 midseason position change from off-ball linebacker to EDGE. The Titans don’t have much at that position, with Arden Key, Dre’Mont Jones, and Lorenzo Carter being league-average veterans on expiring contracts.

Oladejo possesses a higher floor than he gets credit for, as a long and powerful run defender. It’d be encouraging if Oladejo acclimated quicker than expected. The expectation should be for the former UCLA Bruins defender to possess a top-three role in the rotation by season’s end.

The Titans nabbed ex Penn State safety Kevin Winston Jr. in the third round. Dennard Wilson has Amani Hooker and Xavier Woods at the position. Winston Jr. should be a third safety with a designated role in specific nickel and big dime packages. He projects as a surefire 2026 starter, even if his rookie season role isn’t an every-down one.

The wide receiver projection is an interesting one. Calvin Ridley and Tyler Lockett will almost certainly be Brian Callahan’s top two wideouts in 2025. Can rookies Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor push for a role in 11 personnel? The other projected pass catcher in Callahan’s preferred formation grouping is free-agent signing Van Jefferson. Dike and Ayomanor could be talented enough to push Jefferson for snaps.

Fourth-round tight end Gunnar Helm is an underrated candidate to play significant snaps. Helm is a true “Y” tight end with every-down potential. Josh Whyle, a similar player in the Titans’ offense, has a lengthy injury history at this point.

That essentially concludes the discussion regarding the Titans’ potential rookie starters. Interior offensive linemen Jackson Slater will back up Peter Skoronski and Kevin Zeitler at guard, and possibly Lloyd Cushenbery at center. Cornerback Marcus Harris may be the reserve nickel behind Roger McCreary, and linebacker-turned-running-back Kalel Mullings will probably be a keynote special teamer and No. 3 back behind Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears.

By the conclusion of the 2026 campaign, the Titans’ 2025 draft class could have produced four or five starters. That’s how you rebuild a roster.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2025/5/7/24424418/how-many-titans-rookies-will-start-in-2025