Veteran edge rusher Lorenzo Carter has informed the @Titans of his plans to retire.

— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) July 22, 2025

Team President Chad Brinker and General Manager Mike Borgonzi kicked off training camp by holding a brief press availability to discuss recent developments that will impact the team. 

While everyone in attendance was prepared for the two to address the Will Levis situation, another story emerged that no one expected: veteran edge Lorenzo Carter informed the team that he was going to retire. 

The Titans signed Carter away from the Atlanta Falcons early in the offseason to provide competition and depth to their rebuilt edge unit. Drafted in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft by the New York Giants. In all, the 29-year-old finishes his career with 170 solo tackles, 21.5 sacks, and five forced fumbles. 

Tennessee completely revamped the unit’s makeup during the offseason, leaving it with a void that it must address. While Borgonzi said they like their room as it sits, he did allude to the possibility of the team adding to that position in the coming days. Fortunately, there are some solid veteran options still available that could fit into the system. 

The Titans roster will sit at 88 players after Levis is placed on injured reserve and Carter goes onto the retirement list.Â