Like the other 31 teams across the NFL, the Tennessee Titans had to set their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday. While there were some surprise cuts, for the most part, their initial roster came out close to most projections with a solid mix of veterans and youth.

There is also a very good chance that this group will change before the team kicks off the regular season. With the Titans sitting first in waiver claim priority, they can easily take advantage of their status to upgrade some of the weaker positions on their roster. 

Here’s a look at the Titans’ initial 53–man roster for the 2025 season. 

Quarterbacks (2)

Starter: Cam Ward

Reserves: Brandon Allen

This was likely the most clear-cut spot on the roster heading into final cuts. Ward is the unquestioned starter, and Allen is a seasoned veteran with familiarity with the offensive system. The Titans could look to add a younger quarterback to the practice squad, but if they don’t, Trevor Siemian will likely be brought back. 

Running backs (3)

Starter: Tony Pollard

Reserves: Kalel Mullings, Julius Chestnut

With Tyjae Spears being placed on short-term injured reserve to start the season, the Titans will enter 2025 a little short-handed at running back. Chestnut and Mullings both had solid preseasons and will spell Tony Pollard, who will take the majority of the snaps early in the season. Running back is a spot where their waiver-wire priority might come into play with the team having minimal depth entering the season. 

Wide Receivers (6)

Starters: Calvin Ridley, Tyler Lockett, Elic Ayomanor

Reserves: Bryce Oliver, Chimere Dike, Van Jefferson

This position group was enjoyable to watch during training camp, and the final group brings a diverse range of skill sets to the roster, both as wide receivers and on special teams. While the veterans may see more action early, look for the younger receivers to work their way into increased roles as the season progresses. 

Tight ends (3)

Starter: Chig Okonkwo

Reserves: Gunnar Helm, David Martin-Robinson, 

The group was established early, and the only real question was how many tight ends were going to end up on the final 53-man roster. With Josh Whyle released early, Thomas Odukoya had a chance to show his special teams prowess. In the end, the team went a different direction and stood firm with Okonkwo, Helm, and Martin-Robinson.

Offensive linemen (11)

Starters: Dan Moore Jr., Peter Skoronski, Lloyd Cushenberry, Kevin Zeitler, JC Latham

Reserves: Blake Hance, Jackson Slater, Corey Levin, Olisaemeka Udoh, John Ojukwu, Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson

The Titans decided to keep 10 offensive linemen on their initial 53-man roster and eventually settled on Udoh as the likely swing tackle and Ojukwu as the extra-blocker specialist. Udoh is experienced and should pair with Blake Hance as solid depth. Slater appears to be a potential starter of the future and had to be kept on the final roster. Crenshaw-Dickson came as a bit of a surprise; the undrafted rookie free agent flashed some upside during camp and earned his way onto the roster. 

Defensive line (5)

Starters: Jeffery Simmons, T’Vondre Sweat, Sebastian Joseph-Day

Reserves: James Lynch, Timmy Horne

Tennessee decided to keep all five of these defensive linemen, although they could make changes to the position prior to the start of the season. Lynch appears to be locked in as the primary backup, with Horne sliding in after an up-and-down training camp.  

Outside linebackers (5)

Starters: Arden Key, Dre’Mont Jones

Reserves: Oluwafemi Oladejo, Jihad Ward, Jaylen Harrell

Key, Jones, and Oledejo are set as the top three, and Ward offers some positional flexibility with inside-out versatility. Harrell makes it as the final edge player, although he could be on the hot seat if the team sees a viable replacement on the street after all the dust settles. 

Inside linebacker (4)

Starters: Cody Barton, Cedric Gray

Reserves: James Williams, Curtis Jacobs

The top of this unit looks much better since the start of training camp, as both Williams and Gray outplayed initial expectations for their second seasons. Barton is the unquestioned leader, but both should log quality snaps during the season. Jacobs likely slides in as a special teamer, who could still be on the hot seat. 

Cornerback (6)

Starters: L’Jarius Sneed, Jarvis Brownlee Jr., Roger McCreary

Reserves: Marcus Harris, Darrell Baker Jr., Gabe Jeudy-Lally

With Sneed coming back into the fold, the Titans’ cornerback room received a huge boost last week. But that didn’t stop them from keeping six cornerbacks. The three starters are set, but with Harris, Baker, and Jeudy-Lally as depth, the team could look to add some bodies into the mix. 

Safety (5)

Starters: Amani Hooker, Xavier Woods

Reserves: Kevin Winston Jr., Quandre Diggs, Mike Brown

This may be one of the deepest areas on the Titans’ roster, although Winston appears to be more of a long-term solution than an immediate contributor as he continues to recover from ACL surgery. Hooker, Woods, and Diggs should see plenty of action, and Brown should be a key component of the team’s special teams. 

Special teams (3)

Starters: Joey Slye (K), Johnny Hekker (P), Morgan Cox (LS)

Next to quarterback, these three specialists have been set in stone since the beginning of training camp. While they have all had some uneven moments, no competition was ever brought in, and they enjoyed a pressure-free training camp.