The Tennessee Titans need more than a coach.

As the Titans struggle through another season, it’s natural to start forecasting the future. The search for Brian Callahan’s replacement as Titans coach is going to draw most of the attention in the short-term, but that coach will inherit a roster in need of quite an overhaul heading into an offseason where general manager Mike Borgonzi and the front office will be more than equipped with the resources to pull that off.

Barring a dramatic turnaround, the Titans figure to be selecting within the first five picks in every round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and own nine picks in total. The team also projects to lead the NFL in salary cap space available heading into the next free agency cycle in March, with almost $120 million in projected space available to spend.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at the Titans’ most pressing needs for next year, and how they might be able to be addressed this offseason.

Cornerback

Under contract for 2026: L’Jarius Sneed, Marcus Harris

How’s this for a serious need? Two starters have already been traded. The third is perpetually hurt and there are no guarantees the Titans hold onto his contract for next season. Then there’s a sixth-round rookie and a bunch of other one-year stopgaps. The Titans need cornerbacks desperately.

Available options: Borgonzi knows Kansas City CB Jaylen Watson from their years of overlap, and he figures to be the hottest name available, if the Titans are willing to spend and the Chiefs are willing to let him walk. New York Giants starter Cor’Dale Flott could be another interesting free agent add. In the draft, meanwhile, the Titans could evaluate projected first-rounders like LSU’s Mansoor Delane, Clemson’s Avieon Terrell and the two Tennessee products: Jermod McCoy and Colton Hood.

Edge defender

Under contract for 2026: Oluwafemi Oladejo, Jaylen Harrell, Ali Gaye, Truman Jones

Maybe Oladejo can develop into an every-down player in Year 2. But even if that’s the case, the Titans’ don’t have any other starting-caliber players, or much of any depth to lean on.

Available options: There’s no reason not to consider bringing back Jihad Ward given the boost he’s provided in 2025. That can’t be the only move, though. The Titans could consider courting younger free agents like Arnold Ebiketie or Kwity Paye, and they can wade into a pretty deep draft class of pass rushers headlined by Miami’s Rueben Bain, Ohio State’s Arvell Reese and Auburn’s Keldric Faulk.

Wide receiver

Under contract for 2026: Calvin Ridley, Elic Ayomanor, Chimere Dike, Mason Kinsey

Depth is a concern regardless, but the need becomes even bigger if the Titans choose to move on from Ridley via the option in his contract this offseason. Dike and Ayomanor are nice pieces, but the need to find a bona fide No. 1 target for Cam Ward persists.

Available options: It seems unlikely the Titans would move off of Ridley’s contract only to shell another big one for a player like George Pickens. But next-tier receivers available like Alec Pierce and local native Jauan Jennings could make sense, as could top-end draft prospects like Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson, Ohio State’s Carnell Tate or Washington’s Denzel Boston.

Titans top 10 offseason needs, rankedOutside cornerbackEdge rusherNickel cornerbackWide receiverAnother edge rusherGuard/centerTight endRunning backBackup quarterbackAnother wide receiver

Nick Suss is the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Nick at  nsuss@gannett.com. Follow Nick on X @nicksuss. Subscribe to the Talkin’ Titans newsletter for updates sent directly to your inbox.