The Tennessee Titans enter the stretch with a season that has gone sideways. At 1-11, the roster has struggled on defense and questions remain around rookie quarterback Cam Ward and the offense’s ability to keep pace. Fans and staff hoped Ward’s development would be part of the solution, but the team’s poor record has exposed holes across the roster and forced roster moves.
One of those moves came Tuesday when the Titans and veteran linebacker Kyzir White mutually agreed to part ways. White, who signed a two-year, $11 million deal with Tennessee this offseason after a two-year, $10 million stint with Arizona Cardinals, will go on waivers and become a free agent if he clears.
The move follows a season in which White played just one game for Tennessee, making two tackles, after being sidelined much of the year with a hamstring injury. “He is now healthy,” one report noted, yet Tennessee chose to move on.
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White entered the league as the No. 119 pick in the 2018 draft and has six years of experience with the Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, Cardinals and Titans. He enjoyed a standout 2024 with Arizona, posting 137 tackles, 2.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss. He also shone in 2021 with the Los Angeles Chargers, recording 144 tackles that season. Throughout his career, White has accumulated roughly 618 tackles and 7.5 sacks in the NFL.
Sources: The #Titans and veteran LB Kyzir White have mutually agreed to part ways. He will go on waivers and will become a free agent should he clear.
White had 137 tackles, 2.5 sacks and 9 TFLs with Arizona last season. He has been dealing with a hamstring injury which has… pic.twitter.com/5DyST1rdFv
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) December 2, 2025
Reasons for the split appear tied to Tennessee’s youth movement at linebacker, White’s injury history and the emergence of younger pieces like Cedric Gray. The provided information does not give a specific date he played for the Eagles. Still, White’s résumé and recent health update make him an intriguing midseason pickup for teams looking for experienced depth and a steady veteran presence.
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