In the coming days, I’ll be doing brief synopses for each NFL team regarding their current cap situation and offseason approach they should take.
We’ll start with the teams that have the most cap space available, then work our way down to those teams who have less cap space, to those who have work to do to gain cap space.
Each synopsis will look at cap space (or how much over the cap), players under contract, total draft picks, any players with a fifth-year option decision ahead and notes about the most notable free agent, the most likely player cut and the quarterback situation.
This synopsis covers the Tennessee Titans.
Players under contract for 2026: 51
Projected cap space: $100.4M
Total draft picks: 10 (No. 4 in first round)
Most notable free agent: Chigoziem Okonkwo
Most likely roster cut: L’Jarius Sneed
Fifth-year option decision: Peter Skoronski
Quarterback situation: Cameron Ward showed improvement throughout the season to ensure he will be the starter in 2026.
The ideal offseason approach:
The Titans can be aggressive in free agency but need to ensure that everyone is on the same page regarding how the roster should be built. If general manager Mike Borgonzi and head coach Robert Saleh don’t work together, it’s all for naught.
The Titans may be prepared to cut some veterans even if they don’t need to make cuts for cap space. Sneed, Calvin Ridley and Lloyd Cushenberry have all underperformed and, if they are all cut, their major 2024 moves go down as a waste.
One thing the Titans may want to watch is going after older veterans, unless they are seeking players who can bring leadership to the locker room. Otherwise, they are probably better off going with younger players who fit what Saleh and his staff plan to run.