April 2, 2026, 4:04 a.m. ET
The Tennessee Titans‘ free agency signing period took a break after signing former Cleveland Browns linebacker Mohamoud Diabate on March 23. However, that proved not to be the end, as they signed four players on April 1, taking the lead in most players signed this offseason with 24. That total increases to 26 when adding in their trades for EDGE Jermaine Johnson and defensive lineman Solomon Thomas.
Their four recent signings included quarterback Hendon Hooker, running back Michael Carter, wide receivers K.J. Osborn and Lance McCutcheon, bringing their total roster count to 78 players. With the NFL’s maximum of 90 players being allowed in training camp and the NFL draft still on the horizon, the Titans appear to be changing course with their roster construction this season.
Undrafted Free Agents are not a priority this season
Robert Saleh is ushering in a new regime, as the Titans are only allowed to add three undrafted free agents as things stand. With 78 players currently rostered and nine draft picks available to be selected, there’s little room for players who aren’t selected.
For comparison, each of Brian Callahan’s two offseasons as head coach of the Titans resulted in the Titans signing 16 undrafted free agents. While a couple of those players made the roster and continue to remain, Robert Saleh seems to be going with the approach of trusting more experienced players to battle for roster positioning.
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NFL rebuilds can turn around quickly, and that is what the Titans seem to be aiming for with this offseason’s strategy. Other roster moves or trading draft picks to move up could create more space to sign undrafted free agents. However, their new regime has made it clear that their approach is adding experience to push the young guys as the team looks to build a new winning culture in Nashville sooner rather than later.