One of the biggest questions for the Tennessee Titans as they head into training camp is in their secondary. While most of the starters are already identified, health questions and depth remain a concern.

In 2024, the Titans’ secondary struggled to stay healthy, with many Week 1 starters missing multiple games due to stints on injured reserve (IR), and the entire projected starting group saw action in only one game together. This makes it hard to judge precisely what to expect heading into 2025.

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With so many questions yet to be answered, comparing the unit to other teams in the NFL is a challenge. But that is what John Kosko of Pro Football Focus (PFF) has done, and he has the Titans sitting in the middle of the pack in the 2025 rankings.

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The Titans’ struggles in 2024 culminated in earning the top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The offseason acquisition of L’Jarius Sneed didn’t pay off, as he endured a down year that ended with an injury, forcing fifth-round rookie Jarvis Brownlee into a significant role. Brownlee also struggled, finishing with a 55.9 coverage grade. The Titans still have solid pieces in safety Amani Hooker and cornerback Roger McCreary, but the rest of the secondary will need to step up.

With all the injuries in 2024, the Titans were forced to play musical chairs throughout their unit, forcing young players into expanded roles and picking up street free agents to stay afloat. Heading into training camp, the coaching staff hopes that isn’t the case in 2025.

The health of L’Jarius Sneed is a significant concern. Their top cornerback missed most of 2024 and all of the offseason activities recovering from a leg injury. While Sneed recently stated he is healthy and ready to go, the Titans need to see him perform on the field. If he can return to form, the secondary will be trending in a positive direction.

Across from him on the outside, Jarvis Brownlee should be better in his second season after gaining valuable experience being thrust into the Titans’ top cornerback role as a rookie. Yes, there were some struggles during the season, but he held his own in this trial by fire and should be a solid starter in 2025. Slot corner Roger McCreary is steady and should benefit from stability on the outside.

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Tennessee also added some players to the mix during the offseason. They signed veteran Xavier Woods to start at safety opposite Amani Hooker, who should provide a calming influence on the secondary as a whole—and followed that by selecting Kevin Winston Jr. and Marcus Harris in the draft to infuse some youth into the unit.

This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Where does Titans’ secondary rank among NFL’s 32 teams?