March 7, 2026, 4:02 a.m. ET
The Tennessee Titans are about to kick off free agency and will be entering the period with holes across the roster. While there is a ton of excitement among the fan base with the amount of available salary cap space, there is no way they will be able to fill all of them.
​In fact, even with the draft in April, the Titans‘ roster will still be a work in progress. But that doesn’t mean Tennessee can’t make a significant dent in its offseason needs and take the next step in its rebuild. But to do that, general manager Mike Borgonzi will have to find the right mixture and add a combination of star power with quality depth.
​When you look at the Titans’ roster as it sits today, there are clearly areas of need that would be better addressed in free agency than in the draft to optimize the initial investment.
​Here are five positions that should be their free agent priorities.
​Wide receiver
​No matter what the Titans decide to do with Calvin Ridley, acquiring a top wide receiver must sit near the top of the free agent wish list. Yes, they could grab some young talent in the draft, but Tennessee needs a proven wideout who can come in and make an immediate impact and give Cam Ward an established threat on the outside.
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​Alec Pierce and Wan’Dale Robinson have both been mentioned as possibilities, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Titans grab one early. Tennessee could still grab one in the draft to add to their young core of Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike, but grabbing a true difference maker in free agency would be a great first step.
​Cornerback
​This is arguably the Titans’ biggest need heading into free agency, and a solid veteran addition is a must. Veteran L’Jarius Sneed has been a bust since arriving in Nashville and could be jettisoned in a cap move, and Marcus Harris remains a bit of an unknown after his promising rookie season was cut short.
​Incredibly, with all of the talk of the Titans’ offseason, there has been very little focus on the cornerback position, even though it should be near the top of the list.
​Interior offensive line
​The Titans released Lloyd Cushenberry, and both Kevin Zeitler and Corey Levin are unrestricted free agents, leaving the Titans looking for some veteran help in the trenches. Tennessee does have Jackson Slater, who flashed some potential, but could use a veteran leader.
​Bringing back both Zeitler and Levis does make sense, along with adding a veteran center. There are some options on the free agent market, but the Titans shouldn’t overpay for the position.
​Kicker
​There has been almost no talk about the specialists, which is surprising given that both Joey Slye and Johnny Hekker are unrestricted free agents. Tennessee must add a reliable veteran kicker during the offseason, ensuring the developing offense scores when opportunities present themselves. They could bring back Slye, who was solid in 2025, but if they don’t, adding a veteran should be one of their top priorities.
​Defensive line
​Yes, the Titans have Jeffery Simmons to anchor their front, but outside of Simmons, there is almost nothing after trading away T’Vondre Sweat. At this point, it feels like Tennessee will be all-in on John Franklin-Myers, and they must follow through. If they don’t, the front office must pivot to another veteran who fits the system and help rebuild the defense.
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