{"id":64020,"date":"2025-05-20T04:23:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T04:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/64020\/"},"modified":"2025-05-20T04:23:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T04:23:15","slug":"tennessee-titans-roster-projection-the-offseason-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/64020\/","title":{"rendered":"Tennessee Titans Roster Projection: The Offseason Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"

After a hectic few months, the whirlwind offseason process is finally slowing down for\u00a0new GM Mike Borgonzi and company<\/a>. While the front office can take a break to relax, the work is ramping up for the coaching staff as OTAs and minicamps loom. It\u2019s a great time to take stock of the current roster and project the 53-man roster. Which rookie undrafted free agents can make this initial offseason Tennessee Titans roster projection? Will it be a veteran-laden roster around the young franchise passer?<\/p>\n

Tennessee Titans Roster Projection: The Offseason Edition
\nOffense
\n\"\"May 10, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) throws a pass as he goes through drills during Rookie Mini Camp at Saint Thomas Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
\nQuarterback (3)<\/p>\n

Cam Ward (R)
\nWill Levis
\nBrandon Allen<\/p>\n

Contender: Tim Boyle<\/p>\n

The winds of change swept through Nashville as Tennessee\u2019s quarterback room, as Cam Ward<\/a> comes to town to supplant Will Levis as the starter. Barring a trade, it\u2019s likely that the embattled Levis will remain on the team. This roster projection has veterans Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle duking it out for third place. It could be that Tennessee will keep only two quarterbacks on the active roster and place the third on the practice squad.<\/p>\n

Running Back (3)<\/p>\n

Tony Pollard
\nTyjae Spears
\nKalel Mullings (R)<\/p>\n

Contenders: Micah Bernard (R) and Julius Chestnut<\/p>\n

Tennessee uses three running backs instead of the traditional four that most teams have on their rosters. Pollard and Spears return as the key cogs of the offense, while rookie Mullings earns a spot. UDFA Micah Bernard will compete alongside veteran Julius Chestnut for a potential fourth running back spot. The Titans will undoubtedly search the waiver wire and free agency for additional help.<\/p>\n

Wide Receiver (7)<\/p>\n

Calvin Ridley
\nVan Jefferson
\nTyler Lockett
\nElic Ayomanor (R)
\nChimere Dike (R)
\nBryce Oliver
\nXavier Restrepo (R)<\/p>\n

Contenders: James Proche II, Treylon Burks, Jha\u2019Quan Jackson, and TJ Sheffield<\/p>\n

After witnessing the horrors of a depleted receiver room that erred on the side of a sordid history, Brian Callahan wanted an improved group. GM Mike Borgonzi delivered key veterans\u00a0like\u00a0Tyler Lockett<\/a> and several youngsters through the draft process. In this roster projection, the Treylon Burks saga<\/a> comes to an end. Tennessee could carry seven receivers, including undrafted free agent Xavier Restrepo<\/a>. The competition for the last two or three spots will be fierce between several contenders like Proche, Sheffield, and 2024 draft pick Jha\u2019Quan Jackson. Special teams ability could decide things.<\/p>\n

Tight End (3)<\/p>\n

Chig Okonkwo
\nJosh Whyle
\nGunnar Helm (R)<\/p>\n

Contenders: Thomas Odukoya, Drake Dabney, and David Martin-Robinson<\/p>\n

Tight end wasn\u2019t nearly as much of a position of weakness as receiver was, but the group stood to gain some upgrades. In comes the rookie from Texas, Gunnar Helm, who will help bolster Chig Okonkwo and Josh Whyle. There will be stiff competition for a potential fourth spot between blockers like Odukoya and DMR. Drake Dabney was signed after a successful tryout in the rookie minicamp earlier this month.<\/p>\n

Offensive Tackle (4)<\/p>\n

Dan Moore, Jr
\nJC Latham
\nOli Udoh
\nBrandon Crenshaw-Dickson (R)<\/p>\n

Contenders: Jaelyn Duncan and John Ojukwu<\/p>\n

Not much has changed since the end of the first wave of free agency, but Tennessee should scour the waiver wire and free agency for additional tackle help. Moore and Latham are the entrenched starters. Veteran Oli Udoh and rookie free agent signee BCD make the team over holdovers John Ojukwu and Jaelyn Duncan. It will be an interesting battle for spots on the back end of the tackle depth chart. Like his former colleague Nicholas Petit-Frere<\/a>, Duncan struggled during his time in the league.<\/p>\n

Guard (4)<\/p>\n

Peter Skoronski
\nKevin Zeitler
\nBlake Hance
\nJackson Slater (R)<\/p>\n

Contenders: Andrew Rupchich and Brendan Jaimes<\/p>\n

Tennessee beefed up its interior by investing significant resources in signing old warhorse Kevin Zeitler<\/a> this offseason. Former first-round selection Peter Skoronski remains on the left side for the foreseeable future. Hance makes the roster as a Bill Callahan acolyte. 2025 sixth-round selection Slater also joins him as a swing guard\/center piece. 2025 free agent Brendan Jaimes and holdover Rupchich are missing out after a competition that stretches into camp.<\/p>\n

Center (2)<\/p>\n

Lloyd Cushenberry
\nSam Mustipher<\/p>\n

Contender: Corey Levin<\/p>\n

Levin is the odd man out for the center position as he lacks the starting experience or versatility<\/a> that Mustipher, a recent addition, does. Cushenberry may relinquish his starting role as he recovers from an Achilles injury suffered last season.<\/p>\n

Defense
\nIDL (5)<\/p>\n

Jeffery Simmons
\nT\u2019Vondre Sweat
\nSebastian Joseph-Day
\nKeondre Coburn
\nDevonte O\u2019Malley (R)<\/p>\n

Contenders: James Lynch, Cam Horsley (R), Isaiah Raikes (R), and Phillip Blidi (R)<\/p>\n

The interior lineman position is settled for the most part, with one or two battles yet to be decided. Keondre Coburn\u2019s job could be in danger if one of the undrafted rookie signings takes it from him. There is a lot of talent in the group, but the three names to watch are O\u2019Malley, Horsley, and Raikes. Positional versatility will determine a lot about how many IDLs Tennessee keeps.<\/p>\n

EDGE (5)<\/p>\n

Arden Key
\nDre\u2019Mont Jones
\nOluwafemi Oladejo (R)
\nLorenzo Carter
\nJaylen Harrell<\/p>\n

Contenders: Titus Leo, Ali Gaye, Carlos Watkins, and Desmond Evans<\/p>\n

Key is the leader of an EDGE room that desperately needs a talent infusion<\/a>, as the depth seems lacking in this Titans roster projection. Three spots are already spoken for, either by draft slot (Oladejo) or free agency contract (Jones). Where it gets hairy is the back end, where five players could be fighting for two spots. On a one-year deal, Carter is a veteran linebacker, while Harrell has shown flashes. Watkins could make a run at a roster spot as a veteran with some versatility. Tennessee will likely continue to churn the waiver wire for a name or two as the offseason progresses.<\/p>\n

Inside Linebacker (5)<\/p>\n

Cody Barton
\nCedric Gray
\nJames Williams
\nAnferenee Orji
\nDavid Gbenda (R)<\/p>\n

Contenders: Curtis Jacobs, Otis Reese IV, and Amari Burney<\/p>\n

After Barton\u2019s signing, the depth of the inside linebacker position is a dicey proposition. The front office has kicked the tires on a few veterans to boost the competition level. It will be one position to watch as the team heads into the summer and fall. Gbenda signed as an undrafted free agent, so he\u2019ll have to play lights out to make the team. Gray and Williams will likely make the roster as rising sophomore draft selections. Earlier this month, Orji was claimed on waivers and is a Vanderbilt alumnus. Burney has experience as well and has ties to Titans executive Dave Ziegler while both were with the Raiders. Reese IV is a holdover who probably won\u2019t make the team.<\/p>\n

Cornerback (5)<\/p>\n

L\u2019Jarius Sneed
\nJarvis Brownlee, Jr
\nDarrell Baker
\nRoger McCreary
\nAmani Oruwariye<\/p>\n

Contenders: Jermari Harris (R), Marcus Harris (R), Jalen Kimber (R), Clarence Lewis (R), Davion Ross (R), and Gabe Jeudy-Lally<\/p>\n

Besides wide receiver, the cornerback room is the most in transition, as numerous changes have occurred since the offseason began. The competition for CB5 and CB6 will be one of the fiercest in the league, with multiple new faces vying for spots. It isn\u2019t the most stable position group in this Tennessee Titans roster projection, as further changes could be in the offing. Five rookies were drafted late (Marcus Harris) or signed as UDFA; a couple could make the team. Veteran Amani Oruwariye gets the nod in this projection due to familiarity with special-teams coach John Fassel. Expect several to make the practice squad in the fall.<\/p>\n

Safety (4)<\/p>\n

Xavier Woods
\nAmani Hooker
\nKevin Winston, Jr (R)
\nMike Brown<\/p>\n

Contenders: Julius Wood, Kendall Brooks, and Mark Perry<\/p>\n

The safety position is locked up, with only one spot looming as a position battle. Brown has the inside track to win the job over Wood, Brooks, and Perry. The caveat is that Winston could open training camp on the PUP list as the team manages his load returning from a partially torn ACL last season in college. Not much to see here, folks, but we could see some roster churn at the position.<\/p>\n

Special Teams<\/p>\n

K: Joey Slye<\/p>\n

P: Johnny Hekker<\/p>\n

LS: Morgan Cox<\/p>\n

Tennessee\u2019s special teams battery has experienced significant turnover, as two-thirds of the operation will be brand new. The fresh outlook involves the players on the field and the coaching staff, who have gotten a new, more accomplished coat of paint<\/a>. Joey Slye takes over for the departed Titans\u2019 fan favorite Nick Folk while veteran Johnny Hekker replaces Ryan Stonehouse. Only long snapper Morgan Cox returns, so it will take some time to get the timing right between the trio.<\/p>\n

Offense Total: 26\u00a0<\/p>\n

Defense Total: 24<\/p>\n

Special Teams Total: 3<\/p>\n

Main Photo: [George Walker IV\/Tennessean.com] \u2013 USA Today Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"After a hectic few months, the whirlwind offseason process is finally slowing down for\u00a0new GM Mike Borgonzi and…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":64021,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[2061],"tags":[80,127,1723,7,8059,10563,6919,6,20209,526,394,2411,527,2864],"class_list":{"0":"post-64020","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tennessee-titans","8":"tag-2025-nfl-draft","9":"tag-cam-ward","10":"tag-cody-barton","11":"tag-football","12":"tag-jc-latham","13":"tag-jeffery-simmons","14":"tag-kevin-zeitler","15":"tag-nfl","16":"tag-tvondre-sweat","17":"tag-tennessee","18":"tag-tennessee-titans","19":"tag-tennesseetitans","20":"tag-titans","21":"tag-tyler-lockett"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nfl\/114538257002626197","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64020","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64020"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64020\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64021"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64020"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64020"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64020"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}