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Tennessee entered the 2026 free agency period with an exorbitant amount of cap space and a wish list of free agent targets<\/a> to match. How did it fare in the free agency frenzy to surround a new head coach and rising quarterback with weapons galore? Is there a new theme that defines the Titans\u2019 unabashed shopping spree to spruce up and rebuild their roster? The 2026 free agency class isn\u2019t without its thrills, spills, and infamous shenanigans<\/a> to spark outrage. Fortunately for Tennessee, the drama saved itself for the new uniform reveal on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Tennessee Titans\u2019 Offseason Spending Spree Rings In New Theme<\/p>\n

Tennessee kicked off the \u201clegal tampering period\u201d with a slow drip of news trickling out past the Monday noon hour. The Titans made a couple of moves before free agency opened for business with an impactful trade<\/a> to shore up their pass rush. What other moves did they execute as their plans started to become reality?<\/p>\n

Offense
\nQuarterback
\nMitchell Trubisky<\/p>\n

Trubisky signed a two-year contract to back up starter Cam Ward and became one of Tennessee\u2019s initial signings off the jump. He\u2019s a more capable backup than Brandon Allen, and his arrival all but signals the end of the tenure of Will Levis<\/a> in Nashville. The former Bills\u2019 backup quarterback reportedly signed a two-year deal worth $10 million<\/a> in the opening hours of free agency. He has experience in Brian Daboll\u2019s offense, so it\u2019s a perfect fit to help the offensive coordinator teach it to Ward. However, he\u2019s proven to be a competent backup who could step in when needed, which might come in handy given Ward is nursing a shoulder injury.<\/p>\n

Wide Receiver
\nWan\u2019Dale Robinson<\/p>\n

Sources: Wan\u2019Dale Robinson gets a 4-year, $70M deal, with upside to $78M. \ud83d\udcb0\ud83d\udcb0\ud83d\udcb0 https:\/\/t.co\/RyOVCu7Vta<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The Titans signed Robinson to a four-year deal<\/a> worth up to $78 million, which is quite expensive for a slot primary weapon. If you sense a familiar theme coming on, you\u2019ll be correct as Robinson had his best season to date in 2025 under the tutelage of Brian Daboll. Due to his connection to the Titans\u2019 new offensive coordinator, he was a popular free agent target projected to Tennessee. It was a common thought that Robinson would be replacing Calvin Ridley, who\u2019s coming off a serious leg injury, but news broke on Saturday that Ridley is staying on a restructured deal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Robinson joins a receiver room that needs a makeover, with several youngsters not ready for the big lights. He\u2019ll have to develop rapport with Ward quickly for the Titans to make modest gains from their receiving corps. Signing Robinson was a good first step in that direction.<\/p>\n

Tight End
\nDaniel Bellinger<\/p>\n

#Titans<\/a> Daniel Bellinger deal three years, $24M, $14.01M gtd, $6.5M signing bonus, salaries $2.49M (gtd), $5.94M ($4M gtd), $7.45M; annual $30K per game active roster bonuses, up to $750K playtime, catches incentive 2026, 2027; max APY: $8.5M<\/p>\n

\u2014 Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Daboll\u2019s influence on the offense wasn\u2019t over, as another of his pupils elected to join the Titans on a lucrative deal. Bellinger was a fourth-round selection in the 2022 NFL draft by the Giants and hasn\u2019t broken out yet due to more talent at his position. Last season, he was surpassed on the depth chart by Theo Johnson and never regained primary pass-catching duties at his position. The picture looks more competitive in Tennessee as the Titans feature only Gunnar Helm returning, as Chig Okonkwo left for Washington in free agency. With his contract, Bellinger should get a lion\u2019s share of the reps over Helm. He\u2019s another asset that Daboll can use to teach other players his offense.<\/p>\n

Kylen Granson<\/p>\n

Granson joins the Titans on a one-year pact from the Eagles, so he isn\u2019t directly a Daboll or Titans descendant. He\u2019s adjacent to both parties as he started as a fourth-round selection with the Colts in 2021. Granson signed with Philadelphia in 2025 but had little impact. He registered seven receptions for a measly 40 yards last season. The former Colts and Eagles tight end turned out to be a talent whose promise went unfulfilled. He will likely compete for a roster spot during training camp.<\/p>\n

Offensive Line
\nCordell Volson<\/p>\n

#Titans<\/a> signing Cordell Volson to one-year, $4.215 million deal, $2.45 million guaranteed. Deal done by @OneWestSports<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Several months after Brian Callahan can no longer call himself a Titans head coach, will the Titans bring along one of his former proteges? The former Bengals offensive lineman<\/a> signed a one-year deal to compete for a roster spot after spending 2025 on IR. Tennessee needs OL depth at this point, and he provides that at least for both guard spots. Right guard is problematic for the Titans, so they\u2019ll need to look for reinforcements at the position. Volson will likely back up rising star Peter Skoronski at left guard. The deal was reported to be worth $2.5 million guaranteed and up to $4.21 million with incentives, according to Aaron Wilson and others.<\/p>\n

Austin Schlottman<\/p>\n

Update: The Titans and center Austin Schlottman have now agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $9 million with $3.5M guaranteed. Deal negotiated by @DPFootballAgent<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/X0ahJRI1y7<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Another day, another Daboll-infused acolyte travels south to Nashville to sign with the Titans. Tennessee needed a starting center after releasing starter Lloyd Cushenberry after two seasons of less-than-stellar play. For a moment, it was thought that longtime backup Corey Levin would compete for the job, but he left in free agency. Schlottman spent the last two seasons with the Giants under Daboll after starting his career in Denver. He has guard\/center versatility, so that\u2019s a plus. Tennessee could pencil him in as the starting center for now until they address it at some point this offseason. They were heavily linked to Tyler Linderbaum, but he quickly fell out of their price range and signed with the Raiders<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n

Defense
\nEDGE
\nMalik Herring<\/p>\n

Herring played collegiately at the University of Georgia before signing with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2022. He served as a depth piece throughout his career, earning one start in 28 games. The former Bulldogs defensive lineman has a connection to the team through GM Mike Borgonzi, who was there when Herring started out. He\u2019ll compete for a roster spot through the summer as a rotational piece who can spell the starters.<\/p>\n

Jacob Martin<\/p>\n

OLB Jacob Martin agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal with the Titans, per source.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The journeyman linebacker finds a new place to call home for the next two years with a familiar coaching staff. Martin played for Coach Saleh during the 2022 season before getting traded to the Broncos at the deadline. He\u2019s familiar with Nashville and the Titans, having played against them multiple times with Houston and Indianapolis. Tennessee desperately needs EDGE depth, and Martin could start in some situations, given his ties to Saleh.<\/p>\n

Solomon Thomas (Trade)<\/p>\n

Another trade: Dallas is sending DL Solomon Thomas and a 7th-round pick to the Titans in exchange for another 7th-round pick.<\/p>\n

Picks 218 and 225.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Interestingly, the Titans employ the second and third overall selections of the 2017 draft with the acquisition of Thomas from the Cowboys. He started his career with the 49ers but failed to live up to the immense billing, making a pit stop in Vegas before heading to the Jets<\/a> in 2022. You\u2019ll never guess who his head coach in Gotham turned out to be. The former Stanford pass rusher has 18.5 sacks to his name in nine seasons, with a career high of five in 2023 under Saleh. He played in Dallas last season with another Saleh assistant from New York, Aaron Whitecotton, the new Titans defensive line coach.<\/p>\n

Thomas was brought in as a Saleh + Whitecotton \u201cplayer assistant\u201d to help smooth over the transition to a new defense. Although the EDGE room needed depth, it is quickly getting crowded. Expect the Titans to address the position in the draft to add more firepower.<\/p>\n

IDL
\nJohn Franklin-Myers<\/p>\n

BREAKING: The #Titans<\/a> are signing former #Broncos<\/a> DT John Franklin-Meyers to a 3 year 63M deal with 42M guar, per sources. <\/p>\n

JFM was a super hot free agent and was a massive part of Denver\u2019s defensive line success \u2013 with 14.5 sacks in two years. pic.twitter.com\/Zi13LRiLlo<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

JFM didn\u2019t get drafted by the Saleh-era Jets but made his name with the eternally moribund franchise under the new Titans head coach. The 29-year-old played in New York for four seasons before joining the Broncos for two seasons, enhancing his reputation. Tennessee quickly agreed to immensely lucrative terms<\/a> with the versatile defensive lineman in the opening hours of free agency. He\u2019ll provide a versatile chess piece for new DC Gus Bradley to move around as Jeff Simmons is freed up to make more plays. While not a like-for-like replacement for T\u2019Vondre Sweat, the interior is fortified with his addition. The Titans\u2019 defense is much better with JFM\u2019s addition, but it came at a significant price.<\/p>\n

Jordan Elliott<\/p>\n

Completing the Saleh-connected troika of defensive linemen is former 49ers lineman Elliott. The Browns drafted him in the third round of the 2020 draft. He\u2019ll compete for a roster spot and is another guy who can help teach the defense to the old guys.<\/p>\n

Cornerback
\nCor\u2019Dale Flott<\/p>\n

Titans, CB Cor’Dale Flott agree to three-year, $45M deal with $32M fully guaranteed. (via @MikeGarafolo<\/a>) pic.twitter.com\/vLAzKmu86B<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NFL (@NFL) March 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The former Giant cornerback cost a pretty penny to bring in as Daboll\u2019s influence continues to expand in Nashville. New York drafted him in the third round of the 2022 draft, and he\u2019s been an effective starter ever since. He\u2019s produced three interceptions over four seasons to date. PFF gave him an overall defense grade of 65.6 last season, which ranked 41st overall. There\u2019s untapped potential, and the Titans badly needed upgrades in the cornerback room after a disastrous couple of seasons. Can he provide an upgrade, albeit at an exorbitant cost? He has the size and length to become one of the league\u2019s best cornerbacks.<\/p>\n

Alontae Taylor<\/p>\n

Titans signing CB Alontae Taylor to a three-year, $60M contract with $42M fully guaranteed. (via @rapsheet<\/a>) pic.twitter.com\/RYCUjryw4G<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NFL (@NFL) March 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Shortly after the news of Flott\u2019s signing broke, news of the prodigal son\u2019s return to the Volunteer State broke. Taylor is a Tennessee native who played collegiately at Tennessee before becoming a 2022 second-round selection of the Saints. He\u2019s a tackling machine who has produced over 290 tackles and 52 PBUs throughout his career. The former Saints cornerback adds versatility to the Titans, as he can play both inside and outside. His signing virtually guaranteed that L\u2019Jarius Sneed would be relieved of his obligations to Tennessee, which came to fruition<\/a> not long after.<\/p>\n

Josh Williams<\/p>\n

Kansas City\u2019s much-celebrated 2022 class of rookie cornerbacks is no more, with Williams signing with the Titans. He was drafted in the fourth round by a front office that once employed his new boss, Mike Borgonzi. KC will need to rebuild its cornerback room with the departures of Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson, and Williams. He\u2019s likely earning his way via special teams and a CB4 with potential.<\/p>\n

Safety
\nTony Adams<\/p>\n

Former Jets starting S Tony Adams has agreed to terms with the Titans on a one-year contract, per his agent Alan Herman.<\/p>\n

Adams gets a fresh start. Robert Saleh gets another former Jet. #Jets<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) March 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Adams is another defender who played for Coach Saleh during his tenure in New York. The safety adds to the depth of the safety room behind starters Amani Hooker and rising sophomore Kevin Winston, Jr. He logged four interceptions, 232 tackles, and 16 PBUs during his stay in New York. The third safety role has been hit or miss for Tennessee, and hopefully, Adams can solidify the spot for the 2026 season and beyond.<\/p>\n

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