The Tennessee Titans‘ 53-man roster should now be mostly settled for their upcoming Week 1 matchup with the Denver Broncos. After submitting the initial roster on Tuesday, GM Mike Borgonzi made a flurry of transactions on Wednesday, adding five new players, while also filling out a practice squad.
Looking at the updated 53-man roster, we’ve ranked the position groups from best to worst.
Interior defensive line
The Titans went surprisingly heavy here, adding CJ Ravenell and Shy Tuttle after the roster was initially set to
bring them to six total defensive tackles. Jeffery Simmons and T’Vondre Sweat should form a stout interior duo. Sebastian Joseph-Day and James Lynch give them quality depth throughout.
Offensive line
The Titans went initially heavy, but have since waived Corey Levin and John Ojukwu. Levin has already resurfaced back on the practice squad, and sources indicate Ojukwu will as well, once he clears waivers. The starting five looks stellar, and Blake Hance is a good swing-piece. Borgonzi was afraid undrafted tackle Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson would get claimed on waivers, so he was the surprise 53-man roster inclusion.
Safety
Dennard Wilson’s defense is deep at safety. Amani Hooker is probably a top-five performer on the team. Veterans Xavier Woods and Quandre Diggs are starting-caliber players. Kevin Winston Jr. is an exciting rookie, and Mike Brown is a depth-worthy defender (and really good special teams player).
Running back
Tony Pollard was the unsung hero of the 2024 Titans. Having Tyjae Spears on IR hurts this group, but the coaching staff trusts Julius Chestnut and Kalel Mullings. Getting Jordan Mims and Jermar Jefferson back on the practice squad eliminated the need for a waiver claim at RB.
Quarterback
It’s all about Cam Ward. Who cares that Brandon Allen is the backup, or that Trevor Siemian landed on the practice squad? The Titans’ 2025 campaign is all about developing Ward. Hopefully this becomes a top-three position group due to his rookie performance by season’s end.
Cornerback
This position group arguably has the largest range of outcomes. If L’Jarius Sneed is healthy and recaptures his previous form, it could be better than this. If Sneed is injured or a non-factor, it could be a bottom-two unit. The Titans need a sizable step forward from Jarvis Brownlee Jr. Contributions from Darrell Baker Jr., Samuel Womack, and Jalyn Armour-Davis would help.
Tight end
A stellar, but unspectacular group. Chig Okonkwo will make the occasional splash play as a 550-yard TE. Gunnar Helm carries a lot of potential as the future of the position. David Martin-Robinson won the TE3 battle, and Thomas Odukoya is on the practice squad.
Linebacker
It wouldn’t be shocking if the linebackers leaped ahead of TEs and CBs on this list. What started out as a concerning group looks far more promising after training camp and the preseason. Cody Barton has been an excellent offseason addition, and both James Williams and Cedric Gray appear to be ascending talents.
EDGE
The Titans’ pass-rush (lack thereof) may be their Achilles heel in 2025. Borgonzi didn’t claim anyone off waivers, surprisingly, and should continue analyzing the veteran market (Preston Smith?) for a worthwhile addition. There’s just not enough talent between Arden Key, Femi Oladejo, Dre’Mont Jones, Jihad Ward, and Jaylen Harrell.
