The Tennessee Titans did not make a move during Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. From September to early November, general manager Mike Borgonzi made three separate deals involving players and draft-pick compensation. With the trade deadline now officially over, we assigned letter grades to each Titans deal.
Dre’Mont Jones to the Baltimore Ravens for a 2026 conditional 5th-round pick
This fifth-round pick originally belonged to the New York Jets. It’ll become a Ravens fourth-rounder if Jones records two
sacks in Baltimore and the Ravens make the playoffs. Jones was a temporary solution on an expiring contract, so Borgonzi scored quality value in this agreement. Grade: B
Roger McCreary and a 2026 6th-round pick to the Los Angeles Rams for a 2025 5th-round pick
Roger McCreary was also on an expiring contract. Borgonzi obviously didn’t view the nickel cornerback as part of his long-term roster rebuild plans. Titans fans debated the former Auburn corner’s value and wondered if the rebuilding roster would have been better off re-signing him. The late-round pick swap for McCreary should improve the Titans’ selection by approximately 25-45 overalls. Grade: C+
Jarvis Brownlee and a 2026 7th-round pick to the New York Jets for a 2026 6th-round pick
This trade occurred in September, but it felt strange to omit from this exercise. The Titans’ decision to trade Brownlee remains mind-boggling. He’s played well as the Jets’ nickel corner, and might be their top cornerback following the stunning Sauce Grardner trade. The Titans obviously disliked Brownlee’s culture fit under Borgonzi, but the draft-pick return for an ascending young defender was nonexistent. Grade: D
The Titans failed to move Chig Okonkwo, Arden Key, Tony Pollard, or Calvin Ridley. All four are potential offseason departures, with Key and Okonkwo on expiring deals, and Pollard/Ridley as maybe cap casualties. Jeffery Simmons and T’Vondre Sweat were also mentioned in deadline rumors. It was ultimately a tame deadline day for the Titans.
