We’re starting to see veteran signings pick up around the league as the Tennessee Titans and their 31 contenders prepare for training camp. The Titans are sitting on roughly $55 million in cap space, according to Over The Cap. Only the San Francisco 49ers have more financial flexibility, per OTCs calculations.
One position on the roster that is fairly thin is nickel cornerback. Sophomore sixth-round pick Marcus Harris is the projected starter. Harris didn’t really start playing in his rookie season
until Roger McCreary was traded near the deadline. He played well in spurts, but also ended the year on season-ending IR.
Head coach Robert Saleh recently praised Harris (unprompted) at minicamp. That’s huge for Harris, since the Titans don’t really have alternative options at the position. Starting boundary corner Alontae Taylor could kick inside in a pinch, but would then require replacing outside.
One veteran player who would add depth and experience to the defensive backfield is former Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II. The Colts attempted to trade him this offseason, to no avail. They recently released him from his contract.
Moore has been one of the better nickel cornerbacks in the NFL. Adding further intrigue, he previously played for new Titans defensive coordinator Gus Bradley in Indianapolis. Moore would come in and pick up the playbook rather quickly while adding maturity and familiarity.
Additionally, Adam Schefter called Moore a safety in his story for ESPN. It’s either an error, or the veteran Moore is making a later-career switch to safety. We’ve covered the Titans’ lack of depth at that position as well.
Perhaps the Titans wouldn’t want Moore to interfere with Harris’ development. That would be understandable, as letting young talents like Harris grow on this rebuilding roster is imperative to fast-tracking the process. If Bradley, Robert Saleh, and the Titans feel they need more depth, experience, and leadership in the secondary, Moore could emerge as an option.
