On Sunday, the Tennessee Titans cut their roster down to 53-players, and by Monday afternoon, that unit looks much different. Tennessee made a flurry of roster moves as the cuts became official, adding three waiver claims and at least one outside veteran.
On waivers, the Titans were awarded linebacker Owen Pappoe from the Arizona Cardinals, cornerback Melvin Smith Jr from the Kansas City Chiefs, and defensive tackle Nazir Stackhouse from the Green Bay Packers.
Waiver wire update for the #Titans:
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 31, 2026
Claimed
LB Owen Pappoe (Cardinals)
DB Melvin Smith Jr (Chiefs)
NT Nazir Stackhouse (Packers)
None of the the players Tenn released were claimed by other teams.
Pappoe is intriguing as a special-teams type linebacker, who could be viewed similarly to Dorian
Mausi, who was placed on injured reserve during the Sunday cuts.
Following those moves, Mike Garafolo reported that Tennessee was signing veteran safety Terrell Burgess to the 53-man roster. Burgess had been with the New Orleans Saints during training camp and will now join the Titans' secondary.
The #Titans are signing veteran S Terrell Burgess to their active roster, source says. Burgess was released by the #Saints yesterday. pic.twitter.com/yD69eCI3aY
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 31, 2026
To start making room for these four players, Tennessee released linebacker Mohamoud Diabate and defensive backs Erick Hallett and Jerrick Reed II.
#Titans waiving defensive back Erick Hallett due to their waiver claims, per a source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 31, 2026
The Titans also waived safety Jerrick Reed II.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 31, 2026
And now after claims, the second wave of cuts begin: The Titans are waiving CB Mohamoud Diabate, who has 18 career starts.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 31, 2026
The Titans' final move will not make some fans happy. Justin Melo reports the Titans are releasing wide receiver Xavier Restrepo.
The #Titans are waiving WR Xavier Restrepo, per source.
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) August 31, 2026
Feel-good story waits a little longer. The Titans kept Restrepo on the initial 53 yesterday, but waived him today after making new 4 additions.
Strong bet Restrepo lands back on the practice squad.
The Titans will now turn their attention to the practice squad and could add all four of these players if they clear waivers.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Titans shake up initial roster after flurry of roster moves
