Tennessee Titans Depth Chart
- AFC South
- Stadium
- Nissan Stadium
- Head Coach
- Mike Vrabel
- Offensive Coordinator
- Todd Downing
- Defensive Coordinator
- Shane Bowen
- Special Teams Coach
- Craig Aukerman
- Defensive Scheme
- 3-4
Veteran free-agent cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, who has been linked to a coaching job at his alma mater of Tennessee State, hasn't given up the idea of playing in the NFL and has workouts scheduled post-draft. He would only coach if there are no more playing opportunities. The 35-year-old didn't play at all in 2020 and played in only two games in 2019 with the Washington Football Team. The two-time Pro Bowler was the 16th overall pick of the Arizona Cardinals in 2008. DRC spent the first three seasons of his career with the Cardinals before playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, New York Giants and Oakland Raiders. It may be more of a long shot that he makes a return to an NFL field.
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said that running back Derrick Henry's work ethic allows him to be successful despite his heavy workload. Henry has led the league in rushing the last two seasons, running for 1,540 yards on 303 carries in 2019 and 2,027 yards on 378 carries last year. He became the eighth running back in history to pass the 2,000-yard mark in a single season, and the previous seven RBs haven't come close to reaching back-to-back 2,000-yard campaigns. The Titans and other teams may be more cautious with their backs with an added 17th game of the season, but it sounds as though Henry will continue to have a pretty hefty workload in this run-first offense. The 27-year-old is one of the toughest backs to bring down and will remain a high-end RB1 heading into 2021.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker/special teams ace Ola Adeniyi signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans on Monday, according to a source. The Titans also officially signed offensive lineman Ty Sambrailo and veteran defensive back Kevin Johnson. Adeniyi played on 144 defensive snaps last year in Pittsburgh, but the vast majority of his playing time has come on special teams. He had 286 special teams snaps in 2020, finishing with 16 combined tackles (11 solo). The 23-year-old figures to be near the bottom of the defensive depth chart but could have a significant role on special teams if he makes the team out of training camp. Johnson had 34 tackles and three passes defensed in 13 games with the Cleveland Browns in 2020.
The Tennessee Titans agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent veteran wide receiver Josh Reynolds on Monday, according to a source. The 26-year-old former Los Angeles Ram figures to start opposite 2020 Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Brown in 2021. Tennessee had a clear need at the position after releasing veteran Adam Humphries and losing Corey Davis to the New York Jets and tight end Jonnu Smith to the New England Patriots in free agency. Reynolds is coming from a similar offense after he had a career-best 52 catches on 81 targets for 618 yards and two touchdowns in his final season in LA. He had 113 receptions for 1,450 yards and nine touchdowns in his four seasons with the Rams, and Reynolds didn't miss a game in that span. Even though the Titans remain a run-first club, Reynolds has a clear path to WR2 value with his new club.
The Tennessee Titans re-signed veteran offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo to an undisclosed deal, according to a source. Sambrailo served as a fill-in for Taylor Lewan at left tackle in 2020 and made five starts before suffering a season-ending injury. The Titans also signed tackle Kendall Lamm to a two-year deal this offseason and gave former Cleveland Browns cornerback Kevin Johnson an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday. The additions of both Sambrailo and Lamm should lead to a competition in training camp at the right tackle spot. However, Lamm will likely have the edge there given his contract and experience in the offense.