With new head coach Robert Saleh in place, the Titans will change their offensive and defensive schemes this offseason and must restructure the roster to fit the systems. Fortunately, with the way the roster is currently constructed, Tennessee has a lot of flexibility to add talent; It is necessary everywhere.
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Although the Titans enter free agency with the most cap space available, it is unlikely they will fill all the needs this offseason. But they can make a dent before the draft and help establish a solid foundation for the future.
These are the team’s most important needs heading into the new league year.
Interior offensive line
At the start of the offseason, this wasn’t near the top of the list, but after the release of Lloyd Cushenberry and with Kevin Zeitler and Corey Levin both unrestricted free agents, Tennessee must address this unit early in free agency.
The Titans have an unknown in Jackson Slater, who showed some potential in 2025 alongside Peter Skoronski, but outside of them, everything else is an unknown. Re-signing Zeitler and Levin, while adding an experienced center, would go a long way toward building the offense.
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wide receiver
The Titans have some young wide receivers who shined in 2025, but they need to find someone who can really make a difference. With Calvin Ridley’s status still unknown, it’s difficult to say what the exact makeup of the unit will be heading into free agency, but even if he returns, Tennessee must add a veteran playmaker who can win battles in crunch time.
cornerback
This position is possibly the area of ​​greatest need on the roster. L’Jarius Sneed is still on the roster, but all signs point to him being a salary cap casualty after two disappointing seasons in Nashville. Aside from Sneed, promising rookie Marcus Harris headlines the roster.
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2025 starter Darrell Baker Jr. is a restricted free agent and the Titans will have to decide his offer, but other than that, they need a lot of help. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Tennessee add multiple cornerbacks this offseason.
Edge
The Titans added Jermaine Johnson in a trade and Femi Oladejo returns after an injury-plagued rookie season, but they must contribute to the unit. Like the offensive line and cornerback, adding to the unit in both free agency and the draft would make a lot of sense.
tight end
Tennessee will have to decide on unrestricted free agent Chig Okonkwo, and what they decide will have a ripple effect on the position. The Titans currently have Gunnar Helm and David Martin-Robinson on the roster, but need to add at least one more solid tight end.
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defensive tackle
The Titans traded T’Vondre Sweat to acquire Jermaine Johnson last week, opening up a spot on their defensive front. At this point, rumors of Denver Broncos free agent defensive tackle John Franklin-Myers joining the Titans seem more like a foregone conclusion than a dream scenario, but even if that happens, Tennessee could use some depth.
Sebastian Joseph-Day and James Lynch are unrestricted free agents and could move on, leaving the Titans with some questions.
special teams
Under John Fassel, Tennessee’s special teams underwent a complete transformation in 2025, but entered the offseason with some questions. Kicker Joey Slye, punter Johnny Hekker and long snapper Morgan Cox are unrestricted free agents, and it will be interesting to see how the Titans decide to attack the specialized positions.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Tennessee Titans Free Agency: 7 Biggest Needs Entering New League Year