Mike Borgonzi is Making Moves

The Titans have committed over $300m to free agents so far this offseason.

After back to back 3-14 seasons and a season under the belt for 2025 #1 Cam Ward, the team's front office acknowledges a need for considerable change. For the second offseason in a row, the team ranks as one of the highest offseason spenders in the league.

2025-26 had a myriad of issues: Offensively, the team ranked 2nd to last in YPG and has fallen away from their once run-dominant attack. Defensively, they ranked in bottom 10 in passing yards allowed and bottom 5 in points allowed at 28.1 PPG. While these stats should not be considered strictly in isolation and are a result of consistently uncomplimentary football, they represent the struggle.

With the Brian Callahan era gone and hopefully forgotten, GM Mike Borgonzi now more fully has his say in the team's future. After hiring HC Robert Saleh and an array of new staff, he spent considerable funds restructuring various parts of the roster.

In particular, he spent big in the secondary, made huge moves to the defensive line, and has added to Cam Ward's arsenal of weapons.

Here is a look at some of Borgonzi's biggest splashes so far this offseason:

WR Wan'Dale Robinson

Robinson to Tennessee was one of the worst kept secrets in the league leading up to the opening of Free Agency. With the Titans clearly in the WR market, Robinson was widely believed to land with the Titans.

Robinson's 1,014 yards came predominantly from the slot, providing an important layer to Tennessee's offense.

Having played under Titans new OC Brian Dabboll, it appears that the Titans have a clear vision of how to use him. He is seen as a shifty option in the slot, but is also capable of playing on the outside and has done so more as his 4-year career has progressed. He reached career highs in every major receiving category in 2025, including finishing 7th in the league in receptions.

Based on his 63 YPG, if Robinson would have played in all 17 of the Giants games (he played 16), he would have reached 1,077 yards which, inexplicably, would have the highest by any Titan since Delanie Walker in 2015.

Paired with Calvin Ridley, the Titans could have an intriguing and extremely quick pair of receivers.

Contractually, this signing is a relief and is valuable for Tennessee. His $70m over 4 years (17.5 AAV) makes him the 26th highest paid receiver in the league. This puts him below the likes of Jerry Jeudy, Michael Pittman, and Jakobi Meyers. Further, the first day of free agency saw some insane ideals, namely Alec Pierce's inexplicable 29m AAV deal with Indianapolis.

At just 25 years old nearing the peak of his career, Robinson provides an exciting option at an intriguing value.

Wan'Dale Robinson

Source: Tennessee Titans

DL John Franklin-Myers

Franklin-Myers is Jeffery Simmons 2.0--who wouldn't want that? And unlike when Jon Robinson attempted to replace AJ Brown with AJ Brown 2.0 (Treylon Burks), Tennessee kept the original.

The Titans are forming a monster defensive front. Franklin-Myers had the 4th highest pressure rate among DT's and his 7.5 sacks were the 3rd most at the position.

Like Robinson played under Daboll, Franklin-Myers played under Saleh when he was the head coach of the Jets from 2021-2023.

The team moved on from young interior linemen T'Vondre Sweat last month, trading him for edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II. Having finished 2025-26 middle of the pack in every major defensive category, the defensive-minded Saleh clearly has some intention to change that, beginning with the personnel.

CB Alonte Taylor & CB Cor'Dale Flott

The Titans front office indicated a clear lack of trust in their secondary, making Taylor and Flott the 11th and 23rd highest paid cornerbacks in the league respectively.

Taylor, a native of Winchester Tennessee, was the Saints' 2022 2nd round pick. He is an exceptional athlete known for his coverage abilities. He is a physical specimen that in many ways reminds me of an alternate-universe Caleb Farley.

I worry slightly about his sometimes overly-agressive playstyle--he is very active at the line of scrimmage and often tackles too high, missing seemingly sure tackles. That said, he brings a high-upside and physical option to Tennessee's new-look secondary. When paired with safeties Amani Hooker and Kevin Winston, the secondary is big-hitting.

Flott is another lengthy corner who can cover ground quickly. He is a thinner corner at 6'1" 175lbs but is praised for his tenacity, especially in the run game. While Taylor may be better suited for more physical receivers, Flott is a versatile option against the slot.

Flott had a strong 25'-26' campaign, allowing just a 73.3 passer rating against, good for 14th in the league among corners. That said, his injury history is worth keeping an eye on. He recently battled a knee injury and has not yet finished a 17 game season in his 4 year career.

Alontae Taylor

Source: New Orleans Saints

Other signings include:

Backup Quarterback Mitch Trubisky, which raises some questions about the future of Will Levis.

Center Austin Schlottmann and OG and swing linemen Cordell Volson appear to be two options to start at Center for Tennessee. Expect them to battle it out alongside Corey Levin for the starting job.

Tight End Daniel Bellinger is not a huge recieving threat but can compliment 2nd year TE Gunnar Helm well. The exit of Chig Okonkwo who racked up over 2,000 yards and 8 touchdowns in his 4 seasons with Tennessee, is largely unsurprising as he struggled to consistently produce.

Punter Tommy Townsend is a proven and younger option after the team moved on from Johnny Hekker.

Another move the team made was to restructure the contract of WR Calvin Ridley. This was a prudent move for a team that is already inexperienced at the reciever position. Ridley battled a series of health complications last season but I do believe his chemistry with Cam Ward will re-emerge. When paired with Robinson and the team's young duo of Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor, the position looks a lot better than it did heading into 2025-26.

Trends:

Reworking of the defensive line

The February trade of T'Vondre Sweat concretely indicated that the Titans' were not happy with their defensive line play (besides Jeffery Simmons) last season. This is also a result of the team's scheme change--moving from a 3-4 to a 4-3 defense, requiring different personnel.

Overhaul of the secondary

The Titans struggled with an injured and porous cast of corners last season. Taylor and Flott provide much-needed stability that has been fleeting since the team traded Roger McCreary and Jarvis Brownlee Jr.

The L'Jarius Sneed feud also came to an end. Among the Titans worst trade acquisitions in recent history, Snead was finally designated for release. After starting just 12 games across 2 seasons, getting his contract off the books was a win-win.

Reuniting with coaches

Almost every Titans free agent signing can be traced back to a time they spent with one of the Titans key coaching staff members--namely HC Robert Saleh, OC Brian Dabboll, and DC Gus Bradley.

They are seeking a building full of familiarity. With Daboll's past success as an offensive coordinator--which saw him ranked 2nd in PPG (31.3) and 2nd in YPG (396.4)-- it makes sense.

With Saleh largely handling the defensive personnel, this makes sense as well. While he had an unstable head coaching career with the Jets, he was a loved defensive coordinator in San Francisco, garnering a great degree of player support meanwhile ranking 4th in total defense.

Whats Next?

The Titans went into free agency with the most cap space in the league, approaching $100m. Believe it or not, the Titans remain #1 in cap space at 63m. The bulk of the team's glaring holes have been addressed thus far and what remains will likely be filled in the draft.

That said, the current cap mobility keeps the door open for trades. When training camp comes around, keep an eye out for the Titans in the trade market.

Notably, the Titans have the 4th overall pick in late April's draft. Mock drafts vary but most have Tennessee selecting running back Jeramiyah Love out of Notre Dame or one of the defensive powerhouses of LB Arvell Reese, EDGE David Bailly, or LB Sonny Styles.

Jeramiyah Love

Source: Sports Illusrated

While Saleh is through and through a defensive guy, I do not think Love is farfetched. The Titans run game was subpar last season despite a relatively stable cast of offensive linemen that played better as the season went on.

If the Titans went with Love, I would expect him to join the Titans running back Mount Rushmore, competing with the likes of Eddie George, Chris Johnson, and Derrick Henry. While that is steep competition, Love is the most exciting running back prospect since Saquon Barkley. Immediately upon being drafted, he would revolutionize the team's offense.

The offseason has, in many ways, pointed toward Love. The odds he goes off the board before 4 are extremely low and the team has built up many other positions in preparation for an elite RB.

Building around Cam Ward will always be the right call. A defensive selection will provide a contribute day 1, but Ward's glimpses of greatness require a more consistent and high-ceiling supporting cast if they are to lead to results. Soon, we'll see what Borgonzi thinks.