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Tennessee Titans DST

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The Titans were not a good defense last year, but they have changed almost everything to try to fix that. Robert Saleh is the head coach, Gus Bradley is the defensive coordinator, and more than half of their starters could be different. The defensive line, in particular, should be improved with the additions of Jermaine Johnson, Keldric Faulk, John Franklin-Myers, Solomon Thomas, and Jordan Elliott. We aren't confident enough in their improvement to suggest drafting them, but they do get the Jets in Week 1, so we should find out very early just how much better they got in the offseason.

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  • Titans' Sanoussi Kane: Moves to injured reserve

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    Kane (undisclosed) reverted to the Titans' injured reserve Friday, per the NFL's transaction log. Kane was waived/injured by the Titans on Thursday but was not claimed off waivers by another team. Now that he's on IR, the 2024 seventh-rounder will be forced to miss the entire 2026 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with Tennessee.
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  • Titans' Marcus Harris: Past knee issue

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    Harris (knee) has been participating fully in training camp practices, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports. A sixth-round selection of the Titans in the 2025 NFL Draft, Harris appeared in 14 regular-season games (five starts) last year and logged 28 tackles (18 solo), five pass defenses and one forced fumble. He suffered a season-ending knee injury in late December but is fully healthy for training camp, where he will look to solidify a starting role in the secondary for the 2026 campaign.
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  • Titans' Jeffery Simmons: Going through drills at camp

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    Simmons (elbow) is participating at the Titans' training camp, George Walker of the Kingsport Times News reports. Simmons underwent surgery during the offseason to address an issue with his elbow, but it doesn't seem to be limiting him now that training camp has started up. He's coming off his first All-Pro season and figures to play a massive role on Tennessee's defensive line in 2026.
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  • Giants' Anfernee Orji: Joining G-Men

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    The Giants signed Orji (knee) Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. Orji spent the entire 2025 regular season on Tennessee's injured reserve list after tearing his ACL during a practice, but he's now apparently back in football shape and getting another chance to make an impression. He'll likely be competing for one of the last spots on the Giants' 53-man roster for 2026.
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  • Sanoussi Kane: Waived/injured by Tennessee

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    Kane (undisclosed) was waived/injured by the Titans on Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports. The safety will revert to Tennessee's injured reserve list unless he's claimed by another team, at which point he would need to reach an injury settlement with the Titans to have a chance to play in 2026. Kane appeared in two regular-season games for the Titans and seven for the Ravens in 2025, making eight tackles (three solo).
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  • Titans' Oluwafemi Oladejo: Ready for training camp

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    Oladejo (hamstring) passed his conditioning test and is participating in the Titans' training camp activities, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports. Oladejo missed OTAs due to a hamstring issue. The 2025 second-round draft pick played in just six games last season before succumbing to leg injuries. The young defensive end is ready to prove he can fit anywhere on the defense and should serve as a solid depth option for the Titans in 2026.
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  • Titans' Amani Hooker: Activated from active/PUP list

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    The Titans activated Hooker (undisclosed) from the active/PUP list Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports. Hooker was placed on the active/PUP list last Thursday, but his undisclosed issue was clearly not significant, as the safety is all set to suit up for training camp. Hooker logged 81 tackles (58 solo) and produced eight passes defensed in 2025 across 16 regular-season games. The defensive back is once again set to be the starting strong safety for the Titans in 2026.
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  • Titans' Amani Hooker: Placed on PUP list

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    Hooker (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday, Easton Freeze of AtoZSports.com reports. Hooker's string of injury misfortune seems to be continuing into 2026. The safety missed the 2025 season due to an ankle injury, but was seen participating at the Titans' 2026 OTA's in May, so it is unlikely to be the same injury.
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  • Titans' Oluwafemi Oladejo: Expected to be ready for camp

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    Oladejo didn't participate in OTAs or minicamp because of a hamstring injury, but he's expected to be ready for the beginning of training camp in late July, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports. Oladejo missed most of last season due to a right leg fracture he suffered in October, but that wasn't the cause of his absence from spring workouts; rather, the second-round 2025 draft pick was nursing a hamstring issue. Oladejo is slated for a rotational role during the upcoming campaign, and he's expected to work more frequently as a pass rusher than he did last season, per Kuharsky.
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  • Titans' Jeffery Simmons: Snap count could decline in 2026

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    The Titans plan to reduce Simmons' (elbow) workload in 2026 to keep him fresh for high-leverage situations, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports. Coach Robert Saleh said during minicamp in June that Tennessee wants Simmons rested for crucial third downs and two-minute situations. Fewer snaps could slightly lower Simmons' tackle volume, but Saleh's aggressive scheme should also create more opportunities for disruption. Simmons totaled a career-high 11.0 sacks last season while earning All-Pro honors, and he's fresh off signing a three-year, $105.8 million contract extension. Considering his talent level, a planned rotation shouldn't significantly damage Simmons' IDP ceiling.
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  • Giants' C.J. Ravenell: Claimed by G-Men

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    The Giants claimed Ravenell (undisclosed) off waivers from the Titans on Tuesday, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports. Ravenell was cut from injured reserve by the Titans on Monday, and the nature of his injury has yet to be disclosed. The depth defensive end suited up for 14 regular-season games last year under New York's current defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson, who held that position for Tennessee in 2025.
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  • C.J. Ravenell: Cut by Titans

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    Tennessee waived Ravenell (undisclosed) from injured reserve on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Ravenell had been cut with an undisclosed injury designation back in June and then reverted to IR. The 25-year-old defensive end suited up for 14 regular-season games with the Titans in 2025, totaling six tackles (one solo) and one forced fumble.
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  • Titans' Jeffery Simmons: Lands lucrative extension

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    Simmons (elbow) has reached agreement on a multi-year contract extension with the Titans, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the three-year pact -- which makes Simmons the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history -- amounts to a $105.8 extension with $100 million guaranteed. The 2019 first-rounder -- who is bouncing back from an offseason elbow procedure -- is coming off a 2025 campaign in which he recorded 67 total tackles, including 11.0 sacks, in 15 regular-season contests.
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  • Titans' C.J. Ravenell: Reverts to IR

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    Ravenell (undisclosed) reverted to Tennessee's injured reserve list Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction report. The 25-year-old from Missouri Western cleared waivers and will now miss all of the 2026 season unless he can agree to an injury settlement with the Titans. Ravenell appeared in 14 games for Tennessee last year, recording six total tackles and one forced fumble.
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  • Titans' Jeffery Simmons: Undergoes elbow surgery

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    Simmons confirmed he underwent an elbow procedure during the offseason, Easton Freeze of AtoZSports.com reports. Head coach Robert Saleh told reporters Wednesday that Simmons is "dealing with a couple of things," when asked about the defensive tackle's health, leaving his timeline for a return uncertain. Despite dealing with an elbow issue during the 2025 season, Simmons was still incredibly productive, posting 67 total tackles, including 11.0 sacks, three passes defensed and three forced fumbles across 15 contests. Once fully healthy, he's expected to remain one of the NFL's most dominant interior defensive linemen.
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  • Titans' Oluwafemi Oladejo: Not practicing at minicamp

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    Oladejo (lower leg) is not practicing at mandatory minicamp, Xavier Board of the Nashville Tennessean reports. Titans coach Robert Saleh confirmed Wednesday that Oladejo's absence is due to injury, per Turron Davenport of ESPN.com. The 2025 second-round pick may still be recovering from the season-ending right leg fracture he suffered last October, though he was designated for a return to practice in mid-December. It remains to be seen whether Oladejo will be cleared for the start of training camp in July.
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  • C.J. Ravenell: Gets waived with injury tag

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    Tennessee waived Ravenell (undisclosed) with an injury designation Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports. The nature of the injury remains undisclosed, but Ravenell's on track to revert to injured reserve if he's not claimed by another team. Rookie sixth-rounder Jackie Marshall could get more opportunities along the defensive line.
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  • Chiefs' L'Jarius Sneed: Reunites with Kansas City

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    Sneed (quadriceps) is slated to sign with the Chiefs, per NFL reporter Jordan Schultz. Sneed was dealt from the Chiefs to the Titans in March 2024, but after two seasons in Tennessee, he'll now return to Kansas City. The 29-year-old struggled with injuries during his time with the Titans, appearing in just 12 of a possible 34 regular-season games. Most recently, Sneed missed Tennessee's final 10 contests in 2025 due to a quadriceps injury. However, his intention to sign with the Chiefs suggests he's moved past that issue. With Jaylen Watson and Trent McDuffie both joining the Rams this offseason, Sneed will likely step in and operate as one of Kansas City's top boundary corners during the 2026 season.
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  • Titans' James Williams: No lingering injury

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    Williams (shoulder) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports. Williams suffered an AC joint injury in his right shoulder during the season finale last year, but there are no lingering effects to start the offseason program. The 2024 seventh-round pick played just 79 defensive snaps over 16 gamers last year. With Arden Key with the Colts now, Williams could push for an increased role in 2026, and he should remain useful on special teams regardless.
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  • Titans' Amani Hooker: Back at practice

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    Hooker (ankle) has been participating in the Titans' OTAs. Hooker missed the 2025 season finale due to an ankle injury, but it didn't linger into the offseason program. The veteran safety is locked into a starting role in 2026 after recording 81 tackles (58 solo), eight pass breakups and 1.0 sacks through 16 games last year.
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