5 players Tennessee Titans could target before trade deadline

MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 15: Kenyan Drake #32 of the Miami Dolphins runs with the ball against the New England Patriots during the second quarter in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 15: Kenyan Drake #32 of the Miami Dolphins runs with the ball against the New England Patriots during the second quarter in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 13: O.J. Howard of Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball during the NFL game between Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 13, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 13: O.J. Howard of Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball during the NFL game between Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 13, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

3. TE O.J. Howard (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Tight end might not seem like a need for the Titans, but Delanie Walker‘s ankle issues from last season seem to be flaring up again, as he missed practice on Friday after being limited Wednesday and Thursday due to it. Jonnu Smith, while occasionally making big plays, has been relatively underwhelming this season.

It might be worth going after O.J. Howard, who has been relatively underutilized in Tampa Bay. He has only been targeted 18 times in six games, not surprising considering the plethora of talent at the wide receiver position, and the fact that his fellow tight end Cameron Brate is still a very good player in his own right.

The only issue with trading for Howard is the fact that the Titans would likely have to trade a high-to-mid round pick for him, which most people see as detrimental towards the Titans possibly drafting a quarterback next year.

Howard could be worth it, but If the Titans think the price is too steep on Howard, they could target Brate instead.

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