The Tennessee Titans have had an incredibly busy offseason. Between free agency, the 2026 NFL Draft, and undrafted free agency, general manager Mike Borgonzi has added more than 30 new players to the 90-man summer roster. Borgonzi has helped first-year head coach Robert Saleh flip this roster on its head.
The Titans are attempting to accelerate the rebuild after enduring consecutive 3-14 seasons. Building around sophomore quarterback Cam Ward was the offseason priority. That's precisely why Borgonzi was so much more aggressive in free agency than fans expected.
Having made so many additions, naturally fans and analysts were split on certain acquisitions. Having assessed the Titans' offseason in terrific detail, we've identified some decisions they nailed. Others, maybe not so much.
3 offseason moves Tennessee Titans got right (and 2 they might regret)
Got Right: Drafting Carnell Tate at No. 4
The Titans surprised many when they invested the fourth overall pick in Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate. It was a wise decision to invest in Ward's growth at quarterback. The early impression on Tate has been positive, both from a character and on-field perspective from OTA practices. Getting Ward a young wideout he can grow with should prove to be a home-run call.
Might Regret: Signing Daniel Bellinger to a lucrative contract
The Titans wanted to reshape the tight end room this offseason. They let primary pass catcher Chig Okonkwo walk and replaced him with Daniel Bellinger. New Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll was with Bellinger in New York, so the fit makes sense. The three-year, $24 million contract still qualifies as questionable considering he had 19 receptions in 2025 and has never recorded 300 receiving yards in a single NFL season.
Got Right: Paying big money for John Franklin-Myers
Borgonzi brought in various high-priced reinforcements, but it was John Franklin-Myers who signed the most lucrative deal on a per-year basis at $21 million per season. It was undeniably a personal request of Saleh, who previously coached him with the New York Jets. Franklin-Myers projects to form a pretty haunting duo inside with Jeffery Simmons, and he's also flexible enough to defend the edges. He'll have a huge, huge impact.
Might Regret: Risky bets across interior offensive line
The Titans are without both 2025 starting center and right guard after releasing Lloyd Cushenberry and seeing Kevin Zeitler's contract expire. Instead of filling those positions with proven, reliable options, Borgonzi is relying on low-cost veterans and late-round rookies. Veteran journeyman Austin Schlottmann, who started four games for Daboll last year, is competing at center with sixth-round rookie Pat Coogan. At guard, sophomore Jackson Slater has the edge over Cordell Volson and fifth-round pick Fernando Carmona. Risky all around.
Got Right: Letting Robert Saleh reshape the defense in his vision
Franklin-Myers wasn't the only acquisition spearheaded by Saleh's presence. Borgonzi acquired a ton of players who previously played for his defensive-minded head coach, including Jermaine Johnson II, Jacob Martin, Jordan Elliott, Solomon Thomas, and Tony Adams. Hiring Saleh means committing to his defensive identity. Giving him a bunch of players who have executed the scheme before should help the Titans field an underrated defense in 2026.
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