The Tennessee Titans are 1-6 heading into November, and there has never been a better time for opposing teams to raid their roster.
While the team will insist that they aren't waving the white flag after trading DeAndre Hopkins and Ernest Jones, it is clear that they are willing to listen to offers on nearly every player. The only "untouchable" player on the roster seems to be Jeffery Simmons, according to Dianna Russini.
People have been quick to throw Harold Landry out there, but the Titans shouldn't move on from their star pass rusher unless they get a massive haul. Few EDGEs have been as consistent as Landry, and he still has several years left in his prime.
It is time to start talking about the Titans' other EDGE, Arden Key, who put forth a season-best showing in Sunday's embarrassing loss to the Detroit Lions. Key has come alive in recent weeks with three sacks, four tackles for loss, five QB hits, and a forced fumble in the last two games.
With Key potentially on the trade block after a season-best showing, we've identified three potential landing spots.
Detroit Lions
The Lions should have lost momentum when DPOY candidate Aidan Hutchinson was lost for the season, but that hasn't been the case at all. They sit atop the NFC after handing the Titans the second-worst loss of the Titans era on Sunday. Will they continue playing this well without a legitimate pass-rushing threat?
Hutchinson has missed two games thus far and he still has more sacks than the Lions' next three-most productive pass rushers combined. Key would be Detroit's active sack leader as soon as he walked into the building. Lions GM Brad Holmes was likely impressed after watching Key beat Taylor Decker for two sacks on Sunday.
San Francisco 49ers
Titans GM Ran Carthon comes from the 49ers organization, and he has a great relationship with the people in that building. He isn't the only person with familiarity in San Francisco. Key revived his once failing career as a member of a great 49ers defense.
The 49ers are 4-4 and need a stronger second half of the season if they want to make the playoffs. With injuries piling up on offense, more and more of the season's success will fall on the shoulders of the defense. Pass-rushing depth has been a problem behind Nick Bosa. Adding another quarterback hunter would help bolster what has to be a strength for this team going forward.
Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers have maximized several ex-Titans this season. Players like Elijah Molden, Kristian Fulton, Bud Dupree, and Teair Tart are all playing some of their best football on the West Coast. It becomes easier to imagine why the Chargers could be interested in Key.
Joey Bosa is a phenomenal talent, but injuries have been a recurring issue. Khalil Mack and Dupree aren't long-term solutions, so Key, who is signed through 2026, could help head coach Jim Harbaugh solve a problem. Strangely enough, former Titans have five of the Chargers' six interceptions this season, Molden (2), Fulton (1), Dupree (1), and Tart (1).