The Tennessee Titans are on a Week 10 bye. When they return to face the Houston Texans in Week 11, developing the rookie class will remain the focus of a rebuilding 1-8 organization. The Titans are in fact-finding mode, and that means supporting their talents who qualify as long-term roster solutions.
On the flip side, various veteran Titans are likely entering their final nine-game stretch in Nashville. Whether they're on expiring contracts or project as offseason cap casualties, upwards of 20 Titans won't return in 2026. General manager Mike Borgonzi will continue retooling this roster in the offseason.
We've identified five Titans who are likely entering their final stretch in Tennessee.
Titans players whose time in Tennessee looks almost over at midseason
L'Jarius Sneed, CB
L'Jarius Sneed's tenure in Tennessee has been marred by injury and disappointment. He's back on IR with a quad injury, the same ailment that derailed the majority of his debut 2024 season in Nashville. Sneed also underwent offseason surgery to address a chronic knee issue. He simply hasn't been healthy or productive, and Borgonzi wasn't the GM who signed him to a $76.4 million contract after trading a third-round pick for him. He's likely played his final snap in Tennessee.
Arden Key, EDGE
The Titans did not trade Arden Key at the deadline, but it's difficult to envision him back next season. He's on an expiring contract, and Jihad Ward and Dre'Mont Jones had been outperforming the seasoned pass rusher when healthy. Jones was traded at the deadline, so Key will soon return from injury to reclaim a starting role as his expiring contract plays out.
Kevin Zeitler, IOL
Kevin Zeitler is a 35-year-old guard on an expiring contract. The Titans have rookie guard Jackson Slater developing behind the scenes into an eventual starter. If Zeitler doesn't retire, it's tough to imagine him possessing much interest in returning to a multi-year rebuild.
Chig Okonkwo, TE
Chig Okonkwo was another rumored deadline departure. He was ultimately retained, but Borgonzi hasn't shown public interest in extending his expiring contract. The Titans also drafted Gunnar Helm in the fourth round. Helm appears to be the future at tight end.
Quandre Diggs, S
Quandre Diggs was brought back on an expiring one-year contract to provide depth and leadership. The Titans' 2025 disaster has multiple parties to blame, but it's tough to pinpoint if Diggs has made any difference whatsoever. Rookie Kevin Winston Jr. is the heir apparent at safety.