The Tennessee Titans earned the No. 1 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft following their Week 18 regular-season finale defeat to the Houston Texans. A massive offseason looms large after former general manager Ran Carthon was fired earlier this week.
Prior to April's draft festivities, the first order of business for de-facto GM Chad Brinker and head coach Brian Callahan will be March's free agency period. The Titans are scheduled to have 13 unrestricted free agents, five restricted free agents, and four exclusive rights free agents (ERFA), according to Spotrac. The complete list is as follows.
Jerome Baker, LB
Jerome Baker was acquired in a midseason trade (along with draft capital) with the Seattle Seahawks for Ernest Jones IV. Baker played sparingly for the Titans, rarely impressing. It's unlikely they'll possess much interest in having him back.
Sebastian Joseph-Day, DL
Sebastian Joseph-Day gave Dennard Wilson quality rotational snaps next to Jeffery Simmons and T'Vondre Sweat. The Titans should have interest in retaining him. Joseph-Day will have suitors.
Nick Folk, K
The 40-year-old Nick Folk expressed interest in continuing his career in his final meeting with local press. Folk was outstanding this season, converting 21-of-22 field goal attempts. The Titans should keep Folk as long as he's happy to stay.
Quandre Diggs, S
The aging Quandre Diggs was playing well at safety before suffering a season-ending injury. He adds much-needed leadership and experience to a Titans locker room lacking both qualities. For that reason, the Titans could re-sign Diggs, though they'll be tempted to go younger and cheaper at safety.
Mason Rudolph, QB
Mason Rudolph did not play effectively when replacing Will Levis at quarterback this season. Tennessee desperately needs to upgrade the QB spot. Unless they're purposely planning for 2026, Rudolph should be playing elsewhere in 2025.
Daniel Brunskill, IOL
Daniel Brunskill is a multi-purpose blocker that can play multiple interior positions. He offers quality veteran depth. The Titans must upgrade the right side of their offensive line, however, so Brunskill may be a low-priority player considering his capped ceiling.
Tyler Boyd, WR
Tyler Boyd served as a security blanket for Levis and Rudolph. His knowledge of Callahan's offense was an asset, but he's clearly beyond his prime. The Titans should aim higher than Boyd, with a need to get more dynamic at receiver.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, WR
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine is easily Tennessee's most notable unrestricted free agent. The former undrafted free agent exploded down the stretch after entering the starting lineup, scoring a team-high nine receiving touchdowns. Westbrook-Ikhine is due a fairly sizable raise in pay, possibly complicating negotiations.
Dillon Radunz, G
Dillon Radunz delivered league-average play at right guard this season. With improving the offensive line set to take high priority again this offseason, the Titans may aim higher than what Radunz can provide. Kansas City Chiefs blocker Trey Smith could be a target in free agency.
Morgan Cox, LS
If Folk returns, perhaps long snapper Morgan Cox will feel inclined to return alongside him. The 38-year-old Cox is a five-time Pro Bowler. He's as reliable as any player in the league at his position.
Marlon Davidson, DE
Carthon re-signed Marlon Davidson this past offseason after Mike Vrabel brought him in during the 2023 season. Davidson unfortunately suffered a season-ending injury in August. Perhaps he'll be back to compete for a rotational role.
James Lynch, DE
James Lynch provided the Titans with quality snaps on the defensive line this season while playing an alignment-versatile role. If the Titans want to limit the amount of holes they have to fill this offseason, Lynch could return via another one-year contract.
Garrett Wallow, LB
It's tough to envision Garrett Wallow coming back at off-ball linebacker next season. The Titans will expect more from Cedric Gray and James Williams. Others like Otis Reese IV, Jack Gibbens, and Chance Campbell should also be back.
Darrell Baker Jr., CB (RFA)
The Titans will certainly exercise their right to retain cornerback Darrell Baker Jr. One of the team's biggest 2024 surprises, Baker Jr. played well at boundary corner in place of injured starters L'Jarius Sneed and Chido Awuzie. His depth and experience is appreciated.
Julius Chestnut, RB (RFA)
Julius Chestnut is the clear No. 3 running back behind Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears. Chestnut's restricted status means he may be back, but the Titans should add competition via undrafted free agency.
Jack Gibbens, LB (RFA)
Gibbens was playing lights-out football following his entrance into the starting lineup. He then suffered a serious-ending injury, but the Titans have financial and personnel incentive to keep him around. If Gibbens' recovery goes well, he could be a Week 1 starter.
Mike Brown, S (RFA)
The Titans need to improve at safety opposite Hooker. After Diggs' injury, Brown eventually forfeited snaps to Daryl Worley. It's difficult to see Brown being guaranteed anything more than a training camp roster spot.
Ryan Stonehouse, P (RFA)
Keeping Ryan Stonehouse is a no brainer. Titans have full control given his restricted free agency status. Stonehouse will punt for the Titans again in 2025.
Andrew Rupcich, IOL (ERFA)
Exclusive Rights Free Agents (ERFA) are almost always retained for camp-body purposes. The Titans have given Andrew Rupcich a few opportunities to play, but have rarely been impressed with his output.
Keondre Coburn, DT (ERFA)
Keondre Coburn gave the Titans quality snaps when healthy. He's a like-for-like backup for Sweat. Their relationship goes back to Texas, almost ensuring the Titans will prefer to retain Coburn.
Otis Reese IV, LB (ERFA)
Reese has played well when afforded opportunities at off-ball linebacker. The Titans have a lot of questions at the position, including a multi-month injury to Kenneth Murray, who is a potential cap casualty. Reese will battle for playing time next season.
TK McLendon Jr., DE, (ERFA)
TK McLendon Jr. was set to compete for a 53-man roster spot before suffering a season-ending injury in August. The Titans have incentive to bring him back. Internally, McLendon Jr. is viewed as a developing player.