The Tennessee Titans are entering the 2026 season with a new pair of starting boundary corners with Alontae Taylor and Cor'Dale Flott. This duo is seemingly a solid upgrade from the 2025 starters, but the cornerback room's depth causes some worries. With sophomore cornerback Marcus Harris likely moving to the slot full-time, that leaves a new face serving in a very important role in 2026.
On March 12th, the Titans signed former Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua WIlliams to a two-year deal. Williams was signed with the intention of being the primary backup to the starting boundary corners. As a backup, Williams brings a lot of valuable experience this defense really needs. He played in 15 games in 2025, and every game in 2024, including six starts.
At 6-3 and roughly 190 pounds, Williams brings terrific size to the secondary. His length opens up some flexibility for Robert Saleh, possibly moving Williams around the defensive backfield. The 26 year-old has also logged extensive special teams snaps in each of his first four seasons, so you can assume Titans special teams coach John Fassell was ecstatic about the signing.
Titans need CB Joshua Williams to provide much-needed depth
Williams joins the Titans from the Chiefs, arguably the best team in football over the last decade. He has seen the field in two Super Bowls and numerous playoff games, and has also been sitting behind two time All-Pro Trent McDuffie his whole career. Regardless of one's opinions on the Chiefs and McDuffie, Williams could potentially be a huge part of setting a new culture in Tennessee.
Last season's injury ridden season eventually led to practice squad corners starting for the Titans, so fans are entering the 2026 with cautious expectations. Williams will have to be very reliable, not only on the field, but also from a health standpoint. It's no surprise that Titans GM Mike Borgonzi looked to sign not only a familiar face, but a player who has built his career as a reliable backup.
While Taylor and Flott are the signings that have garnered most of the media's attention at cornerback, Williams could end up being one of the team's most important offseason moves if the injury bug hits the secondary room once again.
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