5 Titans who could surprise in 2024

Which Titans could step into larger roles this season?

Sep 11, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashad Weaver (99) celebrates after a sack during the second half against the New York Giants at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports / Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

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5. Rashad Weaver

Rashad Weaver heads into the final year of his contract with a chance to make a big impact on a thin group of pass rushers. Coming off a disappointing 2023 season that resulted in zero sacks or QB hits, the former Pittsburgh standout now gets a fresh start with a new head coach, defensive coordinator, and position coach. While Harold Landry and Arden Key look to start for the Titans at outside linebacker to begin the season, Weaver looks to be in a position to lead the group of rotational players behind them. His main competition for depth snaps come from Jaylen Harrell (a seventh-round rookie), Caleb Murphy (2023 UDFA), Thomas Rush (2023 UDFA), and Khalid Duke (rookie UDFA).

Last year, the Baltimore Ravens had three edge rushers with five-or-more sacks. If Weaver can win that third pass rusher role in new DC Dennard Wilson's scheme that he's bringing over from Baltimore, he could have a similar impact. Playing next to Jeffrey Simmons and T'Vondre Sweat and with an improved secondary giving the pass rush time to get home, this year is a big opportunity for Weaver to bounce back from a down 2023.

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