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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4. Sebastian Joseph-Day

When Sebastian Joseph-Day signed with the Titans during the first week of free agency, it was thought that he could plug in as a starter on the interior next to Jeffery Simmons. Joseph-Day is coming off a career high in both sacks (3) and QB hits (11) while playing all across the defensive line primarily for the Chargers before playing a rotational role for the 49ers down the stretch.

With the addition of T'Vondre Sweat in the draft, Joseph-Day shouldn't be a consistent presence in the middle of the field. Despite that, the Titans are still paying him $3.575 million guaranteed this season, per Over The Cap, and have a potential opening for rotational snaps at defensive end when they align in a 3-4 scheme. Think of Joseph-Day as a potential replacement for past players such as Kyle Peko or Larrell Murchison while Sweat replaces the Teair Tart role at nose tackle in this alignment.

As a former team captain for the Chargers, Joseph-Day brings a solid veteran presence to the defensive line room. If he can continue to provide a pass rush in a rotational role next to Simmons and Sweat, the defensive line could go from good to elite quickly.

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