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5 Titans who could surprise in 2024

Which Titans could step into larger roles this season?

By Daman Zimbelman

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
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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2. Otis Reese

Otis Reese came to the Titans as a UDFA last offseason and was able to work his way into valuable defensive snaps down the stretch in weeks 16-18, including a career-high 10 tackle effort vs. Houston in Week 17. Reese now takes aim at becoming a full-time starter for perhaps the weakest starting position group on the Titans' roster.

With the offseason departure of Azeez Al-Shaair, the Titans have two openings at off-ball linebacker. Free agent addition Kenneth Murray should have the first chance to take over one of those spots, but his struggles in pass coverage have been well documented during his time with the Chargers. Draft additions Cedric Gray and James Williams could push for snaps, but asking day-three rookies to come in and be full-time starters in Week 1 may not be prudent to their development. Jack Gibbens started 13 games last season, but it remains to be seen how he'll adjust to the new scheme brought in by Dennard Wilson.

Reese is my personal dark horse candidate to take on a starting role out of this group. Reese played well in both run defense and coverage down the stretch last season, even earning PFF Team of the Week honors for his work against the Texans. If Reese can make a year two leap, his change of direction ability and violent playstyle lend well to being a potential starter next to Murray to open the 2024 season.

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