The Tennessee Titans are attempting to have a firesale ahead of the November 4th NFL trade deadline. Various veterans on expiring contracts are expected to be available on the market in exchange for draft-pick compensation. One player who does not fit that description but may still be available is sophomore defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat.
Buzz keeps growing about a potential Sweat trade in local and national circles. Paul Kuharsky, Easton Freeze, and Dianna Russini are among the reporters who have discussed the possibility in recent days. Though fans would likely react to a Sweat trade with shock and rage, it's not that difficult to understand why Mike Borgonzi could part with the former Texas Longhorns standout.
Borgonzi has spent significant portions of his tenure undoing many of Ran Carthon's doings. Harold Landry, Chido Awuzie, Kenneth Murray, and Jarvis Brownlee are among the notable departures. Sweat, who may not be deemed a culture fit for Borgonzi's Titans, could be next.
Buzz keeps growing around the Tennessee Titans potentially trading DT T'Vondre Sweat
Brownlee, a starting-caliber cornerback, was traded to the New York Jets earlier this season likely due to his off-field approach. Roger McCreary, another player Borgonzi inherited on an expiring contract, was dealt to the Los Angeles Rams last week. Sweat could fall into the Brownlee category.
Sweat missed large chunks of training camp due to tonsillitis. The second-round selection was on a snap count in the Week 1 defeat to the Denver Broncos, but still injured his ankle and was inactive the following week. Sweat peculiarly and publicly declared himself healthy midweek prior to Week 3 versus the Indianapolis Colts, but was instead placed on IR for a four-game absence.
NFL scouts had pre-draft questions and concerns regarding Sweat's character. At the centre of those concerns was a DWI arrest during the pre-draft process. Motivation and work ethic questions were also present.
Those issues never arose throughout Sweat's 2024 campaign. He played 699 snaps and showcased good conditioning en route to earning All-Rookie Team recognition. Sweat has come nowhere near matching that form in 2025, and the work ethic questions are resurfacing following his offseason and recent stint on IR.
Borgonzi's definition of "culture" differs greatly from Carthon's nonexistent one. Fans would be gutted to see the rebuilding Titans part with a talented young player, but warning signs of Sweat's nonchalant approach have been present dating back to the offseason. Don't be shocked if Sweat is wearing on the Titans ahead of an opportunity to trade him prior to the deadline.