The wide receiver position has become a premium in the NFL and while some people may not agree with it, teams are always looking for great playmakers for their quarterback. Teams like the Bengals and Cowboys have two fantastic starting receivers while some teams don’t have a clear defined No. 1 option.
The Tennessee Titans haven’t had a true No. 1 receiver since A.J. Brown, who was just traded to the New England Patriots to reunite with Mike Vrabel. Mike Borgonzi was tasked with improving his roster, which included surrounding Cam Ward with a better supporting cast.
Not only did Borgonzi hire the right head coach in Robert Saleh, but he was aggressive in free agency as well as during the draft. When it comes to the wide receiver position, fans should be feeling great about the upgrades with Wan’Dale Robinson and Carnell Tate, which is what Matt Okada from NFL.com recently highlighted for the Titans.
Titans praised for wide receiver upgrade for 2026 season
Okada highlighted seven teams who addressed glaring needs this offseason and the Titans were featured as fixing their wide receiver room.
"First, Tennessee signed Wan'Dale Robinson to a four-year, $70 million deal. The former Giant logged a strong 25.7% target rate and 1.9 yards per route run last year. He can serve as a reliable safety valve for Ward and the offense. Next, the Titans spent the fourth overall pick on Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate, an excellent downfield option and legitimate WR1 who's been compared to another former Buckeye in Chris Olave. Along with a year of growth for 2025 rookies Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike (and Ward himself), this group is set up for a huge step forward and could jump-start an offensive breakout." said Okada.
A young pairing of Ayomanor and Dike are back in Tennessee, and they get an upgrade in the offensive scheme with Brian Daboll coming in to call the plays. Then you add Robinson and Tate in the mix, and all of a sudden the Titans look like they have a potentially dangerous wide receiver room moving forward.
Fans should prepare for some growing pains because it is rare for a new system to work immediately. However, the promise is there and with Daboll in charge, that itself should improve the offense right off the bat.
However, it is only June. At the same time, it’s okay to be excited for what is to come in Nashville in 2026 and beyond. Borgonzi has built up a good foundation, now it’s up to the rest of the organization to see it through.
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