The Tennessee Titans begin mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. With the voluntary portion of offseason workouts now firmly a thing of the past, minicamp is when the stakes become higher before training camp. Robert Saleh and the Titans undoubtedly want to get as much as possible out of the two-day period.
Several Titans players will enter minicamp looking to improve their standing on the roster. Making your presence felt is a necessity. And for one former undrafted free agent who was previously considered a roster lock, a massive effort is needed to avoid a precarious future.
The Titans signed tight end David Martin-Robinson as a UDFA following the 2024 NFL Draft. He's made the initial 53-man roster in consecutive seasons. Now entering his third campaign, Martin-Robinson is facing more pressure heading into minicamp than ever before.
David Martin-Robinson is fighting to stay relevant at Titans 2026 minicamp
Martin-Robinson made the Titans' initial 53 in 2024 when they famously kept five tight ends. That happened under Ran Carthon and Brian Callahan. Last season, Martin-Robinson was retained by current general manager Mike Borgonzi, which indicates he's well-liked by the new regime.
The former Temple standout only played 134 snaps as a sophomore, but did lead the Titans in special teams snaps (377). He was routinely praised for his effort in the third phase. Martin-Robinson is now tasked with proving himself to Saleh and his new staff, but it could bode well that special teams coordinator John "Bones" Fassel is back.
The Titans did make a pair of additions at tight end this offseason that are expected to push Martin-Robinson. They signed veteran Kylen Granson to a one-year contract worth more than $1.4 million. Borgonzi also drafted former Oklahoma tight end Jaren Kanak in the seventh round. They're all competing for roles behind starters Gunnar Helm and Daniel Bellinger.
Granson has appeared in 79 career NFL games and is very familiar with special teams duties. The Titans are excited about Kanak, an athletic tight end whose background at linebacker provides special teams upside. Whether the Titans keep three or four tight ends on the initial 53-man roster, Martin-Robinson must guarantee himself a spot via strong performances, starting at minicamp.
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