3 positions the Titans upgraded most this offseason

The Titans improved cornerback, defensive line, and wide receiver most this offseason.

The Tennessee Titans used a busy offseason to patch three areas that mattered most after a 3-14 season, and the biggest gains came in the secondary, on the line, and at receiver.

Item	Key additions	Why it matters
Cornerback	Alontae Taylor, Cor'Dale Flott	Two new starters replace a shaky late-season rotation
Defensive line	John Franklin-Myers, Solomon Thomas, Jordan Elliott, Jermaine Johnson II	More top-end talent and deeper rotation
Wide receiver	Wan'Dale Robinson, Carnell Tate	More help for Cam Ward and a clearer top four

1. Cornerback

Cornerback was the clearest fix on the board. Tennessee got burned late in 2025 by having to lean on Jalyn Armour-Davis, Kaiir Elam, and Darrell Baker Jr., so the front office attacked the spot in free agency with two expected starters.

Sports Illustrated reported that Alontae Taylor and Cor'Dale Flott both arrived on three-year deals, giving the Titans a more stable outside pairing. Taylor brings durability and experience, while Flott is coming off his best season with 11 pass breakups.

• Alontae Taylor: Tennessee native, four interceptions, four missed games in four seasons
• Cor'Dale Flott: career-best 2025 season, 11 pass breakups
• Upgrade is strongest at the top, even if depth remains a question

2. Defensive line

The defensive line may be the most complete unit on the roster now. Last season, Jeffery Simmons and T'Vondre Sweat had to carry too much of the load, but this offseason brought a wave of additions that should keep the group fresh and dangerous.

The Titans added John Franklin-Myers, Solomon Thomas, Jordan Elliott, Jacob Martin, Jermaine Johnson II, Jackie Marshall, and Keldric Faulk, while Simmons and Femi Oladejo remain in place. That gives Robert Saleh far more ways to mix personnel and attack different matchups.

• Interior punch: Simmons plus Franklin-Myers could be one of the league's best combos
• Rotation depth: Thomas, Elliott, Martin, and Johnson all add usable snaps
• Edge upside: Faulk and Oladejo give the room more pass-rush paths

3. Wide receiver

Receiver went from weakness to strength in one offseason. Tennessee added Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency and then used a first-round pick on Carnell Tate, giving Cam Ward two new targets who should help raise the floor of the passing game.

Calvin Ridley, Chimere Dike, Elic Ayomanor, and Bryce Oliver round out a deeper group than the Titans have had in years. The key change is not just talent, but balance: the team now has more than one receiver who can win in different ways.

• Wan'Dale Robinson adds quickness and slot value
• Carnell Tate brings first-round upside
• Depth behind them is better than it was in 2025

What to pick

If you want the safest improvement, pick cornerback, because Tennessee replaced a late-season patchwork group with two real starters. If you want the highest ceiling, pick the defensive line, where the Titans added enough talent to make the unit a possible strength across the whole season.

Wide receiver is the best answer if your focus is Cam Ward's development. The Titans gave him more help, more variety, and a much better chance to avoid the offensive droughts that hurt them last year.