Who Are the Best Available NFL Free Agents Remaining for the Tennessee Titans?
NASHVILLE — Day 1 of NFL free agency was a whirlwind that included the Tennessee Titans signing four players, losing four, and all but saying goodbye to legendary running back Derrick Henry.
The Titans agreed to terms with running back Tony Pollard, center Lloyd Cushenberry, cornerback Chidobe Awuzie, and linebacker Kenneth Murray, who announced his two-year, $18 million dollar deal via Instagram.
The Titans said goodbye to center Aaron Brewer (Miami Dolphins), cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (Arizona Cardinals), and defensive end Denico Autry and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (both Houston Texans).
Signing Pollard signals the Titans are moving on from Henry, who's still on the board as of this writing.
Teams started talks with free agents on Monday and can sign them on Wednesday, March 13, which marks the start of the league calendar year.
The two-day negotiation period applies only to potential unrestricted free agents and not to players who already received or may receive a required tender for the 2024 league year.
The Titans still have needs at several positions, including wide receiver, offensive tackle, and edge defender. Let's take a look at who's still out there.
NFL Free Agents
Wide Receivers
Calvin Ridley
Current Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
Age: 29
Projected Contract: Three years, $18.5 million per year.
Marquise Brown
Current Team: Arizona Cardinals
Age: 26
Projected Contract: One year, $12 million
Darnell Mooney
Current Team: Chicago Bears
Age: 24
Projected Contract: One year, $9 million
Tyler Boyd
Current Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Age: 29
Projected Contract: Two years, $8.5 million per year
Offensive Tackles
Tyron Smith
Current Team: Dallas Cowboys
Age: 33
Projected Contract: One year, $10 million
Mekhi Becton
Current Team: New York Jets
Age: 24
Projected Contract: One year, $5 million
Defensive backs
Kendall Fuller
Current Team: Washington Commanders
Age: 29
Projected Contract: Three years, $13.3 million per year
C.J. Gardner-Johnson
Current Team: Detroit Lions
Age: 26
Projected Contract: One year, $5.33 million per year
Stephon Gilmore
Current Team: New England Patriots
Age: 33
Projected Contract: One year, $10 million
Steven Nelson
Current Team: Houston Texans
Age: 31
Projected Contract: Two years, $7.5 million per year
Kenny Moore
Current Team: Indianapolis Colts
Age: 30
Projected Contract: Two years, $6.5 million per year
Edge defenders
Danielle Hunter
Current Team: Minnesota Vikings
Age: 29
Projected Contract: Three years, $22.5 million per year
Chase Young
Current Team: San Francisco 49ers
Age: 24
Projected Contract: 1 year, $15 million
Prominent Titans Free Agents
Ryan Tannehill
Position: Quarterback
Age: 34
2023 Average Annual Value (AAV): $29,500,000
Terrell Edmunds
Position: Free Safety
Age: 26
2023 AAV: $2,000,000
Kristian Fulton
Position: Cornerback
Age: 25
2023 AAV: $1,332,548
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
Position: Wide Receiver
Age: 26
2023 AAV: $1,260,000
Important Dates
March 11-13: During the period beginning at noon Eastern on Monday, March 11, and ending at 3:59:59 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, March 13, clubs are permitted to contact and enter into contract negotiations with the certified agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents upon the expiration of their 2023 player contracts at 4 p.m. Eastern on March 13.
March 13: End/start of League Year. The 2024 League Year and free-agency period begin at 4 p.m. Eastern. Trades can begin and teams can sign free agents.
March 24-27: Annual League Meeting, Orlando, Fla.
April 1: Teams that hired a new head coach after the end of the 2023 regular season may begin offseason workout programs.
April 8: Titans begin offseason workout program.
April 15: Clubs with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs.
April 17: Last day for teams to bring 30 draft-eligible players to the facility for visits.
April 19: Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.
April 24: Deadline for prior club to exercise Right of First Refusal to restricted free agents who signed offer sheets.
April 25-27: 2024 NFL Draft.
Related Titans stories
- NEW RB TONY POLLARD: Tony Pollard, a Memphis native who is 26 years old, is coming off consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. Signing Pollard likely means certain goodbye for Tennessee Titans great Derrick Henry. CLICK HERE
- NEW CENTER LLOYD CUSHENBERRY: The Tennessee Titans reportedly will sign Denver Broncos free agent Lloyd Cushenberry, who is expected to pass protection up the middle for quarterback Will Levis. Cushenberry, who is 6-foot-4 and 315 pounds, allowed only one sack in 2023. CLICK HERE
- NEW CORNERBACK CHIDOBE AWUZIE: Chidobe Awuzie, 28, spent three seasons in Cincinnati, where Titans coach Brian Callahan was offensive coordinator. Pro Football Focus ranked Awuzie as the fourth-best free-agent cornerback available. CLICK HERE
