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Titans Sign Former Saints CB Alontae Taylor

The Tennessee Titans are bolstering their defense by signing former New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor.
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Dec 28, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1) peaks into the backfield against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Dec 28, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1) peaks into the backfield against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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The Tennessee Titans have had an explosive beginning to free agency, signing stars like wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson and defensive end John Franklin-Meyers, as well as key depth pieces like tight end Daniel Bellinger and quarterback Mitch Trubisky. However, despite a busy day, the Titans seem far from done as they add another key piece to their defense.

According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport on social media, the Titans have cornerback signed Aontae Taylor, who spent the last four seasons with the New Orleans Saints since New Orleans drafted him in 2022. Taylor will sign a three-year deal worth $60 million, with $42 million guaranteed.

The $14 million per year guaranteed salary puts Taylor firmly where Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer predicted top cornerbacks would land in free agency. The Titans also added former New York Giants cornerback Cordale Flott to the secondary on the first day of free agency, indicating an aggressive defensive approach under new head coach Robert Saleh.

Titans Get Versitle Corner in Alontae Taylor

Taylor, a Tennessee native, will now be the Titans' top cornerback. He ranks fourth in pass break ups since entering the league in 2022 and has experience at the NFL level on the inside, though primarily played at nickelback in 2025.

Throughout his career, Taylor has 293 tackles (215 solo, 78 assists) and seven sacks. He played all 17 games last year for New Orleans, including one game against the Titans where he recorded nine tackles (seven solo, two assists) in the Saints' 34-26 victory.

Taylor is certainly confident in his abilities, going on Sirius XM's NFL channel before the beginning of free agency to assert himself as the best corner on the market.

"I'm one of the best free-agent players coming out," Taylor said. "I definitely feel like I'm the best free-agent corner coming out. Just that versatility, man. Being able to play inside, play outside, and be able to help any team at whatever they need. Feeling like I could possibly be that CB1 for a team, and if I ever have to go into the slot to guard your best receiver who you move into the slot, I've shown that I can go in there and play comfortably."

"I feel like I bring a lot of attributes to the table," he continued. "Like I said before, I do feel like I'm one of those best guys available, and I feel like a lot of teams out there feel the same way."

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Delilah Bourque
DELILAH BOURQUE

Delilah Bourque is a writer and copyeditor based out of Pittsburgh, PA. She received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 2021. After a few years in corporate marketing, she joined On SI as a full-time copyeditor and contributor to the New York Yankees On SI, as well as occasional contributions across the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Steelers on SI.

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