Titans Stand Pat At The Trade Deadline, Eye Future Flexibility

The NFL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and as always, the fallout can be just as impactful as the moves themselves, even for the Tennessee Titans.

Many expected the Titans to be major sellers, given their disappointing 1-8 start. Despite having several tradable assets, Tennessee made only one move, sending rising pass rusher Dre’Mont Jones to the Baltimore Ravens for a conditional fifth-round pick that could become a fourth-rounder.

The deal adds valuable draft capital, giving the Titans ten total picks in the upcoming draft and more flexibility as they continue building for the future.

The Titans’ front office has made steady progress toward their goal of stockpiling picks, even amid public scrutiny from fans and analysts alike. General Manager Mike Borgonzi has completed three trades this season that bolstered the team’s draft pool while staying disciplined with his player valuations.

That approach helps explain the perception of minimal activity at the deadline, even though Tennessee’s long-term plan remains clear.

While the Titans opted against a full teardown during the season, the offseason could present another opportunity to capitalize on their assets. Veterans like Tony Pollard, Arden Key Jr., Calvin Ridley and L’Jarius Sneed could all be trade candidates ahead of the draft, potentially yielding even more value.

Ridley and Sneed, in particular, represent the team’s most significant bargaining chips. Both have contract outs that could save the organization roughly $25 million in cap space if exercised.

For now, the Titans have eight more weeks of regular-season football ahead and plenty of reason to keep their eyes fixed on the future.

As the coaching staff continues to evaluate younger talent, every snap will carry weight in determining who fits the next era of Titans football.

The message from Borgonzi and the front office is clear; The rebuild is about patience, discipline and timing. Rather than chasing short-term fixes, the Titans appear focused on laying a sustainable foundation through the draft and smart financial management.

If they execute that plan, this quiet approach through the trade deadline could prove to be the turning point that sets up Tennessee for a far more competitive 2026 season and beyond.