Titans Trade Idea Provides Defense With Perennial All-Pro Edge Rusher
The Tennessee Titans completely revamped their roster this offseason after a brutal three-win campaign in 2024. New general manager Mike Borgonzi took nine players in the 2025 NFL Draft and was incredibly active in free agency.
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He also made it a point to get cheaper and younger at several key positions, including edge rusher. Former Pro Bowler Harold Landry III was released this offseason, and the team took Femi Oladejo from UCLA to fill the void.
However, this Titans roster is far from complete, as they still have several spots on the team to improve before they are serious contenders in the AFC South.
Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt (90).Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
On Monday, USA Today's Cody Woodroof provided potential landing spots for disgruntled Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro edge rusher T.J. Watt. Surprisingly, the Titans made the list.
"The Titans probably wouldn't be Watt's first pick from a contending standpoint, but Tennessee could back up the Brinks trucks to his driveway with a contract of his liking," Woodroof wrote. "The Titans could use Watt's star power on its defense during the quarterback Cam Ward era, as the team is missing an ace pass-rusher on the roster. Pittsburgh could feel good about trading Watt to Nashville and not worrying about having to see him in the AFC playoffs unless the Titans massively overachieve this fall. Watt could get a windfall in the process."
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While acquiring Watt would certainly be a major benefit for the team's defense, it would come at a cost. Woodruff believes that it would take a second-rounder in 2026 and a third-rounder in 2027 to land him.
On top of this, the team would have to fork out major cash to extend Watt, which would take up a large portion of their salary cap space. Watt is a former Defensive Player of the Year, as well as a five-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler.
There are no official links or reports that the Titans could acquire Watt, but the team being listed as a potential trade destination could make sense for both sides.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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