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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Titans Trade Pitch Uses Treylon Burks to Land Disgruntled All-Pro WR
Titans Trade Pitch Uses Treylon Burks to Land Disgruntled All-Pro WR originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Tennessee Titans have spent the entire offseason building around quarterback Cam Ward, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. After a three-win campaign in 2024, new general manager Mike Borgonzi put in the work to ease Ward's transition to the professional level. Advertisement This included the additions of veteran wideouts Tyler Lockett and Van Jefferson in free agency, as well as the selections of wide receivers Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor and tight end Gunnar Helm in the draft. While these players will supplement returners Calvin Ridley and Chig Okonkwo, the Titans could still benefit from having a true No. 1 wide receiver on the roster. Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17).Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Last season, Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin had a career year with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. However, the team refuses to give him an extension this offseason, and trade rumors have swirled around the 2024 Second-Team All-Pro. Advertisement That could potentially work to the Titans' benefit, as Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox drafted a trade proposal in which McLaurin lands in Tennessee. In return, the Titans would send a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 fifth-round pick, and former first-round wide receiver Treylon Burks, who has been a bust through three NFL seasons. "McLaurin has already proven his worth as an aid to a young quarterback. That should interest the Tennessee Titans, who just used the No. 1 overall pick on Miami quarterback Cam Ward," Knox wrote. "A trio of Calvin Ridley, Van Jefferson and Tyler Lockett is respectable, but Tennessee doesn't have a true No. 1 receiver on its roster." Burks is yet to eclipse 700 career receiving yards through his first three seasons, and he has only played in 27 games due to injury. Parting with him and two mid-round picks would be a no-brainer for the Titans, who have plenty of young talent on the roster to develop already. Ward will need all the help that he can get during his rookie season and beyond, and McLaurin helped Daniels win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2024. McLaurin could be the missing piece for head coach Brian Callahan's offense. Advertisement Related: Titans HC Addresses Treylon Burks' Performance Amid Trade Rumors Related: Titans HC Brian Callahan Provides Update on Former Pro Bowler at OTAs This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
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Titans Fans Are Saying the Same Thing About WR Treylon Burks
Titans Fans Are Saying the Same Thing About WR Treylon Burks originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Tennessee Titans have been plagued by poor general manager decisions over the last several years. Jon Robinson infamously traded away star wide receiver A.J. Brown, who became an All-Pro and Super Bowl champion, and drafted Treylon Burks as his replacement, who has only played 27 games through three NFL seasons. Advertisement While injuries have largely derailed Burks' young career, he has still been unproductive when he is healthy and in the lineup. He has just 53 catches for 699 yards and one touchdown despite being the No. 18 overall pick in 2022. A recent practice video of Burks emerged from Titans OTAs in which he is participating in drills. The fan reactions to this video was incredibly negative, as they were quick to point out his shortcomings. Several replied to the video with these critical thoughts. "Looks out of shape physically," one fan said. "Why is he still here?" another fan asked. "Heavy and slow," a fan chimed in. "Would much rather try Xavier Restrepo." Tennessee Titans WR Treylon Burks (16).Steve Roberts-Imagn Images "He's a Ferrari with no driveshaft," a fan said. "Looks cool, does nothing." Advertisement "Still a bust, training camp cut," another added. "Can we move on from him already and let the young guys get going?" one fan asked. While these responses to a simple practice video are harsh, they paint a picture of Titans fans who are sick of the team's poor draft decisions. Under new general manager Mike Borgonzi, Tennessee should be ushering in a new era, and it seems like Titans fans are fine with leaving Burks in the past. Related: 6 Veterans Reportedly Missed Recent Titans OTAs Related: Titans QB Will Levis Responds to Trade Rumors This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
28-05-2025
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- USA Today
Tennessee Titans' Treylon Burks returns to practice during OTAs
Tennessee Titans' Treylon Burks returns to practice during OTAs The Tennessee Titans opened Phase 3 of the offseason team activities (OTAs) on Tuesday as they continue to progress toward training camp. While no official details on the day's events were released, some videos found their way to social media. In one of those posts, the video captured wide receiver Treylon Burks working with the other wide receivers. This was a surprise. Just a couple of weeks ago, head coach Brian Callahan said that he didn't expect Burks to be available until the start of the season, recovering from the torn ACL he suffered during the 2024 season. This is a massive step forward for Burks, who, despite his draft pedigree, is fighting for a spot on the roster. The Titans declined to pick up his fifth-year option a month ago, and were quite open about their expectations of what he needed to accomplish even to have a chance at a roster spot. Burks' participation throughout the rest of the OTAs should be monitored to see how far along he is in his recovery. While this was more of an individual drill, he may not be cleared for team drills or contact. Either way, it is a giant first step for Burks, who has been a major disappointment during his time in Nashville.
USA Today
02-05-2025
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- USA Today
Tennessee Titans officially decline fifth-year option on Treylon Burks
Tennessee Titans officially decline fifth-year option on Treylon Burks During the Tennessee Titans' post-draft press conference, president of football operations Chad Brinker was asked explicitly about wide receiver Treylon Burks and his fifth-year option. In response, he offered a less-than-enthusiastic response, saying, 'Probably not.' On Thursday, the team made it official and declined the option, making Burks an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2025 season. This move comes as no surprise, as Burks has been a disappointment throughout his career in Nashville, and the guaranteed $15,493 million contract for 2026 is not palatable, especially for a player with 53 receptions for 699 yards and one touchdown in his career. While the Titans have addressed their wide receiver room during free agency and the draft, they have not written off Burks by any means. They hope he can step up his game once he is cleared to return from the torn ACL he suffered during the 2024 season. Head coach Brian Callahan was straightforward with his response when asked about Burks and his future with the Titans. 'He's got to get healthy first. That's the first part. He's still working back. We'll see where that ends up when he actually gets cleared,' Callahan said. 'He's got to come in and make some plays. I think he's always had the ability, and he's shown flashes of it, but we're just looking for the consistency to show up when it's time to show up.' Tennessee is set for an entertaining battle at the wide receiver position throughout the summer and into training camp. After signing veteran free agents Van Jefferson and Tyler Lockett to join Calvin Ridley, the Titans made three significant additions over draft weekend, selecting Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor in the fourth round and signing one of Cam Ward's favorite targets, Xavier Restrepo, as an undrafted rookie free agent. They also have 2024 camp darlings Bryce Oliver, Mason Kinsey, Colton Dowell, Jha'Quan Jackson, and James Proche competing for a roster spot, making Burks potentially an odd man out on the depth chart.
NBC Sports
01-05-2025
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- NBC Sports
Titans hope for Treylon Burks to step up after declining his fifth-year option
The Titans will decline the fifth-year option on the contract of wide receiver Treylon Burks, as expected, Paul Kuharsky of reports. The comments of Chad Brinker, the team's president of football operations, on Monday hinted at the decision. Burks, 25, tore his anterior cruciate ligament in Week 6 last season and is not expected back for the start of training camp in July. 'He's got to get healthy first. That's the first part,' coach Brian Callahan said Thursday, via Terry McCormick of 'He's still working back. We'll see where that ends up when he actually gets cleared.' Former General Manager Jon Robinson drafted Burks with the 18th overall pick in 2022 after trading Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Eagles in a lopsided deal. The Titans are on their second G.M. since then. Burks has only 20 receptions for 255 yards and no touchdowns in 16 games the past two seasons combined. He had 33 receptions for 444 yards and one touchdown as a rookie. His only other touchdown in three seasons came on a Derrick Henry fumble that Burks recovered in the end zone. Burks heads into the final year of his contract in his last season to save his Titans career. 'He's got to come in and make some plays,' Callahan said. 'I think he's always had the ability and he's shown flashes of it, but we're just looking for the consistency to show up when it's time to show up.'
