Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi was incredibly busy during Monday’s opening day of legal tampering in free agency. So much for building through the NFL Draft. Borgonzi signed nine new players in less than 12 hours, and also re-signed Morgan Cox to make it 10 total deals.
The Titans were equipped with more than $90 million in cap space. Borgonzi worked furiously to improve a 3-14 roster. We’ve ranked the Titans’ opening nine free agent signings 1-9.
John Franklin-Myers was long-rumored to join the Titans. He’s an excellent pass-rushing defensive tackle who will fit so nicely next to Jeffery Simmons. Franklin-Myers is a home-run deal for a Titans defensive line that needed a makeover next to Simmons.
Alontae Taylor is a super competitive cornerback with inside-outside versatility. It’s unclear where the Titans plan to align him, but Robert Saleh will possess options. Taylor loves to tackle and is scrappy around the line of scrimmage. He’s also a Tennessee Volunteers alum!
Wan’Dale Robinson was another free agent routinely connected to the Titans. His four-year contract worth $70 million reunites him with Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. Robinson should be a quarterback-friendly target for Cam Ward.
The Titans needed to retool the entire cornerback room. They successfully achieved that by adding Cor’Dale Flott to their crop of free agents. Flott signs a three-year, $45 million contract to help defend the outside. He’ll be a boundary corner in Saleh’s scheme.
Mitch Trubisky has developed into an excellent backup quarterback. He completed more than 70 percent of his passes across 2024-25 and threw for six touchdowns and zero interceptions. He’s a big-time upgrade over Brandon Allen, which is notable with Ward nursing an offseason shoulder injury.
The Titans’ third cornerback signing arrived in the evening. Borgonzi is familiar with Joshua Williams from their time together with the Kansas City Chiefs. Williams is competitive enough to possibly claim a starting role inside, if the plan is to play Alontae Taylor inside.
Center Austin Schlottmann is familiar with Daboll’s scheme after executing it for the New York Giants in 2025. He performed admirably in a small sample size last season. The Titans should probably aim higher than Schlottmann for the starting role, but he’s a dependable floor raiser until further notice.
The Titans slightly overpaid for Daniel Bellinger at three years, $24 million. He’s an expert in-line blocker who knows Daboll’s scheme. Bellinger will diversify Tennessee’s tight end room, with Gunnar Helm replacing Chig Okonkwo as the primary pass catcher.
Cordell Volson did not play last campaign due to a season-ending injury. The Titans are taking a chance on the former North Dakota State standout as a swing backup. He isn’t the solution at right guard. Volson is most likely the Blake Hance replacement at reserve guard.
