The Titans open their 2025 preseason campaign against Baker Mayfield and the NFC South champion Buccaneers on Saturday evening. Tampa Bay is breaking in a new offensive coordinator after Liam Coen dramatically departed One Bucs Place for Jacksonville. Tennessee released its unofficial depth chart on Monday afternoon. What thoughts can we glean from the Titans’ first depth chart?
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Five Thoughts On The Tennessee Titans’ First Depth Chart
1. Wide receivers battle it out for roster spots
The top three receiver slots are secure in the form of veterans Calvin Ridley, Tyler Lockett, and Van Jefferson. Treylon Burks’ injury and departure from the city of Nashville throws some intrigue into a scattershot receiver room. Which youngsters will step up and begin their journey into the 53-man roster? It is interesting to note that fourth-round selections Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor are listed as backups behind Jefferson and Lockett. Undrafted free agent Xavier Restrepo will need to put on an impressive show to beat out James Proche II, who has put on a show in camp. Interestingly, Proche is the starter at punt returner ahead of Dike and Restrepo.
Bryce Oliver carves out a roster spot with impressive showings during camp and is listed as Ridley’s backup. Disgraced kickoff returner Jha’Quan Jackson somehow retains his role as such, but will have a tough road to a roster spot.
2. Offensive tackle and guard depth tested early and often
The starting offensive line has been set in stone for ages now after a massive retooling project in the spring. John Ojukwu looks like the runaway favorite to back up Dan Moore, Jr at left over Oli Udoh at this juncture. With the preseason looming, Udoh and Brendan Crenshaw-Dickson will have their work cut out for them. However, they could make a run at a roster spot with an outstanding camp. Jaelyn Duncan is trying to cement himself as a key reserve after a rough debut.
As for the guards, there are no significant changes except for the back end of the depth chart when Arlington Hambright rejoined the team. He further complicates the proceedings between Andrew Rupchich, Brendan Jaimes, and Blake Hance. Who will separate themselves when opposing defensive coordinators ratchet up the pressure?
3. Inside linebacker pecking order already settled?
Cody Barton occupies one starting spot by virtue of the contract that he signed. Who will line up next to him in the 3-4 system that DC Dennard Wilson employs? It is a pitched battle for the coveted spot that has endured throughout training camp. James Williams gets the first crack at the job ahead of draft classmate Cedric Gray. Otis Reese IV will need a monstrous preseason to make the roster. The four remaining linebackers are competing for special teams roles and spots on the practice squad. Which of the quartet will make a name for themselves and earn a roster spot?
4. How many of the revamped safety room makes it?
The Titans brought back Quandre Diggs, who was with the team last season, to solidify a rebuilt safety room further. After the top three of Hooker, Xavier Woods, and rookie Kevin Winston, the position gets murky as Diggs will battle Mike Brown for the last safety spot. Both are seemingly in a tight battle to make the roster, as they are familiar with the system. Diggs has a family tie to franchise quarterback hopeful Cam Ward in his corner over Brown. Kendall Brooks and Julius Wood are on the outside looking in unless they perform beyond immeasurable expectations.
5. The center battle continues raging
Lloyd Cushenberry’s position as the starting center isn’t in jeopardy by any means, but Corey Levin takes over while he recovers from a season-ending injury. Tennessee listed Sam Mustipher as Levin’s backup since Cushenberry is still on the PUP list. It will take a lot of effort for him to dislodge Levin as the starter, barring a drop in form or injury.
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