{"id":187333,"date":"2024-08-29T16:30:29","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T20:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=187333"},"modified":"2024-08-29T16:15:25","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T20:15:25","slug":"music-city-musings-titans-roster-cutdown-stock-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/08\/29\/music-city-musings-titans-roster-cutdown-stock-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Music City Musings: Titans Roster Cutdown Stock Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2024 season is less than a week away when the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs take on their fellow AFC contender Baltimore Ravens. Training camp and preseason<\/a> are in the barn after a month-long race. Teams have set their initial 53-man rosters, which will surely see a lot of churn. Tennessee GM Ran Carthon and HC Brian Callahan<\/a> have put their stamp on the 2024 Tennessee Titans. Who should feel bullish about their prospects, and which players are trending towards a bear market? Are there position groups and players that are treading water? Let’s find out in this week’s stock report!<\/p>\n

Music City Musings: Titans Roster Cutdown Stock Report<\/h2>\n

Stock Up<\/h3>\n

2024 NFL Draft Selections<\/h4>\n

All seven selections made the initial roster and had varying degrees of impact. Starting left tackle JC Latham<\/a> may get all the buzz and scrutiny that comes with such a celebrated position, but stellar rookies are all over the roster. Second-round selection T’Vondre Sweat is a force to be reckoned with when he’s on the field. The two rookies that made their names were a pair of seventh-round selections. EDGE Jaylen Harrell had a great game against Seattle, registering two sacks. He continued his hot streak with a solid showing in the third contest against New Orleans, drawing two holding calls. The former Michigan Man earned his way onto the roster and will likely play a rotational role behind Arden Key.<\/p>\n

Safety turned inside linebacker James Williams put his name out there, although the statistics weren’t indicative of his impact. He took to the position like a duck to water<\/a> despite never playing the position competitively until the Senior Bowl. Fifth-round corner Jarvis Brownlee, Jr had typical rookie cornerback moments but stood out during the offseason. With the Titans keeping just four cornerbacks and the injury history of their starters, he’s in line to play a significant role. Jha’Quan Jackson won the punt return job<\/a> and made the roster as the sixth receiver.<\/p>\n

Tight Ends<\/h4>\n

In a shock twist, the Titans held onto five players at the position (four are listed on the roster, but a fifth will be added soon<\/a>). Nick Vannett was the fifth but was released to add a waiver claim on Wednesday. In the post-cut press conference, Carthon admitted that he’d return to the active roster. Undrafted free agent David Martin-Robinson forced the coaches to keep him after a stellar preseason and camp<\/a>. Thomas Odukoya played his way onto the roster after showing well through the process. He made the play of the preseason after making an incredible tackle after running a total of 165 yards on a missed field goal return. It will be interesting to see if the five tight-end numbers stick long-term this season.<\/p>\n

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Watch Netherlands-born Thomas Odukoya (@ThomasO_<\/a>) chase down this play and save a touchdown to end the half. pic.twitter.com\/71C6oofMLC<\/a><\/p>\n

— NFL (@NFL) August 25, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n