The following Tennessee Titans have a lot on the line
The 2025 campaign will be a make-or-break season for several members of the Tennessee Titans. That sentiment applies to coaches coming off a 3-14 season, players on expiring contracts, and potential salary cap casualties next offseason. We’ve identified five Titans in particular with the most to lose in 2025.
Brian Callahan
Would head coach Brian Callahan survive another disappointing season? The Titans are promoting patience, but GM Mike Borgonzi didn’t hire Callahan, he inherited him. Tennessee’s second-year leader was brought to Nashville partially due to his resume with strong quarterbacks. That needs to be evident throughout Cam Ward’s rookie season. Coach Cally could survive a losing year, but he at least needs to show capable of developing Ward.
L’Jarius Sneed
L’Jarius Sneed needs to stay healthy. Recurring quad issues and a chronic knee injury completely zapped his participation at OTAs and minicamp (and most of the 2024 season). Borgonzi didn’t trade for Sneed. In fact, he helped convince the Titans to trade for him as assistant GM of the Kansas City Chiefs when the deal went down. The $76.4 million cornerback projects as a potential cap casualty next offseason.
Tyjae Spears
Tyjae Spears’ dynamic abilities were limited due to ankle sprain and concussion issues last year. Spears appeared in just 12 regular-season games and was held to a lackluster 3.7 yards per carry. The Titans drafted another running back in Kalel Mullings this year. The former Tulane standout is at risk of losing his standing on offense.
Lloyd Cushenberry
Starting center Lloyd Cushenberry is coming off a serious Achilles injury. Borgonzi already showed a willingness to move on from Ran Carthon’s mistakes by cutting Chido Awuzie and trading Kenneth Murray. Cushenberry hasn’t reached that territory yet, but he’ll become expendable if he fails to recover. Corey Levin and Jackson Slater have been getting work at center in the meantime.
Chig Okonkwo
Tight end Chig Okonkwo has been a slow starter in consecutive seasons, only to finish strong in the passing game. Now entering a fate-deciding contract year, Okonkwo needs to be more consistent to earn a contract extension from Borgonzi. He projects as the primary pass-catching tight end, but Gunnar Helm, Josh Whyle, and David Martin-Robinson are also vying for playing time this summer.