The NFL has concluded a whirlwind training camp and preseason, which featured the new kickoff rules and some high-profile transactions. Of course, a few unresolved contract situations, namely for America’s Team, could delve deeper into the season. Who are the Titans’ rookies and youngsters who can crack the 53-man roster full of core veterans? Will there be any surprise cuts and a trade or unforeseen signing that could throw everything off? We’ll review your final 2024 Tennessee Titans roster predictions for the regular season! The summer edition can be referenced here.
2024 Tennessee Titans Roster Prediction: Regular Season Edition
OFFENSE
Quarterback (2)
1. Will Levis
2. Mason Rudolph
Levis is the unquestioned starter and will receive the 2024 season as an audition to further extend his tenure in Nashville. It wasn’t nearly a mortal lock, but Mason Rudolph held off on Malik Willis for the backup duties. Unfortunately for Willis, his time on the active roster closes for now. Tennessee could be very interested in his services on the practice squad as he develops further. Willis made tremendous strides this offseason, but it wasn’t enough to unseat the veteran Rudolph.
Running Back (4)
1. Tony Pollard
2. Tyjae Spears
3. Hassan Haskins
4. Julius Chestnut
Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears were fantastic, as advertised during the offseason and training camp process, so they’ll be the lead dogs. It was a pitched battle between a three-headed hydra of backups trying to claw their way into reserve roles. What changed is that UDFA Dillon Johnson was released during the summer. Haskins has been praised multiple times for his special teams ability while not garnering as many offensive reps during the preseason. Chestnut and Jabari Small got the lion’s share of the backfield work to battle it for the fourth spot. Chestnut has the edge in experience with the team and is more capable at this juncture. Small is an excellent candidate to make it back on the practice squad. It will be interesting to see if the Titans keep three or four running backs.
Wide Receiver (6)
1. DeAndre Hopkins
2. Calvin Ridley
3. Tyler Boyd
4. Treylon Burks
5. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
6. Jha’Quan Jackson
The bottom two spots on the depth chart weren’t settled until well into the preseason, as NWI claimed his role as the do-it-all super sub, and Jackson was a special teams demon, making several highlight catches along the way. Jackson beat out Kearis Jackson (no relation), Mason Kinsey, and Kyle Philips for the last WR spot on the team. Kinsey is a longtime stalwart who keeps returning for more but falls short again. Philips doesn’t make it due to his injury history and special teams inconsistency. Tennessee could choose to go with seven receivers, but that’s unlikely. Kinsey, Philips, and KJ are likely returnees to the practice squad.
Tight End (4)
1. Chig Okonkwo
2. Josh Whyle
3. David Martin-Robinson
4. Nick Vannett
IPP – Thomas Odukoya
DMR has been one of the bigger surprises in camp and has a good chance of making the initial roster. He’s had a solid preseason to boost his effort, so it wouldn’t be a major surprise if he does make it. Nick Vannett hasn’t featured much during the preseason but is a steady and reliable veteran blocker. IPP player Odukoya has had moments, but there is not enough consistency in his game to make it over his compatriots. Likely, he reverts to IPP status and a “free” 54th roster spot.
Offensive Tackle (4)
1. JC Latham
2. Nicholas Petit-Frere
3. Geron Christian
4. Jaelyn Duncan
There’s no significant change for the tackles, as the starters were locked in early in training camp, if not earlier. After being more consistent in the preseason contests, NPF had a battle but won the role over John Ojukwu. Geron Christian makes the team because of his experience playing for revered offensive line coach Bill Callahan. There are flickers of talent from Duncan, so he makes it over to another Callahan protege, Leroy Watson IV. He still needs further development to see the field and not cause Titans fans to panic. The Titans could look at the market and pursue better backup options if they were to present themselves.
Guard (4)
1. Peter Skoronski
2. Dillon Radunz
3. Daniel Brunskill
4. Andrew Rupchich
There wasn’t much change in status until Saahdiq Charles’s abrupt retirement changed the calculus a bit. His retirement changed the right guard battle between Dillon Radunz and Andrew Rupchich. It appears that Radunz has earned the job over an oncoming Rupchich, who garnered first-team reps through the process. Daniel Brunskill slides over to become the swing guard/center after taking backup center reps before the change. Cole Spencer is likely to make it to the practice squad.
Center (2)
1. Lloyd Cushenberry III
2. Corey Levin
Levin’s move up one spot to second string from third string is the most notable change from the offseason, as Daniel Brunskill moved back to guard. Expect Tennessee to kick the tires on a backup center if an upgrade from Levin is available.
DEFENSE
IDL (4)
1. Jeffery Simmons
2. T’Vondre Sweat
3. Sebastian Joseph-Day
4. Keondre Coburn
The interior defensive line depth race is coming down to the wire as five players are battling for one or two spots. Coburn has been the most consistent in the group, so he’s projected to make it ahead of Quinton Bohanna and TK McClendon et al. Isaiah Iton is an undrafted free agent who could make it onto the practice squad alongside recent acquisition Abdullah Anderson. Marlon Davidson was slated to make the roster but was injured in training camp and was put on IR, thus opening up a spot for Coburn.
EDGE (5)
1. Harold Landry
2. Arden Key
3. Rashad Weaver
4. Jaylen Harrell
5. Caleb Murphy
Tennessee’s depth at the EDGE position is an egregious concern, as the players behind Landry and Key are unproven or inconsistent. Key is also battling injury and a mysterious suspension saga that he was cleared for, according to sources within the team. Harrell has been impactful throughout the preseason, particularly in the second game against Seattle. He has solidified his status on the roster after the chances of making it onto the 53 was doubtful because he was a seventh-round selection. Murphy has been the best of an uninspiring group, so he has made it ahead of veteran Shane Ray, Thomas Rush, and Khalid Duke. Expect the Titans to explore their options in free agency and the waiver wire.
ILB (5)
1. Kenneth Murray
2. Jack Gibbens
3. Cedric Gray
4. James Williams
5. Chance Campbell
Inside linebacker was another position settled pretty early regarding starters, but the back end needed some finality. Gray has been injured for the majority of training camp and hasn’t played much. Depending on the severity of his injury, he could be a candidate for IR. Nonetheless, Gray is the position’s future if fully healthy. Williams has earned his way onto the roster after showing that he has athleticism and has developed the instincts to effectively convert from safety to linebacker. Campbell has been a revelation in the preseason after missing all of 2023 due to injury and played his way onto the roster. Otis Reese IV misses out as he performed well, but the numbers game catches up with him. Luke Gifford doesn’t bring enough defensive value to offset his special teams work.
Cornerback (6)
1. L’Jarius Sneed
2. Chidobe Awuzie
3. Roger McCreary
4. Caleb Farley
5. Jarvis Brownlee, Jr
6. Gabe Jeudy-Lally
The top three spots are locked down, with Sneed, Awuzie, and McCreary all due to play significant roles. However, we’ve seen very little of Sneed because of his load management plan, so it remains to be seen how he will fare in live action. Awuzie has been dealing with a calf issue that he suffered at the start of camp. Caleb Farley is likely in the last stages of his time in Nashville, and he’s also dealing with injury. He makes it onto the roster due to his draft status, but his reps are touch and go at any given moment due to a lack of total health.
Brownlee Jr has been consistently praised throughout the offseason and camp, so he makes it in as a late-round selection. The last cornerback spot goes to Gabe Jeudy-Lally, battling with Eric Garror and Tre Avery. Tennessee could also search for an upgrade when cuts are placed on the waiver wire.
Safety (4)
1. Quandre Diggs
2. Amani Hooker
3. Jamal Adams
4. Elijah Molden
Tennessee remade its safety room on the fly in recent weeks after mostly neglecting the position for months. Jamal Adams was the first of the former Seattle duo to sign and hasn’t practiced much. Coincidentally, he endeared himself to his former teammates during joint practices. Diggs signed in early August after a lengthy wait during the offseason to be near his friend. Before the two veterans signed on, the starting safety tandem was projected to be Elijah Molden and Amani Hooker. Now it’s very likely that the starters will be Diggs and Hooker, with Adams filling in the third safety role. Molden has drawn positive reviews from the coaching staff. Tennessee may carry a fifth safety over a sixth cornerback because of Adams’ injury concerns.
Special Teams (3)
K: Nick Folk
P: Ryan Stonehouse
LS: Morgan Cox
Despite a spirited run by UDFA kicker Brady Narveson to knock off incumbent Nick Folk, he fell short but has a chance to make another roster. He kicked several clutch field goals during the second preseason game, including a 59-yard strike and the eventual game-winner. The Titans would like to bring him back on the practice squad. Stonehouse makes it as he was declared healthy enough to avoid any of the injury lists by Coach Callahan. Morgan Cox returns for another swing at long snapping.
Breakdown
Offense: 26
Defense: 24
Special Teams: 3
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