The Tennessee Titans are hoping their roster is better than last year, and here is the 53-man prediction for the 2026 NFL season.
There are lots of Music City sour notes for the Tennessee Titans. And the defense didn’t even avoid Robert Saleh’s wrath. But cut day is coming. And here is the Titans’ 53-man roster prediction for the 2026 NFL season.
Coming off bad seasons, the Titans need to energize their fan base. Hiring Saleh helped, but making the right roster decisions is a critical step if the team is going to be more competitive this season.
Let’s see what the best path is.
Quarterback (2)
Cam Ward, Mitchell Trubisky
It’s time for the Titans to move on from Will Levis. They selected him in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. But his career record of 5-16 speaks volumes.
It’s becoming a consensus, with ESPN on board.
“Carrying two quarterbacks will most likely signal the end for Will Levis’ time in Nashville,” Turron Davenport wrote.
Running backs (4)
Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears, Nicholas Singleton, Julius Chestnut
The first three spots are solid. Each of those guys has a specific place right now. However, who gets the No. 4 spot? Chestnut’s recent strong performance against the Seahawks gives him a leg up over Kalel Mullings for the slot.
Chestnut carried eight times for 48 yards, including a 15-yard scamper. Also, he added three catches for 24 yards. It was impressive enough to put him in the driver’s seat. But Mullings still has a shot. This could come down to the wire.
Wide receivers (6)
Calvin Ridley, Wan’Dale Robinson, Carnell Tate, Elic Ayomanor, Chimere Dike, Bryce Oliver
It’s not a great room. So, for KJ Osborn and Xavier Restrepo, missing out here doesn’t bode well for their NFL futures.
Ayomanor has been a bright spot during camp. He said it’s partly a mindset thing, according to nashvillepost.com.
“There were times when I just wasn’t being fully myself in terms of like aggression and attacking every [snap],” Ayomanor said. “So that’s something I’ve been working on a lot this offseason.”
Tight ends (4)
Gunnar Helm, Daniel Bellinger, David Martin-Robinson, Kylen Granson
It’s possible the Titans will hold back and only keep three tight ends. If they do that, Granson probably hits the road. However, he and Martin-Robinson are both athletic enough. They’ve stayed in the mix. But it appears Martin-Robinson has the edge right now if a cut is needed.
Offensive line (9)
Dan Moore Jr., Peter Skoronski, Austin Schlottmann, Fernando Carmona Jr., JC Latham, Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson, Jackson Slater, Pat Coogan, Andre James
Like the receiver room, the offensive line doesn’t have a list of stars. The Titans will do their best to hang in there with what they have. It’s hard to imagine late cuts like Cordell Volson or Austin Deculus finding anything other than a practice squad opportunity.
James sticks because of his versatility. That’s always a plus for offensive linemen. Injuries will come, so being able to play more than one spot can help immensely when cut day comes.
Overall, Saleh said the Titans have to get better on the line — and across the offense. They didn’t show enough against the Seahawks, according to NBC Sports.
“I thought the first drive was good,” Saleh said. “We went out there and got some points. Thought Cam, again, was good with the ball, good decision-making. We just couldn’t connect on a couple of deep throws, but, overall, it’s got to be better. I’m not trying to sugarcoat it. It does got to be better, but at the same time, there’s always going to be things that we can take from.”
Defensive line/Edge (10)
Jeffery Simmons, John Franklin-Myers, Jermaine Johnson II, Jordan Elliott, Keldric Faulk, Femi Oladejo, Solomon Thomas, Jackie Marshall, Jacob Martin, Khalen Saunders
Of all the positions, this is one of the stronger ones from top to bottom. ESPN went a step further.
“The front line is the best unit on the team,” Davenport wrote. “Saleh wants a deep rotation along the line, so they keep 10 defensive linemen. Johnson and Martin lead a young group of outside pass rushers.”
Linebackers (5)
Cody Barton, Cedric Gray, Anthony Hill Jr., James Williams Sr., Mohamoud Diabate
There’s a way where Dorian Mausi makes the 53-man unit and the Titans go with only nine players up front. And this is a close call.
Cornerbacks (5)
Alontae Taylor, Cor’Dale Flott, Marcus Harris, Joshua Williams, Micah Robinson
This is another place where the Titans could add one while subtracting from somewhere else. That could bring Keydrain Calligan back into focus. Right now, he’s on the edge.
Safety (5)
Amani Hooker, Kevin Winston Jr., Tony Adams, Kendell Brooks, Erick Hallett II
Saleh is going to demand toughness from his defense. Hallett can reach that requirement while also being versatile. And those are good enough reasons to get him onto the 53-man roster.
Special teams (3)
K — Joey Slye, P — Tommy Townsend, LS — Morgan Cox
With a big leg, Slye has been able to maintain an NFL paycheck for seven seasons. That’s a consistent deal even though his employers have been the Commanders, Panthers, Patriots, Titans, Texans, and 49ers.
Against the Seahawks, Slye solidified his spot by making all four of his field goal attempts. A 55-yard connection was included in the mix.
There are lots of Music City sour notes for the Tennessee Titans. And the defense didn’t even avoid Robert Saleh’s wrath. But cut day is coming. And here is the Titans’ 53-man roster prediction for the 2026 NFL season. Coming off bad seasons, the Titans need to energize their fan base.