The Titans paid out a guaranteed $23 million on the contract worth up to $36 million over three years.
However, the team decided to part ways with cornerback this week.
The 29-year-old faced significant injury issues throughout the 2024 season, playing in only eight games. He suffered a groin injury in Week 3 that impacted his availability.
He was placed on injured reserve on September 27 and didn’t return until December.
He was a second-round NFL Draft pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2020.
He spent four seasons in Dallas before moving to the Cincinnati Bengals.
The 29-year-old left for Tennessee after three years with Cincy.
But he struggled to live up to the price tag from his contract.
Tennessee had a season to forget and have made some drastic decisions during the off-season.
The team finished with a 3-14 record and holds the No. 1 overall pick in next month’s draft.
In January 2024, they parted ways with head coach Mike Vrabel, with Brian Callahan stepping in as the new coach.
Mike Borgonzi was named general manager earlier this year to help guide the team in a new direction. Borgonzi previously served as the assistant general manager for the Kansas City Chiefs.
He takes over from Ran Carthon, who was dismissed after just two seasons.
Tennessee has a number of holes to fill in this year’s draft.
They have been linked with Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter.
Or they could opt to try and find a quarterback of the future by drafting Cam Ward out of Miami.
Borgonzi revealed he has been taking calls from other teams about trading for the No. 1 pick.
Speaking at the NFL scouting combine last month, Borgonzi said, “Anytime you have the No. 1 pick, it’s going to be a topic of conversation.
“I would say we’ve had some phone calls. I would keep those phone calls to the vest, but we’ve had some phone calls.
“At the end of the day, we have to make the best decision for the Titans.
“And if we deem taking a quarterback is the most important thing right now, then we’ll do that.”
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