The 2024-25 Tennessee Titans season was a major disappointment. After an offseason full of new acquisitions and heightened expectations, the Titans went from playoff hopefuls to a 3-14 record and owners of the number one pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. If anything was learned, it was that this team was much further from playoff contention than anyone realized.
Coming into the season, success in 2024 relied on two things: Will Levis’ development and the offensive line’s play. Unfortunately, both failed to meet expectations by a wide margin, but those spots weren’t the team’s only problems. The revolving door at right tackle and constant back-breaking turnovers from the QB oftentimes overshadowed several other key flaws in the roster that also led to the abysmal season. This led to Amy Adams Strunk firing General Manager Ran Carthon on January 7th – just two years removed from being hired to lead the Titans’ “competitive rebuild.”
The reality was that the rebuild wasn’t all that competitive. The Titans finished 9-25 with back-to-back last-place finishes in the AFC South in Carthon’s two years as General Manager. Was that completely his fault? No, but he probably wasn’t blameless either. He inherited a mess from former GM Jon Robinson, but almost any time a team finishes the season with the number one pick, someone is held responsible.
Now, the Titans are in full rebuild mode. Jeff Simmons and core players from the last two drafts (Latham/Sweat/Skoronski) seem to be the only cornerstone players this team has on the roster right now, but the team is in solid position to build something as they are equipped with the number one overall pick and plenty of cap space this offseason.
Titans Part Ways with General Manager Ran Carthon
On January 7th, the Titans announced that the team was making a change at General Manager after their 3-14 finish in 2024.
STATEMENT FROM AMY ADAMS STRUNK, TENNESSEE TITANS CONTROLLING OWNER
“I’ve loved the time I’ve spent with Ran. He’s a talented football mind, a great man, and friend to everyone along his path.
It’s impossible to ignore that our football team hasn’t improved over the past two years. I am deeply disappointed in our poor win-loss record during this period, of course, but my decision also speaks to my concern about our long-term future should we stay the course.
I love this team more than you can imagine. To our fans: we know this level of performance isn’t acceptable. We’re humbled by your support as we continue to work towards building the team you expect and deserve.”
With Carthon taking the bullet, it now looks like the Titans President of Football Operations, Chad Brinker, will be calling the shots. Brinker will have the final say on football decisions and the new “General Manager” he hires will report to him – a role that is essentially a glorified Assistant General Manager position.
Here are the potential candidates for the open GM position:
Chiefs Assistant General Manger – Mike Borgonzi
Mike Borgonzi serves as the Assistant General Manager for the Kansas City Chiefs, a position he has held since 2021. His journey with the Chiefs began in 2009 when he joined as the College Scouting Administrator. Over the years, Borgonzi has climbed the ranks within the organization, taking on roles such as Manager of Football Operations (2010), Pro Personnel Scout (2011-12), Assistant Director of Pro Scouting (2013-14), Co-Director of Player Personnel (2015-16), Director of Player Personnel (2017), and Director of Football Operations (2018-20). In his current role, he oversees both the college and professional scouting operations and works closely with General Manager Brett Veach on roster management and player acquisition strategies including the NFL Draft, free agency, and trades. Borgonzi has been instrumental in shaping the Chiefs’ roster that has led to multiple Super Bowl participations and victories, showcasing his significant impact on the team’s success.
1/12 UPDATE: Borgonzi completed a first-round virtual interview for general manager on Sunday, January 12th.
1/15 UPDATE: Borgonzi completed an in-person interview for general manager on Wednesday, January 15th.
1/17 UPDATE: The Tennessee Titans have hired Mike Borgonzi as the 15th General Manager in franchise history.
Colts Assistant General Manager – Ed Dodds
Ed Dodds serves as the Assistant General Manager for the Indianapolis Colts, a position he has held since 2018. His career in the NFL began in 2003 as a scouting intern for the Oakland Raiders. After that, he moved to the Seattle Seahawks in 2007, where he spent 10 years in various roles including pro scout, area scout, national scout, and senior personnel executive. In 2017, Dodds joined the Colts as Vice President of Player Personnel before his promotion to Assistant General Manager.
Dodds has been highly regarded in league circles for his scouting acumen and has been a significant part of the Colts’ front office under General Manager Chris Ballard. He played a key role in the team’s draft strategy and player acquisitions, contributing to the Colts’ roster improvements. Dodds has been interviewed for several general manager vacancies across the NFL, indicating his reputation as a potential future GM.
1/11 UPDATE: Dodds completed a first-round virtual interview for general manager on Saturday, January 11th.
1/14 UPDATE: Dodds completed an in-person interview for general manager on Tuesday, January 14th.
Bills Director of Player Personnel – Terrance Gray
Terrance Gray serves as the Director of Player Personnel for the Buffalo Bills, a position he has held since 2022. His career in the NFL spans over two decades, beginning with roles in player development and personnel with the Kansas City Chiefs from 2003 to 2005. After his time with the Chiefs, Gray spent 11 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings as a college scout.
In 2017, he joined the Bills under General Manager Brandon Beane, initially as the Director of College Scouting. Gray’s responsibilities and influence within the Bills’ front office grew over the years; he was promoted to Assistant Director of Player Personnel in 2020 before taking on his current role. His work encompasses both college and professional scouting, contributing significantly to the team’s draft preparations and free agency strategies.
1/11 UPDATE: Gray completed a first-round virtual interview for general manager on Saturday, January 11th.
1/14 UPDATE: Gray completed an in-person interview for general manager on Tuesday, January 14th.
Browns Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Football Operations – Catherine Hickman
Catherine Hickman serves as the Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Football Operations for the Cleveland Browns, roles she assumed in 2022. A native of Montreal, Quebec, she has a diverse background in football operations, starting her career in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Montreal Alouettes in 2015 as an intern, eventually becoming the first female assistant general manager in CFL history.
Before joining the Browns, Hickman worked with the Philadelphia Eagles, where she was the Vice President of Football Operations from 2021, making her the second highest-ranked woman in football personnel history for both the Eagles and the NFL. Her experience also includes stints with the Toronto Argonauts and the Tampa Bay Vipers in the XFL.
In her current role with the Browns, Hickman works closely with General Manager Andrew Berry, contributing to all aspects of roster decisions and day-to-day football operations. She has been recognized for her potential to become an NFL general manager, having been interviewed for such positions, notably with the Minnesota Vikings in 2022.
1/11 UPDATE: Hickman completed a first-round virtual interview for general manager on Saturday, January 11th.
Dolphins Senior Personnel Executive – Reggie Mckenzie
Reggie McKenzie serves as the Senior Personnel Executive for the Miami Dolphins, a role he has held since 2019. Before joining the Dolphins, McKenzie had a distinguished career in the NFL both as a player and executive. He played as a linebacker for the Los Angeles Raiders, Phoenix Cardinals, and San Francisco 49ers from 1985 to 1992, after being drafted in the 10th round by the Raiders in 1985.
Post-playing career, McKenzie transitioned into football operations. He spent 18 years with the Green Bay Packers, from 1994 to 2011, in various roles including pro personnel assistant, director of pro personnel, and director of football operations, during which time the Packers won two Super Bowls. In 2012, McKenzie was appointed as the General Manager of the Oakland Raiders, marking the first GM appointment for the franchise since Al Davis. His tenure with the Raiders from 2012 to 2018 included a significant rebuild, highlighted by drafting key players like Khalil Mack, Derek Carr, and Amari Cooper, leading to a 12-4 record in 2016 and earning him the NFL Executive of the Year award from multiple sources.
After being let go by the Raiders in 2018 following a power struggle with head coach Jon Gruden, McKenzie joined the Miami Dolphins, where he has been assisting in reshaping the team’s roster under General Manager Chris Grier.
1/10 UPDATE: Mckenzie completed a first-round virtual interview for general manager on Friday, January 10th.
Buccaneers Assistant General Manager – John Spytek
John Spytek is the Assistant General Manager for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a position he has held since his promotion in 2023 following his tenure as Vice President of Player Personnel. His career in the NFL spans over two decades, beginning with internships with the Detroit Lions in 2004 and the Philadelphia Eagles in 2005, where he later became a full-time college scouting assistant and scout until 2009.
Spytek’s journey through the NFL includes stints with multiple teams. After his time with the Eagles, he moved to the Cleveland Browns as Director of College Scouting from 2010 to 2012. He then joined the Denver Broncos, contributing to their Super Bowl 50 victory as a national scout from 2013 to 2015. He was hired by the Buccaneers in 2016 as Director of Player Personnel, showcasing his talent evaluation skills under General Manager Jason Licht.
In his role with the Buccaneers, Spytek oversees the day-to-day operations of both the college and pro scouting departments, is involved in free agency preparation, and works closely with Licht on draft strategies, key free agent acquisitions, and all other personnel decisions. Notable achievements under his watch include the signings of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski in 2020, which led to a Super Bowl LV win, and subsequent successful drafts and free agency maneuvers that have helped maintain the team’s competitiveness.
1/10 UPDATE: Spytek completed a first-round virtual interview for general manager on Friday, January 10th.
1/16 UPDATE: Spytek completed an in-person interview for general manager on Thursday, January 16th.
Bears Assistant General Manager – Ian Cunningham
Ian Cunningham serves as the Assistant General Manager for the Chicago Bears, a role he has occupied since 2022. His career in the NFL began in 2008 when the Kansas City Chiefs signed him as an undrafted free agent offensive lineman out of the University of Virginia. After a brief playing career, Cunningham transitioned into football operations, joining the Baltimore Ravens as a player personnel assistant in 2008, where he worked under the guidance of GM Ozzie Newsome. He progressed to become an area scout with the Ravens until 2016.
Cunningham then moved to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017 as the Director of College Scouting, contributing to their Super Bowl LII victory. He was promoted to Assistant Director of Player Personnel in 2019 and then to Director of Player Personnel in 2021, roles where he was instrumental in scouting and player acquisitions.
His move to the Bears came when General Manager Ryan Poles hired him. In Chicago, Cunningham has been a key figure in the Bears’ roster reconstruction, playing a significant role in draft picks, free agent signings, and trades. His notable contributions include the Bears’ strategic moves in the 2023 and 2024 drafts and free agency, which have been part of the team’s rebuild efforts.
1/12 UPDATE: Cunningham completed a first-round virtual interview for general manager on Sunday, January 12th.
1/15 UPDATE: Cunningham completed an in-person interview for general manager on Wednesday, January 15th.
Former Falcons General Manager – Thomas Dimitroff
Thomas Dimitroff was the General Manager of the Atlanta Falcons from 2008 to 2020. Dimitroff has a rich background in NFL scouting and management. His career began in the Canadian Football League (CFL) before moving to the NFL, where he initially served as a scout for the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions in the 1990s.
Dimitroff’s significant leap came when he joined the New England Patriots in 2002 as a national scout, quickly rising to Director of College Scouting by 2003, a role he held until 2007. His time with the Patriots coincided with their back-to-back Super Bowl victories, enhancing his reputation in football operations.
Upon joining the Atlanta Falcons as GM in 2008, Dimitroff made an immediate impact by drafting quarterback Matt Ryan with the third overall pick, setting the foundation for what would be one of the most successful periods in Falcons history. Under his leadership, the Falcons made the playoffs six times, clinched three NFC South titles, and reached Super Bowl LI in the 2016 season, although they infamously lost after leading 28-3. Dimitroff was recognized as NFL Executive of the Year by Sporting News in both 2008 and 2010.
His tenure saw significant highs with drafting stars like Julio Jones and building competitive rosters; however, the latter years were marred by struggles, leading to his dismissal along with head coach Dan Quinn in October 2020 after an 0-5 start to the season.
Post-Falcons, Dimitroff has remained active in football, notably co-founding SumerSports, a football analytics company, in 2022, where he serves as CEO.
1/10 UPDATE: Dimitroff completed a first-round virtual interview for general manager on Friday, January 10th.
Seahawks Senior Director of Player Personnel – Matt Berry
Matt Berry serves as the Senior Director of Player Personnel for the Seattle Seahawks, a position he has held since 2023. Berry’s career with the Seahawks began in 2008 when he joined the team as a Southwest area scout. Over the years, he has progressed through various roles within the organization, showcasing his talent evaluation skills. He was promoted to national scout in 2014, then to director of college scouting in 2015, where he served for eight seasons, before his current role overseeing both college and pro scouting operations.
Berry has been instrumental in the Seahawks’ draft strategies and player acquisitions, contributing to the team’s success in identifying and developing talent, especially in the college ranks. His work has been part of the Seahawks’ culture of finding value in later rounds of the draft and signing impactful undrafted free agents. Notable successes during his tenure include drafts that brought in players like Russell Wilson, Bobby Wagner, Richard Sherman, and DK Metcalf.
1/11 UPDATE: Berry completed a first-round virtual interview for general manager on Saturday, January 11th.
Packers VP of Player Personnel – Jon-Eric Sullivan
Jon-Eric Sullivan serves as the Vice President of Player Personnel for the Green Bay Packers, a role he has held since July 2022. His association with the Packers began in 2004 when he joined the team as the National Football Scouting representative after interning during the 2003 training camp. Over the years, Sullivan has advanced through various roles within the Packers’ scouting department, gaining extensive experience in talent evaluation.
His career progression within the organization includes being a college scout covering the Central Plains (2008-2011) and Southeast (2012-2015) regions, Director of College Scouting (2016-2017), and Co-Director of Player Personnel (2018-2021). His promotion to VP of Player Personnel underscores his significant contributions to the team’s scouting operations, especially in transitioning the team from the Aaron Rodgers era to Jordan Love.
Sullivan’s expertise in drafting and player development has been pivotal in maintaining the Packers’ competitiveness. His work has been noted for its thoroughness and strategic foresight, leading to successful drafts and free agency acquisitions. His influence extends beyond just college prospects, overseeing both pro and college scouting operations.
1/13 UPDATE: Sullivan completed a first-round virtual interview for general manager on Monday, January 13th.
1/16 UPDATE: Sullivan completed an in-person interview for general manager on Thursday, January 16th.
Titans Hire Mike Borgonzi as General Manager
Borgonzi arrives in Tennessee with 16 years of experience with the Kansas City Chiefs. For the last four seasons, he served as Kansas City’s Assistant General Manager.
“Mike’s experience speaks for itself: he has been part of the core team that delivered four AFC championships and three Super Bowls over the past five seasons,” said Titans Controlling Owner Amy Adams Strunk. “It’s the type of standard I want to build here in Tennessee. I know we have a lot of work ahead of us, and I’m excited for Mike to get started.”
“During Mike’s 16 years in the league, he has been a key part of transforming the Chiefs from a two-win team to a three-time Super Bowl champion,” said Titans President of Football Operations Chad Brinker. “During our meetings, he articulated a clear plan to build a championship standard in Nashville through consistency, discipline, and hard work. I’ve admired him for many years and I’m thrilled to add him to the team as our general manager.”
During Borgonzi’s time in Kansas City, he contributed to 12 playoff seasons and 10 AFC West titles (2010, 2016-24). Borgonzi helped construct a roster over a five-season span that won the AFC four times (2019-20, 2022-23) and captured three Super Bowl championships (2019, 2022-23).
For the last eight seasons (2017-24), Borgonzi worked under Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach. As the Assistant General Manager from 2021 through 2024, he supervised and directed the college and professional scouting operations while closely supporting and advising Veach with the club’s roster management and player acquisition via the NFL Draft, free agency, waiver claims and trades. During his four seasons as Assistant General Manager, the Chiefs built a league-best 52-16 regular-season record (.765). In the same four-year span, 10 different Kansas City players earned a combined 23 Pro Bowl selections: tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (2021-22), wide receiver Tyreek Hill (2021), center Creed Humphrey (2022-24), defensive tackle Chris Jones (2021-24), tight end Travis Kelce (2021-24), quarterback Patrick Mahomes (2021-23), safety Tyrann Mathieu (2021), guard Trey Smith (2024), guard Joe Thuney (2022-24) and punter Tommy Townsend (2022).
The Chiefs entered the 2024 postseason after capturing their ninth consecutive AFC West crown. They tied the Detroit Lions for the NFL’s best record at 15-2, setting a franchise record for wins in a regular season and securing the AFC’s top seed. Twenty original Chiefs draft picks started at least six games for the team during the 2024 regular season. Kansas City had five players voted to the Pro Bowl, marking the seventh consecutive year in which it had at least five players earn the honor.
Prior to his promotion to Assistant General Manager, Borgonzi served as Director of Football Operations (2018-20), Director of Player Personnel (2017), Co-Director of Player Personnel (2015-16), Assistant Director of Pro Scouting (2013-14), Pro Personnel Scout (2011-12) and Manager of Football Operations (2010). He joined the Chiefs in 2009 as the club’s College Scouting Administrator.
Before landing in the NFL with the Chiefs, Borgonzi spent the 2007 and 2008 seasons at Boston College, where he was the Assistant Recruiting Coordinator. He also coached tight ends at Amherst College in 2002 before working in the financial sector in Boston for several years.
A native of Everett, Mass., Borgonzi graduated from Brown University, where he was a four-year starter at fullback and was a three-time All-Ivy League selection.
He and his wife, Jill, have a son, Joseph, and a daughter, Nina. His brother, Dave, has served as the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears since 2022.
Mike Borgonzi’s Football Background
2025: General Manager – Tennessee Titans
2021-24: Assistant General Manager – Kansas City Chiefs
2018-20: Director of Football Operations – Kansas City Chiefs
2017: Director of Player Personnel – Kansas City Chiefs
2015-16: Co-Director of Player Personnel – Kansas City Chiefs
2013-14: Assistant Director of Pro Scouting – Kansas City Chiefs
2011-12: Pro Personnel Scout – Kansas City Chiefs
2010: Manager of Football Operations – Kansas City Chiefs
2009: College Scouting Administrator – Kansas City Chiefs
2007-08: Assistant Recruiting Coordinator – Boston College
2002: Tight Ends Coach – Amherst College
1998-2001: Fullback – Brown University
Coaching Staff Moves
NEW ADDITIONS:
John Fassel – Special Teams Coordinator
Fassel joins the Titans with 20 seasons of prior NFL experience, including the past five years as special teams coordinator with the Dallas Cowboys.
Fassel arrived in Dallas in 2020, and from that point through the end of the 2024 campaign, the Cowboys consistently ranked among the NFL leaders in several special teams categories. They were fifth in gross punting average (48.3 yards per punt), fourth in net punting average (43.2 net yards per punt), second in kickoff return average (26.4 yards per return), first in total kick/punt return touchdowns (five), first in field goals made (168) and third in kickoff touchback percentage (74.0).
Three players coached by Fassel in Dallas earned a total of six Pro Bowl selections: punter Bryan Anger (2021 and 2023), returner KaVontae Turpin (2022 and 2024) and kicker Brandon Aubrey (2023 and 2024).
In 2024, the Cowboys set an all-time NFL record with an average of 32.1 yards per kickoff return (1,091 yards on 34 returns). Turpin averaged a league-best 33.5 yards per kickoff return and scored touchdowns on a 99-yard kickoff return and a 60-yard punt return. Aubrey ranked second in field goals made (40), including a league-high 14 field goals of 50-plus yards. Meanwhile, the team’s coverage units ranked 11th in opponent kickoff return average (27.1).
Prior to his time with the Cowboys, Fassel served as the special teams coordinator for the Oakland Raiders (2009-11) and St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams (2012-19). For the final three games of 2016, he also served the Rams as interim head coach. Fassel began his NFL tenure as a special teams assistant with the Baltimore Ravens (2005-07) and then spent one season as Oakland’s assistant special teams coordinator (2008) before being promoted to coordinator.
The son of late NFL coach Jim Fassel, John “Bones” Fassel played wide receiver at Weber State and was signed as an undrafted rookie wide receiver by the Indianapolis Colts. His multiple stops before coaching in the NFL included time as the head coach and assistant athletic director at New Mexico Highlands from 2003 to 2004.
Rayna Stewart – Assistant Special Teams Coach
Stewart spent the past three seasons (2022-24) with Fassel in Dallas as an assistant special teams coach, reunites with the franchise that drafted him and gave him his first NFL coaching opportunity.
After playing collegiately as a defensive back at Northern Arizona, Stewart was a fifth-round selection (143rd overall) by the Oilers in the 1996 NFL Draft and was with the team through 1997. He then finished his playing career with the Miami Dolphins (1998) and Jacksonville Jaguars (1999-2000). In 71 NFL games, he produced 77 tackles, four fumble recoveries, two interceptions and a half sack.
Stewart coached at Northwestern University (2007-08) prior to being hired under Titans head coach Jeff Fisher as a defensive quality control coach for the 2009 and 2010 seasons. He remained in the Nashville area to work as a teacher and coach at Battle Ground Academy (Franklin, Tenn.) and Whites Creek (Tenn.) High School. He then joined Vanderbilt University for four seasons (2015-18), including three years as the director of player development and his final season with the Commodores as a special teams quality control coach.
In 2019, Stewart joined the Green Bay Packers as a special teams assistant and remained with the club before moving on to Dallas in 2022.
Tony Oden – Passing Game Coordinator/Cornerbacks Coach
Oden brings 19 years of NFL coaching experience and an additional eight season in the college coaching ranks. He spent the last four seasons (2021-24) with the New York Jets as senior defensive assistant/cornerbacks. In each of the last three seasons, the Jets ranked in the top 5 in defensive yards allowed, including 2024, where they ranked third in total yards allowed and fourth in passing yards allowed. In 2023, he guided CB Sauce Gardner to All-Pro and Defensive Rookie of the Year honors, and the team ranked second in passing defense.
Over his time in the NFL, Oden has worked with a number of Pro Bowl performers including Gardner (NYJ), Xavien Howard (Miami), Darius Slay (Detroit), Darrelle Revis (Tampa Bay) and Roman Harper (New Orleans). Prior to joining the Jets, he spent one year (2020) in San Fransisco as defensive backs/cornerbacks coach and their passing defense ranked fourth in the NFL. He also had stops in Miami (2018-19), Detroit (2014-17), Tampa Bay (2013), Jacksonville (2012), New Orleans (2006-11) and Houston (2004-05). Before starting his coaching career in college, he was a four-year linebacker at Baldwin-Wallace College.
PROMOTIONS:
Luke Stocker – Tight Ends Coach
Stocker completed his second year on the Titans coaching staff in 2024. He originally joined the staff as an offensive assistant in 2023 and was promoted to assistant tight ends coach for the 2024 season. Last year, the tight end group accounted for 98 receptions and six touchdowns, while helping running back Tony Pollard surpass 1,000 yards rushing. Chig Okonkwo tallied 50+ receptions in each of the last two years, Josh Wyle saw significant growth in his production in his second year and Nick Vannett posted the second-highest reception total of his nine-year career.
Prior to joining the Titans coaching staff, Stocker had an 11-year NFL career, playing for Tampa Bay, Tennessee, Atlanta and Minnesota. He was a fourth-round selection by the Buccaneers in the 2011 NFL Draft from the University of Tennessee.
NOT RETURNING:
Colt Anderson – Special Teams Coordinator – NOT RETAINED
Chris Harris – Passing Game Coordinator/Cornerbacks Coach – EXPIRING CONTRACT
Justin Outten – Tight Ends Coach – EXPIRING CONTRACT
Anthony Levine – Assistant Special Teams Coach – EXPIRING CONTRACT
Titans Free Agents
NFL Free Agency begins at 3:00 PM Central time on March 12th. The Tennessee Titans have 22 impending free agents in this cycle:
| PLAYER | POSITION | AGE | 2024 AAV | STATUS |
| Jerome Baker | OLB | 28.0 | $7,000,000 | UFA |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 29.8 | $4,000,000 | UFA |
| Nick Folk | K | 40.2 | $3,755,000 | UFA |
| Quandre Diggs | S | 31.9 | $3,000,000 | UFA |
| Mason Rudolph | QB | 29.4 | $2,870,000 | UFA |
| Daniel Brunskill | OL | 30.9 | $2,750,000 | UFA |
| Tyler Boyd | WR | 30.1 | $2,400,000 | UFA |
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | WR | 27.8 | $2,000,000 | UFA |
| Dillon Radunz | OL | 26.8 | $1,581,718 | UFA |
| Morgan Cox | LS | 38.7 | $1,377,500 | UFA |
| Marlon Davidson | DL | 26.7 | $1,055,000 | UFA |
| James Lynch | DL | 25.9 | $1,055,000 | UFA |
| Garret Wallow | LB | 25.9 | $997,500 | UFA |
| Julius Chestnut | RB | 24.2 | $985,000 | RFA |
| Jack Gibbens | LB | 26.1 | $985,000 | RFA |
| Mike Brown | S | 25.7 | $927,500 | RFA |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 25.7 | $856,667 | RFA |
| Andrew Rupcich | OL | 25.8 | $832,500 | ERFA |
| Keondre Coburn | DL | 24.6 | $832,500 | ERFA |
| Otis Reese | LB | 26.5 | $832,500 | ERFA |
| Darrell Baker Jr. | DB | 26.8 | $787,500 | RFA |
| TK Mclendon Jr. | DL | 24.8 | $750,000 | ERFA |
Special teamers Nick Folk, Ryan Stonehouse and Morgan Cox seem to be the most important/likely of the list to bring back as key starters. Several others, including Nick Westbrook, Daniel Brunskill, Jack Gibbens and Keondre Coburn seem likely to be re-signed on non-expensive deals after solid seasons filling in depth around the roster.
Team Needs and Free Agent Targets
Team Needs: QB, OT, EDGE, WR, OG, LB, S
Projected 2025 Cap Space: $50-55 Million (before potential cuts)
QB FREE AGENTS:
| PLAYER | AGE | 2024 AAV | 2025 STATUS | MARKET VALUE (AAV via Spotrac) | 2025 TEAM |
| Sam Darnold | 27.6 | $10,000,000 | SIGNED | $33,500,000 | SEA |
| Russell Wilson | 36.1 | $1,210,000 | SIGNED | $10,500,000 | NYG |
| Justin Fields | 25.8 | $4,717,989 | SIGNED | $20,000,000 | NYJ |
| Zach Wilson | 25.4 | $8,787,670 | SIGNED | $6,000,000 | MIA |
| Jacoby Brissett | 32.1 | $8,000,000 | SIGNED | $6,250,000 | ARI |
| Marcus Mariota | 31.2 | $6,000,000 | SIGNED | $8,000,000 | WAS |
| Drew Lock | 28.2 | $5,000,000 | SIGNED | $3,100,000 | SEA |
| Andy Dalton | 37.2 | $5,000,000 | SIGNED | $4,000,000 | CAR |
| Joe Flacco | 39.9 | $4,500,000 | SIGNED | $4,000,000 | CLE |
| Jameis Winston | 31.0 | $4,000,000 | SIGNED | $4,000,000 | NYG |
| Mac Jones | 26.3 | $3,896,588 | SIGNED | $3,500,000 | SF |
| Carson Wentz | 32.0 | $3,325,000 | UFA | $1,900,000 | – |
| Jimmy Garoppolo | 33.2 | $3,178,750 | SIGNED | $4,505,000 | LAR |
| Mason Rudolph | 29.4 | $2,870,000 | SIGNED | $3,750,000 | PIT |
| Joshua Dobbs | 29.9 | $2,250,000 | SIGNED | $4,000,000 | NE |
OT FREE AGENTS:
| PLAYER | AGE | 2024 AAV | 2025 STATUS | MARKET VALUE (AAV via Spotrac) | 2025 TEAM |
| Cam Robinson | 29.2 | $18,000,000 | SIGNED | $12,000,000 | HOU |
| Joseph Noteboom | 29.5 | $13,333,333 | UFA | $1,900,000 | – |
| Ronnie Stanley | 30.8 | $7,500,000 | SIGNED | $20,000,000 | BAL |
| Tyron Smith | 34.1 | $6,500,000 | RETIRED | – | – |
| Partick Mekari | 27.4 | $5,150,000 | SIGNED | $12,500,000 | JAX |
| Morgan Moses | 33.8 | $5,000,000 | SIGNED | $8,000,000 | NE |
| Jedrick Wills | 25.6 | $4,925,729 | UFA | $2,200,000 | – |
| Alaric Jackson | 26.5 | $4,890,000 | SIGNED | $18,766,667 | LAR |
| Trenton Brown | 31.8 | $4,750,000 | SIGNED | $3,000,000 | HOU |
| Chukwuma Okorafor | 27.4 | $4,000,000 | SIGNED | $1,337,500 | NYJ |
| Cornelius Lucas | 33.4 | $2,800,000 | SIGNED | $3,250,000 | CLE |
| Mekhi Becton | 25.7 | $2,750,000 | SIGNED | $10,000,000 | LAC |
| Kendall Lamm | 32.6 | $2,575,000 | SIGNED | $1,505,000 | PHI |
| Isaiah Wynn | 28.1 | $1,885,000 | UFA | $1,885,000 | – |
EDGE FREE AGENTS:
| PLAYER | AGE | 2024 AAV | 2025 STATUS | MARKET VALUE (AAV vis Spotrac) | 2025 TEAM |
| Khalil Mack | 33.8 | $19,200,000 | SIGNED | $18,000,000 | LAC |
| Hassan Reddick | 30.2 | $15,000,000 | SIGNED | $14,000,000 | TB |
| Matt Judon | 32.4 | $13,625,000 | UFA | $4,200,000 | – |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | 32.7 | $13,333,333 | SIGNED | $10,833,333 | SEA |
| Josh Sweat | 27.8 | $10,000,000 | SIGNED | $19,100,000 | ARI |
| Chase Young | 25.8 | $8,640,899 | SIGNED | $17,000,000 | NO |
| Charles Omenihu | 27.3 | $8,000,000 | SIGNED | $7,000,000 | KC |
| Marcus Davenport | 28.3 | $6,500,000 | SIGNED | $2,500,000 | DET |
| Deatrich Wise | 30.4 | $5,500,000 | SIGNED | $3,250,000 | WAS |
| Foley Fatukasi | 29.8 | $5,125,000 | UFA | $3,900,000 | – |
| Clelin Ferrell | 27.6 | $3,750,000 | SIGNED | $2,000,000 | WAS |
| Dante Fowler Jr. | 30.4 | $3,250,000 | SIGNED | $6,000,000 | DAL |
| Payton Turner | 26.0 | $3,131,184 | SIGNED | $2,500,000 | DAL |
| Azeez Ojulari | 24.6 | $1,693,727 | SIGNED | $3,000,000 | PHI |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | 25.2 | $1,544,381 | SIGNED | $16,000,000 | CHI |
| Malcolm Koonce | 26.6 | $1,249,490 | SIGNED | $11,040,000 | LV |
WR FREE AGENTS:
| PLAYER | AGE | 2024 AAV | 2025 STATUS | MARKET VALUE (AAV via Spotrac) | 2025 TEAM |
| Stefon Diggs | 31.1 | $22,520,000 | SIGNED | $17,250,000 | NE |
| Tee Higgins | 25.9 | $21,816,000 | SIGNED | $28,750,000 | CIN |
| Keenan Allen | 32.7 | $20,025,000 | UFA | $11,100,000 | – |
| Amari Cooper | 30.5 | $20,000,000 | UFA | $18,900,000 | – |
| Chris Godwin | 28.8 | $20,000,000 | SIGNED | $22,000,000 | TB |
| DeAndre Hopkins | 32.6 | $13,000,000 | SIGNED | $5,000,000 | BAL |
| Mike Williams | 30.2 | $10,000,000 | SIGNED | $3,000,000 | LAC |
| Marquise Brown | 27.6 | $7,000,000 | SIGNED | $7,000,000 | KC |
| Darius Slayton | 28.0 | $6,000,000 | SIGNED | $11,850,000 | NYG |
| Elijah Moore | 24.7 | $2,235,107 | UFA | $4,500,000 | – |
| Rondale Moore | 24.6 | $1,731,060 | SIGNED | $1,500,000 | MIN |
| Josh Palmer | 25.2 | $1,258,110 | SIGNED | $9,666,667 | BUF |
| Dyami Brown | 25.2 | $1,236,000 | SIGNED | $10,000,000 | JAX |
OG FREE AGENTS:
| PLAYER | AGE | 2024 AAV | 2025 STATUS | MARKET VALUE (AAV via Spotrac) | 2025 TEAM |
| Zack Martin | 34.1 | $18,425,000 | RETIRED | – | – |
| Brandon Scherff | 33.0 | $16,500,000 | UFA | $6,700,000 | – |
| Trey Smith | 25.6 | $902,677 | TAGGED | $23,402,000 | KC |
| Teven Jenkins | 26.8 | $2,096,962 | SIGNED | $3,050,000 | CLE |
| Mekhi Becton | 25.7 | $2,750,000 | SIGNED | $10,000,000 | LAC |
| Kevin Zeitler | 35.1 | $6,000,000 | SIGNED | $9,000,000 | TEN |
| Patrick Mekari | 27.4 | $5,150,000 | SIGNED | $12,500,000 | JAX |
| Dalton Risner | 29.5 | $2,410,000 | UFA | $3,400,000 | – |
| Ben Bredeson | 25.8 | $3,000,000 | SIGNED | $7,333,333 | TB |
LB FREE AGENTS:
| PLAYER | AGE | 2024 AAV | 2025 STATUS | MARKET VALUE (AAV vis Spotrac) | 2025 TEAM |
| Zack Baun | 28.0 | $3,500,000 | SIGNED | $17,000,000 | PHI |
| Tyrel Dodson | 26.5 | $4,260,000 | SIGNED | $3,125,000 | MIA |
| Robert Spillane | 29.1 | $3,500,000 | SIGNED | $11,000,000 | NE |
| Nick Bolton | 24.8 | $1,458,508 | SIGNED | $15,000,000 | KC |
| Ernest Jones | 25.1 | $1,196,463 | SIGNED | $9,500,000 | SEA |
| Dre Greenlaw | 27.6 | $8,200,000 | SIGNED | $10,500,000 | DEN |
| Bobby Wagner | 34.5 | $6,500,000 | SIGNED | $9,000,000 | WAS |
| E.J. Speed | 29.6 | $4,000,000 | SIGNED | $3,500,000 | HOU |
| Lavonte David | 34.9 | $8,500,000 | SIGNED | $9,000,000 | TB |
| Isaiah Simmons | 26.4 | $5,166,014 | UFA | $2,000,000 | – |
S FREE AGENTS:
| PLAYER | AGE | 2024 AAV | 2025 STATUS | MARKET VALUE (AAV via Spotrac) | 2025 TEAM |
| Jevon Holland | 24.9 | $2,179,103 | SIGNED | $15,100,000 | NYG |
| Talanoa Hufanga | 25.9 | $930,038 | SIGNED | $13,000,000 | DEN |
| Justin Simmons | 31.1 | $7,500,000 | UFA | $5,800,000 | – |
| Andre Cisco | 24.8 | $1,309,125 | SIGNED | $8,500,000 | NYJ |
| Camryn Bynum | 26.4 | $1,049,453 | SIGNED | $15,000,000 | IND |
| Xavier Woods | 29.7 | $5,000,000 | SIGNED | $4,000,000 | TEN |
| Justin Reid | 27.9 | $10,500,000 | SIGNED | $10,500,000 | NO |
| Jeremy Chinn | 26.8 | $4,105,000 | SIGNED | $8,129,000 | LV |
2025 Offseason Acquisitions and Departures
ACQUISITIONS & RE-SIGNINGS:
| PLAYER | AGE | POSITION | FORMER TEAM | MARKET VALUE (AAV via Spotrac) | LENGTH |
| Otis Reese IV | 26.7 | LB | TEN | $1,030,000 | 1 |
| Keondre Coburn | 24.8 | DL | TEN | $1,030,000 | 1 |
| Darrell Baker | 26.9 | CB | TEN | $1,100,000 | 1 |
| Morgan Cox | 38.9 | LS | TEN | $1,422,500 | 1 |
| Andrew Rupcich | 25.9 | G | TEN | $1,030,000 | 1 |
| Mike Brown | 25.9 | S | TEN | $1,100,000 | 1 |
| Dan Moore | 26.4 | OT | PIT | $20,500,000 | 4 |
| Cody Barton | 28.3 | LB | DEN | $7,000,000 | 3 |
| Johnny Hekker | 35.1 | P | CAR | $1,422,500 | 1 |
| Xavier Woods | 29.7 | S | CAR | $4,000,000 | 2 |
| Van Jefferson | 28.7 | WR | PIT | $1,670,000 | 1 |
| Blake Hance | 29.2 | G | JAX | $1,320,000 | 1 |
| Kevin Zeitler | 35.1 | G | DET | $9,000,000 | 1 |
| Dre’Mont Jones | 28.2 | DL | SEA | $8,500,000 | 1 |
| Brandon Allen | 32.5 | QB | SF | $1,422,500 | 1 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | 30.0 | DL | TEN | $6,500,000 | 1 |
| Cory Levin | 30.6 | C | TEN | $1,255,000 | 1 |
| Julius Chestnut | 24.5 | RB | TEN | $1,100,000 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Carter | 29.3 | LB | ATL | $1,422,500 | 1 |
| Joey Slye | 28.9 | K | NE | Undisclosed | 1 |
| Curtis Jacobs | 23.1 | LB | NE | $960,000 | 2 |
| James Proche | 28.5 | WR | CLE | $1,170,000 | 1 |
| Justin Hardee Sr. | 31.1 | CB | TEN | $1,210,000 | 1 |
DEPARTURES:
| PLAYER | AGE | POSITION | TRANSACTION | NEW TEAM |
| Harold Landry | 28.8 | OLB | RELEASED | NE |
| Saahdiq Charles | 25.7 | G | RELEASED | – |
| Chidobe Awuzie | 29.8 | CB | RELEASED | BAL |
| Kenneth Murray | 26.3 | LB | TRADE | DAL |
