Titans Boost Edge Rush, Target Familiar Faces in Free Agency

0:00On March 8, the Tennessee Titans are kicking off their off-season by bolstering their edge rush. General manager Mike Borgonzi traded defensive tackle to Vandre Sweat to the New York Jets for defensive end, Germaine Johnson, the second. They still need more pass-rushing help, especially after Johnson's underwhelming 2025 season. Free agency opens up soon with plenty of options at the position. Fans and analysts agree that rebuilding Titans should skip big-money veterans like Khalil Mac. The 35-year-old is projected to command 18.4 million dollars in 2026, but his production dropped last year with just five and a half sacks and injuries, sidelineing him for five games. New head coach Robert Saleh is reshaping the defensive line his way, starting with Johnson, whom he coached before in New York. The team is also eyeing John Franklin Myers, another familiar face from Saleh's past. Borgonzi's smart approach focuses on draft picks and culture fits over splashy free agents, learning from past mistakes. That strategy should keep the Titans on track for the long haul.