Titans' Deculus Replacement for Udoh: A Risky Move?

0:00From NFL coverage, this is your March 19th update. The Tennessee Titans parted ways with Swing Tackle Alley Udo after a solid backup season. He handled 341 snaps well, allowing just 3 sacks and 19 pressures per pro football focus grades. Now an unrestricted free agent Udo went unsigned as the team picked up Austin Deculus to back up starters, J.C. Latham and Dan Moore Jr. Meanwhile, Deculus struggled badly last year with the Los Angeles Chargers. He gave up 7 sacks and 37 pressures, earning a dismal 33.1 pass blocking grade from PFF, one of the worst among tackles. Fans and analysts see this as a clear step down, especially since Udo was reliable in relief roles. It fits a pattern with the new coaching staff cutting decent rotational players like Cori 11 and Sebastian Joseph Day for more familiar names. Deculus links back to Titans connections. He played for the New York Jets under head coach Robert Salah and briefly with the New Orleans Saints.

1:04Alongside current assistant GM Dave Ziegler, the Titans hope their top tackles stay healthy all season, as this depth move raises questions about past protection if injuries head. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Headphones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive. S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com