Titans Sign Bellinger, Shift Tight End Role

0:00On March 9th, the Tennessee Titans are set to sign veteran tight-end Daniel Belinger, a clear sign they're moving on from free agent Chigel Conquo. Reports say this deal reunites Belinger with the Titans' new offensive coordinator, Brian Dable, who coached him in New York. Oak Conquo, a key pass catcher, is now expected to land with another team during the legal tampering window. Earlier Monday, the Titans also agreed to terms with backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky, another player with ties to Dable. These moves show General Manager Mike Borgonzi is building around the coordinator's familiar system right from the start of free agency. Fans and analysts see this as a shift in the tight-end room where Oak Conquo's receiving skills take a back seat to blocking needs. Second-year player Gunner Helm is poised to step up as the main target in the passing game, filling the void left by Oak Conquo's departure. Belinger, a fourth-round pick in the 2022 draft out of San Diego State, spin his career under Dable before a mid-season change.

1:02Last year, he's never topped 286 receiving yards in a season, but excels at inline blocking to protect quarterback Cam Ward. With Belinger bolstering the run game and line protection, the Titans offense gains stability as they hand the passing roll to Helm and lean into. Dable's playbook for a fresh start.